All Obituaries

John Parker, 75, passed away on May 18, 2018 at the Utah Valley Specialty Hospital, in Provo, Utah, from a long battle with cancer. John was born to John Ira Parker, Sr. and Josephine Madeline Brenn in Seattle, Washington on January 29, 1943. He had three brothers, Van, Craig, and Mark.      John grew up in Kennewick, Washington attending public schools and graduating from Kennewick High School, the class of 1961. He left for basic training in the...

Jonathan Chapman Lund, age 68 of Mapleton, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the LDS Chapel at 1215 North 1000 West in Mapleton.  There will be a viewing held at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 prior to the services.  Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuaries.com

Devon passed away May 17, 2018 in Springville, Utah surrounded by her family. She was born June 18, 1931 in Lockerby, Utah to Gilbert Peter and Opal Mourer Hansen. She was the eldest child of seven. She was well known for her beautiful flower gardens, her gourmet meals, and especially her famous pies. “They were the best darn pies in San Juan County!!”. So yes, she was the ultimate Master homemaker. Devon’s Dad was a nomadic person.  Because of this she...

John Carter Preston Jr. (Johnny) from Springville, Utah passed away at his home peacefully from MS and problems that come from old age, on Thursday May 17,2018 Surrounded by his loving family. Dad was the son of John Carter Preston and Vera Snow Preston. He was the third of seven children and the only son. He was born on September 16th 1931. The family grew up in Sunnyside, Utah and Dad graduated from Carbon High School. It was there that he met the love of his life Loretta Anderson. On...

Karen Sue (Hansen) Bancroft passed away on May 10, 2018 in Mt Pleasant, UT. She was 63 years old. Karen lived in Provo and Mapleton, and more recently, Hanksville, Lyman, Richfield, and Mt Pleasant. She was preceded in death by her mother Inez Merrel Hansen, her father Ronald Gordon Hansen, her sister Julie Ann Kruitmoes, and her former husband Bobby Bancroft Jr.  She is survived by her son Joshua (Rachel) Bancroft, her daughter Jessica (Joe) Johnson, her siblings Sandy (Ken)...

Leslie LaMar Higbee, 81, of Orem, UT. passed away, May 10, 2018. He was born in Kellogg, Idaho to Joseph Alvin Higbee and Viola Mae Kendrick. He was fourth of seven children. As a child his family moved around quite often. He married to Annette Llewellyn in 2009 and they where later sealed in the Provo Temple in January of 2011. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. He served in the U.S. Air Force. LaMar loved to read and spend time in the...

Bertram Dean Miner, 91, of Springville, UT passed away, May 10, 2018.  Funeral Services will be held, Monday, May 14 at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel on 878 W. Center St., Springville, UT.  Viewings will be held, Sunday, May 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E. 200 S., Springville, UT and Monday one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuaries.com.

Lorin Jex Boyack came into this world on December 12, 1958, in Payson, UT.  He was a blessing to his parents, Gary J. and Margaret M. Miller Boyack.  He passed away on April 29, 2018, at home in  Colorado Springs, CO. In his early teens, Lorin was interested in launching model rockets, science, and astronomy.  He liked bicycle racing, and helped with the high school track and football teams.  His enjoyment of  photography was put to use  as a...

Brooklyn Jami Moore, 18, of Springville, UT became our loving angel on May 3, 2018.  She was born February 9, 2000 in Provo, UT to Brian and Rachel (Fisher) Moore.   She was attending Springville High School and is a member of the graduating class of 2018.  Her sisters Bren & Kell will be walking for her at graduation to receive her diploma.  Brooke was also attending M-Tech in the dental assisting...

Adam Ralph Hatfield, 33, of Provo, UT. passed away, Sunday, April 29, 2018.  A Viewing will be held, Monday, May 7 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E. 200 S., Springville, UT. Followed by a Graveside service at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, 1997 S. 400 E., Springville, UT. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuaries.com.