Obituaries

Doyle Jay Eaton

Doyle Jay Eaton

Apr 16, 2015

Doyle Jay Eaton left his earthly home on April 16, 2015 at 74 years old. He was born on December 14, 1940 to Ezra Stanley Eaton and Anna Myrl Robbins Eaton. He was the 3rd child with one older brother and sister and one younger brother. He had so many wonderful stories from his childhood and he always loved to...

Donnell E. Wardle

Donnell E. Wardle

Mar 31, 2015

On July 31, 1925, a remarkable man was born. Ninety years later, he has returned home with honor after a life of service and dedication to God, country and family. Donnell E. Wardle was born in Vernal, Utah, the son of Heber and Suzanna Wardle. A kind and humble man of simple means, Don always knew what mattered most and...

Beth Robbins Wall

Beth Robbins Wall

Mar 25, 2015

Beth Robbins Wall our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home on March 25, 2015. Beth was cherished by her husband Gary of 67 years, their 6 children, 19 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren. Family was the center of her world with each new addition adding a sparkle to her eye. No one...

Brisa Faith Curtis

Brisa Faith Curtis

Mar 25, 2015

Infant Brisa Faith Curtis, daughter of Josh and Gabriel Cooley Curtis. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 12:00 noon at the Vernal Memorial Park. services are under the direction of Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.

Ira Leon Schultz

Ira Leon Schultz

Mar 21, 2015

Ira "Leon" Schultz, a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather passed away Saturday March 21st, 2015. Ira 'Leon' Schultz was born on October 24th, 1941, along with his twin sister (Jesse Cleon Stout) in Sonora, Texas to Teddy and Ilene Schultz. His family lived in West Texas, where Leon spent most of his younger years. He joined the Navy in 1959...

Lilyan Cole Snow

Lilyan Cole Snow

Mar 16, 2015

Lilyan Cole Snow, age 3, passed away at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt lake City, Utah on March 16, 2015. She was born April 22, 2011 to Andrew and Amanda Duncan Snow. She is survived by her parents; three sisters, Emma, Elise, Audrey; grandparents, Doug Duncan, Irva Lee Duncan, Janice Snow, Terry Snow. A Viewing will be held on...

Jared Douglas "Doug" Gourdin

Jared Douglas "Doug" Gourdin

Mar 14, 2015

December 28, 1958 ~ March 14, 2015 Jared Douglas "Doug" Gourdin, age 56, of Vernal, formally of Orem and Lindon, Utah. He was born December 28, 1958 in Monterey California, to Jared Gourdin and Doris Jean Christensen. He worked at Dino Bowl and Roosevelt Bowl for many years. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his Grandkid's. Doug was a mechanic,...

Timothy F Osen

Timothy F Osen

Mar 11, 2015

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Sylvia Workman Gardner

Sylvia Workman Gardner

Mar 9, 2015

January 25, 1939 - March 09, 2015We are saddened to announce the passing of Sylvia Gail Workman Gardner. Our sweet mother, grandmother, sister and friend peacefully passed away of natural causes while surrounded by her loved ones on March 9, 2015. Sylvia was a friend to all and loved by many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas...

Mary Elizabeth Nielson

Mary Elizabeth Nielson

Mar 7, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Nielson November 2, 1995 ~ March 7, 2015 We lost our precious daughter and sister Mary Elizabeth Nielson, age 19, on Friday, March 7th, 2015. Mary was born November 2nd, 1995 in Hang Zhou, China. She joined our family 17 months later. Her Chinese name was Jiang Dong Guang which interpreted is, Light from the East. Like her...

Julie Hansen

Julie Hansen

Mar 5, 2015

After many years of battling illness, Julie Lyn Steed Hansen passed away peacefully at her home on March 5, 2015 with her Sweetheart - Reed M. Hansen - by her side. Julie was born on July 21, 1948 in Ogden, Utah. She attended Weber State University where she met the love of her life - Reed M. Hansen. Reed proposed...

Earl Hacking Calder

Earl Hacking Calder

Mar 5, 2015

On March 5, 2015 a quiet hero slipped away to join his sweetheart. Born of goodly parents, Wallace and May Hacking Calder, on July 19, 1916 in Vernal; Earl Hacking Calder's life spanned the years - through world wars, horses and buggies, depressions, drones, and smart phones. His was a heritage of pioneers, hard work, and commitment; and a legacy...

Helen Ann Cox Burham

Helen Ann Cox Burham

Mar 4, 2015

Helen Ann Cox Burham, age 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2015. Helen grew up in Denver Colorado, Where she married Earl Burham and later divorced. She was a nurse and she loved it, she worked in many towns around this area. Helen had a passion to help people and would do anything...

Lyle Clinton Ottosen

Lyle Clinton Ottosen

Mar 4, 2015

On March 8, 1946, Lyle Clinton Ottosen was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, CO to Byron and Vera Ottosen. He was raised on a ranch three miles west of Meeker. He attended school in Mesa Arizona and Meeker, graduating from Meeker High School in 1964. After graduating he entered into the military, serving the U.S. Army in...

Faron Victor Wilkins

Faron Victor Wilkins

Feb 25, 2015

FEBRUARY 25, 1926 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 Faron Victor Wilkins passed away, February 25, 2015 at his home on his 89th Birthday, surrounded by family, after a valiant struggle with congestive heart failure. Faron was born February 25, 1926, in Vernal, Utah, the son of Victor and Merle Wilkins. He is survived by his wife, Lila G. Wilkins; son, Duane...

Milton Billings

Milton Billings

Feb 25, 2015

Milton Eldon Billings, "Our Super Hero," won his last match in mortality leaving his worn and broken body behind on February 25, 2015. He triumphed over 47 years of diabetes and numerous related health issues and accidents. Milton was born May 16, 1946 to Eldon and Dezzie Billings in Vernal, Utah. He was the sixth of nine children. He grew...

Clara Josephine Young Watts Weiler

Clara Josephine Young Watts Weiler

Feb 24, 2015

Clara Josephine Young Watts Weiler, age 78, of Vernal passed away peacefully in her sleep February 24, 2015. She was born May 6, 1936 in Ft. Duchesne, a daughter of Nelson Joseph and Lillian Margaret Van Young. She enjoyed the Friday night senior dances at the Golden age center. Clara loved visiting with her friends and family playing cards and...

Gwen Rasmussen

Gwen Rasmussen

Feb 23, 2015

Our Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was wrapped in the arms of Our heavenly father and greeted by family and friends that have went before. Gwen Marie Crow Rasmussen, 70 walked through heavens gates Monday, February 23rd, 2015 From the St George hospital. Gwen was born April 12th, 1944 in Upalco, the oldest of 3 children To...

Pearl Owens

Pearl Owens

Feb 21, 2015

November 11, 2014 ~ February 21, 2015 Pearl Owens, age 2 months, Our beautiful daughter was born with Trisomy 18 we knew we didn't have much time but she blessed my life for three months she was loved by so many her beautiful spirit was too special to remain here on earth. She will be forever loved. Daughter of Shandi...

D Ann Roberts

D Ann Roberts

Feb 21, 2015

D'Ann P Roberts, 75 of Vernal passed away of natural causes on February 21st 2015. D'Ann was born on May 28th 1939 to J Wendell and Eva York Pope in Vernal. She was a graduate of Uintah High School. She married ArLlyn Roberts on January 25th,1978. She was a book keeper most of her life. D'Ann loved her flower garden,...