Obituaries
Learn about recent deaths of friends and family in our community. You can find information about funeral services & viewing times, get directions, leave your condolences, share a photo with the family, or even send flowers.
Allen Gardner Smith
(April 24, 1936 - September 20, 2014)
Allen Gardner Smith, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at home due to heart failure on Saturday, September 20, 2014, in Delta. Allen was born on April 24, 1936, to Thomas X. Smith Jr. and Arvilla Allen Smith in Rexburg, Idaho. He met the love of his life, Patricia Kay Brinkerhoff, while performing in a community play in Salt Lake City.…
Pete Shields
(January 29, 1934 - September 18, 2014)
Arnold LeAur “Pete” Shields, age 80, died peacefully at home on Thursday the 18th of September, 2014 in Delta, Utah surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Rodney A and Melva Jane Justesen Shields. He was born in his home in Sugarville, Utah on January 29, 1934. He inherited a…
Vaughn Edwin Owens
(August 13, 1951 - September 15, 2014)
On Monday, September 15, 2014, Vaughn Edwin Owens, age 63, also known affectionately as “Fast Eddy,” peacefully slipped away from this earth while sleeping at his home in Sutherland. He was the son of James Henry and Maxene Jackson Owens. Born with a BB gun in his hand, in Salt Lake City on August 13, 1951, meant that he was…
Dell Ashby
(July 30, 1924 - September 6, 2014)
Richard Dell Ashby, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 in Delta, Utah. He was born on July 30, 1924 in Fillmore, Utah to Richard Eugene and Sarah Verle Kesler Ashby. Dell grew up in Fillmore and graduated from Millard High School. He married Barbra Dean Petersen on May 25, 1943 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Shortly…
Steven Carl Pace
(November 16, 1950 - August 26, 2014)
Steven Carl Pace, beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend, died peacefully in Maple Grove, Minnesota, on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 surrounded by his family after a long battle with a terminal illness. Steve was 63. He will be remembered for his strength, courage, toughness, generosity, knowledge, and keen wit. His love of family, fishing, hunting, adventure and sports resonated…
Orpha Langston Taylor
(February 14, 1924 - July 27, 2014)
Orpha Langston Taylor, age 90, joined her eternal companion on July 27, 2014 in Delta, Utah. Born February 14, 1924, in Hinckley, Utah to Jacob Alma Langston and Edith Reeve Langston. Married her high school sweet heart, Robert "Herb" Taylor, November 18, 1942, in Hinckley. They were sealed for time and all eternity on January 11, 1968. In the Salt…
Venice Ruth Moody Bishop
(April 18, 1943 - July 14, 2014)
Venice Ruth Moody Bishop returned to our Father in Heaven on Monday, July 14, 2014, in Delta, Utah. She was born April 18, 1943 to George Keith and Beth Pewtress Moody in Ogden, Utah. Venice married the love of her life Ken Grant Bishop on November 11, 1961. They were later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple on March 27,…
Christen Marie Fox
(January 21, 1979 - June 25, 2014)
Christen Marie Fox, age 35, passed away in a farming accident on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 . Christen was born January 21, 1979 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to John Edward and Linda Sue Keeley Fox. Christen grew up loving God and serving in many reachout programs and service projects. She graduated from Life Pacific Bible College with a Bachelor…
Rex Wells Finlinson
(May 13, 1952 - June 19, 2014)
Rex Wells Finlinson, age 62, passed away June 19, 2014 in Oak City, Utah. He was born May 13, 1952 in Delta, Utah to Dwain J Finlinson and Harriet Wells Finlinson. He had four older brothers and two sisters as well as one younger brother. He was eleven years old when his mother passed away. Two years later his father…
Jill Nielson Alldredge
(June 23, 1958 - June 18, 2014)
Jill Nielson Alldredge, age 56, unexpectedly passed away in her home in St. George on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Jill was born June 23, 1958 in Payson to Gordon R and Clarice Finlinson Nielson. She was loved by everyone who met her. She was often found listening to and enjoying her music. Her greatest love was her children and grandchildren.…