Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Michael Lee Garcia
Mar 16, 2019
MIchael Lee Garcia, age 40, passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 16, 2019 with his family at his side. Mike was born on November 4, 1978 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Paula Sell and Ross Garcia. Mike married Chara Blakley Garcia on July 15, 2000 in Dinosaur, Colorado. They have two children Trinity and Evan. Mike enjoyed...
Arianna Rose Stout
Mar 14, 2019
Just before her 4th birthday, Arianna Rose Stout passed away. During her short time here on Earth, she touched many lives and was loved by all who met her. Arianna was born May 19, 2015, with the most beautiful smile and bright red hair, our beloved shining, always smiling and giggling, playful, light of our lives and the star of...
Jane Marie Miller
Mar 10, 2019
Jane Miller, 71, long-time Rangely resident and business owner, passed away March 10, 2019 after a short battle with cancer with her family by her side. Jane was born in Dickinson, ND, February 19th, 1948 to Edmund and Cecilia Leintz where she was the youngest of seven children. The family made their way to Wisconsin when Jane was young, but...
Brenda Lynn Crouch
Mar 8, 2019
Brenda Lynn Crouch Schoonover was born on September 10, 1984 in Vernal, Utah to Mike Crouch and Stacy Beaslin Crouch. She passed away on March 8, 2019 in Vernal, Utah. She graduated from Uintah High School in 2003. She married Aaron Schoonover on June 12, 2005 and they later divorced. They had two sons, Dominic Schoonover and Drew Schoonover. Brenda...
Donald Leroy Jackson
Mar 1, 2019
Donald Leroy Jackson passed away on March 1, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 85. Donald was born February 5, 1934 in Southgate, California to Eleanor Smith and Elmo Walton. Donald married his wife Barbara on May 8, 1954 in Elko, Nevada. Donald was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints....
Larry Martin Wilson
Feb 24, 2019
Larry Wilson, 93, of Kaysville, UT passed away at the George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home in Ogden, UT on Sunday February 24, 2019. He was born February 10, 1926 to Charles William Wilson and Madge Cook. Larry was a quiet passionate man who enjoyed leather working, wood working, reading, watching western movies, and gardening were some of his hobbies....
Scott Lee Harbison
Feb 19, 2019
On February 19, 2019 we said goodbye to Scott Lee Harbison, our husband, father, and friend as he bravely left this life and passed on to the next. Not many people knew that Scott was battling cancer. He was active and kept going and doing the things that he loved best through the thick and thin of life.He lived by...
John Arthur Gardiner
Feb 12, 2019
John A. Gardiner age 78 died peacefully on February 12, 2019. John was born August 27, 1940 in Vernal, UT to Carl and Zina Gardiner. John made an impact on our community that most people only dream of. He made his dreams a reality and built Dinaland Aviation and became the best pilot he could be.He was a father, brother,...
Dennis M. (Denny) Lee
Feb 11, 2019
Dennis (Denny) Lee, age 83, passed away on February 11, 2019 at his home in Roy, Utah with his life partner Lizzy at his side. Denny was born on October 16, 1935 to Glenn Leroy Lee and Marie Corless. Because of his outstanding art work he was inducted in the American Pioneer Hall of Fame in the United States about...
Clayton Hardy
Feb 10, 2019
Clayton Hardy, age76, of St.George and North Salt Lake, passed away peacefully at the Huntsman Cancer Institute on February 10, 2019. He was born February 17, 1942 in Vernal, Utah to Elmo and Mary Jane Winward Hardy. He married Dianne Blaine in 1960, they had 3 children, Tammy, Renee, and Glade, they later divorced. He then married Darlene Alyce Leyba...
Willard Gerard Novak
Feb 5, 2019
Willard Novak, age 96, passed away on February 5, 2019 in Rangely, Colorado. Interment will take place in Wichita, Kansas. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com
Edward William Bigler
Feb 3, 2019
EDWARD WILLIAM BIGLER March 18, 1946 - February 3, 2019 Bill Bigler, 72, died February 3, 2019 at his home in Vernal. He was born in 1946, in Detroit, Michigan. Bill was the son of Orville and Elvira Bigler. Bill graduated from Wahtonka High in Oregon, Class of 1966. Following graduation, he served with the US Army including a Vietnam...
Merlyn J. Buckmaster-Denny
Feb 2, 2019
Merlyn J. Buckmaster Denny went by many names, Momma, Mom, Ma, Grandma Denny/Buckmaster, The Great Denny, Gram, Sis, Aunt Mert, and friend. Her kind heart, sense of humor and open-door policy made so many people feel welcome and like family.Merlyn was born June 7, 1934 to Harry and Mary (Hoback) Denny in Worland, Wyoming. She was preceded in death by...
Margaret Ann Payne
Feb 1, 2019
Stubborn as always, Margaret Ann Payne, also known as Peggy, Grandma, Shorty, and Mom, passed away three days after the doctor said she would not survive the night. She quietly passed the morning of February 1, 2019. With loved ones in and out of her hospital room we could not help but reminisce about the good times. The time when...

Susie Carol Johnson
Jan 30, 2019
Susie Johnson of Rangely, Colorado passed away on Jan 30, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Laylaith Mckenzie Dendler
Jan 25, 2019
Laylaith Mckenzie Dendler passed away on January 25, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Laylaith was born on January 5, 2019 in Salt Lake City, UT to Anthony Dendler and Summer Morris. Laylaith is survived by her parents Summer Morris and Anthony Dendler, great-grandparents Kris and Michael Morris, Karen Dendler and Barbara Stavropoulos, grandparents Rachel Morris, Bobby Burris and Michael...
Laylaith Mckenzie Dendler
Jan 25, 2019
Laylaith Mckenzie Dendler passed away on January 25, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Laylaith was born on January 5, 2019 in Salt Lake City, UT to Anthony Dendler and Summer Morris. Laylaith is survived by her parents Summer Morris and Anthony Dendler, great-grandparents Kris and Michael Morris, Karen Dendler and Barbara Stavropoulos, grandparents Rachel Morris, Bobby Burris and...
Clinton Morrill
Jan 21, 2019
Clinton Morrill, age 67, passed away on January 21, 2019 in Dinosaur, Colorado. Clinton was born in Tooele, UT to Gladys Long and Jay Hardman. He was later adopted by Vernon Ross Morrill. Clinton married Deborah McAlister on February 1, 1969 in Duchesne, Utah. Together they have four children. Clinton enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, gold panning and anything to do...
Helen Marie Burgess
Jan 20, 2019
Helen Burgess, age 82, passed away on January 20, 2019 in Murray, Utah. Helen was born in Montrose, Colorado to John Schleich and Elizabeth Schaaf on May 26, 1936. Helen married David Hollis Burgess on June 28, 1963 in Montrose, Colorado. Helen enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, spending time with family and friends and road trips with family. She loved being...
Kirk Gerald Hancock
Jan 17, 2019
Kirk Gerald Hancock passed away on January 17, 2019 at the age of 59 with his family around him. He was born in Chandler, Arizona at Williams Air force Base on February 28th 1959 to Jerry Hancock and Coleen C. Hancock. He loved to golf, fish, hunt and camp. He was a good athlete in high school and excelled in...