Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
James Dennis Sharp
Jun 1, 2019
James Dennis Sharp was born July 30, 1946. He passed away after a long battle with the complications of diabetes on June 1, 2019 at the age of 72. Dennis grew up in Bountiful, Utah and after High School he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. After his mission, he met and married...
Mary Lou Mckee
May 22, 2019
Mary Lou Arnold McKEE, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2019 in Vernal, Utah, surrounded by her family and caretakers. She was born on April 17, 1937 in Gusher, Utah to William Henry Arnold and Delphia Averett Arnold. She attended school in Roosevelt, Utah and graduated from Union High.She married the love of her life, Dan McKEE on...
Lorraine V Blevins
May 21, 2019
Lorraine (Lori) Blevins, age 87, passed away on May 21, 2019 in Vernal, Utah. Lorraine was born on September 18, 1931 in Sunnyside, Utah to Joseph Clinton Gibson and Vada Bryner Gibson. Lorraine married Ellie Hugh (Scott) Blevins on November 12, 1988 in the Lake Tahoe Wedding Chapel in Stateline, Nevada. Lorraines hobbies include arts and crafts, sewing and traveling....
Elizabeth Kathryn Cook
May 20, 2019
Elizabeth Kathryn Cook Bette November 24, 1933 ~ May 20, 2019 Elizabeth Katheryn Cook passed away on May 20, 2019 at the age of 85 in Vernal, Utah. Bette was born on November 24, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah to George Peter Roth and Mary Blankenship Roth. Bette married Shirley Dale Cook on August 5, 1950 in Vernal, Utah....
Dean Calvin Bagley
May 19, 2019
Dean Calvin Bagley was born on May 4, 1933 in St. Anthony, ID to Earl Emanuel Bagley and Alice Marie Bird (Bagley). He died on May 19, 2019 in American Fork, UT. Dean graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1952, served in the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician from 1953-1957, and served a mission for The Church...
Deon Price
May 10, 2019
Deon Atwood Price returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on May 10th, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Deon was born December 15, 1928 in Vernal, Utah to Joseph Perry Atwood and Annie Jane Smuin Atwood. She was the youngest of 10 children. Deon met the love of her life William Joe Price (Bud) in January of 1946 and 6...
Quenton L Chivers
May 10, 2019
A celebration of life for Quenton Lloyd Chivers, age 63, will be held Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Glines Stake Center (78 South Aggie Blvd.). A luncheon will be provided following services. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com .
Jim Marshall
May 9, 2019
Jim Marshall, age 67, passed away on May 9, 2019 in Vernal, Utah. Jim was born August 2, 1951 in Greeley, Colorado to Alfred Pearl Marshall and Bernis Ester Wise Marshall. Jim married Peggy Lou Kissling Marshall (Punky) in Roosevelt, Utah. Jim was a great athlete and coach. He was an Allstate High School athlete who went on to play...
Rick Ben Riddle
May 7, 2019
Rick Ben Riddle, our dear father, grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on May 7, 2019. He loved his two sons, Ryan Ben Riddle (Alicia) and Rory Lynn Riddle (Tori) with all his heart. Rick was blessed with two precious granddaughters, Katelynn Sierra and Jenna Faith along with three handsome...
George Marion Calder
May 5, 2019
George Marion Calder, age 90, of Vernal, Utah passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019 at his home with his daughters by his side. George was born June 30, 1928 in Tonopah, Nevada to Erma Hislop Calder and Edgar Garrett Calder. He was the oldest of 2 sons, and 1 stillborn daughter. George married his sweetheart, Wanda Anderson, on September...
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...
