Obituaries

Carol ReNae Schurz

Carol ReNae Schurz

Sep 4, 2025

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Carol ReNae Rasmussen Schurz “ReNae” passed away peacefully at home on September 4th 2025, with the comfort of family beside her.

ReNae was born on June 13, 1942, in Lapoint, Utah to Jacob Merrill Rasmussen, and Vergie Ellen Blackburn. In 1957 ReNae met, fell in love with, and married her lifetime love Heber Rulon “Red” Schurz.

They welcomed their first...

Harlin "JR" Godfrey

Harlin "JR" Godfrey

Aug 27, 2025

Harlin “JR” Godfrey (11/9/1932-8/27/2025)

JR Godfrey, 92, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 27th, 2025.

JR was born in Clinton, Arkansas in 1932 to Clifton and Ahleen Godfrey. They moved shortly after and he was raised in Dexter, Missouri. He spent his time helping on the farm, playing baseball and football, and being an all...

Kay Ann Rostrom

Kay Ann Rostrom

Aug 24, 2025

Kay Ann Rostrom was born January 29, 1960 in Seattle, WA, passed away peacefully at her home in Vernal, UT on August 24, 2025.

Kay loved crafting, games and music. She will be remembered by all as a cheerful, generous, good-humored, and devoted mother, friend, and church member.

She always worked hard to make life comfortable, beautiful, and fun for her family.

Kay...

Brent Wayne Blackburn

Brent Wayne Blackburn

Aug 23, 2025

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Brent Wayne Blackburn, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 68. He was serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Adam-Ondi-Ahman, a historical site near Gallatin, Missouri; a dream he had prepared for his entire life.

Brent was born on November 28, 1956 to Charles and Janee Camp Blackburn in Richfield,...

Mike McKeachnie

Mike McKeachnie

Aug 20, 2025

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Michael Wayne McKeachnie was born on January 14, 1960, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Janice and William McKeachnie. On the morning of August 20, 2025, Mike passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to those he held dear.

On April...

John Brimhall

John Brimhall

Aug 19, 2025

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John Henry Brimhall, age 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on August 19th, 2025, surrounded by family in Evanston, Wyoming, at the home of his daughter. John, born June 25, 1939 was the eldest of five children born to Henry and Nellie Berniece (Eastman) Brimhall.

Known as “Big John” to many, his infectious, happy...

Joseph "Joe" David Ipson

Joseph "Joe" David Ipson

Aug 13, 2025

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Joe Ipson, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Wednesday morning at his home in Dry Fork Utah, after a brief but fierce fight with cancer.

Joseph David Ipson was born April 3, 1987 to Morrill David Ipson and Ruth Ann Cottam in Vernal, Utah. He was eagerly anticipated and beloved as...

ShanaLee Horrocks

ShanaLee Horrocks

Aug 11, 2025

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Shana was born February 25, 1946 in Vernal, Utah to Thomas Alvin Wardell and Vena Rasmussen. Shana was the 7th of eight children. Life wasn’t always easy as a child. Her father passed away when Shana was only 2 years old leaving her mother a single mom with 7 children to raise. Grandma Wardell made sure that she...

Carol Webber

Carol Webber

Aug 10, 2025

Livestream Link:https://my.gather.app/remember/carol-webber-2025Carol Marie Powell Pullan Webber

Mom, Grandma, Grandma Great

January 21, 1940 - August 10, 2025

Carol Webber, 85, of Vernal, Utah, left this world on Sunday, August 10, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. With her loving family by her side, she passed away peacefully in her home while being serenaded by Willie Nelson.

Carol was born in...

Stella "Tina" Murray

Stella "Tina" Murray

Aug 7, 2025

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Our beautiful Mom, Stella "Tina" Murray passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2025, into the loving arms of our Dad, Larry Murray.

Mom was born on Nov.3, 1943, to Pilar "Pete" Carbajal and Juanita "Jenny" Hernandez Carbajal in Grand Junction, CO. She was raised along with her eight siblings in the small town of Fruita, CO.

She married Val Williams...

Ryker Alan Robbins

Ryker Alan Robbins

Jul 31, 2025

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Ryker Alan Robbins born September 25, 2012, and passed away July 31st, 2025, surrounded by family. Ryker loved playing with his switch and kicking our BUTTS at Fortnite. Ryker loved his family dearly, Mommies little shadow. He loved to go to work with his Dad and hanging with sibling, and cousins. Ryker loved going to Memas and...

Sally (Sara) Elizabeth Swett

Sally (Sara) Elizabeth Swett

Jul 31, 2025

Sally Elizabeth Nelson Swett 

Sally (Sara) Elizabeth Nelson Swett was born on November 29, 1932, to Henry Leroy Nelson and Enid Weeks Nelson of Ioka, Utah. She passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. Sally was the second of four children and was preceded in death by her brothers Wade (Bernice) and Dale (Donna Rae) Nelson. She is survived by her...

Russell Hendricks

Russell Hendricks

Jul 30, 2025

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Ronda Jean Klaus

Ronda Jean Klaus

Jul 23, 2025

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Ronda Jean Klaus, beloved wife of James Lee Klaus, passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Ronda was born on June 17, 1961, in Vernal, Utah, to Ronnie and Connie Merkley. She shared a birthday with her great-grandfather Murray, a connection that always held a special place in...

Charleen Rasmussen Brown

Charleen Rasmussen Brown

Jul 22, 2025

Charleen Rasmussen Brown, 76, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 29, 1948, in Rangely, she remained deeply rooted in the town and community she loved for her entire life.

Charleen earned an Associate's Degree in Business and dedicated many years to a career in banking and at...

Robert Lee Workman

Robert Lee Workman

Jul 21, 2025

Robert Lee Workman May 23, 1955 – July 21, 2025

Robert Lee Workman, beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 21, 2025.

Born on May 23, 1955, in Vernal, Utah, to Bill and Uvon Workman. Throughout his life, he was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully...

Mabel Marie Wall

Mabel Marie Wall

Jul 14, 2025

Mabel Marie Hatch Wall, born May 25, 1925 in Vernal, Utah passed away at the remarkable age of 100 years on July 14, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of hard work, service and devotion to her family and her community.

She was the first child born to Abraham and Elizabeth Meadows Hatch and spent her earliest years living in a...

Norman Cooper

Norman Cooper

Jul 13, 2025

Norman Dale Cooper 78, born July 31, 1946  in Montrose, Co. Passed away July 13, 2025 in Rangely, Co.

He lived a life full of music, joy, and deep fiath. As a gifted lead gutaist, his passion for music was a heartbeat of who he was. Whether  performing or simply pickingat home, his love for music uplifted everyone around him.

Norman was...

Colleen Huson Scholz

Colleen Huson Scholz

Jul 13, 2025

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Colleen Huson Scholz passed away July 13, 2025 at her home in Lapoint, UT. She was born December 25, 1949 in town of Colo’n in the Republic of Panama.

Colleen graduated from BYU and Utah Tech.

She married Albert Scholz on July 28, 1977. They were blessed with 4 daughters; Rosey, Melissa, Holly, and Cassandra.

Colleen loved teaching children, and spent...

Kathleen Josephine Hawkins

Kathleen Josephine Hawkins

Jul 12, 2025

*******Updated Info On Celebration of Life*******Kathleen Josephine Hawkins May 22, 1948 – July 12, 2025

Kathleen Josephine Hawkins, born May 22, 1948, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by intellect, determination, and unwavering love.

Raised in Big Piney during the rugged decades of the '40s through the '60s, Kathleen, or Kathy, embodied the...