Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Raymond Fox
Jun 11, 2008
Raymond O. Fox 1917 ~ 2008 Raymond Olson Fox, husband, hero, father and friend, died June 11, 2008, peacefully in his sleep. Raymond was born October 1, 1917 in Circleville Utah, to Hugh Fox and Lillian Donkin. He liked to smile and had a pleasant greeting for both friends and strangers. He loved the outdoors and fishing. He was a...
Bernt Magnusson
Jun 10, 2008
Rolf B. Magnusson 1933 2008 Rolf Magnusson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, June 10, 2008 at Pioneer Valley Hospital in West Valley City, Utah. He was born July 15, 1933 in Goteborg, Sweden, son of Arne and Elsa Jonsson Magnusson. He immigrated to the United States in 1955 where he met his...
Mary Matern
Jun 9, 2008
Mary S. Matern Gone For a Drive Mary Elizabeth Sorenson Mabey Matern, 79, passed away June 9, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was special, special. Born March 5, 1929 in Bingham Canyon, Utah, daughter of Irvin and Golda Beck Sorenson. Married Milford R. Mabey October 6, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple; he preceded her in death. Married...
Marvin Bennett
Jun 7, 2008
Marvin L. Bennett Cowboy Marvin Leon Bennett, age 67, passed away June 7, 2008 after a seven month battle with lung cancer. Born October 19, 1940 in Green River, Wyoming to Allen N. and Leona Barkdull Bennett. Later moved to Granger, Utah, joined the US Army in 1958 and served in Korea. After coming home, he worked in construction and...
Ned Clark
Jun 6, 2008
Ned Albert Clark The Greatest Grandpa Ever Ned Albert Clark was born 01-06-34 in Tabiona, Utah to George Albert Clark and Mable Chatwin Clark. He passed away 06-06-08 at age 74 from a Hemorrhagic Stroke of the Brain. He also was a diabetic and had rheumatoid arthritis. Ned is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughter, Leslee (Lon) Schindler, his precious...
Ruby Wilcox
Jun 6, 2008
Ruby Shelton-Wilcox Mother, Gram and Great-Gram Ruby was born October 23, 1925 in Salt Lake City. She passed away on June 6, 2008. She was loved by her family and friends. She was a great poet, enjoyed story writing and making people laugh. She will be missed by all who knew her. Survived by sons, James (Jen) and Robert; 4...
Eleigh LeCates
Jun 4, 2008
Eleigh Jordan LeCates Our Beautiful Eleigh Eleigh Jordan LeCates, 15, is waiting in heaven for us. Eleigh was returning home from the first of many planned summer trips on June 4, 2008. Eleigh was born January 25, 1993, in Sandy, Utah, daughter of Jason David & Brandi Thorpe LeCates. Eleigh had just graduated from Timberline Junior High and was very...
Robin Williams
Jun 4, 2008
Robin Williams Ama Beloved daughter, mother, sister, wife and grandmother, Robin Carolina Green Williams, 53, passed away June 4, 2008 after losing a long battle with cancer. She was born March 11, 1955 in Yuba City, California to Robert Oscar and Wanda Theone Green. Married Ross Lynn Williams in the Manti Temple. They had six children. After the untimely deaths...
Alma Bankhead
Jun 3, 2008
Alma Bankhead 1954 ~ 2008 Alma Kathryn Van Aacken Bankhead, 53, passed away June 3, 2008. Born December 27, 1954 in Santa Barbara, California, daughter of Marvin H. and Mary Lou Harper Van Aacken. Married John Phillip Bankhead. In her younger years she loved to sail and dance. Survived by husband, John; daughters, Jenifer Hollingsworth, West Valley City; Melissa (Shawn)...
David Acker
Jun 3, 2008
David John Acker Poppy David John Acker, 64, returned to Heavenly Father June 3, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Born December 17, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Myrtle Jean and John Acker. Served in U.S. Navy on nuclear submarines. BSA Silver Beaver. His greatest passions were his family, Mickey Mouse, anything chocolate, Cleveland sports and scouting. He is survived...
Walter Cummings
Jun 1, 2008
Walter A. Cummings Wally Walter Aaron Cummings, 86, our dear father and grandfather, returned to his Heavenly Father June 1, 2008. Born August 31, 1921 in Portland, Oregon to George and Eva Cummings. Served in the US Army in the South Pacific during WWII. Married his sweetheart, Laura Farnsworth, in 1946; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Worked for...
Marvin Erickson
May 30, 2008
Marvin Erickson Our beloved brother passed away May 30, 2008 of complications following surgery. Born December 8, 1937 in Lyman, Wyoming, son of Oliver Wall and Elva Rozina Nelson Erickson. Although he faced many challenges in his life he was always a good natured, happy and thoughtful person. He enjoyed fishing, music, playing cards, horseshoes and going out to eat....
Thomas Shafer
May 29, 2008
Thomas Lee Shafer 1948 ~ 2008 Our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and friend, age 60, returned to our Heavenly Father May 29, 2008. He was born January 20, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of Clifford LeRoy and Della Mae Kidder Shafer. He was a kind and loving person with a great sense of humor. Through his illness...
John Prickett
May 29, 2008
John F. Prickett 1933 ~ 2008 John Franklin Prickett died peacefully in Salt Lake City on May 29, 2008, surrounded by family after a long struggle with emphysema. John was born in Cisco, TX, on October 3, 1933 to Cecil and Carlie Prickett. He served his country in the US Air Force from 1950-1955. He married Jolene Olsen in Las...
Roger Hart
May 28, 2008
Roger Michael Hart 1942 ~ 2008 Roger Michael Hart, 65, died May 28, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born November 3, 1942 in Ogden, Utah, son of Shirley Wright and Betty Johnson Hart. Married Deanna K. Slater August 23, 1964 in the Salt Lake Temple; she preceded him in death July 25, 2006. He was an active member of...
Kayden Mitchell
May 28, 2008
Kayden Marvin Mitchell 1996 - 2008 Our beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and uncle, Kayden Marvin Mitchell, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Fathers open arms on May 28, 2008. He was born February 11, 1996 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His days had always been spent surrounded by his loving family and friends. He has touched all of us...
Leitha Hawker
May 28, 2008
Leitha LaVera Larsen Hawker 1919 ~ 2008 Our mother and best friend, Leitha LaVera Hawker rejoined her husband, Ronald Hawker, May 28, 2008. She was born June 14, 1919 in Rigby, Idaho to Chris and Viola Larsen. Leitha and her husband, Ronald, were sealed in the Oakland, California Temple. They had 7 children, Gloria Ebenal, Bradley Hawker, Ronald Hawker (who...
Evelyn Barker
May 27, 2008
Evelyn Barker Queenie Evelyn Grace Hansen Barker, 89, passed away May 27, 2008 in Sandy, Utah. Born April 13, 1919 in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of Harvey and Emilie Hansen. She was of Danish heritage. Enjoyed 64 wonderful years of marriage to Willard Charles Barker. They married June 24, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah; he preceded her in...
Carol Sweat
May 27, 2008
Carol Ann Sweat Miracle Lady Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, Carol Ann West Sweat, passed away peacefully at home May 27, 2008 following a courageous battle with Leukemia. Born November 18, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of Jean Marrott and Shirley Krantz West. After high school at Olympus High, she attended BYU where she...
Lois Gunderson
May 24, 2008
Lois Ure Gunderson Together Again Lois Ure Gunderson, age 77, passed away May 24, 2008 in Taylorsville. Born August 10, 1930 in Farmington, Utah a daughter of Thomas Lorin and Beulah May Harris Ure. She married Gerald Ray Gunderson, June 18, 1954 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, he preceded her in death in 2006. Lois was a member of...
