OBITUARIES
Logan and Smithfield, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for families in Logan, Smithfield, Cache County and surrounding areas in UT.
Larry Lenard Gittins
Apr 9, 2023
Larry Lenard Gittins, 86, passed away on April 9, 2023 after a long and brave battle with dementia. He was born October 15, 1936 in the family home in Smithfield, Utah. He was the third child of Benjamin Lenard Gittins and Bertha Hancey Gittins. Larry had nine siblings. Richard, Janice Anne, Sidney, Terry, Linda, Christie, Dan, Scott and Jeffry. Larry...
Gary Eugene Huckaby
Mar 28, 2023
Gary Eugene Huckaby, well-known local musician and beloved family man, passed away at his home in Smithfield, Utah on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, at 85 years of age. Gary was born to Albert Huckaby and Arles (Downes) Huckaby in DeQueen, Arkansas on March 16th, 1938. While he was still a toddler, he moved with his parents to Northern California. His...
Darrell Brent Griffiths
Mar 20, 2023
Darrell “Brent” Griffiths passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2023 in Providence, Utah at 76 years old. We are all grieving the loss of his presence in our lives. Brent was born on September 18, 1946 to Darrell and Cleo Griffiths in Provo, Utah. He was an older brother to twin sisters and was known for being a helper...
Joleen Elwood
Mar 18, 2023
JOLEEN ELWOOD of Smithfield, Utah passed away at the age of 92 on March 18, 2023, 8 weeks to the day after the passing of her eternal companion, Russell. Joleen was born January 3, 1931, the second of six siblings born to Noble and DeViva Chambers of Smithfield. She married Russell Elwood on February 14, 1952, and together they raised...
Donald Adams Mecham
Mar 15, 2023
Donald was born to Leo & Malinda May Adams Mecham on April 22, 1929 in Riverdale, Idaho. He was the 13th of 13 children. When he was 5 years old, his family moved to Whitney Idaho. He grew up on the farm milking cows, raising farm crops and he had a special love for horses. He was educated in Franklin...
William "Bill" Kent Griffiths
Mar 13, 2023
William “Bill” Kent Griffiths passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on March 13, 2023. Bill was born in Milford, Utah on March 3, 1938. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Margaret Lynne (Pettey). He is survived by his three daughters Margo (Jim) Christensen of Millville, Holli (David) Kirkman of North Logan, and...
Isaiah Robert Schumann
Mar 11, 2023
Isaiah Robert Schumann was born on June 5, 2020 in San Diego, California. He brought immediate joy to his parents and brothers. Before crawling, his method of traveling was rolling laterally across the floor. One of his first words was “yeah?,” and it was his primary response to nearly every communication. At 10 months, he received his first pair of...
Cecilia Nielson Olson
Mar 10, 2023
It is with great heartache we announce the unexpected passing of Cecilia “Cece” Nielson Olson, 60, of Logan, Utah, on March 10th 2023. She is now with her Heavenly Father. Cece was born on February 17, 1963 to Doyle and Josephine Olson in Logan, UT. Cece graduated from Logan High school in 1981. Shortly after, Cece met her eternal soulmate...
John Patrick Mullin
Mar 9, 2023
John Patrick Mullin, 67 of Cache Junction, passed tragically at his home on March 9, 2023. John was born in Casper, Wyoming to Catherine Walz & Joseph Eugene Mullin. John married Caryn Mullin. Funeral services will be held privately for family and friends. Anyone who wishes to share memories or condolences is invited to do so here on John's tribute...
Colleen Munns Haws
Mar 3, 2023
Colleen Munns Haws died March 3, 2023 at the Williamsburg Retirement Community in Logan, Utah. She was 91. Colleen was born September 29, 1931, in Garland, Utah, the youngest of 5 children, to Frank Munns and Mabel Udy Munns. She graduated from Bear River High School in 1949, and attended Utah State for a year, where she met a handsome...
Walter Jay Blotter
Feb 27, 2023
The earth gained a remarkable man on June 14, 1946, Walter Jay Blotter, “he was one of the good ones”. Jay passed away at his home on February 27, 2023 from complications with his lungs. Jay was born to Walter and Cora Blotter of Newton. 54 years ago this month he married Dianne Elizabeth Christensen, and what a ride they...
Bradford Kim Bindrup
Feb 25, 2023
Bradford Kim Bindrup passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023 at Bella Terra Nursing in St George, Utah. We are certain that Brad was excitedly reunited with many friends and family. Brad was born in Logan, Utah on June18, 1956 to Verl and Barbara Bindrup. He was the oldest of 6 children and grew up in River Heights. He worked...
Doyle Goodsell Keiser
Feb 10, 2023
Doyle Goodsell Keiser September 29, 1936 – February 10, 2023 Doyle was born to Samuel and Asenith Keiser on September 29, 1936 in Logan, Utah. He grew up on Lowell Avenue in Salt Lake City and served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Swiss Austrian Mission. He and his wife Leah served together...
Michael Van Horn
Feb 6, 2023
Michael Van Horn (78) passed away on Monday, February 6th 2023. A beloved son, brother, father ,husband and friend. Mike was born in Denver, Colorado on May 31, 1944 to Richard and Alice Van Horn. Mike served with the Army as a M.P. in Germany. He had a love for the natural beauty of the world. He would take any...
Russell Don Elwood
Jan 21, 2023
Russell D. Elwood graduated from this life on January 21 with his dear wife of 70 years, Joleen Chambers Elwood, by his side. He was 92 years old. Russell was born December 15, 1930, to Rosel H. Elwood and Myrel Bingham Elwood. He was the last surviving of eight siblings. He married his sweetheart on February 14th (Valentine’s Day) 1952....
Brent Dean Rindlisbacher
Jan 19, 2023
Brent Dean Rindlisbacher died unexpectedly at his home on January 19 2023. He was born December 12 1958 in Idaho Falls Idaho. The 3rd of 5 children born to Dean Rindlisbacher and Mary Jane Johnson. He lived mainly in Utah. He worked as a janitor until his health required him to retire. He was proceeded in death by his parents,...
Don G Barringer
Jan 17, 2023
Donald Gilbert Barringer passed away at his home surrounded by his family in Smithfield, Utah on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Don was a young and vibrant 80 years old. Don was born on May 17, 1942 in Whittier, California to Samuel and Eleanor Barringer. He was the youngest of three children. His family moved...
Lyle Angus Esplin
Jan 1, 2023
Lyle Angus Esplin, 81 of Smithfield, Utah, passed away on January 1, 2023, due to complications of Pneumonia while wintering in Casa Grande, Arizona. Lyle was born in Preston, Idaho to Angus and Beulah Esplin on March 10, 1941. He grew up farming with his family in Dayton, Preston, and Trenton where he learned the value of hard work. He...
Dr. Loran C Anderson
Dec 24, 2022
Loran Crittenden Anderson, born February 7, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2022, at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his wife, Renée Roueché Anderson, his parents, Melvin and Ruth Crittenden Anderson, and his step-granddaughter, Bonnie Clawson. He is survived by his children Cindy (Blair) Clawson and Perry (Lori) Anderson, seven...
Doris Bingham Jones Olson
Dec 21, 2022
Doris Bingham Jones Olson, “Dorie,” 92, passed away peacefully from this earth, December 21, 2022, in North Logan, Utah. She was born and raised in Amalga, Utah and was the 8th out of 11 children born to Francis Hannah Christensen and Leroy Smith Bingham on October 4, 1930. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...
