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With grateful hearts and loving memories, we celebrate the life of Jerry LaMar Christensen. Our amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 29, 1941, in Heber City, Utah, to LaMar and Norma Christensen. Jerry grew up on the family farm where he learned the value of hard work at an early age from his endearing grandfather, father and uncles. He cherished his time spent on the mountain riding horses and herding sheep. He graduated from Wasatch High school in 1959 where he excelle

“They’re going to carry me out of here on a stretcher!” This was a statement heard often in Rob’s home on Redford Drive in Provo ever since he moved in on May 1st of 1987. He said it during the first week he lived there and many times since. If downsizing or changing residences was ever mentioned by anyone, his response was always, “They’re going to carry me out of here on a stretcher.” On June 9th at about 8:30 am, they carried him out on a stretcher. Rob was born child #5 of 12 to Earl Joseph McGovern and Luverne Marion Ramgren McGovern on February 16th, 1947. Rob graduated from St. Thomas

David Shane May September 13, 1970 – June 8, 2025 It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of David Shane May on June 8th, 2025. David passed away while spending the day at Jordanelle Reservoir, doing what he loved; riding Jet Skis and enjoying the outdoors. Though his life was cut short, he left this world having fun and living life to the fullest, just like he always did. Born on September 13th, 1970, in Salt Lake City, Utah, David was the youngest of eight children born to Theodore John May and Caroleen LaRue May. From a young age, David brought energy and advent

Maisel Renee Baker, born January 28, 1931, passed away surrounded by family on June 6, 2025. She spent her life dedicated to the principles she held dear, her family, friends, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Maisel was born in Green River, Wyoming where she and her husband, Fred, raised their children, Robert, Alison and Patricia. She taught early morning Seminary, and then put in a full day at the County Clerk's Office for over 15 years. Maisel moved to Provo, Utah, 40 years ago and quickly became a vital part of the community. She served a mission for the LDS Employ

De Lamar Jensen passed away peacefully at his home on 6 June 2025. He had just celebrated his 100 th birthday on 22 April 2025. In a three-volume personal history, titled "Abundant Life," Dee tells the great adventure of his tenure on earth. He was born and raised on a farm in the obscure community of Roseworth, Idaho, which no longer exists. He started his education in a one-room school and finished his PhD at Columbia University. Dee came of age in the middle of WW II and joined the Army Air Forces to fight for his country. He served three years flying the P-40 and the B-29. He married Mar

We remember with fondness the life of Janice P. Jeffs, born on October 20, 1931, at Joseph, Utah, who passed away on June 6, 2025. Janice was a pillar of strength, a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Janice’s kindness, generosity, and love will forever be remembered by those whose lives she touched. Janice was born in the family house and raised on a farm in Joseph, Utah along with her 10 siblings. She came to Provo to attend Brigham Young University. While in Provo, she met M. Dayle Jeffs, and they

Mary Kathryn Smith Martinez, 81, of Provo, Utah, returned home to her Heavenly Father on June 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born August 24, 1943, in Sugar City, Idaho, to Ila Orme Smith and Arthur Gale Smith, Mary grew up on a farm in St. Anthony, Idaho. At age six, her family moved to a 2,000-acre dry farm near Three Forks, Montana, where they raised wheat, barley, and livestock. Mary loved driving 1950s-model grain trucks, hauling wheat from the combine to the grainary with skill and pride. The family endured unpredictable harvests, wintering in Las Vegas in 1955 before settling

Daniel David Dorton, affectionately known as Dan, came into this world on May 21, 1967, in Provo, Utah as the first of what would be 8 children to Bonnie and Terry Dorton. He lived a life that was a testament to his character, full of humility, humor, intelligence, and thoughtfulness. His journey ended on June 1, 2025, in his home of Orem, Utah; He was 58 years old. Dan was a proud Provo High graduate and served an LDS mission in the Independence, MO mission from 1986-1988. He married Wendy Ellen Porter on April 13, 2001, and they began their life together, eventually having Will join their f

James Henry Macedone, Sr., passed away on May 31, 2025. Jim was born December 23, 1947 in Berkeley, CA, to Christiana Agnes Canzone and Sebastian (Bennie) Macedone. In early childhood, he lived in San Leandro, where he met Cherese Menhorn, whom he would later marry in 1967. He grew up in Walnut Creek, CA, where he attended Parkmead Elementary and Las Lomas High School. Jim was fascinated and skilled at electronics and music. Jim served for four years in the Navy where his ability to solve problems and his mechanical skills were recognized and utilized in his Navy roles. As an electronics tec