All Obituaries

Phyllis A. Hopperstead of Park City, UT (previously Manchester, CT), passed away at age 89 on March 2, 2026, with family by her side. We are grateful that she lived a long, wonderful life with her high school sweetheart, Stan. Phyllis was born July 14, 1936, in Milford, Delaware to Grace Rowe. She spent her early years in Bridgeville where she was a standout player on the Bridgeville High School girls’ basketball team. After graduating high school, she attended Milford Nursing School ...

Christopher Douglas Timmins, 56, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2026, at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. As Chris once described himself, he “always danced to the beat of my own drum… literally.” Music was a central pillar of his life. A talented percussionist and guitarist, he lent his rhythm to a wide variety of bands, playing everything from funk, rock, and hippie jam bands to straight-up jazz ensembles.  He ...

Jay Heber Meidell, age 96, died on February 20, 2026, in Salt Lake City as he was returning from a Hawaiian cruise. Born January 2, 1930, in Salt Lake City to Esther Fern Tucker and Heber Joseph Meidell Married to Sherry Meidell Having lost his father when he was very young, Jay was raised by his single mother during the Great Depression. In 1942 his mother fell in love with and married an auto mechanic, Jess Tucker, and Grandpa Tucker came into Jay’s life. Grandpa Tucker taught him ...

Gene Alan Bates, age 78, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born at home on June 13, 1947, in Provo, Utah, to Paul Warr Bates and Mildred Davis. He married Joylene Beck of Alpine, Utah, on April 16, 1971, in the Salt Lake City Temple, after meeting on a blind date only four months prior. After ten years of hoping and waiting, they were blessed with their only son, Josh, who became the center of Gene’s world. Gene will be remembered as a quiet, gentle, and deeply loving man whose ...

LaVar Jay McAllister, age 92, of Saratoga Springs, Utah, left this earthly realm on February 12, 2026, after a long, admirably fought battle with Alzheimer's, and lastly a short medical issue. He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Kathleen (Collett) for 66 years. He was also a loving father to his children, Deborah Veater (James), Daniel McAllister (Maylene), David McAllister (Rhonda), Heidi Jensen (Dale), Rachel Payne (Boyd), and Bonnie Slocum (Chuck). The in-laws all thought of ...

Patricia Redding, 78, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 12, 2026, in Farmington, Utah. Born on December 3, 1947, in Ogden Utah, Patricia lived a life defined by dedication, strength, and love for her family. She carried herself with grace and warmth, touching the lives of those around her through both her kindness and her vibrant spirit. Patricia enjoyed a long and successful career with in both retail and Continental Airlines, where she worked for many years ...

Sandra Clifton, born on December 8, 1942, in Bell Gardens, California to Richard and Yvonne Clifton, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in Salt Lake City following a brief illness. During her final 34 days, she was cared for by the skilled and compassionate staff of the Intermountain Medical Center Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic ICU teams. Her family wishes to express sincere gratitude to all medical personnel for their steadfast support and dedication during this time. Sandra ...

Gorgeous Georgia passed away in Salt Lake County, Utah, on January 28, 2026. We are deeply grateful that she is now free from pain and confusion and reunited with the love of her life Lynn. Georgia was born on August 2, 1930, in Salt Lake City to George Pandaleo Kanell and Angelina Chipian Kanell. After her father’s passing when Georgia was just one year old, she was raised by her remarkable mother in downtown Salt Lake City as the youngest of seven children. From an early age, she ...

E Paul Thomas, 84, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born on October 17, 1941, in Hammond, Indiana, Paul lived a life defined by passion, ingenuity, and an unwavering commitment to both his craft and his loved ones. A true original in every sense of the word, Paul was a Living Legend in the world of high-octane engineering and stunt fabrication. As one of the original California Galloping Goose members and among the top motion picture stunt car fabricators of his ...

Our beautiful mother, grandmother, aunt, and dear friend, Doreene Mae Wilkinson Hoopiiaina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 21, 2026, at the age of 98. Doreene was born on August 11, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harry Wilkinson and Helen Florence Greenig. She attended South High School, graduating in 1945, and often spoke fondly of her school years, sharing vivid stories and cherished memories from that time in her life. In 1945, Doreene met her sweetheart, ...