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Marcia Lee Jones (Fromm)
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Marcia Jones, 70, of Spanish Fork, died peaceful ly on March 2 2 , 2021 at her home sur rounded by her children, grandchildren, and husband. Marcia was born in Missoula, Mont., but spent most of her childhood in Midvale, where she graduated from Hillcrest High School. She had four children with her first husband. Marcia married David Jones in 1991 and moved to Covered Bridge Canyon up Spanish Fork Canyon after they finished building their dream log home. David and Marcia enjoyed the outdoors spending time fishing, hunting, golfing, and camping with their children. To leave condolences and share memories of Marcia visit www.legacyfunerals.com
Russell Kay Beardall
Russell Kay Beardall passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021.
Russell was born in Provo on December 26, 1958 to Margaret Yuvone Mitchell and Melvin Packard Beardall. He was the fifth child of three brothers and four sisters living in Springville then later moved to Mapleton.
Russell was a kind and generous person. He helped anyone who needing something to be done that he was capable of doing. Russell was a quiet man, but always had a little mischievous twinkle in his eye. He loved dressing up as Santa Claus during Christmas time in the Santa suit inherited from his father, Melvin. Russell demonstrated a fighting spirit for many years battling issues with mental health, and the effects of the medications.
Condolences may be expressed at www. bergmortuary.com.
Katherine Bonell Willis (Burdick)
Katherine Bonell Burdick Willis was born Jan. 28, 1920 in Powell Park, close to Meeker, Colorado. She was the 11th of 12 children. Her par ents, Ver n o n a n d Eliz abeth (Liz zie) Bur dick were ranchers there. Katherine grew up with her brothers and sisters all around in a close family. She attended a one room school for the 1st through 8th grades riding a horse to school sometimes. When it came time to go to high school she had to go stay in town (Meeker) because all though their ranch was only 6 miles from town, her Dad didn’t think he could get her to school every day. She stayed with her eldest brother, Elmer and family during the week and went home on the weekends and holidays. Left to mourn her passing is her sister Vera Tagert (Bristol, Virginia) 4 daughters, Connie (Ester, Alaska) Mary June (Safford, Arizona) Karla (Ester, Alaska), Susie (Mapleton, Utah). Grandchildren include Amy Huntsman, Valerie Arnold, Bobby Bohanan, Evie Bohanan, Ronnie Sturm, Cherla Ramsey, Douglas Sturm, Jared Sturm, Shay Wood, Rylan Sturm, Adam Campbell, Hyrum Campbell, Katherine Jolley, Davy Campbell Jessica Rendlessbacher, Jamie Campbell, Michaella Scott, Jacob Campbell, & Bruce Campbell. To leave condolences or memories of Katherine, visit www.legacyfunerals.com
John Randall Zajac
John Randall Zajac (Randy), 65, passed away March 26, 2021 in Orem. H e w a s born o n February 2, 1956 in Pitts burg, Penn sylvania to Thomas Richard & Patsy Ann Flynn Zajac. He grew up in Pittsburgh and was always an extreme Pittsburg Steelers fan. He loves watching sports especially when his grandkids play. He owned a glass shop. He was preceded in death by his mom Patsy A. Zajac and brother Thomas R. Zajac Jr. Randy is survived by his dad Thomas R. Zajac Sr., brother Chris (Ann) Zajac and sons Tony (Dawna) Zajac and Shea (Giuliana) Zajac. I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me”. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes, we’re together again.” Condolences can be offered at springcreekmortuary.com.
Jess Gorbutt
Jess Gorbutt passed away on March 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Katelyn; his daughter, Kylieanne; his parents, Vee Gorbutt and Katrina and Arthur Nielson; his brothers, Brett (Loa) and Binon; Luke Nielson (Shelley), Josh Nielson (Dainey), Shane Nielson (Monikah), Jake Nielson (Chelsea), and Jennifer Carter (No lynn). Jess loved t h e out doors. H e w a s most happy when he was camping, fishing, or riding 4-wheelers out at the sand dunes. Jess was always volunteering to help wherever he could, even if it meant inviting multiple people and families to stay in his home. He loved his wife and daughter very much. The job of being a husband and a dad were of the utmost importance to him. He will be greatly missed by all who had the chance to meet him. Condolences can be offered at www.springcreekmortuary.com.
Jack Franz
Jack J Franz, age 60, passed away on April 8, 2021 in Lehi after a long battle with cancer. Jack w a s born i n Lande r , Wyo ming o n Octo ber 9, 1960 to Merlyn and Patsy Franz. Jack grew up in Lander with his two brothers Jim and Robert (Bob), and his sister Carol. He met Jonni Morgan in Lander in 1976 and they married in Payson, Utah on February 2, 1979. Jack and Jonni raised their three sons Juston (Cody), Jacob (Jake), and Jordan in Payson. In 2013 Jack married again to Judy Cecherini and in 2015, Jack found his final love and partner until death, Jodi Johnson. Jack’s livelihood was finding adventure in the outdoors. The time he shared with family and friends in the mountains while fishing, hunting, and camping will be forever remembered and cherished. His favorite (and sometimes secret) spots will live on with his sons and passed on to his grandchildren. He enjoyed welcoming others on his adventures and showing them a good time. Jack loved to learn and quickly mastered new skills that caught his interest. He was an avid reader, gun enthusiast, mechanic, and loved to pick up unique projects. Jack’s welcoming demeanor, generous heart, and adventurous spirit will live on with his family and the lives of those who knew him. Condolences can be offered at www.legacyfunerals.com.
Dan Kelly White
Our loving brother passed away on April 13, 2021, at the age of 60. He was born Sept.
15, 1960, in Provo. He lived in Spanish Fork most of his life. He loved rid ing his bike all over the place. He also loved helping people doing handyman jobs from yard work to fixing bikes to fences, anything anyone needed. He worked construction a lot of his adult years. He had many friends throughout his life including a stepdaughter, Hailey Reese, and grandson, Mannix Parkins, who he loved very much. He will be truly missed. He was the youngest of eight children. He is survived by a sister, Norma Parker (Lake Butler, Florida), brother Gordon (Larene) White (Payson, Utah), sister Connie (Alfons) Hobbs (Spanish Fork, Utah), and sisters-in-law Jackie White (Mapleton, Utah) & Lucille White (Spanish Fork, Utah). He was preceded in death by his father William Owen, mother Edith(Orton) White, sister Sherry Couey, brothers Blaine, Ross & Leon White. The family would like to thank Utah Valley Hospital doctors and nurses that treated Danny for all their care and kindness. A Graveside memorial will be held - please check with family members for details. To leave condolences and memories of Danny, visit www.legacyfunerals.com
Anita Hammond
On March 25, 2021, Anita Edwards Hammond, 78, passed away in Spanish Fork. She w a s born in Salt Lake City o n Dec. 2 6 , 1942, to Nol a n Leroy Edwards and Wilma Margaret York. In 1962, she married Joseph Valiant Shrewsbury, also from Salt Lake City, and later remarried Kenneth Wayne Hammond, from Rapid City, South Dakota, in 1976. She is survived by seven of her children: Stephen (Lorri), David (Sharon), Logan, Benjamin (Valerie), Cassandra, Paul, and Melissa (John). She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren: Caitlyn & Nolan; Elizabeth & Logan; Amanda; Niki (Bennett); Ashley & Selena; Sarah, Adam & Christopher. Anita was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, her husband Kenneth, her brother Bruce Edwards, her sister Maureen McCormick, and an infant son, Robbie. She led a very adventurous life, living across the West in various places, such as Olympia, Washington, Las Vegas, northern Mexico, and Denver, before returning to Utah.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved all sorts of crafting, having fun, caring for her cats, and loving her grandchildren. She had a wonderful zest for life and positive outlook. She will be missed by many family and friends.
To send condolences or share memories of Anita, visit www.legacyfunerals.com
Ronald Ray Chadsey
Ronald Ray Chadsey (Ron), age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Santaquin. Ron was born on May 7, 1952 in Murray, to Virgil and Ruth Chadsey. He had nine other siblings and worked hard at his family’s dairy farm in American Fork, UT.
He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School. Some of his many jobs were at the Utah State Developmental Center (Training School) in laundry, Truck Driver, Rocky Mountain Helicopter, EMT, Alcoa, and he retired early from SAPA Aluminum Extrusions. Although he never had children of his own, he loved h i s niec es and neph ews, treat i n g them as his own. Ron treated his friends like family. His favorite place to be was at Big Horn Ranch.
He owned a share in the Big Horn Ranch Association and was on the Board. He loved the people there as family and for Ron, it was home. He called it, “A little piece of Heaven”. He had squirrels and chipmunks eating out of his hands. He was known by some as the “Squirrel Whisperer”. He is survived by his wife, Melody, his brothers Joe (Sharon) Chadsey, Don Chadsey, sisters Judy Martinez, and Betty (Bob) Nielson, and several nieces and nephews. To leave condolences, or memories of Ron, visit www.legacyfunerals.com
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Ronald Chilton
Ronald (Ronnie) Anthony Chil t o n w a s born May 1 5 , 1979 in Pro vo, to Ron ald Craig and Vickie Lyn Nostrom. He passed away on April 12, 2021 in Santaquin. He was remembered at a Memorial Service at Legacy Funerals. To leave condolences or share memories of Ronnie, visit www.legacyfunerals.com
