All Obituaries

Bruce Wayne McDowell born Feb 23, 1961 in Casper, Wyoming to Elmer Calvin McDowell and Glenda Timothy McDowell, Shortly after Bruce’s birth the family moved to Vernal, Utah where he was raised, but lived for a short period of time on the island of Malta.   Bruce graduated from Uintah High School in 1979 and served an LDS mission in the Paderno Italy Mission. Bruce’s mission was one of the highlights of his life. He never quit speaking the Italian language and reading about...

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Cody Earl Kendall, age 46, of Vernal passed away February 12, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1973 in Ogden, Utah. A son of Darris Levi and Sherry Jean Timothy Kendall. Cody was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. He loved to fish, hunt, camp, hike and look for rocks. He had a long battle from a major stroke that he tried so hard to overcome. He never lost his love for life with his family and friends. He loved to cook and cooked a lot of...

Our loving son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and friend. Christopher Kody Sorensen  who was known too many as Kody. He was born November 7, 1982 to David Kelly Sorensen and Laurie Jo Burghardt. He had a fierce and loyal personality, who was always willing to help anyone in need and spent long hours in the service of many people. He had a very loving personality, though he would always be willing to engage in an argument if pressed on a point. Kody had a very strong...

Memorial services for Helen Oaks will be held Monday, February 17, 2020 at 11 AM with a greeting one hour prior. All services at the Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary and Cremation Care.

Ferris Murray October 3, 1931 ~ February 4, 2020 Ferris Gale Murray passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born October 3, 1931 in Vernal, Utah, He was the second child born to Arlie and Myrtle (Gurr) Murray. As a young child Ferris grew up on the family farm in Jensen. He served in the armed forces (Army) during the Korean Conflict; He married Beverly Kendall in 1952 and was blessed with 10 children. They later divorced. He married Sandy Swett. He is survived by...

Amy Gardiner Pope Johnstun Loved Family, God and Country Amy was born March 2, 1923 to Lewis Stephen and Lucy Toes Gardiner in Naples, Utah.  She passed peacefully February 2, 2020 at her home in Naples with family at her side.  As a teenager she worked at the Trail Cafe and cleaned homes.  Attended Uintah High School and was a member of the debate, typing and shorthand teams graduating as class valedictorian in 1941.  After graduation she worked as a type setter for...

  June Bowden Fisher, 87, of Vernal, left her earthly home February 1, 2020, surrounded by her family.             She was born on June 27, 1932, in Vernal to Walter Warren and Mary Agnes Schanno Bowden. She married James Clifton (Jimmy) Fisher on July 15, 1952. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Vernal Utah Temple on April 10,...

Longtime resident  Richard Spillman passed away on January 30, 2020 at his home in Vernal. He was married to Patricia Wright from 1950 to 2000, and was married to Corrine Pease from 2001 to 2010. Richard was a private pilot and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by three daughters, Annette Byrne (Bob); Jan Tuma (Rick); and Diana Spillman.  Also surviving are three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A Masonic &  Eastern Star funeral services for Richard...

Charles Quinton Beede, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and teacher passed away on January 28, 2020 due to complications of lung cancer. Charles was the first-born to Kenneth Charles Beede and Ada Kathleen Quinn on January 19, 1939 in Washington DC. As the son of a diplomat he spent many of his younger years living in Holland, Mexico, and in different areas of the United States. While living in Ogden, Utah he was befriended by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...