Obituaries
Shane D. Cook
May 13, 2015
December 16, 1958 ~ May 13, 2015 Shane D. Cook, age 56, passed away May 13, 2015 in Vernal, Utah. Shane was born December 16, 1958 to Darvel W. and Verla Roper Cook. Shane grow up with three brothers, Dave (Brenda); Verlyn (Ann); Nyle (Jolene) Cook and two sisters, Darla (Morgan) Caldwell, and Linda (Allan) Holmes. Shane married Viola Margaret...
Delbert Gene Briggs
May 13, 2015
Delbert "Gene" Briggs, age 82, returned to his heavenly father Wednesday may 13, 2015 at the Uintah care center in Vernal after a short battle with cancer. Gene was born April 4, 1933 in Manila to Eli and Mary Nelson Briggs. He attended school in McKinnon, Wyoming, Manila, Utah and Graduated from Uintah High school in 1951. After graduating he...
Arden Wardle Stewart
May 12, 2015
May 10, 1925 - May 12, 2015 Arden Wardle Stewart our beloved patriarch passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2015. He was born in Roosevelt, Utah in 1925 to John Henry Stewart and Elsie (Wardle) Stewart. He grew up in Sand Wash, Willow Creek, and Ouray Utah. He married the love of his life Donna Rae Chivers...
Dr. James Allen
May 9, 2015
Dearest Friends, Family and Community Members: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. James Franklin Allen. He ultimately lost his battle with cancer on May 9th, 2015 after fighting bravely for a year. "Doc" was bigger than life, one of a kind....a truly brilliant man. He was a wonderful husband to his wife "Dixie Lee"...
Ronald W. Edrington
May 9, 2015
Ronald William Edrington passed away at the Uintah Care Center Saturday, May 9, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born in Richfield, Utah on August 31, 1928 to Ruel and Bernie (Nielson) Edrington. He was the oldest of 5 children growing up in Park City and Roosevelt, Utah. He married Lola N. Brandt on June 3, 1950 in Nevada...
Doris Huffaker
May 9, 2015
Doris May Flowers Huffaker left this earth on Saturday May 9th, 2015. She was born on December 13th, 1924 to Harry and Viola Flowers. She was married in 1944 to Wilber Keith Cook and had two children. They were later divorced. She married Donald Winn Huffaker. They had 3 children. They were also divorced. Doris was involved in many community...
Gary Mouw
May 6, 2015
Gary Mouw (Papa), age 77, of Vernal, passed on May 6, 2015 at Ashley Regional Medical Center. He was born to Harold Benjermin and Zelma Florence Bramer Mouw on November 10, 1937 in Neillsville, Wisconsin. In 1957 Gary met Shirley Mae Hawks while serving in the United States Air Force. They married one year later. Shirley was the love of...

Bobbie Don Quick
May 3, 2015
Bobbie Don Quick, age 81, passed away in Rifle Colorado, on May 3, 2015 at the E Dene Care Center. He was born August 18, 1933 to Amos and Opal Stuart Quick. He owned and operated a Ranch Colorado. A private family viewing. No services will be at this time. arrangement are under the direction of Blackburn Vernal & Meeker...
Charles Mitchell
May 1, 2015
On May 1, Charlie (Butch) Mitchell was reunited with his family in Heaven, waiting for him at the gate were his wife, Nita Johnston, niece Quillyn Mecham and is BFF dog "Chopper". Charles Kenneth Mitchell was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on November 30, 1944 to Mary Virginia (Polly) Black Mitchell and Charles Kenneth Mitchell. He grew up in Hobbs...
Jordan Freestone
Apr 30, 2015
August 27, 1991 ~ April 24, 2015 Jordan Taylor Freestone started her life on Aug. 27 1991. her spirit left her body shortly after midnight on April 24 2015 her body was finally at peace on April 30. 2015 she was 23 yrs old. She was being treated for a severe asthma attack cause of death is pending. Jordan was...

Jeanne Hawkins
Apr 24, 2015
July 20, 1928 ~ April 24, 2015 Jeanne Reeves Hawkins, age 86 passes away at her home in Vernal on Friday, April 24, 2015. She was born July 20, 1928 in Bountiful, Utah to Nathan and Eldora Reeves. She married Bryant Hawkins, he passed away July 6, 2010. She is survived by her children. Services will be at a later...
Helen Mixa
Apr 18, 2015
Helen Baxter Mixa, age 87, passed away quietly April 18, 2015 at her home in Vernal, Utah. She was born December 18, 1927 to Robert and Alma Baxter in Golden, Colorado. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder, before she married Sigel Edward "Ed" Mixa on August 27, 1950. They lived in several different towns in Colorado and...
Leroy E. Kuchler
Apr 17, 2015
Leroy E Kuchler, age 78, suddenly passed away at his home in Vernal on April 17, 2015. He was born to Clarence S. and Helen Marie Kuchler on May 21, 1936, In Hayden, Colorado. He was the youngest of eight children. He married Betty Jean Smith on April 27, 1957 in Craig, Colorado. They married in the Salt Lake City...
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
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
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
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
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
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...