Obituaries

Lena Daniels
Jun 7, 2015
Lena Almyra Elmer Daniels, age 95, of Roosevelt, passed away on June 7, 2015, at the Uintah Basin Senior Villa. She was born March 31, 1920, in Hayden, to Grant and MyrtleViolet Mitchell Elmer. She married John Daniels on December 23, 1935, in Vernal. Lena worked at Smiley's Clothing store in Roosevelt; Wing's, Brotherson's, and Larsen's - all the same...
Chet Goodrich
Jun 3, 2015
Steven Chet Goodrich, age 25, of Bluebell, loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle was taken tragically from us June 3, 2015 in a construction accident in Randlett, Utah. Chet was born on January 15, 1990 to Lane and Melanie Goodrich. Chet graduated from Altamont High School in 2008 where he excelled in wrestling and was a two time state...
Kurt Degerlund
Jun 3, 2015
Kurt Johannes Degerlund, age 84, of Duchesne, beloved husband, father and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family the morning of June 3, 2015 after a long illness. Born in Helsinki, Finland, to Albin Johannes and Helga Amaryllis Degerlund on June 25, 1930, he grew up in the midst of World War II. He was evacuated from Finland with other...
Helen Puckett
May 30, 2015
After suffering for 18 years with Alzheimer's disease, our sweet Mother, Helen Lee Waddell Puckett, age 84, was released from her earthly bonds on May 30, 2015. Her life began March 16, 1931, in Pankeyville, Illinois, to James Henry and Lena Fern James Waddell, the oldest of five children. She Married Lowell Gene "Skeeter" Puckett March 11, 1950, in Harrisburg,...
Linda Whitsitt
May 29, 2015
Linda Kay Whitsitt, age 67, of Whiterocks Road, passed away May 29, 2015, at home after a battle with cancer. She was born May 23, 1948, in Flint, Michigan, to Beverly John and Ella Mae Barnett Stewart. She attended Downey High School in Downey, CA, where she formed an all girl band and played rhythm guitar, with Karen Carpenter (The...
Kenneth Sireech
May 23, 2015
Kenneth Lynn Sireech, age 67, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away on May 23, 2015 at the University Hospital. Kenneth was born on January 11, 1948 in Ft. Duchesne to Francis McKinley and Rose Sireech. He was raised by his beloved grandma, Tersita Kanpatch. Kenneth loved his native culture and supported all activities in the community. He was a true dancer...