Burke Lon Beddoes passed away peacefully in his home June 28, 2021, exactly two months after the passing of his loving wife, Nancy. Born to Marlene and Shirl Beddoes Nov. 9, 1962, the delivery was difficult on mom and baby; they almost didn’t make it. They stayed with Shirl’s mother, Maida Dispane, until they were well enough to go home. This left a long-lasting impression on Burke; he adored his grandma for his entire life.

Growing up, he had to split his time between two households. He lived in Payson on a small farm during the summers where he grew with his stepbrothers Shane, Greg, and younger brother Jared. He spent the rest of his time in Midvale and graduated from Hill Crest High School, where he also grew up with three sisters Lisa, Teri, and Dana; and step-siblings Jana and Jeff.

His love for collecting things started as a teenager with cars and records. He loved a fast car and great sound systems. 

At the young age of 17, he met the love of his life Nancy and quickly became Dad to her daughter Roxie. He moved to Tooele to be with them. They married shortly afterwards and spent 38 years together. He got a job working for WF Engineering where he stayed over 30 years. They enjoyed fishing, watching the Jazz and going to concerts. They used to take long rides to nowhere just looking for adventure.

Burke was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Beddoes; his father; Shirl (Kay) Beddoes, mother-in-law Helen (Lorin) Smith; his beloved nephews Jed Smith, Brayden and Kieran Beddoes; and many adored fur babies.

A viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary, Wednesday, July 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. The graveside service will be at the Tooele Cemetery, July 8 at 11 a.m.

1/14/1958 – 7/2/2021

On the afternoon of July 2, Jay Loren Taylor left this earth and is finally free of all the tubes and machines he was tethered to after being diagnosed with lung cancer 12 years ago.

Jay was born Jan. 14, 1958, to Frank L and Vardella Jenks Taylor, and was number five of six children. He spent most of his life in West Jordan, Utah.

Jay had a big heart and even though he didn’t have a lot he was always ready to help, whether it was lending a tool or giving someone a place to stay. The most help he ever gave was when he stepped in to be a dad to three little kids who needed him in their life. These three, Jimmy, Robbie and Tassie, loved him and he looked after them as if his own. He has had hard times in his life, but taking care of these kids were the highlight of his life until his last day on this earth. After they were older and didn’t need his help as much, he moved to Grantsville to be with his dad so he wasn’t alone. After he passed he stayed on with his mother and watched over her.

Jay had many jobs, the last working at Grantsville Irrigation Company with his brother Lynn until he was unable to keep working. His favorite things to do were building things out of wood, go fishing and hunting and going to Wendover with his kids. If you were lucky enough to know him you will have that memory to cherish forever.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by three brothers Martin (Jean), Lynn (Becky), Guy; and two sisters Frankie Smith (Dan) and Dawn Johnson (Dale); and lots of nieces and nephews; also James Tsouras; Robert and Cathy Tsouras and son Dacoda; and Tassie and Dave Morris and their three children RJ, Kayla and Kadance.

A viewing will be held July 8, 2021, at Didericksen Memorial, 87 S. Main St, Grantsville, at 10 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Grantsville Cemetery at 11 a.m.

Christine Harkness Llewelyn passed away July 4, 2021, in Tooele, Utah, from a short fight with cancer. She was born April 22, 1935, in Alabama. She graduated from Loomis High School, Nebraska. She lived 26 years in Wyoming where she was a devoted mother to five children. She then married Armon Llewelyn, Oct. 2, 1982, and moved to Utah and lived there for 38 years until her death. 

She is survived by son Gary (Dawn) Baker of Casper, Wyoming; and daughters Alyce (James) Stoddard of Petaluma, California, and Barbara (Buncy) Phillips of Casper, Wyoming; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters, and her sons Donald Baker and James Baker. 

Per Christine’s request, there will be no services.

Joan Harris Elton returned home to the loving arms of her heavenly father, Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the age of 83. Joan was born Feb. 24, 1938, to William Bean and June Norien Harris. Joan was a lifelong resident of Tooele. She was employed at the Tooele Army Depot in the personnel office where she later retired. She had a passion for music, playing the piano, gardening, and being adventurous. The greatest love of her life were her dogs, Lady and Bubee. 

Joan is survived by her brother James Harris (Patty), nephew Dustyn Harris (Aubree) of Tooele. Preceding her in death are her parents William and June Harris, and her nephew Troy Madisen. 

Graveside service will be Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Tooele City Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary prior to the graveside from noon to 1 p.m.

Roger Eugene Haynes passed away peacefully July 5, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. Roger was born July 17, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Burt Haynes and Bonnie Gardner, who were divorced. He was the oldest of three children: Ray (Jill) Haynes and Dianne Haynes, whom he was close with. 

Roger has one daughter, Heather (Mark) Shoemaker, from a previous marriage to Dawn McCabe; two grandsons Beau (Chelsea) Johnson, Cutter Johnson; and four stepchildren Richard Cretsinger, Christine (Chris) Mitchell, Marion (Ryan) Tygensen, Ashley (Carlos) Cruz; and many nieces and nephews.

Roger grew up and spent most of his life in Grantsville, Utah. In his early years, he was a master HVAC/electrician specialist. He spent 40 plus years at US Magnesium as a instrumentation tech working his way up to supervisor. He recently retired in 2018. He was also a VCR/TV repairman and ran his own business for many years. He had a love for fixing anything with electricity and was talented at many things and was pretty much good and anything he did.

He loved the outdoors and his wife Annette dearly who he was married to for 11 years. They spent time riding four-wheelers, camping, fishing, concerts and drinking beer. He loved to show off his cars at car shows, hosted Halloween parties and also DJ’d music all over town. He and his wife were able to take many trips and planned to take the motorhome up the coast.

Roger’s life was cut short by stage four lung cancer, a battle he fought as hard as he could. He always said, “It is what it is” all the way to the end.

He was preceded in death by his dad Burt Haynes and his sister Dianne Haynes. He will be dearly missed. 

Graveside services will be held at the Grantsville City Cemetery, Friday, July 16, at 7 p.m. for those who would like to say goodbye.

Douglas P. Lawson Jr, 82, passed away peacefully in Tooele, Utah, July 8, 2021, after a multi-year battle with dementia. He was born Oct. 8, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Douglas P. and Edith Lawson. The oldest of four boys, he had a lifelong love of horses, which he nurtured in numerous ways over the course of his life and shared with anyone who also loved them.

He married Ann Mortensen in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, June 29, 1962, and spent the rest of his life nurturing his love for her and their five kids. His family was always his priority, and he spent countless hours supporting his kids: Garit (57), Mindy who preceded him in death, Michael (54), Erin (51) and Marc (47) years old. Adding to the joy of his own kids, his and Ann’s 16 grandkids became sources of great pride and enjoyment as he spent as much as he could attending their sporting and artistic endeavors.

Doug was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many different leadership positions over the course of his life. And while serving as bishop early in his life, his favorite positions were always those where he was teaching the youth, who were always up for his many stories and playful teasing, a hallmark of the way he interacted with those he loved. He proudly served a church mission to England and stayed in touch with many of those he met during this time.

An avid athlete during his life, he loved to play, then coach, many kinds of sports. Another way to interact with and influence the youth, he relished the many opportunities he had to coach not only his kids’ teams, but also many other teams after his own kids aged out. As his kids and grandkids pursued other interests than horses and sports, his own interests grew as well to embrace all activities that his loved ones chose.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, and a short viewing will be held at the Erda LDS chapel, 323 E. Erda Way, Erda, Utah, Wednesday, July 14 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. 

Doug’s family would like to thank everyone who has reached out during this time, and we want to express our appreciation for all those who were important to Doug’s life.

A livestream of the funeral will be available for those unable to attend in person at the following link: my.gather.app/remember/douglas-lawson.

Daniel Thomas Butcher, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, July 8, 2021. Daniel was born in Salt Lake City, June 8, 1940, and was the son of Stanley Donald Butcher and Elizabeth Lucille Austin.

He married his sweetheart Nancy Jean Lockyer, Aug. 23, 1963, in the Logan Temple. They were married 58 years. Dan received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah, and master’s degree from the University of Puget Sound. He was a gifted pianist and dedicated music educator for over 40 years. 

He was known throughout Tooele County for his many musical performances and his family band which featured his children singing and playing instruments while he was at the piano. 

Dan was cherished by his wife and family and will be remembered for his genuine love and kindness to everyone he met. Dan is survived by his wife Nancy; daughter Rebekah (Brent) Lowe; sons Bruce (Tanya) Butcher, Matthew (Natalynn) Butcher, Andrew (Kimberlee) Butcher, Peter (Shawna) Butcher; and daughters Helen (Dwayne) Korrell, and Lilli (Michael) Burkhard. He was preceded in death by his infant son Isaac Butcher and daughter Amy (David) Chidester.

Funeral service will be held at the Tooele Stake Center 253 S. 200 East, Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 10 a.m. with a visitation at 9 a.m. Interment will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

“Aunt Karyl”

Karyl Maynard was called home during the night of July 10, 2021. She had been ready to reunite with her husband Phil Maynard since his passing in 1995. Karyl was born July 17, 1930, to Kenneth and Ruth Stapher in New Hampton, Iowa. She attended elementary schools in New Hampton and Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, before her parents moved to Tooele in 1946. She graduated from Tooele High School with the class of 1949 and began working at the Tooele Army Depot (TAD) in 1950.

Early in her TAD career Karyl met Phil (Millard F.) Maynard Jr. He had been assigned there as he returned from the Korean War as an Army Air Corp equipment operator. Phil was the love of her life and they married April 3, 1954, in Elko, Nevada. She had a variety of positions at TAD, retiring in 1977 as a chauffeur in the motor pool.

Karyl was active in numerous organizations with Phil and has remained so since his passing. Her involvement included activities with the Western Shrine Club and Eastern Star-Tooele Chapter #25; Lady Elks, Ladies of Moose, Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, Tooele Gun Club, Ladies Bowling League, and Tooele Arts Festival, Tooele Travelers Good Sam Club to name a few organizations. At the time of her retirement, she and her parents became involved in the Tooele Smeltermen’s Lodge (Tooele County Senior Center). She was especially proud of being involved in the establishment of Canyon Cove, a 24-unit housing complex for seniors from planning to dedication in 1985. Another proud time was when Tooele City Mayor Debbie Wynn named her the Grand Marshall for the 2019 Independence Day Parade. 

Karyl and Phil had no children of their own. However, they had many children throughout their lives. Their home and yard were always a safe place for neighborhood children as popsicles or suckers were constant attractions. 

She is survived by her sister Sharon Cook, Cedar Fort, Utah; last surviving Stapher cousin Dwight Stapher, Flandreau, South Dakota; and close friends Bruce and Susan Cummings; “surrogate grandmother” to Brian (Lauren) Cummings, Meridian, Idaho; Angie (Nick) Leonelli, O’Fallon Illinois, and their families; four nieces and nephews of the Wade Cook family, Cedar Fort; Maynard family nieces and nephews in Ohio, New Jersey, Washington State, and Florida; and a special nephew Kevin Kirkland (Carolyn) and family, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Karyl was preceded in her passing by her husband, parents, six sisters-in-law, father- and mother-in-law Millard F. Maynard Sr. and Elva Maynard, brother-in-law Wally Cook, nephew Wade Cook, and several Maynard nieces and nephews.

Earlier this year, Karyl resided at an apartment at Our House Tooele Assisted Living Center. Karyl’s family and friends wish to express appreciation to the staff and residents for their care, love, and fellowship. We all wish to thank the staff at Valley Family Medical practice and the Mountain West Medical Center for their care. 

Service will be managed by Tate Mortuary 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah. Visitation will be 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 2021, with a visitation from 10 – 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society or any charity of your choice in Karyl’s memory. Acknowledgement address Karyl Maynard c/o B. Cummings, 60 Benchview Dr. Tooele UT, 84074.

For those unable to attend the funeral, a livestream will be available at the following link: my.gather.app/remember/karyl-maynard.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Duane Long, who passed Oct. 5, 2020. Service will be held Monday, July 19, 2021, at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church of Tooele, 580 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah.

9/5/1935 -7/13/2021

Faye played her last round here on earth July 13, 2021. She will now be playing with her favorite foursome at a breezy, sunny golf course of her choosing.

She was born to David and Maude Spalding, Sept. 5, 1935, the oldest of three girls and second oldest of eight children. She is survived by her remaining siblings Pat (Wayne) Johnson and Linda (Bruce) Gammon; her three children Kris Mata, Susie Elliott and Russell Smith; her stepdaughter Sherian, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild (June 2021); and PJ, her dachshund. She was preceded in death by her husbands Jack Russell Smith and Rae McClure; siblings Boyd, Bob, Gary, Jim, and Joan Novakovich; and stepson Cory Smith.

Faye married Jack R Smith on her birthday in 1956 and followed him through his military service from Salinas, California, to Nurnberg, Germany, and eventually to Tooele, Utah. He passed in Feb. 1981. She married Rae McClure in Jan. 1988, where she got to share her love of golf and travel. Together they traveled all over, playing as many golf courses as they could. Rae passed in January 1994.

Faye was an employee of Tooele Hospital for over 30 years, where she worked in the business office helping Tooele residents with their billing and insurance needs. Besides being an avid golfer and winning the Tooele golf course championship twice, she was the recipient of the Tooele Silver Cup award for her volunteerism and community involvement, specifically with the Children’s Justice Center of Tooele. She was also a member of the Tooele Moose lodge and Lady Elks where she held officer positions and made many friends over the years.

A celebration of her life will be held graveside with family and friends at the Tooele cemetery, July 15, 2021, where she will be buried with Jack and her beloved dachshunds Libby and Honey. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Utah Animal Adoption Center or PBS Utah.

Gilbert Eugene (Gene or Mr. Orr) Orr, our dad, pops, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away in the early morning hours of Jan. 7, 2021, after a short illness in South Jordan, Utah.  

On July 31, 1929, Eugene was born to Lester E. and Nola Park (Gordon) Orr in St. John, Utah.  Eugene was one of eight children. He attended school in Stockton, Tooele Valley. Eugene enlisted in the Army during the Korean Conflict, Nov. 7, 1950, to Oct. 24, 1952. He started his service in the 10th Infantry Division, and with further IQ testing he transferred to serve as a clerk in the Judge Advocate General Office in Korea. Eugene married Carol Osborne in 1954, becoming the proud father of Becky Jean Orr in 1956. Their short marriage ended in divorce. In 1962, Eugene married Zella Sackett of Grantsville, Utah, where they raised her five children and Becky Jean.

Eugene’s work history began as a young boy with his father Lester looking after sheep in the mountains of Utah. His love of the outdoors, work ethic, and essential life values were shaped by his father’s example of care for the sheep and Utah’s public lands. He also worked as a ranch hand in Neola, Utah. He gained employment with the Tooele Army Depot, Western Chemical Center, before his military service; after a short time working at Geneva Steel in Orem, Utah, he returned to Tooele Army Depot from 1955-1987. During his tenure at the Tooele Army Depot he received numerous recognitions for his superior performance, safety, and Special Achievement Commendations from the Department of the Army.

Eugene’s love for his family came from his parents. His mom, a schoolteacher, shaped his early learning and love for reading. His Father, although absent from the home because of his work with the sheep, was another hero to Eugene. He cared for his siblings and spoke of their time and adventures growing up in Stockton, Utah, and the Tooele Valley. Eugene had a great love for dogs, cats, and horses. He took great care to learn how to raise rabbits to supplement his family’s food supplies. In his youth Eugene had many adventures; he hopped a train to Colorado with a friend. When he decided he was too smart for school, he spent some time in reform school, and on the weekend, he would ride bikes between Stockton and Tooele to watch the double features. His hobbies included woodworking and metal detecting until he lost his eyesight. Eugene continued to live on his own in his and Zella’s Grantsville home until 2018, when he moved into the home of his step-son, Byra Sackett, with his cat, Calamity.  

Eugene is survived by his step-children Phyllis (Paul) Wright, Byra (Donna) Sackett, and Karol Mark (Barbara) Sackett; his brother Glen Orr of Texas; and sister Lela Mae Strickland; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Zella; daughter Becky Jean; step-daughters Leslie and Juanita; and three grandchildren; brothers Leo, Gordon, Lester Jr., Dwain, and James; and sister Nola Rae.

We want to thank Harmony Home Health and Hospice for the staff who helped care for dad in his last year. 

Eugene’s desire was to be cremated, leaving an opportunity to have a graveside service for family and friends to attend after COVID restrictions lifted. Eugene’s celebration of life will be July 23, 2021, at 10 a.m., at the Grantsville Cemetery, 370 W. Main St., Grantsville, Utah.

LaWana Ruth Hunt Dickman, our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother returned to her Heavenly Father and into the waiting arms of her son and husband July 13, 2021. 

LaWana was born July 21, 1935, in Grantsville, Utah, to Ella Emily McBride Hunt and Benjamin Franklin Hunt. She was the seventh of 10 children. Born into a family that loved music, she played guitar, had a beautiful voice and wrote numerous songs and poems. LaWana along with her brothers, sisters, children, nieces and nephews played guitars, and sang together at all the family gatherings. 

She married her sweetheart, Duane Arnold Dickman, Sept. 9, 1955. They were blessed with four children, Danny, Brenda and the twins Carrie and Terry. Together they traveled the world while Duane served his country in the United States Army. Their journey began in Grantsville, Utah, and they went on to live in Baumholder, Germany; Fort Ord, California; Heidelberg, Germany; and San Francisco, California. While deployed, they traveled to Venice, Italy; Zurich, Switzerland; Berlin, Germany; Frankfurt, Germany; Austria and many other European cities. One of their favorites was visiting the Burning of The Castle in Heidelberg. In 1972 they made Grantsville, Utah, their final home. LaWana was a very proud military wife and always said she lived a remarkable life.

The most important blessings in LaWana’s life were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, parents, brothers and sisters, and Duane’s family. She always had a house full of friends and relatives. She was an excellent cook and welcomed all into her home. 

LaWana will be greatly missed by her children Danny (Toni) Dickman, Carrie Elaine Batt (John) Bertram, and Brenda Dickman; grandchildren Brandon Vern (Krista) Batt, Alesha Dickman, Brittany Dickman, Shaun Smith, Shelsi Godinez, Laci Fidler, Tre Lambert; and 16 great-grandchildren; her brother Max Hunt and numerous nieces and nephews.

LaWana was proceeded in death by her parents; her son Terry Dickman; husband Duane Dickman; sisters Thelma, Darlene, Evelyn, Peggy, Ramona; and brothers Bud, Junior and Fawn. 

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Grantsville 3rd Ward chapel, 438 S. Hale St. Viewings will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., and also Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., prior to service, both at the 3rd Ward chapel. Burial will follow in the Grantsville City Cemetery.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com.

Nov. 6, 1970 – July 15, 2021

With heavy hearts Julie Hatfield and family regret to announce the passing of our beloved Raymond.

His big-hearted nature and willingness to help others did not go unnoticed. Raymond always did kind acts and never expected anything in return. Raymond’s sharp wit, warm heart, and generous spirit will deeply be missed. 

Raymond is survived by his wife and soul mate Julie Hatfield; stepdaughter Stephanie (Bryan) Steward; four grandchildren Michael and Mason Steward, Trinady and Kayden Goins; five siblings Amy (Heath) Andrew, Wendy (DeeJ) Payne, Tom Hatfield (Carrie Sly), Michelle (Todd) Mickelson, and Larry (Jan) Hatfield. He was preceded in death by his loving mother R. Lucille Hatfield, as well as two sisters Celia Graft and Mary Hatfield, stepson Ryan Goins, and granddaughter Rylee Goins. 

Memorial viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, July 22, 2021. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your charity of choice.

Mary Margaret Gandy passed away July 15, 2021, at home in Rush Valley, Utah. She was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Elmer C. Duke and Elizabeth Shanks. 

Mary grew up with a family of musicians. Her father used to sing on The Grand Ole Opry, and family members were always playing instruments and singing around the house. She loved any kind of music, including Pink Floyd. Mary was a devout Catholic, her family and religion were most important to her. 

She is survived by her sons Alfred and David Gandy, daughter Ann Donahue, brother John R. Duke, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; husband Donald Lee Gandy; and brothers, Elmer C. Duke Jr., and James L. Duke. 

Funeral mass will be held Thursday, July 29, 2021, at St. Marguerite Catholic Church, 15 S. 7th St., Tooele, with a rosary at 10 a.m. and service at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at a later date at Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura, California. 

Krista died suddenly July 15, 2021, from diabetes and other complications.

She was married to Frank Samuel Vasquez Jr., Nov. 24, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a beautiful wedding she helped plan. He was the love of her life, and she was to his. After they met, they were inseparable, took good care of each other, and were best friends, loving spouses in good times and bad, soulmates forever and they will forever be together.

Over her life, she did many fun things including living in many US cities and London throughout her childhood, visited England, Italy, France, and as an adult went to Korea, but was always glad to get home. Her best achievements in life were giving birth to her son Ian James and graduating with an associate degree from Eagle Gate College in Layton. 

She worked many jobs but found being a security guard the most rewarding. Along with Sam, she loved her car, talking on her phone and computer to friends, watching TV shows and movies for hours, but hated fireworks or anything that went bang. Even though she had many medical issues over the years she never let it get in the way of her living. She had the BIGGEST heart, loved everyone she met and will deeply be missed by her loving husband Sam, son Ian, her mother and father Michael and Larene Rachiele, her sister and brother-in-law Andrea and Derek Barraclough, nieces Lily and Leia Barraclough, her aunt and uncle Carol and Henry Mortenson, Karyn and Kent Gilbert, Sarena Shorts, Terry and Georgette Rachiele, and Rocky and Shaunna Rachiele, her two stepchildren Jedda and Grayson, Sam’s mother Lori and stepfather Johnny Hurst, Sam’s sisters Kelly and Jessica and their families, uncle Robert Vasquez, and many loving cousins. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Guido and Dorothy Rachiele, Opal Clark and Bill Clegg, and uncle Michael Jerry Lopez. All her family and the many friends who knew her, THIS IS ONLY GOODBYE UNTIL WE SEE YOU AGAIN. WE LOVE YOU FOREVER!

A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St. Tooele, Utah. A viewing will be held an hour prior to the celebration of life. Interment will be at the Cliffview Cemetery in Price, Utah.

On Saturday, July 17, 2021, Jessica Noel Yerke, passed away at the age of 29. Jessica was born Jan. 2, 1992, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Kenneth and June Fordham. On Sept. 17, 2016, she married her best friend Chad Yerke. 

Jessica was a beautiful person who made an impression on everyone who knew her. She had an infectious smile that would light up the room. She was kind, loving, compassionate, and will be deeply missed by her family and friends, especially her husband Chad Yerke. 

Jessica, no words can explain my grief right now. I love you and always will love you. You will always hold a place in my heart. You will forever be missed baby. You fought so hard, even when I knew you were in a lot of pain. You’ve taught me so much in this life and I thank you so much. I love you baby and hope you are out of pain and misery and are flying high up there. Watch over me like you said you would and just know how much I truly love you baby. Thank you for everything. R.I.P. Jessica Yerke, my love! MY BEST FRIEND! 

Jessica is survived by her husband Chad Yerke, her parents Kenneth and June Fordham, her brother Kenny Fordham, her sister Brittany (Tyson) Adams, and her nieces Isabella, Abagayle, Brielle. 

Per Jessica’s request a celebration of life will be held Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, at 940 Ironwood Drive, Erda, Utah, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Timothy Ryan Yadon, 43, was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father July 24, 2021, due to a motorcycle accident in Chula Vista, California. He was born Nov. 3, 1977, in Corvallis, Oregon, the eighth child of Paul Aaron and Patricia Shurts Yadon. 

Timothy was known for his sense of humor, adventurous spirit, and his ability to love and include everyone. The outdoors was his playground — you could often find him surfing the sand dunes, diving off cliffs into the sea, or hunting game animals. He had a positive influence on those he came in contact with and he loved unconditionally. 

He was beloved by his work family at Henkels and McCoy. His favorite job was being a crane operator and lineman and that’s why he would show up to work everyday with a smile on his face. He recently was ensuring that the boss’ new puppy would love him by taking the time to play fetch with him; it was one of the last things he did on this earth.

Tim married Amber Dee Anderson of Grantsville, Utah, Feb. 8, 1997, they later divorced. Together they raised three strong-willed and beautiful daughters Taysia Lynn (24), Terran Lacey (21), and Taitlyn Laney (15), all of Grantsville. He loved singing and dancing with his girls. He was their hero, best friend and first love! He would cheer them up when they were down and celebrate in their happiness. There was never a dull moment when the four of them were together.

He met his fiancé, Ruth Aquino Moncada, of Tijuana, Mexico, in 2019. She was the woman who brought love back into his life and brought him out of the darkness. Ruth was the one whom he loved for the rest of his life. He couldn’t wait to introduce her to his whole family in October when they were to be wed. He will be missed by their dog Ramsey and cat Claw.  

Over the past few years Tim had begun to change his life for the better. This month he celebrated three years sobriety from alcohol. He had been working hard to strengthen his relationships with his daughters and all of his family members. 

He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents David Shurts, Alice Minch, Charles and Pauline Bedal; and nephew Johnathon Doerr. He is survived by his daughters, mother, fiancé, and eight siblings: Carrie Thomas, Kristine (J.R.) Vera, Kent (Carolynn), David, Jennifer (Bryan) Williams, Gerald (Tanya Nickell), Heidi (Jason) Jones, and Amy (Keven) Wallace, all of Utah; 18 nieces; 27 nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins and friends; as well as his family in Mexico, whom he dearly loved.

A special thank you to those at the scene who administered first aid and medical personnel at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista for their compassionate care and service!

“I love you, kiddo!” – Dad 

Viewing will be held Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Grantsville Stake Center, 550 E. Durfee St., Grantsville, Utah. Funeral will be held Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, at 12 p.m., at the same location, with a viewing prior from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Internment at Grantsville Cemetery.

Funeral services provided by Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com.

1940 – 2021

Virginia Millward Riddle (Ginny), age 81, passed away peacefully July 28, 2021. She was born June 6, 1940, to goodly parents George Lee (Tom) and Glenna Mae Christley Millward.

Virginia has lived the majority of life in her beloved community of Grantsville, Utah. She attended schools in Grantsville and the College of Southern Utah (CSU), in Cedar City, Utah. As a child she enjoyed growing up on Race Street in Grantsville living next door to her relatives the Fisher Family. She enjoyed many vacations and trips visiting with relatives in Roanoke, Virginia. 

She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings and organizations. She served a full-time mission in the country of Brazil. She later served a temple mission in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She had many accomplishments in her life including serving on the Tooele Valley Company Board of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) and was instrumental in obtaining artifacts and documents for the museum. She served as Second Vice Captain of the Deseret Camp DUP and enjoyed many friendships there. She followed in the tradition of her mother Glenna and her Christley family aunts and was an excellent cook and homemaker. Her hobbies included sewing, needle point, creating latch hook rugs and completing puzzles. She enjoyed her friends at the senior citizen center and the apartment complex where she lived. 

She was married to DeLaine Riddle, later divorced. She was a devoted and loving mother to her children and beloved grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt to many. She is survived by her children Deanna Riddle, Michael C. Riddle (LeeAnn); and adored her 11 precious grandchildren. She was preceded in death by granddaughter Vanessa Stam. Virginia loved her siblings George Millward (deceased) (Barbara), William Joseph Millward (deceased) (Wanda), Douglas Millward (deceased) (Myra Lee); brother Arlen Millward (Susan); and Glenda Pittman (Mark).

There will be graveside service in her honor at the Grantsville City Cemetery, Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 10 a.m. Services will be under the direction of Provident Living Funeral Home, Ogden, Utah. Online condolences can be sent to www.providentfuneralhome.com.

It is with heavy hearts that we lost our beloved Steve due to complications of an illness. He has gone home to join his father and brother. Steve was born May 29, 1977, in Fort Carson, Colorado, to Terrance and Kathleen Smith Roth and passed away July 26, 2021, in Taylorsville, Utah, with his significant other Tuesday Carusso by his side.

He graduated from Tooele High School in 1995. Steve worked for many employers throughout the Tooele, Salt Lake, and Ogden areas since 1992.

He had such a great love for animals especially his two four legged loves Suge and Sarge who have been with Steve through thick and thin most of his life. He enjoyed music, the great outdoors, camping, fishing, and hiking. Our Steve was such a gentle giant. He had a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews, often getting down on their level, playing and making them giggle. They enjoyed that just as much as he did and loved him dearly. Steve will be truly missed by his family, significant other Tuesday Carusso, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Terrence Roth; brother Joseph P. Roth; and grandparents Sherden J. Smith, Norman and Vivian Davis Roth. He is survived by his mother Kathleen Smith; sister Catherine (Anthony) Leonelli; significant other Tuesday Carusso; step-daughter Victoria Carusso; step-granddaughter Natalia Carlson; grandmother Philis A. Smith; sister-in-law Misty Roth; step-mother Pattie Roth; step-sister Christina Castro; step-brother Mike Allen; nieces Aspen Sutton (Catherine), Seaera Roth (Joe), Sydney Roth (Joe); nephews Talon Roth (Joe), Samuel Leonelli (Catherine); step-nieces Ashley Winkler, Brittney Miester; step-nephew Danny Murray; many uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Please join us in a celebration of Steve’s life Aug. 6, 2021, at the Tooele Elks Lodge (2nd floor), 61 N. Main St., Tooele, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Kyle Loren Anderson passed away in an automobile accident Saturday, July 31, 2021. A full obituary will be in the Thursday edition of the Transcript Bulletin. Funeral arrangements are pending with Didericksen Memorial.