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.
Elaine Gardner Robison Zeeman
(March 8, 1933 - January 7, 2013)
Fae Elaine Gardner Robison Zeeman, age 79, of Delta, returned to her home in Heaven on January 7, 2013. Elaine was born on March 8, 1933 in Delta to Norman and Verna Schlappi Gardner. Elaine was a lifelong resident of Delta. She attended Delta schools and was an enthusiastic Delta Rabbit fan. She was also an avid BYU Cougar fan.…
Tanya Jeanne Robinett
(August 19, 1955 - December 29, 2012)
Tanya Jeanne Robinett, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away December 29, 2012 in Delta, Utah at age 57. Tanya started life as a foundling on the steps of a church in Denver, Colorado. She was adopted by Everett and Rowena Robinett at the age of six months. She and a younger brother spent a joyous childhood growing up…
Dawn Kelly Anderson
(March 22, 1927 - December 28, 2012)
Velora Dawn Kelly Moody Anderson, age 85, of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully in hospice care on December 28, 2012. Velora Dawn Kelly was born in Oasis, Utah on March 22, 1927, to Oscar Virgil and Inez Ivy Thompson Kelly. Dawn married Venor Moody in 1944 and settled in Delta, Utah after the war, where they had three children -…
Bonnie Ruth Howard Ogden
(April 5, 1933 - December 22, 2012)
Bonnie Ruth Howard Ogden, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2012 at her home in Delta, Utah surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born on April 5, 1933 in Nephi, Utah to Ivan Edward and Adelaide Bernice Howard. She was the third of thirteen children. At an early age she learned how to work hard and be a…
E. Reece Finlinson
(March 25, 1927 - December 21, 2012)
Having completed life to his satisfaction, Esdras Reece Finlinson left this world on December 21, 2012 at his home in Oak City, Utah. Those who know him know how much he accomplished in his 85 years as he continually strived to better himself and those around him. He was an example to all in setting and achieving life’s goals. The…
Jimmie Layland
(November 5, 1936 - December 16, 2012)
Jimmie Layland, age 76, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and cherished friend to so many passed away on December 13, 2012 in Delta, Utah, with his family and friends by his side. Jimmie was born on November 5, 1936 in Oakley, Wyoming. He was the third son of George Layland and Pearl Elizabeth Lee Layland. He grew up and attended school…
Velma Leona Talbot Hamilton
(July 5, 1940 - December 13, 2012)
Velma Leona Talbot Hamilton, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Delta, Utah on December 13, 2012 due to complications after surgery. Leona was born in Hinckley, Utah on July 5, 1940, to Velma Bunker Talbot and Lee Asiel Talbot. She grew up in Abraham, Utah. Graduated from Delta High School. She had a very extensive career…
Kerry Stephen Gillen
(February 20, 1951 - December 12, 2012)
Kerry Stephen Gillen, age 61, passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 12, 2012 due to complications after surgery. Kerry was born in Delta, Utah on February 20, 1951, to Elmo Styler and Iris Irene Gillen. He grew up in Oasis, Utah, and attended schools in Delta. He married Charlene Ray on February 4, 1994 in Copperton,…
Mary Ellen "May" Black Kitchen
(February 25, 1926 - December 2, 2012)
Mary Ellen “May” Black Kitchen, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2012. She was born February 25, 1926 in Belfast, Northern Ireland to John and Agnes Black, the youngest of five children. She married Walter Kitchen of Newlyn, Cornwall England on September 26, 1946 and they had four children: Eileen (deceased), Walter, Gladys “Glitchen,” and David. In 1963…
Carol Christensen Worthen
(June 10, 1936 - December 1, 2012)
Carol Christensen was born June 10, 1936 at Price, Utah to Nola O’Neil Christensen and Perry Elias Christensen. She was the third child of six, with two older sisters, two younger sisters, and one younger brother. She was a coal miner’s daughter (although she couldn’t sing). She grew up in Carbon County and attended Carbon High School where she met…