Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Thomas George Wardell
Jul 21, 2021
Retired ARNG MAJ Thomas George Wardell, better known as Thom, graduated from this mortal existence to join God's army on the other side of the veil on July 21, 2021, at the age of 85. Thom was born on August 18, 1935, to Thomas Alvin and Vena Rasmussen Wardell. Thom was a quiet, patient man who had bright blue...
Henry Albert Vigil
Jul 16, 2021
Henry A. Vigil passed away on July 16, 2021 at the age of 81. Henry was born on September 12, 1939 to Maria E. Ortega and Francisco Vigil in Hotchkiss, Colorado. Henry married Maria Pena in Vernal. Henry enjoyed spending time with his family, especially grandkids. He was always up for a game of pool, he was known as...
Aneta Gwen Shoemaker
Jul 15, 2021
Aneta Gwen Shoemaker, age 76, of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away July 15, 2021. A celebration of life for Aneta will be held at a later date. Burial took place in Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com A full obituary will be posted soon. Please...
Linda Sue Beseler
Jul 8, 2021
Linda Sue Beseler, age 62, of Vernal, passed away Thursday July 8, 2021 in Salt Lake City, with her loving husband Steven by her side. Linda was born July 3, 1959, to Peggy Jean Burling, and Allen Reinholt Cross in Cortez, Colorado. Linda married Steven Beseler in Moab, Utah on September 30, 1983, where they began their lives together....
Owen M "Puffer" Wall
Jul 8, 2021
Owen M. "Puffer" Wall passed away on July 8, 2021 at the age of 81. Puffer was born on December 16, 1939 to Mertyl Mary Mathews and Amosa Marion Wall in Vernal, Utah. Puffers biggest passions in life were fishing, hunting and gardening. Puffer is survived by JoAnn LePore Wall; daughters Karine (Shane) Simper and Krista Wall; brother Louie...
Clifta Carol (Searle) Johnson
Jun 30, 2021
Clifta Carol Searle Johnson passed away on June 30, 2021 at the age of 84. Clifta was born on May 14, 1937 to Wanneta Burton and Clifton Charles Searle in Vernal, Utah. Clifta married Iowa Dean Johnson on November 19, 1954 in Vernal, Utah. Clifta's family was her life. She loved family get togethers and attended all activities of...
Verla (Roper) Cook
Jun 30, 2021
Verla Roper Cook passed away on June 30, 2021 at the age of 87. Verla was born on November 8, 1933 to Marcella Kidd and Bryant Laroe Roper in Vernal, Utah Verla married Darvel W. Cook one October 22, 1953 in Vernal, Utah. She is survived by her children: Dave (Brenda) Cook, Darla (Morgan) Caldwell, Verlyn (Ann) Cook, Linda...
Fred William Scovell
Jun 26, 2021
Fred William Scovell went to be with Jesus June 26, 2021. Fred was born in Canton Illinois on September 28, 1928 to Fred Whitlesey Scovell and Edythe Stoke Scovell. Fred was the youngest of two siblings. Barbara Bushman being the oldest and brother Edward Eugene Scovell. Both deceased. He would often say, his big sister spoiled him and big...
B. Leann (Eaton) Smuin
Jun 25, 2021
Leann Smuin passed away on June 25, 2021, at the age of 58. Leann was born on March 16, 1963, to Evelyn Eaves and Ferris Eaton in Anaheim, California. Leann married Brad Smuin on April 24, 1981, in Vernal, Utah. Leann met the love of her life, Brad, at 15. They spent the next 43 years building a home...
Larry Jay Bigelow
Jun 24, 2021
Larry Jay Bigelow passed away at his home on June 24, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children at age 84. He was born September 4, 1936 to Charles and Vonda Bigelow. Larry grew up on a farm in LaPoint, Utah. He married is high school sweetheart, Rosemary Daniels on September 5, 1956. They were later sealed in Salt...
Alexa Jayden (Lance) Hedden
Jun 22, 2021
Alexa Jayden (Lance) Hedden passed away June 22, 2021, at the age of 20. Alexa was born on September 5, 2000, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Alexa was a firecracker, left a mark on everyone she met, filling them with inspiration, laughter, and memories.: which will not fade soon from the minds of those who had the pleasure of...
Douglas Pat Person
Jun 21, 2021
Douglas "Doug" Pat Person age 59, of Vernal, passed away June 21, 2021 with his family surrounding him. Doug was born on September 12, 1961 to Edna Rae and Paul Oscar Person in Oroville, California. Doug was a pretty simple man. He loved being around his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, family BBQ's, teasing all the nieces and...
John David Turner
Jun 19, 2021
John David Turner age 63, of Vernal, passed away June 19, 2021 with his caring staff around him. John was born Oct. 2, 1957. There will be a private celebration of life for John at a later date. Go to www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com to share online condolences. Services and care under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Shane Richard Davis
Jun 17, 2021
Shane Richard Davis passed away June 17, 2021 at the age of 57. Shane was born on January 31, 1964 to Judy Kaye Draper and Richard Atkinson in Ogden, Utah. Shane married Cherice Hipolito on February 14, 2016 in Duchesne, Utah. Shane enjoyed playing his guitar, reading and learning, painting and drawing, and listening to music. His true love was...
Bette Jean Chandler
Jun 16, 2021
Bette Jean Chandler, age 78, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, with family members around her in Vernal, UT. We now celebrate her life which started in New York with Mother Helen, Father Milton, and Brother Roger. New York is also the place Bette gave birth to her three daughters: Mary, Sarah, and Faith. Bette's three sons were all...
Lawrence Stacy Brown
Jun 12, 2021
Lawrence "Larry" Stacy Brown age 82 of Vernal, passed away June 12, 2021. Larry moved to Vernal in 2004 to be close to his loving daughter, Megan. Per Larry's wishes a private family gather will take place at a later day. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. Services and care entrusted to the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home....
Robert Lee Haney
Jun 12, 2021
Robert Lee Haney age 81 passed away June 12, 2021. Interment will take place next to his beloved wife Virginia Mae Haney at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Field, Colorado. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. Services and care entrusted to the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Lucky Lee Ross
Jun 10, 2021
Lucky Lee Ross, age 77 of Vernal, Utah passed away June 10, 2021. He was born August 1, 1943 in Coalville, Utah to George (Tex) and Nora Louise Taylor Ross. He graduated from Uintah High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. This became his full time career and he retired from the United States Air...
Shane Patrick Jackson
Jun 8, 2021
Shane Patrick Jackson passed away June 8, 2021, at the age of 49. Shane was born on July 8, 1971, to Adelle "Teri" and Clarence "Jack" Jackson in Meeker, Colorado. He married Denise Lynn Humphries on September 25, 2004. Shane enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping with his family, and cheering for the Bronco's. He enjoyed listening to the birds outside...
Joyce (Laws) Tobler
Jun 6, 2021
Our loving angel, Joyce Laws Tobler, 84, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 6th, 2021. Joyce was born to Eva Lavon Streadbeck and Marvin Richard Laws in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 13th, 1937. Her parents named her Joyce because when she was born, they "rejoiced". She has lived up to her name. Joyce shared joy...
