Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Rebel Arlene Brunner-Huntsman
Jun 21, 2017
Rebel Arlene Brunner-HuntsmanJanuary 10, 1978 ~ June 21, 2017Rebel Arlene Brunner-Huntsman age 39 gave up her pain and suffering onJune 21, 2017. She danced and laughed all the way to heaven. She was born on January 10, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was blessed with a son Wiatt, her pride and joy on April 25, 1997 in Roosevelt,...
Sarah Jane Andrus
Jun 11, 2017
Sarah Jane Kinsey Snyder was born February 15, 1974 in Provo, Utah. She passed from this life on June 11, 2017 at the age of 43. Sarah grew up in Wallsburg, Utah in her early childhood, and then the family moved to LaVerkin, Utah when she was about 10. She graduated from Hurricane High School. A few years after high...
Renee Martinsen Gardiner
Jun 9, 2017
Renee Martinsen Gardiner, age 76, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her family on June 9, 2017. Renee was born January 20, 1941 to Lynn and Clelia Jones Martinsen in Vernal Utah. She was raised in vernal and graduated from Uintah High School in 1959. Later that year Renee was the Dinosaur Round Up Rodeo Queen. She attended and...
Brittney Lyn Mclean
Jun 6, 2017
Our angel Brittney Lyn McLean, surrounded by her family, returned to heaven on June 6, 2017. She was born on September 6, 1981 in Vernal, Utah to Jeff and Diane McLean. Brittney's mission here on earth was to teach unconditional and pure love, in which she excelled. She touched the lives of many people through her courage, love, and strength.In...
David Brian Gillespie
Jun 4, 2017
David Brian Gillespie, 54, of Rock Springs died Sunday, June 4, 2017. He had been a lifelong resident of Rock Springs and Green River.He was born Feb. 13, 1963, in Butte, Montana, the son of William M. and Katherine Barrett Gillespie.Following cremation, there will be no services at his request.
Roger Thornton Groo
Jun 3, 2017
Roger Thornton GrooAugust 7, 1940 ~ June 3, 2017Roger Thornton Groo was born on August 7, 1940 to Earl and Nellie Groo in Lehi, Utah. On December 4, 1987, Roger and his wife, Pamela Jo Moe, were married at their home in Vernal, Utah.Roger was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Roger loved everything that...
Laverta Jean Cook
Jun 2, 2017
Laverta Jean CookDecember 24, 1930 ~ June 2, 2017Laverta Jean Cook was born on December 24, 1930, in Shamrock, Texas, to parents Grover and Essie Sloan. She moved to the basin as a young girl and later married Glade Cook in 1948. They were sealed in the LDS Temple in 1965 and remained married for 67 years.Laverta worked at Fashion...
Jerry Johnson
May 28, 2017
Jerry Johnson passed away May 28, 2017 after a 5 year battle of a rare neurological disorder. He was surrounded by family and friends as he was peacefully called to heaven. Jerry was a dearly loved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and friend. Jerry was born in Union Hill, Arkansas to Melvin Johnson and Ruth White Johnson...
Owen & Ethan Branham
May 26, 2017
Graveside services for Owen and Ethan Branham, twin babies of Camille and John Branham, will be held Friday, May 26, 2017 at 1PM at the Rock Point Cemetery. Services will be under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Marlin Richens Horton
May 23, 2017
Marlin Horton passed away on May 23, and is now in heaven. Marlin loved fishing and hunting. He served four years in the army. Marlin was mainly known for his work at Red Fleet State Park and Steinaker State Park. Condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com
Glenna Murray
May 12, 2017
Glenna B. Murray, age 80, of Vernal, Utah passed away May 12, 2017 at the Beehive Home in Vernal, Utah. She was born September 19, 1936 in Roosevelt, Utah to Lewis Clarence and Caroline Hill Betts, She graduated from Union High School in 1955. Glenna married Floyd Paul Murray on April 5, 1957 in Roosevelt, UT. They resided in Vernal,...
Randy Lee Paulson
May 3, 2017
Randy Lee Paulson, age 62, passed away at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on May 3, 2017. Randy was born on December 6, 1954 to Duane and Helen Paulson in Vernal, Utah. Randy graduated from Uintah High School in Vernal, Utah. He spent his career in the oil field industry. Randy worked as a Supervisor for Hemphill for 25+...
Chase Tyrell Aagard
May 1, 2017
Chase Tyrell AagardJune 20, 1993 ~ May 1, 2017Chase Tyrell Aagard passed away quietly on May 1, 2017 in Vernal, Utah at the age of 23. He had lost his battle with cancer. Chase was a brilliant young man who enjoyed science, the cosmos, scouting and gaming. He just enjoyed learning all that he could.Chase was a wonderful son, brother,...
Heidi Hollinger Gardner
Apr 25, 2017
Heidi Hollinger GardnerJune 29, 1939 - April 25, 2017God called our beautiful Wife, Mutti, Oma, German Oma home on April 25, 2017. She came to Vernal, Utah in 1961, after meeting her husband Don Gardner in Waldfischbach, Germany, where she was born.After coming to the United States there were many influential people that came into her life teaching her English...
Billy Morrill
Apr 22, 2017
Billy C. Morrill passed away at the age of 64 on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Taylor Street Church of Christ. In Hobbs, New Mexico. Internment will follow at Tridell Cemetery in Tridell, Utah. Bill was born in Roosevelt, Utah in 1952. He moved to Hobbs in 1962...
Patricia Ann Bowen
Apr 22, 2017
Patricia Ann Bowen was born on October 11, 1942 in Bokchito, Oklahoma. The daughter of James Calvin Bracket and Dora Estella Sparks. She grew up in Bennington, Oklahoma on the family farm. She was the youngest of thirteen children. Siblings are: Leroy Brackett, Ray Brackett, Gladys Jones, Beulah May Burgess, George E. Brackett, Alameda (Minnie) Brackett, JC Brackett Jr., JT...
Louann Merrell
Apr 15, 2017
LouAnn Timothy Merrell November 12, 1954 On April 15, 2017 LouAnn Merrell was on backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon with family members. During a stream crossing which she had done at least a dozen times over the years her and a grandson lost their footing and were swept down stream and presumed drowned.LouAnn Timothy Merrell, age 62, of Vernal,...
Lois Gale Dahms
Apr 12, 2017
Lois Gale Dahms passed away with her family at her side on April 11, 2017 in Vernal, Utah. Lois was born January 30, 1932 to Edith Bird and Jesse Gale in Bluebell, Utah. Lois married Dale Max Dahms on November 24, 1969 in Elko, Nevada.Lois always had faith in the church. She loved her family and loved going to dinner...
Rae M. Jacobsen
Apr 3, 2017
Rae M. Jacobsen, wife of David R. Jacobsen, passed away from this life peacefully holding hands together with Dave at her Jensen home on April 3.Rae and Dave grew up together attending Richards Ward in Sugar House S.L.C., through grade school, Jr. High, high school and Utah State University.Rae and Dave married on Dec. 3, 1954, in the Salt Lake...
