Randall Gene Langbehn

Randall Gene Langbehn

July 12, 1951 - March 5, 2024

Hillsboro, Oregon

 

Gerald Gilbert

Gerald Gilbert 

May 18, 1951 - December 1, 2001

Gerald Gilbert, our Dad and Grandpa reunited with our Mom on Dec 1st, 2023. Gerald was born May 18, 1951 and raised in Washington Terrace. It was there that he attended and graduated from Bonneville High School, and along that path is where he met his wife Sue and many life-long friends that he is still in touch with to this day.
Sue and Gerald had 2 children who became 4 upon their marriages. Shawn and Brittney Gilbert and Amie and Chad Arnold. Gerald was also so proud and in love with his Grandkids, Bailey (Zach) Ericksen, Jaden (Sage) Arnold, Hadley (Logan) Frost, Sydni Arnold, and Carson Arnold. He also considered himself lucky to know and hold his 4 Great Grandkids Harper, Lainey, Mac, and Olive.
Gerald spent the majority of his career working for Sysco Intermountain. He valued the friendships he made at Sysco.
Gerald also loved to golf and spending time in his yard. He also loved to take the entire family on vacation and he would have every detail set-up so we could simply make memories as a family.
Gerald was recently preceded in death by his wife Sue and his brother Ray. He is also survived by his sisters Kay (Joe) Durrant, and Fae Wells.
A celebration of Life will be held for Gerald on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 from 11am-2pm at The Timbermine Steakhouse in Ogden.

Bill (William) Henry Petty

Bill (William) Henry Petty

April 16, 1951 - July 29, 2023

Honolulu, Hawaii, Born to loving parents Donald Marion Petty and Lucile Simmons Petty, “Bill”, as he liked to be called, fought a 10 1/2 year battle with cancer. He was the eldest brother to Paul, Mark, Diane, Steve and Karl.
While many people can say they are a “jack of all trades but a master of none…” Bill could truly say he could master most anything he set his brilliant mind to. He had an incredible memory, which served him and many others all of his life.
He was able to take apart electronics and appliances, such as his mother’s Kirby vacuum, branching onto vehicles and other various simple and complex gadgets. His crowning achievement was fixing, building and repairing organs, pianos and pipe organs. He could tune anything. He knew and understood the inner workings of machines, simple to complex… Bill was a very complicated, complex, and trailblazing individual.
After he graduated from the Bonneville High School class of 1969 in Ogden, Utah, he was then drafted into the Vietnam War, a scary time for all. Luckily, he was assigned to be a military policeman at the Presidio in San Francisco, California. During his time in the military, he learned confidence, structure, and a new world-view about politics and life.
He is well-loved by many in Hawaii, California, Utah, and beyond. We cannot begin to share all he packed in in his 72 years, but he lived a well-seasoned life. Bill is survived by his siblings Paul (Susan) Petty of Ogden, Utah; Mark (Teri) Petty of Wichita, Kansas; Diane (Bryan) Larson of Egin, Idaho; Steve (Rhonda) Petty of Fruit Heights, Utah; Karl (Mimi) Petty of Orem, Utah; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends and church families, both in Hawaii and on the mainland.
He is proceeded in death by his dear mother, Lucile Simmons Petty, and father, Donald Marion Petty, and grandparents Willie and Annie Petty, and Elmer and Mabel Simmons.
The family asks that to honor and preserve Bill’s memory, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to “Church of the Crossroads” 1212 University Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii, or to the “Bill Petty Theatre Organ Maintenance and Restoration Fund” at the Hawaii Theatre Center 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Warmest Aloha and Mahalo, from all the Petty Ohana to the staff at St. Francis Hospice Hospital, Church of the Crossroads, The Hawaii Theatre community, and all of his very good and great friends and Ohana, many who cannot be named, and to Mikey, his “Wingman”.

Terry Joe Justice

Terry Joe Justice
March 8, 1951-July 27, 2023

Terry Joe Justice passed away July 27, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1951 to Harold and Shirley Justice in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Bonneville High school in 1969 and joined the Air Force the same year. He served as an aircraft mechanic in California and Okinawa. He graduated in 1978 with a degree in Criminology from Weber State University. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Barbara.

Rose Marie Goff Abbott

Rose Marie Goff Abbott

October 26, 1950 - 2022

Ephraim, Utah-Rose was born October 26, 1950 to Kaye and Sarah (Allen) Goff, Rose passed away in Alaska in 2022 of an illness. 

She graduated from Bonneville High School in 1969. 

Rose always made an effort to come from Ephraim to the class reunions and we all enjoyed reconnecting with her as adults and she always enjoyed herself.  She will be very much missed at any future reunions.

She retired from Snow College. 

She was survived by her sister, Roxanne. She is preceded in death by her father, Kaye Goff, her mother, Sarah Allen Goff, sister, Ethel Goff, brothers, Allen Goff, Gerald Goff,  Milton Goff and her spouse James Delbert Abbott. 

Larry Lythgoe

Larry Lythgoe

June 25, 1951 - March 14, 2023

Larry was born on June 25th, 1951 and passed away on March 14th, 2023, the age of 71.

Larry was reunited with his eternal sweetheart on the morning of March 14th, 2023. Larry was born on June 25th, 1951 in Ogden, Utah to Earl and Lavell Lythgoe, and was the second born of six children. He married the love of his life, Joan Cornia, on May 4th, 1973 in the Ogden temple. Growing up Larry loved to be active and play sports, especially softball and riding bulls. He also became certified as a soccer coach, and spent many years coaching his sons, and later loved watching his grandchildren play. After graduating from high school, Larry served in the national guard, and then spent 25 years working for AT&T, and retired when he was 47. After he retired, he decided to go back to school, and he received his bachelor's degree. He used that degree to become a substitute teacher, where he loved all the children he taught. Larry loved being around his friends and family, being center of attention, and made friends everywhere he went. He loved being able to tell his stories of the many adventures he use to go on. He loved accessorizing with one of his many owl necklaces, and his rings so he could brag about being able to fit a quarter through the middle. Larry loved going for long drives, and just went wherever the road would take him. He loved listening to country music, and always had a song to sing for every occasion. If you knew Larry, you knew just how much he loved his wife, his children, and especially his grandchildren. When Joan's health started to decline, he would go visit her every. single. day. at the care center where she lived. No words can express just how much he loved his sweet Joanie. Larry is survived by his children, Matt (Amber), Megan, Lindsay (Rebekah), and Virginia. And his grandchildren, Sami, Nate, Jena, Alexis, Gabi, Bryton, and Gavin. He is also survived by his siblings, Randy (Valerie), Paul (Marjean), Claire (Danielle), Georgia (Quinn) He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Joan, his parents, Earl and Lavell, and sister, Judy. Services will be held at the Clearfield 4th Ward, located at 838 East 600 South Clearfield, Utah. The viewing will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 6pm - 8pm. Funeral services will be held March 23, 2023 from 11am - 1pm.

Sandy Nekola Heller

Sandy Nekola Heller 

September 3, 1951 - February 3, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Jo Heller, 71 of Canal Fulton, gained her wings on February 3, 2023. Sandy was born September 3, 1951, in Great Falls, Montana to the late Joseph and Geraldine Nekola. She was a military brat, living is various places, most memorably Japan and Utah. She enjoyed talking to everyone, game nights, crafts, DIY projects, and antiquing. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and numerous friends that she loved like family. 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Laura Heller; granddaughter, Bailey JoAnn Watson; brother, Duane Nekola; "sister" Marie Smith and nephew, Dusty Nekola.
Sandy will be deeply missed by her "Ricky" Richard Heller; daughters, Christie "SnowJo" (Derek) Watson of Doylestown, Michelle "Shell Bell" (Matt) Moellendick of Canal Fulton and Lisa (Bob) Eck of Quakertown, PA; her grandchildren, Ashley and Riley Watson, Andrew and Ryan Moellendick, Kyra and Nate Flexer, Ariel Heller; nieces, Brandy Nekola-Thompson and Trista Nichols; nephew, Shawn Nekola; Brother-in-law, Robin (Sandy) Heller.  
A Funeral Service will be held THURSDAY, February 9, 2023, 7:00pm at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton with Shane Minne officiating. Visitation Thursday prior to the service from 5pm to 7pm.  At Sandy’s request a Celebration of Life will be held on March 18, 2023; more details to come later.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wooster Humane Society or the charity of your choice in her honor.

The Bonneville Class of 69 donated $50 to the Wooster Humane Society in Sandy's name. What a great charity!

Marla Checketts McKenzie

Marla Checketts McKenzie
December 24, 1950-December 24, 2022

Marla Checketts McKenzie, 72, left her earthly home the morning of her birthday, December 24th, and returned home to our Heavenly Father and family members who have previously passed away. What a fun birthday party it must have been in heaven.
Marla was born on December 24, 1950, in Ogden, Utah to Eldon and Gertrude (VanDeGraff) Checketts. She was the most precious Christmas gift. She grew up in South Ogden where she graduated from Bonneville High School and attended Weber State University. Marla spent a few years living in Fresno, CA and Seattle, WA, before returning to Utah.
She met the love of her life, Larry B. McKenzie, Sr. in 1977. They spent many happy years together before they got married on November 9, 1984. They purchased a beautiful home in Uintah where she resided with Larry for the last three decades
Marla was employed by the Internal Revenue Service for 35 years and retired 17 years ago. She was able to spend her time serving, supporting, and blessing the lives of her husband, stepchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was a fixture at family activities and went out of her way to like and comment on the social media posts of family and friends alike. She was a busy bee at family functions as she floated from one niece or nephew to another, catching up on the details of their lives and making each one of them feel loved and appreciated. She was known for her grasshopper pie and for giving out gingerbread cookies to each family member every Christmas, along with a heartfelt card. She always had a smile, laugh, quick wit, warm hug, and a twinkle in her eyes. Marla loved her family fiercely—her total love and dedication was to her husband and her family.
Marla wore many different hats: Grandma Mac, Auntie, Toots to her husband, Mom to her stepchildren and her kitties, Nigel and Scamp, and her beloved dogs Brandy and Lacy. Her love for animals and family was heartwarming and inspiring. She loved scenic drives, traveling, and adventuring with Larry and her family.
Marla generously supported the Festival of Trees (Primary Children’s Hospital Foundation for needy children and families) by creating and donating beautiful centerpieces that were auctioned off almost every year for two decades. She spent countless hours planning and creating the works of art that she would donate and would often help with other tree displays at the festival, both large and small.
Marla was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved attending temple open houses, Relief Society activities, and service projects with her wonderful friends from her ward. She also loved going to lunch with her friends from high school.
She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 38 years, Larry B. McKenzie, Uintah; stepchildren, Larry Butch (Jana) McKenzie, Arlington, TX; Cindy (Tommy) Land, Uintah; Theresa (Jon) Craner, Ogden; Laurie McKenzie, Crumpler, NC; 10 step-grandchildren, 6 step-great-grandchildren, and one more Lil’ Miss on the way, all whom she adored and supported in everything they did. She is also survived by her sister, Colleen (Jeffrey) Brown, Draper; brother, Paul (Ann) Checketts, Layton; beloved sister-in-law, Edie Checketts, South Ogden; brother-in-law, Doug (Dee Dee) McKenzie, Hartford, WI;14 nieces and nephews, and 34 great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Brent E. Checketts; her parents; and three step-grandchildren.
Dearest Marla, You were my sweetheart, my “Toots”, my wife, and my best friend. I fell in love with you the moment I saw you. I will always love you and I will miss you every day. Thanks for always taking care of me and being so good to me. I will come find you when it is my time, then we will be together again forever. I love you with my whole heart, Larry
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Uintah Spring Canyon Ward Chapel, 2501 Eastwood Blvd., Ogden, with Bishop Dan Milne presiding. Friends may visit with family on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Rd., Ogden. Services entrusted to Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Primary Children’s Hospital, Festival of Trees Organization, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Services will be live-streamed and available the day of the services by scrolling to the bottom of Marla’s obituary page at: www.lindquistmortuary.com, where condolences may also be shared.

Kathy (Stegen) Stilwell

Kathleen Fae Stilwell
September 24, 1951-December 23, 2022

Kathleen Fae Stilwell born September 24, 1951, peacefully passed from this world in Mt. Ogden Health and Rehabilitation Center on December 23, 2022, at the age of 71, supported by her loving husband of 49 years, Joseph Stilwell and her two sons and their families.
Kathleen was born in Ogden, she attended Bonneville High School where she excelled in all her classes.
After she graduated with honors, she began her 38-year career with the federal government. She retired in 2007 when she lost her vision. Kathleen was proud of her service to the United States.
Kathleen met her future husband, Joseph Stilwell, while she was on a date with another man. It was pretty much love at first sight, and they have been best friends for over 50 years and married for 49 of those years.
Kathleen was active in the Ogden Association of the Blind (OAB) and at the time of her death was the president. She had many good times in the OAB, which included social and educational activities.
Grandma, as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, along with her husband, babysat their grandchildren full time (five days a week) from the time they were born until they started school and during the summer when they were on break. Her grandchildren were never seen by Kathleen because of her blindness, but she knew what they looked like from the descriptions given to her by her husband and children. Her sons and grandchildren have a lasting memory of her time spent with them. They will always remember the good times they spent together at their home in South Ogden.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Fae Stegen and her brothers Jim and David. She is survived by her loving Husband, Joseph Stilwell aka Grandpa and her two sons: Jonathan Stilwell, his wife Erin and their children Tyler, Karly, Shelby, and Jerrick; and Joseph Stilwell, his wife Rashell and their children Rebecca and Joseph Stilwell.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.

Kenneth Dean Fluckiger

Kenneth Dean Fluckiger

February 8, 1951-December 5, 2022

Kenneth Dean Fluckiger, age 71, – loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather – passed away peacefully in his Clearfield, Utah home on Monday, December 5, 2022. Ken was born on February 8, 1951, in Afton, Wyoming to his parents Aaron Dean Fluckiger and Norma Greene. He met his loving wife Lorri Susan Warren in September 1973, and they were married and sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on February 7, 1974. They were together for 48 years.
He served his country in the 9th Infantry Division out of Ft. Lewis Washington. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many capacities over the years. He was a member of the Jewelers of America and the Layton Rotary Club among other volunteer business and community.
Ken worked many years beside his father and siblings in the family jewelry business, Aaron’s Jewelry. There he honed his craft and eventually branched out to run his own business. His entrepreneurial journey took him and his wife all across the country as a traveling Sales and Jeweler team with no rival. Eventually, his businesses brought the rest of his family from Utah to North Carolina, down to Florida, and back to Utah. The Jewelry businesses were his "farms," and he always viewed them as the land and soil upon which he would raise his children to do good in the world.
Ken was an artist. He was well known for his oil paintings of West coast seashores, Rocky Mountain landscapes and trains. He channeled his artistic talents into his jewelry business, where he designed and crafted custom jewelry. He was a Master Jeweler, Master Goldsmith, and GIA Certified Gemologist and Diamond Appraiser. His customers remember him as the warm spirit who would invite them to sit by the fire while he worked on their rings and watches. As an avid hobbyist, one would observe him spending any scraps of free time on oil painting, saltwater aquariums and building model trains, R/C airplanes, and later model ships, however, the joy came from the opportunities he saw to share his hobbies with his children and grandchildren.
Ken is survived by his siblings: Carol Yardley (Gary Jay), Gary Lynn (Paula), Jay (Mitzi), Kathy Jo Moore (James); his seven children: Kelly (Emma), Kerrie Hilliard (Chad), Kim (Abbey), Kris (Robin), Kory (Heather), Karol Knight (Zak), and Kasey; twenty-six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson Zakk Hilliard.
Thank you all who were there for him when he needed you, his brothers and sisters, family, friends, VA hospital workers and the caring help from Applegate Hospice, and especially the years of sacrifice and tireless care provided by his son, Kasey Fluckiger.
Funeral services will be held Friday December 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Clearfield 4^th Ward, 838 East 600 South, Clearfield, Utah. Friends may visit with family Thursday December 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service.
Interment, Clearfield City Cemetery. 

Norvin Thompson

Norvin Thompson
November 14, 1950 - August 28, 2022

Narvin (Norvin) Ray Thompson, 71, passed away suddenly on August 28, 2022, at Kansas City, Kansas, while visiting an LDS convert that he baptized while on his mission. He was accompanied on the trip by his wife Angie.
He was born November 14, 1950, in Riverdale, Utah, to William Elwood and Olive Baker Thompson. Norvin grew up in Riverdale and graduated from Bonneville High School. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the England South Mission.  After an illness he was transferred in the Arizona Mission to finish the time.  In 1974, Norvin met the love of his life Angalee (Angie) Leishman.  They were married and sealed for time and all eternity in October of 1975, in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they built their forever home in Layton and were blessed with two children.
He was employed by Associated Piping Company. In March of 1976, while working for this company, he was burned as a result of an industrial accident.  After his recovery from the burn injuries, he held different positions with other companies, most recently with the LDS church and retired in 2016 after 22 years of service. Norvin worked tirelessly to help others with injuries and providing counsel on how to cope with various hardships. He and Angie have participated in many civic and church activities. He was a member of the LDS church and served in many positions within the church. His favorite calling was in primary nursery.
Norvin was an avid BYU fan, and one could always catch him listening to the game with his headphones. He enjoyed camping, gardening, yard work, and was always listening to oldies music. Also, he loved to eat, and his slogan was “better to eat and run, then not eat at all.” Oreos were his favorite food, and he always had plenty to share. Norvin’s greatest joys in life were his wife, two children, and four grandchildren. Family was his focus of everything. He was a loyal friend and devoted husband, father, brother, and son. He was uniquely himself, one of a kind, a soul refined by all that he suffered in life. He was a counselor reminding to be sure to find some joy and happiness amidst the labor and cares of life. He was very energetic, happy, joyful, and would carry a conversation with everyone. He never hesitated to serve others, especially people in the neighborhood. One would never see Norvin without a smile on his face and a good tease to go around.
He is survived by his wife Angie, son Travis (Katie), and daughter Heidi (Justin) Call. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Kelby, Tatum, Drew, and Hadley.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother, sister Donna Smith, brother-in-law Chris Rigley.  Other survivors include his brother Dale (MaryEllen), his sister Diane Rigley, many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah. Friends may visit with family Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary.
Interment, Mendon City Cemetery, Mendon, Utah. Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed at www.lindquistmortuary.com by scrolling to the bottom of Norvin’s obituary page.

Connie Marie (Terry) Collins

Connie Marie (Terry) Collins
August 14, 11 ~ August 10, 2022 (age 70)

Connie Marie Terry Collins passed away from causes incident to cancer on August 10, 2022.  She was born August 14, 1951, in Ogden, Utah, to Eugene Fuller Terry and Lola Beth Welsh Terry.

Connie graduated from Bonneville High School in 1969.  She completed her nursing degree at Weber State University in 1973.  She married and was sealed to Kent Hazen Collins, the love of her life, on November 2, 1972, in the Salt Lake Temple.  She practiced as a registered nurse while he completed his education.

Connie and Kent met the summer before high school and soon fell in love.  Following high school graduation Connie nurtured their relationship through supportive written correspondence to Kent during his Army training and his two-year mission.  Marriage was their dream-come-true.   

Connie and Kent raised three daughters, Celeste Collins, Jennifer Collins John (Kurtis), and AnnMarie Collins.  Each was an answer to prayer.  Connie is survived by her husband, her three daughters, and her four grandchildren, Samantha, Bailey, Riley and Brayden.  She is also survived by her sister, Pamela Butler and her husband, Brent; her brother Robert E. Terry and his wife, Anita; her brother-in-law Robert W. Collins and his wife, Rolayne; her brother-in-law, Richard L. Collins and his wife, Connie; her sister-in-law Carol Collins; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Her parents and her brother, Scott George Terry, predeceased her.   

Connie was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She loved working with youth and the less fortunate.  She was an exemplary Young Women’s President and Relief Society President.  She tirelessly supported Kent in his Church callings and served as his full-time missionary companion and mission nurse for three years while he presided over the Indiana Indianapolis Mission.

To know Connie is to love her.  Her compassion, kindness, and desire to put others first define her character.  She loved people and animals and found great joy in being with and recreating with her family, riding her horses, and caring for her dogs.

Connie has a place in many hearts and will be greatly missed but never forgotten by those who know and love her. 

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. from 6 to 8 p.m.  Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, August 17th  at the Ogden Utah Stake Center, 2115 S. Jefferson Ave. with a viewing prior from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Aultorest Memorial Park.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com