Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Erma Johnson
Oct 19, 2008
Erma Larsen Johnson 1941 ~ 2008 Erma Loree Larsen Johnson, 67, passed away on October 19, 2008, with her family at her side. Born in Salt Lake on August 23, 1941 to Thomas James Larsen and Lily Yates Larsen.She married the love of her life Darrell Kent Johnson on May 7th 1962.She and Kent built a life together always surrounded...
Myrna Boswell
Oct 19, 2008
Myrna Simpson Boswell 1930 ~ 2008 Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother returned to the arms of her Heavenly Father October 19, 2008. Myrna Simpson Boswell was born November 19, 1930 in Moroni, Utah to John Neldon and Belva Kirk Simpson. She married Jennis Ingram Boswell August 12, 1950. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in...
James Skillen
Oct 18, 2008
James Skillen Beloved James Skillen, 78, passed away October 18, 2008 at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born July 10, 1930 in Belfast, Ireland, son of James and Margaret Mahoney Skillen. Married Mary Irene Shcoppe; she preceded him in death. He immigrated to the United States in 1947. Served in the US Marines during the Korean Conflict. Survived...
Carl Loback
Oct 17, 2008
Carl C. Loback Jr. 1929 ~ 2008 Beloved husband, dad and grandpa, Carl Clayton Loback Jr., 79, peacefully left this earthly realm, into the waiting arms of his Heavenly Father, October 17, 2008 in Kearns, Utah. Born July 15, 1929 in Las Vegas, Nevada, son of Carl Clayton and Trysa Ida Porter Loback Sr. Carl met and married the love...
Graham Humphreys
Oct 14, 2008
Graham Jonathan Howell Humphreys Home at Last Graham returned home to his Heavenly Father October 14, 2008 after a long battle with Cystic Fibrosis. He was born October 27, 1982 to Jonathan and Vickie Howell Humphreys in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a constant joy to those who knew him best. His quick wit and generosity describe him best....
Ruby Lawson
Oct 13, 2008
Ruby Lawson 1918 ~ 2008 Ruby Arlene Beeler Lawson, 90, passed away October 13, 2008 at her sons home in Northridge, California with her children and beloved dog, Bonnie. Born August 1, 1918 in Hayden, Utah, daughter of Richard Moroni and Martha Galloway Beeler. Married Woodrow John Lawson November 2, 1935 in Vernal, Utah; solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple...
Rolland Mayne
Oct 9, 2008
Rolland G. Mayne Red 1920 ~ 2008 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on October 9, 2008, in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born in a one-room cabin on February 25, 1920, in Malad, ID, to Mary Ada Lance and Joseph Guy Mayne. Red married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Ruth Ivy...
Elaine Black
Oct 8, 2008
Elaine A. Black 1941 ~ 2008 Our beloved Elaine Ann Black, born on June 14, 1941 in Great Falls, Montana, to Verl Grant and Lillian Ann Briscoe Black. Elaines marvelous heart gave out on her on October 8, 2008. Elaine Black worked for the newspaper agency, for over 40 years, and loved her work and the people she worked with....
William Weber
Oct 8, 2008
WILLIAM G. WEBER Loves His Girls Our loving son, father, brother, grandfather and friend, William G. Weber, age 45, passed away in his sleep peacefully curled up next to his faithful, canine companion, Bruiser, at home in Lehi on October 8, 2008. Born November 6, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of Richard Julian and Dorothy LaRue Moser Weber....
Kathryn Andersen
Oct 7, 2008
Kathryn Christina Little Anderson Kay A long awaited gift came to Arch Little and Ida Fritz on Christmas day 1916 when their daughter, Kathryn Christina, was born 18 years after her brother, Karl, and 11 years after her brother, Raymond. All are now reunited. Kathryn was born in Hannibal, Missouri. She was very involved in gymnastics and swimming and earned...
Phillip Essex
Oct 6, 2008
Philip W. Essex King Cobra Our loving son, cherished brother and devoted uncle, Philip William Essex, 29, passed away October 6, 2008. He was born July 6, 1979 in La Mesa, California, son of William Sherman Jr. and Mary Beth Whittle Essex. He was dedicated to his work in the Department of Corrections and respected the privilege of assisting people...
Shirley Whitaker
Oct 5, 2008
Shirley M. Whitaker 1929 ~ 2008 Shirley Monger Whitaker, 79, passed away peacefully October 5, 2008 of natural causes at her home. She was born April 23, 1929 in Garfield, Utah, daughter of Robert V. and Edna Rushton Monger. Married Albert "Bert" Whitaker October 26, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mom and Dad loved their place at Scofield West...
Rickey Bryant
Oct 3, 2008
Rickey Allen Bryant Family and Friends are Forever Rick passed away unexpectedly October 3, 2008. He was born April 9, 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Chuck and Margie Bryant. Rick has three brothers and one sister: Michael Smith, Arkansas and has four children and three grandchildren; Russell Bryant and has two daughters and one grandson; Jerry and Sue...
Bonnie Hogan
Sep 30, 2008
Bonnie H. Hogan In Loving Memory Bonnie Holsten Hogan, 75, departed from this life September 30, 2008. She was greeted in a joyful reunion with her husband, Rulon Steve Hogan and her parents, Sherman and Violet Holsten. Also waiting for her was her brother, Jack Holsten and sisters, Rhea Whitlock and Marie Ramshaw. Bonnie led a life of service and...
Ella Ortiz
Sep 28, 2008
Ella Ortiz 1928 ~ 2008 Ella Beatrix Coultas Ortiz passed away Sunday, September 28, 2008 due to congestive heart failure. She was surrounded by her family. She was born April 23, 1929 in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada and married Jose N Ortiz in 1953 and together had four children. She had a lifelong love of writing and cats. Her precious...
Lawrence Greenburg
Sep 26, 2008
Lawrence Kay Greenburg AKA Hank / Crazy Legs Lawrence Kay Greenburg, age 73, passed away September 26, 2008. Born December 4, 1934 in Salt lake City, Utah to Leonard Kenneth and Margaret Peterson Greenburg. Served in the United States Marine Corp from 1952-1972. Was part of Post 4355 of the VFW. Loved gardening, cooking and computers. He had numerous friends...
Neil Thompson
Sep 26, 2008
Neil Thompson Trapper Neil Thompson, 85, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving and devoted wife on Saturday, September 27, 2008. He suffered for 7 years with the ravages of Alzheimers. Neil was born April 19, 1923 in Gateshead, England, to Herbert Scott Thompson and Beatrice Atkinson Thompson. He spent his formative years and was educated...
Kathryn Burch
Sep 26, 2008
Kathryn Ewell Burch 4/1/56 ~ 9/26/08 Kathryn Ewell Burch passed away at her home Friday, September 26, 2008 Kathy was born April 1, 1956 in Murray, UT, to Robert and Mae Ewell. Kathy was a wonderful daughter, a loving mother of her three beautiful daughters, and a caring sister. Kathy loved to create beautiful arts and crafts and enjoyed her...
George Morris
Sep 25, 2008
George Edmund Luke Morris 1915 ~ 2008 George E. Morris, age 92, passed away September 25, 2008, at his sons home with his family at his side. George was born November 5, 1915 to George L. And Iva Dean Smith Morris in Kemmerer, Wyoming. His early life began on a homestead on the Bear River in Almy, Wyoming. After a...
Charles Cooley
Sep 24, 2008
Charles Franklin Cooley Chuck / Mike Our loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, Charles Franklin Cooley, age 86, passed away peacefully following a long illness on September 24, 2008. Born June 27, 1922 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin to Claude Jerome and Norma Viola Harvey Cooley. Married Florence Lucille Lindemans on June 7, 1946. Chuck drove truck for many trucking companies spanning...


