Obituaries
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...
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...



