Walker Mortuary - Payson

Grace Smith

September 3, 1916 - March 9, 2010

Grace Harding Smith, age 93 of Payson, returned to her life-long sweetheart of 70 years and other family members on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. She was born September 3, 1916 in Provo, Utah to Heber Samuel and Sarah Elizabeth Bray Harding. She married Russell Glade Smith, August 30, 1933 at Nephi, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. He preceded her in death...
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Jetta Diane Cloward

January 23, 1945 - March 9, 2010

Jetta Dianne Walton Cloward, age 65, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 . She was born January 23, 1945 in Payson, Utah to Bruce Lewis and Ruth Whittaker Walton. She married Thomas J. Quinlan in 1967, and he preceded her in death. She married Ray Lindroth Cloward, April 4, 1993 in Orem, Utah. He preceded her in death July 23, 1996. Jetta earned a BS degree in Nursing from Brigham...
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Marguerite Masterson

February 7, 1918 - March 3, 2010

Marguerite Masterson was born February 7, 1918, in Milford, Utah, to Hyrum Joseph and Paulina LaVerna Banks Davis. Marguerite grew up in southern Utah but spent much of her adult life living in Upstate New York and Southern California. She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis (Randy) Dansie; her son, John (Flo) Serafine; 15 grandchildren; and 43 great grandchildren. She was preceded in...
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Fred Lynn Johnson

May 27, 1945 - March 2, 2010

Fred Lynn Johnson Fred Lynn Johnson, 64, of Payson, Utah passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2010. He was born May 27, 1945 in Payson Utah to Fred L. and Faye Beddoes Johnson. Fred graduated from Spanish Fork High School and then attended Snow College. He was honorably discharged from the National Guard, due to an accident while performing military duties. He was an exceptionally...
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Darr A Nielson

June 6, 1929 - February 17, 2010

Darr A. Nielson passed away February 17, 2010, at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. I was born June 6, 1929, to Rasmuss Fredrick and Emma Mae Barron Nielson in Sigurd, Utah. I married Charlene Ann Clark. We had two beautiful kids, Theresa Ann (Jack) Hill and Tony (Darr Anthony). They gave me 8 grandkids: Dari Ann Hill (Christian Wininger), JC Hill, Spencer Hill,...
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Karen Taylor

December 18, 1932 - February 16, 2010

Mina Karen Christiansen Taylor, 77 of Payson, Utah, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010. She was born December 18, 1932, in Santaquin, Utah to Lee and Pauline Christiansen. After graduating from Payson High School she attended Brigham Young University. She married Gordon S. Taylor December 18, 1953 in the Manti Temple. They shared over 50 wonderful years together serving their family,...
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Una Elevia Payne

November 2, 1918 - February 16, 2010

On February 16, 2010, Una Elevia Oldroyd Payne passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Venice, Utah on November 2, 1918, the third child of Isaac Willard and Tena Elevia Jensen Oldroyd. She attended schools in Venice and Richfield, and was yearbook editor and valedictorian of Richfield High School's class of 1937. She graduated from BYU with a three-year Normal degree in 1940...
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Holly Ewell Jones

December 13, 1972 - February 11, 2010

Holly Ewell Jones, Age 37, departed from this earth unexpectedly to return to her Heavenly Father, February 11, 2010. Holly was born on December 13, 1972 in Payson, Utah. She was the oldest child of Ervil and Peggy Ewell. She married Jason Jones, August 21, 1993. She was a loving, nurturing, mother, wife and daughter. She always found a way to make everyone smile. Holly...
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Marinda Rowene Knapp

December 2, 1924 - February 10, 2010

Marinda Rowene Carter Knapp On the beautiful clear morning of Wednesday, February 10, 2010, our mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Rowene slipped quietly from this mortal life and was welcomed into the arms of her eternal companion, Oliver Otto Knapp. What a glorious reunion she must have had with her parents, Reuben and Marinda Menlove Carter, older brother Grove, infant son Kelly,...
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Maynard Cleon Moore

January 19, 1927 - February 3, 2010

Maynard Cleon Moore Maynard Cleon Moore, 83, died Feb. 3, 2010, at the Parkway Care Center in Payson after a long life of service to God, family and community.  He was born Jan. 19, 1927, in Payson, Utah, to Cleon and Vida Moore, and spent the first years of his life living near West Mountain. He graduated from Payson High School in 1945, then served in the U.S. Army of Occupation...
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Ina Michelle Santoya

February 19, 1954 - February 2, 2010

Ina Michelle Malan Pike Spencer Santoyo was born February 19th, 1954 in Glendale California. Michelle was declared “legally deceased” February 2nd, 2010. She is survived by her husband Danny Santoyo, her mother Ina Malan, and her siblings Toni Hill, Ronald Malan, Johnny R., and Rose Pacheco. She was preceded in death by her Father Floyd Malan, and Sister ReNae Lunak. ...
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Robert "Bob" Earl Peterson

October 18, 1946 - January 30, 2010

Robert “Bob” Earl Peterson—a proud father with a heart of gold—passed away January 31, 2010, in his home in Payson, Utah. Bob was born October 18, 1946, in Payson, Utah, to Earl Joseph “Deke” Peterson and Emma Lucy Spencer Peterson. He was blessed with one loving and loyal big brother, Kenneth Martin Peterson. Bob’s greatest joy and accomplishment was the family he...
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Brad A. Young

January 16, 1952 - January 29, 2010

Brad A. Young passed away in his home in the early morning of Friday, January 29, 2010. He was born on January 16, 1952 in Provo, Utah to James Elmer and Venice Young. He grew up in Payson and later served in the U.S. Army. In September of 2000 he married his best friend Teresa. He worked for 15 years as a Correctional Officer for the Utah Department of Corrections. He enjoyed riding...
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Elbert Peery Barnett

July 25, 1920 - January 25, 2010

Elbert Peery Barnett 1920 -2010 Elbert Peery Barnett, age 89 of Spring Lake, passed away Monday, January 25, 2010 at his Home. He was born July 25, 1920 in Mammoth, Utah to Eli Francis and Minnie May Peery Barnett. He married Olive Thomas, October 11, 1939 in Spring Lake. Their marriage was solemnized June 28, 1963 in the Manti LDS Temple. She preceded him in death May 27, 1997. ...
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Tripp Lynn Sanderson

January 25, 2010

Our precious angel, Tripp Lynn Sanderson, has gone back to our Heavenly Father. His big brother Braxton says he’s sitting on a shooting star. Tripp was born on January 25, 2010 to Verl Lynn and Jessica Sue Grange Sanderson. He passed away on the same day. Our little angel from above, our shooting star, and our hero. Tripp is survived by his parents, his brother Braxton, grandparents...
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Thomas Earl Butler

October 20, 1939 - January 22, 2010

Our loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Thomas Earl Butler, returned to his Father in Heaven on January 22, 2010, after suffering a stroke. Earl was born in Spring Lake, Utah to Milton Theron and Mildred June Butler on October 20, 1939. He married the love of his life, Merna Ann Spens, in the Manti LDS Temple on November 18, 1960. Earl graduated from Payson High School....
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Jesus Vasquez Torres

June 14, 1943 - January 21, 2010

Jesus Vasquez Torres Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend Jesus Vasquez Torres, age 66 of Orem, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010. He was born June 14, 1943 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Dionicio Vasquez and Maria Del Refugio Torres. He married Maria Esperanza Valenciano February 28, 1965 in Mexico. She preceded him in death February 9, 2004. Jesus enjoyed farming...
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Carla Marie Herbert

January 10, 1949 - January 21, 2010

Carla Marie Davis Herbert Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Carla Marie Davis Herbert, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2010 surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. After a long and courageous battle with multiple health problems, she returned home and was greeted by her son, Donald Lance Herbert and her father, George P. Davis. Carla was born on January 10,...
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Robert Arthur Dalton

May 4, 1930 - January 20, 2010

Robert Arthur Dalton 1930-2010 Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Robert Arthur Dalton, age 79 of Payson, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010. He was born May 4, 1930 in Moab, Utah to Orson Ezra and Margaret Elizabeth Loveridge Dalton. He married Barbara Ann Hubbard, October 26, 1950 in Moab, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized November 18, 1961 in the Manti LDS...
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Ray Arthur Muniz

March 5, 1942 - January 20, 2010

Ray Simon Muniz, 67 of Payson, Utah passed away surrounded by his family on January 20, 2010 in Payson, Utah. He was born March 5, 1942 in Durango, Colorado to Simon and Carlotta. Ray attended school in Payson and graduated from Payson High School. Afterwards he enlisted in the Army and served in the Vietnam War with the 70th Engineer Battalion. On August 26,...
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Jane Beckstead Elmer

June 13, 1920 - January 14, 2010

On the early evening of January 14, 2010 our mom met our dad to dance on Heaven’s floors. She was born June 13, 1920 along with her twin sister, June, in South Jordan, Utah to Elmer Byrum and Ida Bertha Goosman Beckstead. She married her sweetheart Bliss S. Elmer June 16, 1938 in Magna, Utah. They raised their family and made their home in Payson for 66 years. Their marriage was sealed...
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Donald Wesley Jacobson

August 7, 1938 - January 6, 2010

Donald Wesley Jacobson Our cowboy has gone home, Donald W. Jacobson, age 71, passed away January 6, 2010, in the home he was born in, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 7, 1938 to Clealon and Vera Jacobson. He married his sweetheart, Karen Smith on February 15, 1958. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Temple. Together they have 1 son and 4...
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Grant Ivins Wilson

October 29, 1921 - January 3, 2010

Grant Ivins Wilson, passed away peacefully at his home in Payson, Utah on January 3, 2010. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 29, 1921 to Guy and Anna Lowrie Ivins Wilson. Grant married his sweetheart Sue on December 19, 1957 in the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple. Together they had 4 children: Anna Lee, Grant, Matthew, and Kenneth. He was a very hard worker. He obtained...
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Robert L. Bradley

October 24, 1939 - December 22, 2009

Robert L. Bradley, 70, of Payson, Utah passed away on December 22, 2009. Robert was born October 24, 1939 in Mammoth, Utah to Max L. and Ethel Kady Neff Bradley. Robert married his sweetheart Joyce Kallbacka on February 9, 1969 in Reno, Nevada. They were later sealed in the Provo Temple in April of 1984. Together they were blessed with three children: Andrea, Bodie, and Clint. Robert...
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Ronald Keith Schultz

August 9, 1932 - December 20, 2009

Ronald Keith Schultz Ronald Keith Schultz, passed away on December 20, 2009 in ayson, Utah. He was born August 9, 1932 in Mondovi Wisconsin to Frances and Marvin Hyland. Ronald married his sweetheart Joan Barney on May 1, 1954 in Provo, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Oakland California Temple on January 20, 1972. Together they had five children. Ronald worked hard...
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John Wesley Thomas

February 25, 1919 - December 17, 2009

John Wesley Thomas, passed away at his home in Elk Ridge, surrounded by his family on December 17, 2009. John was born February 25, 1919 in Elmer, Missouri to George and Catherine Warren Thomas. John married his sweetheart Phyllis Evelyn Tice on November 27, 1946 and they were later sealed in the Los Angeles Temple. They were blessed with two daughters. He then began his career as an...
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Gordon Clyde Tervort

March 7, 1923 - December 17, 2009

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Gordon Tervort, age 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 17, 2009, in Payson, Utah. Gordon was born March 7, 1923 in Springlake, Utah, the third child of Clyde Franklin and Haddie Wride Tervort. He married Aurilla Kathryn “Ginger” Jones on August 8, 1944, in Provo Utah. Together they had three beautiful children: Terry...
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R. Max Hiatt

April 5, 1934 - December 15, 2009

R. Max Hiatt Robert Max Hiatt, age 75 of Spanish Fork, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Utah Valley Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1934 in Payson, Utah to Alma Leon and Melvina Marie Jex Hiatt. Max married Nadine Haskell, August 27, 1954 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He worked as a realtor and owned and operated businesses. Survivors include: his wife, Nadine;...
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Reah May Rivera

January 13, 1935 - December 15, 2009

Reah May Davis Rivera 1935-2009 Our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Reah May Davis Rivera, passed away on December 15, 2009. Reah May was born on January 13, 1935 to George H. Davis and Rhea Daley Davis in Payson, Utah- the last of 10 children. She was raised in Dividend, UT, Portland, OR, and Payson, UT. She married Guillermo Rivera June 1, 1954. ...
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Jerry Lynn Barker

July 10, 1952 - December 6, 2009

Jerry Lynn Barker 1952-2009 Jerry Lynn Barker died December 6, 2009 in Payson, Utah. He became the first child of Jay Keith Barker and Fay Lorraine Partridge on July 10, 1952 in Payson. He spent his childhood growing up next door to his Grandpa and Grandma Partridge, who greatly influenced his life. Jerry and his family enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing in Mapleton Canyon, the Uinta...
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G. Keith Drissell

May 23, 1943 - December 4, 2009

Gary Keith Drissell, age 66, passed away on December 4, 2009 in San Francisco, CA, from kidney disease and heart failure. He was born May 23, 1943 to Keith T. and Bethel White Drissell in Payson, Utah. After graduating from Payson High School, he continued his education at University of Utah where he received a degree in accounting, as well as an MBA. His first job after college was...
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Linda Jean Bryan

July 15, 1943 - November 24, 2009

Linda Jean Taylor Bryan 1943-2009 Linda Jean Taylor was born on July 5, 1943 to Lorenzo Francis Taylor and Helen Lenore Lofgran Wilkey in Santaquin, Utah. She married Rickie Gene Bryan October 6, 1961. They were later sealed in the St. George Temple on May 14, 1963. Heaven needed a patient, loving , and kind wife, mother, grandmother and friend so mom was chosen on November 24,...
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Jose Valenzuela

June 2, 1971 - November 21, 2009

Jose Valenzuela, “Jo”, is survived by his mother, Linda McKittrick and father, Frank McKittrick, his brothers, Isaac, Frankie, and Kevin. Jo was full of life and spirit. He was a great musician and loved his friends and his life. He had been blessed with two beautiful children, his daughter, Raia, and his son, Jesse Boy. Jo loved hanging out with his friends. He touched many peoples’...
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Sterling Orrin Marvin

December 1, 1961 - November 18, 2009

Sterling Orrin Marvin Sterling Orrin Marvin, age 47 former Payson resident, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Olathe, Colorado. He was born December 1, 1961 at Payson, Utah to Carl & Nadine Davis Marvin. He married Darla Ann Johnson in 1979 at Spring Lake, Utah. They had 3 children. They were later divorced. He later married Penny Irene Roberts, December 7, 1991 at Payson....
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Kay Sherman Mortensen

July 6, 1939 - November 16, 2009

Kay Sherman Mortensen was brutally murdered in his home on Mon., Nov. 16, 2009. This world is a less interesting place with Kay’s passing. He leaves behind a legacy of scholarship, teaching, farming, patriotism, and a fervent testimony and love of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Kay was born to Sherman and Roxie Mortensen in Ephraim, UT on July 6, 1939. He was the oldest of siblings Roxane...
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Wanda Allen

May 20, 1915 - November 11, 2009

Wanda Hancock Allen Wanda Hancock Allen peacefully slipped away at the age of 94 on November 11, 2009, at Parkway Health Care Center Payson, Utah. Wanda was born May 20, 1915 in Panguitch, Utah to Ernest Lovell Hancock and Marie Worthen. She married Joseph Berry Allen December 30, 1933 and the marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple on May 20, 1937. She was preceded in death by her...
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Adella Dene Peterson

August 24, 1927 - November 9, 2009

Adella Dene Hiatt Peterson Adella Dene Hiatt Peterson returned to her loving Heavenly Father, November 9, 2009. Adella was the fifth of six girls born to Franklin Sylvester and Mary Ethel Tanner Hiatt, August 24, 1927 in Payson, Utah. She grew up on the West Mountain, graduated from Payson High School and was then employed by the phone company. She married Oran Llewellyn Peterson,...
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Ruth Marie Robertson

December 23, 1929 - November 8, 2009

Ruth Marie Fraser Robertson Boring, Oregon resident, Ruth Marie Fraser Robertson died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at a Clackamas Hospital. She was 79. She was born December 23, 1929 in Payson, Utah to Duncan and Ruth (Kerr) Fraser. After the passing of her mother and father, she was raised by her Aunt and Uncle Margaret and Joe Peery, together with their three sons, Rex, Sam and Dale. ...
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Verl Hancock

July 3, 1937 - November 8, 2009

Verl Lewis Hancock Verl Lewis Hancock, age 91, passed away November 8, 2009. She was born March 21, 1918 at Spanish Fork, Utah to John A. and Hannah Woolstenhulme Lewis. She married Orson M. Hancock on July 3, 1937 at Salt Lake City, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple on June 25, 1963. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a...
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Doris Lucille Buchanan

July 20, 1926 - November 6, 2009

Doris Lucille Duty Buchanan 7/20/1926 – 11/06/20009 Our wonderful caring and loving mother lost her noble battle with a long illness and has joined our family members who passed before her on the other side. Although in our selfishness we will miss her dearly, it brings great joy to our hearts to know that she is with them and that they can finally enjoy her amazing presence once again...
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Sarah Elizabeth Prince

March 18, 1993 - October 30, 2009

Sarah Prince 1993 - 2009 Our sweet angel returned home to her Father in Heaven on October 30, 2009 after winning her battle with a brain tumor. Sarah’s greatest wish was to have many friends and to impact the lives of others. In her short time on earth, she accomplished this wish. Sarah enjoyed spending time with her family and participating in family activities. She was continually...
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Beth Call Dixon

May 25, 1916 - October 22, 2009

Beth Call Dixon, age 93, passed away at home Oct. 22, 2009. Born May 25, 1916 in Bountiful, UT to Willard and Leah Pratt Call. In 1947, married Douglass Dixon (of Payson), a widower, in the Salt Lake Temple, and became the second mother to Joan, James, and Shirley. Elizabeth, Leslie, and Sterling were later born into the family. Douglass died in 1972. In 2005, Beth moved to West Valley...
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Gertrude Cluff

March 3, 1922 - October 20, 2009

Gertrude Bigelow Cluff We wish to honor and pay tribute to a most loved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Gertrude Bigelow Cluff. Known best to those who loved her, as "Trudy." Trudy was born March 03 1922, in Warren, Cochise, Arizona to John Arty and Laura Myrtle Kaneaster Bigelow. On January 21 1946 Trudy was married to Kenneth W Cluff in the Mesa Arizona Temple for time and...
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Nancy Jill Banks

May 14, 1955 - October 17, 2009

Nancy Jill Diamond Banks Our beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother passed away Saturday October 17, 2009 at UVRMC surrounded by family . Nancy has fought a brave and valiant battle with chronic illness and is now free of her pain and suffering . Nancy was born on May 14, 1955 in Payson Utah to Paul and Emajean Diamond. She graduated from Payson High School...
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Ferron Wright Pickering

May 28, 1916 - October 15, 2009

Ferron Wright Pickering Ferron W. Pickering age 93, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009 in Payson, Utah. Ferron was born to Truman and Lola Wright Pickering, on May 28, 1916, in Duchesne, Utah. Ferron married Madeline Elmer, June 3, 1936 and was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. Ferron was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years. Later he married Winona Francom Bale...
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Verla Carol Searle

March 16, 1941 - October 14, 2009

Verla Carol Searle Verla Carol Horton Searle, age 68 of Payson, peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009 with her husband by her side. She was born March 16, 1941 in Santaquin, Utah to Howard and Elaine Allen Horton. She grew up in Payson and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. Carol married her loving husband, LaMar Dee Searle, July 9th 1959. They were later sealed in...
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Nevada Barnett

September 14, 1911 - October 12, 2009

Nevada Wiley Barnett Nevada Wiley Barnett, 98, passed away on October, 12, 2009 surrounded by her family. Nevada was born September 14, 1911 in Circleville, Utah to Arthur and Mary Applegate Wiley. She was the third of four girls. Nevada married her sweetheart, Noal (Bud) Barnett on November 28, 1932 in Provo, Utah. They had three children that were the love of her life. She spent...
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Linda Christopherson Gonzales

January 24, 1943 - October 3, 2009

Linda Christopherson Gonzalez In the loving memory of our Mother, Linda Christopherson Gonzalez, age 66, of Payson, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009. She was born January 24, 1943 in Palmyra, Utah to Verl and Eva Johnson Christopherson. Linda graduated from Spanish Fork High School. She loved sewing, Betty Bop, yard sales and spending time with family. She was an active...
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Tanya Mae Frisby

May 12, 1954 - October 3, 2009

Tanya Mae Frisby 1954 - 2009 Tanya Mae Frisby departed this mortal life on Oct. 3rd 2009 after a courageous battle with her second bout of breast cancer. She was born in Salt Lake City Utah on May 12th 1954, the daughter of Carl Dean Frisby and Selda Wilma Anderson Frisby, the youngest of 8 children. Tanya grew up in Salt Lake City and Roosevelt, Utah. She graduated in 1972 from...
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Marian Fiet Mathewson

February 14, 1921 - October 1, 2009

"Together Again" On a beautiful October 1st, 2009, Marian Mathewson sweetly and peacefully passed from this life into the arms of her sweetheart and those of her Savior. Marian Fiet Mathewson was born to Isabelle and Garrett Fiet on Valentines Day, February 14, 1921 in Riverdale, Utah. Marian was raised on a farm in Roy, Utah where she attended local schools and established lifelong...
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Ronald Wiley Barnett

April 17, 1933 - September 14, 2009

Ronald Wiley Barnett April 17, 1933 -- September 14, 2009 Ronald Wiley Barnett passed away peacefully September 14, 2009 in Payson, Utah. Ronald was born April 17, 1933 in Payson, Utah to Noel "Bud" & Nevada Wiley Barnett. Ronald married his sweetheart Carylee Crump on May 1st 1952 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they had three wonderful children. Ronald is survived by:...
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Mark Allen Lancaster

July 5, 1951 - August 22, 2009

Mark Allen Lancaster Mark Allen Lancaster of Payson, Utah passed away August 22, 2009. Mark was born to William T. Lancaster and Dovie L. Woniger in Memphis, Tennessee on July 5, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Wayne. He is survived by an aunt and two nieces. Mark was a member of the Payson 18th Ward. He will be missed by all who know him. Memorial...
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