Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Ronald Duane Hatch
May 3, 2019
Ronald Duane Hatch, 83, passed away May 3, 2019 at the Harmony Hills Assisted Living facility in Salt Lake City of natural causes. He was born April 16, 1936 in Vernal to Samuel and Leita Chatwin Hatch. Ron is survived by sisters Janet Abplanalp and Venita Arland; son Duane R. Hatch; and grandson Kadin Michael Hatch. Ron proudly served in...
Wendy Lee Sheffer
May 1, 2019
Wendy Lee McLean Sheffer, age 61 passed away on May 1, 2019, at her home in Vernal surround by her loving family. Wendy was born on October 7, 1957 in Vernal, Utah to LaVerda Timothy and Eugene McLean. Wendy married Lorin V. Sheffer on August 1, 1975 in Vernal, Utah. They were later sealed in the Provo Utah Temple on...
Myrna Belle Spaulding
Apr 29, 2019
Myrna Belle Fenn Spaulding (known to us as Mom, Grammy, and GG) passed away on April 29, 2019 at the age of 78 in her home. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Myrna was born in Montwell, Utah on December 28, 1940 to George Fenn and Susan Belle Labrum Fenn. She lived on...
Richard E Myers
Apr 25, 2019
Richard E. Myers, age 75, passed away surrounded by his family on April 25, 2019 at his home in Jensen, Utah. Richard was born October 3, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Erma Birch and Carl W. Myers. Richard met his Life Companion Carla Day in 1989. They have been together for 30 years. Richard enjoyed Trap Shooting and...
Laura May Clawson
Apr 20, 2019
Laura May Clawson, age 72, of Vernal returned home to her Heavenly Father and her awaiting family on Saturday April 20, 2019. Laura was born on February 7, 1947 in Denver, Colorado to William Franklin and Elsie Alexander. She grew up in Indian Hills, Colorado where she met Francis Lloyd Clawson and together they had four children before later separating....
Orlan Dale Christensen
Apr 17, 2019
Orlan Dale Christensen, age 59, passed away on April 17, 2019 at his home in Jensen, Utah surrounded by his family.Orlan was born in Del Norte, Colorado to Don Christensen and Una Christensen on October 10, 1959. Orlan married Tina Painter Christensen on October 4, 1999 in Vernal, Utah.Orlan enjoyed camping, fishing, fixing cars, boating, and Harley Davidson. His greatest...
Paulann Person
Apr 15, 2019
Paulann Person, age 63, passed away on April 15, 2019 in Vernal, Utah. Paulann was born on August 27, 1955 in Vernal, Utah to Paul Oscar and Edna Rae Person. Paulann enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was a loving mother and caregiver for her special...
Neal Lawrence Julander
Apr 13, 2019
Neal Lawrence Julander, age 75, Passed away peacefully in his home in St. George, Utah on April 13th, 2019. Born to Ilene and Afton Julander on July 6th, 1942 in Monroe, Utah. Neal graduated from South Sevier High School in Monroe, Utah. He married Rhoda LeeAnn Spencer (later divorced). Neal served in the US Air Force for 5 years. Neal...
Twilla Manwaring Hedges
Apr 12, 2019
Twilla Dawn Manwaring Hedges 47 (commonly known to family as Twilla Dawn McGreggor) passed away April 12, 2019, in Reno, Nevada. She was born on February 21, 1972, to Marilyn and Glen Mihlfeith in Salt Lake City, Utah. Twilla graduated from Uintah High School in Vernal, Utah in 1990 and attended college completing her Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts and...
Gale M Rasmussen
Apr 9, 2019
Gale M Rasmussen, age 70, passed away on April 9, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gale was born March 1, 1948 to Max B Rasmussen and Joyce Rasmussen (Green). Gale married Rolene Rasmussen. They have been married for 18 years.Gale has volunteered 30+ years for the Vernal City Fire Department, dedicated his life to serving his community through the...
Troy Burton
Apr 8, 2019
Troy Burton was born on December 15, 1929 in Lapoint, Utah to Charley and Norma Caldwell Burton. He passed away peacefully on April 8, 2019 in his home in Vernal, Utah. He married his sweetheart, Doris Karren Burton, on March 29, 1951. They eloped to Elko, Nevada. After their wedding, Troy served on the front lines in the Korean War....
Thomas Joseph Adams
Apr 8, 2019
Thomas Joseph Adams, age 27, of Rangely, Colorado passed away on April 8, 2019 in Rangely, Colorado. Thomas was born on April 9, 1991 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Jimmye Jean and Shelby Dylan Adams. Thomas was a good loving son, brother and uncle. Thomas enjoyed music, spending time outdoors. He really enjoyed being with his family doing outdoor things with...
Jake Craig Bingham
Apr 7, 2019
Jake Bingham, age 41, of Vernal, Utah passed away April 7, 2019 . Jake was born October 19, 1977 in Ely, Nevada to Brenda and Craig Bingham. Jake married Kelly Lee Bingham on January 30th, 2010 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Jake loved fishing and hunting with his sons and brothers. He enjoyed teaching mechanics to his sons and loved watching...
Eula Reall
Apr 7, 2019
Eula Hatch ReallDecember 23, 1922 ~ April 7, 2019Eula Hatch Reall was born in 1922 in Vernal, Utah. After her school days she left Vernal to attend Brigham Young University. Later while working in the state capitol she met George Reall and began a relationship that would see 60 years of marriage. Following a move to New York City, Eula...
David George Brown
Apr 6, 2019
David G. Brown, age 50, passed away on April 6, 2019 in Vernal, Utah. David was born on November 6, 1968 in Greybull, Wyoming to John and Phyllis Brown. David married Irene J. Brown on May 18, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nevada. David enjoyed camping, boating, four wheeling, motorcycling, barbecues and anything outdoors. Dave was also into construction or anything...
Arnold Roe Petty
Apr 4, 2019
Arnold Roe Petty, 68, of Vernal, Utah passed away April 4, 2019 in Vernal, Utah surrounded by his family. Arnold was born on March 16, 1951 in Cedar City, Utah to Roberta and Rodeo Petty. Arnold married Norma B. Petty on April 10, 1970 in Henderson, Nevada. Arnold loved giving riding lessons and roping lessons especially to his grandchildren. He...
Zakry Thomas Downing
Mar 30, 2019
Zakry Thomas Downing, age 35, passed away on March 30, 2019 in Vernal, Utah. Zak was born on September 30, 1983 in Vernal, Utah to Melinda Crane Beath and Randy Downing. Zak graduated from Uintah High School in 2002 where he played baseball, basketball and golf. He served an LDS Mission to Guadalajara, Mexico from 2003-2005. Zak was a hard...
Doris Lorraine Lunsford
Mar 28, 2019
Doris Lorraine Lunsford, age 74, passed away on March 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. Doris was born on November 1, 1944 in Sacramento, California to Betty Obendorfer and Fred Paley. Doris married George Arnold Lunsford on July 29, 1962 in Reno, Nevada. Doris enjoyed watching sports and spending time with her family. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and...
Kathy Stewart
Mar 23, 2019
Our precious, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter-in law, sister-in-law, and dear friend, Kathy Freestone Stewart, went to be with Lord Jesus Christ on March 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. We all lost a beautiful soul and friend, but heaven gained her! She was born May 7, 1953 in Vernal Utah to Ivan Wilson Freestone...
Joseph Glenn Murray Jr.
Mar 18, 2019
Joseph Murray Jr., 66, was called to his eternal resting place on March 18, 2019. He entered this world on June 28, 1952 in Vernal, UT, born to Joesph Sr. and Patricia Murray Jr. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
