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Elmer Darrell Lewis of Tremonton, Utah, passed away peacefully August 8, 2022 at Mission Maple Springs Brigham City, Utah. A full obituary and service information may be found at www.ruddfuneralhome.com.

Gordon Garth Josephson, 85, of Plymouth, Utah, died July 31, 2022, after 10 days in the ICU at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. Garth was born April 3, 1937, during the Great Depression in a one-room pioneer-era log cabin in Plymouth to Sylvan Oleen and Jeanette Williams Josephson. He had five brothers and sisters: Boyd Josephson, Anna Peterson, Emily Markgraf, Kathy Haas, and David Josephson. He married his high school sweetheart, LoReta Faye Fryer, on June 21, 1957, in the Logan LDS Temple. They just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Garth and LoReta have two daughters and two sons-in-law: Sheree Josephson and Ron Hendricks of Kaysville, and Jill and Randy Winder of...

Gordon "Garth" Josephson of Plymouth, Utah, died July 31, 2022, at the age of 85. He and LoReta recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Sheree Josephson of Kaysville, Utah, and Jill Winder of Highland, Utah. He has three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His viewing and visitation will be Tuesday, August 9, followed by a funeral on Wednesday, August 10. A full obituary with details about the services may be found at www.ruddfuneralhome.com.

Our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, James Abram Creager, at the age of 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 24, 2022, in Provo, Utah. He was the last of 6 children, born on October 14, 1936 to Charles William Creager and Juanita Burdett Hollingshead Creager, in Lyman Wyoming. He grew up in Millis Wyoming which was just outside of Evanston, as well as Wasatch, Utah and Morgan, Utah. He married his sweetheart, Patsy Claire Mann in Elwood on June 21, "the longest day of the year," in 1958. They were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple on January 27th, 1967. After they married they moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming. In 1963 they moved to Tremonton and in 1964...

Bonnie Jean Estep Robbins Stevens passed away peacefully at her home in Tremonton on July 24, 2022. Bonnie was born in Plymouth, Utah on September 9, 1930 to James and Effie Archibald Estep. She was the oldest of 5 children. She grew up in Plymouth and graduated from Bear River High School. She married Richard (Rich) Robbins in 1947 and together they raised 8 children; Vickie, Mike, Larry, Verl, JuLee, Carla, Mitzi and Jeff. Rich passed away in 1983, and they were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Logan LDS temple. She later met and married Farrel Stevens. He was a great companion for her and they had many happy years together before he passed away in 2010. She had...

Doreen Elizabeth Ogborn Ellis, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at the Ogden Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born October 11, 1965, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Ronald and Norma Mittelstaedt Ogborn. She was raised and educated in Tremonton, where her father worked for the police department. She graduated from Bear River High School then went on to graduate from Cosmetology school, and passed her state boards. She worked as a beautician for a few years. Doreen was a very caring person, with a big heart. She spent a big part of her life caring for others who needed assistance, including friends, neighbors, and family. Even at her death,...

Lamont Marlin Peck, 54, passed away on July 21, 2022 in Logan, Utah. He was born March 16, 1968 on Ogden, Utah to B. Marlin Peck and Bonnie Jean Peck. Lamont married Jodie Lynn Peck on April 16, 1985 in Layton, Utah. Lamont grew up in Layton and lived in Fielding, Utah. Lamont is survived by his wife, Jodi Peck; children, Christina Roach (Marcus), Trevor Peck, Apryll Peck, Katelin Peck; and four granddaughters. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kayla Peck; and brother, Randy Tippetts. A viewing will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 12-1:30 P.M. at Rudd Funeral Home (1234 S Main Garland, Utah). Online condolences may be found at www.ruddfuneralhome.com. A service...

Ross Neil Rhodes passed away peacefully on his beloved farm surrounded by his family on July 19, 2022. Neil was born on August 24, 1935 to Rossco Rhodes and NaVelle Nielsen. Neil learned from an early age to work hard to achieve many things in life. His greatest achievement was his longtime love, Gael Cutler. Neil met Gael at the Crossroads where she was a waitress and he was a mechanic. They were married on March 20, 1959 and had three sons, Reed, Ralph, and Ron. Neil worked tirelessly on his farm and as an employee at Thiokol where he retired after 24 years of service. Horses were Neil's greatest joy. He was president of the Bear River Cutter Association, a member of the Box Elder...

Wayne D. Miller was born July 2 1949 to Harry and Ruth Miller. Wayne grew up in Tremonton where he raised hell. He graduated from Bear River High School. He later joined the US Army where he served until he was honorably discharged. He joined the Utah National Guard where he served with distinction until he was honorably discharged. Wayne married Jackie Johnson and they had five beautiful children. Wayne and Jackie later divorced. Wayne had a great love of family. Always telling everyone "family comes first". Wayne loved his children and his grandchildren. He was always willing to help out his family even if it meant great self-sacrifice. Wayne exemplified the adage "when ye are in...

Carol Marie (Miller) Coleman, 76, passed away on July 13, 2022 in Logan, Utah. She was born April 26, 1946 in Pocatello, Idaho to L.J. DeWaynne and Eva Mariea (Quinn) Miller. She married Gary K. Coleman on September 12, 1969 in the Logan Utah Temple. Carol graduated from Box Elder High School in 1964. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held many callings such as: Young Women's President, Ward Chorister, Gospel Doctrine Teacher, Relief Society President, and Visiting/Ministering Teacher. Carol is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gary; children, Vicki (Kevin) George, Brad (Keiko), Beverly Petersen, Terri (Shawn) Jeppson, Alan (Shauna), Warren,...

Sally Alma Leonardi May, 89 (or maybe 100 as she felt), passed away peacefully in Brigham, Utah on July 11th, 2022. Sally was born in Ogden, Utah on July 8th, 1933 to Louis M. and Sarah (Parker) Leonardi and raised as a Catholic. She grew up working on the family vegetable farm, her favorite was working with the 'work horses'. She graduated from Ogden High School in 1951. Afterwards, she completed her education in Nursing at Weber College. Sally married the love of her life, Stanley Franklin May Sr., on February 8th, 1958 in Ogden, Utah. They started their family in Little Valley, Utah while Frank worked on the Causeway and had their first child, Frankie. They then moved to Honeyville and...

Sally Leonardi May passed away on July 11, 2022. She was born July 7, 1933. Please visit www.ruddfuneralhome.com for a full obituary.

Clyde Weston Jarrett, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 8, 2022, at the age of 93 years young. Clyde was the son of William Stanley Jarrett and Delta Jane Howell, born January 11, 1929, in Nephi, UT. He was raised in Nephi on the farm with brothers and sisters where he learned to work hard, always be busy, and play when the work was done. He attended school in Nephi and graduated from Juab High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Virginia Newton, on November 26, 1949, in Mona, UT. They were later sealed with his young family in the Salt Lake City Utah Temple on February 11, 1958. They were happily married for 72 years and raised a large and growing...

Brent Tracy passed away at his home in Seaside, Oregon, on July 4, 2022. He loved Seaside and believed "life is better on the beach". He was born in Tremonton, Utah to Anthon and Verna Larsen Tracy on January 19, 1958, as the seventh of nine children. He graduated from Bear River High School in 1976. After high school, he received a certificate for machining. Brent worked for Alton Viebell and at Thiokol. He enjoyed rebuilding automobiles and motorcycles. He also enjoyed photography, boating, and learning about the wonders of the world. He is survived by his brother, Michael; sisters, RaNae Tracy and Vicki Smith; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Redmond, Utah - Timothy Lowell Hood, an owner/operator truck driver, beloved husband, loving father and grandfather, unexpectedly passed after a motorcycle accident on July 2, 2022, at the age of 52, on I-70 in Sevier County, while on a group bike ride with his oldest son and friends. Tim was born in Mesa Arizona on November 23, 1969, to Richard Ballard and Ruby Walker Hood. He attended Bear River High School and 2 years at a mechanic school. Tim worked as a mechanic while in school and worked in various other capacities until he chose Truck driving as a profession. Tim served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Tulsa Oklahoma from 1989 to 1991. Four months...

Christy Harris Richards, 70, of Fielding, Utah passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 at Logan Regional Hospital. The world was blessed on August 8, 1951 when Christy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She came home to Jay Dee and Alice Christofferson Harris, and her brother Matthew Jay. Christy was privileged to know many influential people through her parents, and was grateful for the foundation she was given in her early years. She was their cherished daughter. She in turn, was devoted to her parents. She faithfully cared for them in their aging years and loved them deeply. Her older brother, Matthew passed away in 1978. Christy was raised in Tremonton, Utah where she...

Chad Glenn Holmgren, loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on June 27, 2022, in Penrose, Utah. He was born in Logan, Utah on January 15, 1967, to Clair (Pete) Holmgren and Linda Holmgren. Chad was raised, lived, and worked most of his life beside his family members on their beloved Connor Springs Ranch in Penrose, Utah. He loved being outdoors and was always working to improve the ranch to his meticulous standards. He loved animals, especially dogs, chickens, and horses, but not snakes! He grew up riding horses and had a knack for training them to be spirited just like him. The ranch was his home, his life, and his sanctuary. Chad had many life skills, knew the value...

Steven Henry Marble, 80, passed away on June 18, 2022, in Deweyville, Utah. He was born August 22, 1941 in Deweyville, Utah to Henry L Marble III and Arthila A Anderson. He was born and passed away in the same place. He married Janet Helen Robbins Marble on July 14, 1962 in Fielding, Utah. Steven lived in Salt Lake City, Utah; Tremonton, Utah; and Deweyville, Utah during his lifetime. He attended Bear River High School and Weber State University. Steven worked for Litton Industries, Thiokol and Sperry in Salt Lake before returning to the Dairy in 1966 in Deweyville, Utah. He loved archery, helping others, building rat rods, music, and building barns. Steven served in three bishoprics...

Barbara Price Bronson 89, of Elwood Utah, passed away peacefully at her sons home in Malad Idaho surrounded by her beloved family on June 17, 2022. Barbara was born to Samuel Delbert and Grace Price on December 23, 1932 in Tremonton Utah where she was raised and attended school at Bear River. She met her one and only true love Kenneth Ray Bronson at school and they were married on March 30, 1949. They were sealed for eternity in the Mormon Temple on November 29, 1978. She was a devoted wife and mother to 4 children Terry, Robert, Richard and Kaylene and a loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren. She dedicated her life to her Father in Heaven and was a active member of The Church...

White Gerald Simmons passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 16, 2022 at the home of his son in Farmington, Utah. He was a kind, humble man who spent his life in service to others - especially those who were vulnerable and suffering. His greatest desire was to lift others up to see their true potential. He was born, much to the surprise of his parents, 15 minutes after his twin brother, White Darold, on February 3, 1932 in Beaver Dam, Utah to Marvin Yates and Aileen White Simmons. Growing up on the family farm, his father instilled in him the values of hard work and integrity. His mother taught him to be kind and caring. These ideals served him well throughout...

Thursday, June 9, 2022, we received a clear reminder on the fragility of life. The weekend prior, we were enjoying the outdoors and our family, how could we have known that Sunday would be the last time we saw him, the last time we talked? Please take a moment and show your loved ones their importance to you. Reach out, spend time together. Life is, indeed, too short. Dallas D. Clark, was born November 26, 1958, in Brigham City UT, to Clifton Romaine, and Nina June Gillman Clark, of Corrine, UT. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Jay Clark-Perry, UT, Ronald "Ronnie" Clark-Murray, UT, and Carolyn Clark- Corrine, UT. Dallas is survived by his high school sweetheart, and...