Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Betty Elizabeth (Powell) Sheffer
Aug 5, 2021
Betty Elizabeth Powell Sheffer Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother returned to her heavenly home August 5, 2021 at the age of 86, surrounded by family. She was born and raised in Vernal, Utah. She is the 7th of 8 children born to John and Ruth Powell. On June 3, 1953 she married Jack D Sheffer and was...
Cleo (Wooley) Proctor
Jul 30, 2021
Cleo Wooley Proctor passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on July 30, 2021, at the age of 86. Cleo was born on February 27, 1935, to Della Moosman and Milton E. Wooley in Lapoint, Utah. She was the 5th of 8 children. Her early years were spent growing up on their farm in Lapoint, Utah. She married...
Patricia Ann (Fischer) Nicolet
Jul 29, 2021
Patricia Ann Nicolet, age 85 of Manila, wife of Dick Nicolet, passed away July 29, 2021. Patricia was born on January 9, 1936, to William and Iona Fischer in Boulder City, Nevada. Patricia married Dick Nicolet in Redding, California. He was by her side at the time of her passing. Dick and Patricia had 3 sons, Jim, Michael, and...
Leon Kenneth Smuin
Jul 27, 2021
"Coach" Leon Kenneth Smuin passed away on July 27, 2021 at the age of 80. Leon was born on September 13, 1940 to Thelma and Kenneth Smuin in Salt Lake City, Utah. Leon married Nelda Vivian Brimhall on August 26, 1960 in Jensen, Utah. Leon loved teaching school, coaching sports, football, wrestling and track, his family, farming, hunting and...
Kathy Violet (Bristol) Harvey
Jul 27, 2021
Kathy Violet (Bristol) Harvey August 1, 1959 ~ July 27, 2021 Kathy Violet (Bristol) Harvey was born August 1, 1959, to Alonzo Larry and Lila Jane Bristol. She married Terry "Randy" Harvey on January 1, 2001. Randy brought with him 3 children: Tina, Randy and Chrystal. Kathy was a part of their lives and enjoyed every opportunity to spend...
Linda Leah Lynch
Jul 26, 2021
Linda Leah Lynch, age 64 of Vernal, passed away in Provo, Utah with her family surrounding her on July 26, 2021. Linda was born November 14, 1956 to Ellen Agnes Hahir Lynch and John Francis Lynch in Boston, Massachusetts. Linda enjoyed spending time with her son, Adam, and his family, knitting, reading, going to lunches with friends, putting on...
Paul G Justice
Jul 23, 2021
Paul G. Justice passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the age of 39 as a result of injuries sustained in a dirt bike accident. Paul was born on June 28, 1982, to Janet Kim Justice and Robert Wayne Justice in Roosevelt, Utah. He was sealed for eternity to his best friend and love of his life, Julie...
Linda Victoria Jones
Jul 22, 2021
Linda "Vicki" Victoria Jones, age 51, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, wife of Britt Alan Jones, passed away suddenly in Randlett, Utah on July 22, 2021. A celebration of life for Vicki will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. Services and care under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
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...
