WILFORD MONT WHEELER ~~~ NEIGHBOR ~~~ GOOD FRIEND

 

 

Wilford Mont Wheeler

August 6, 1937 — June 28, 2025

Mt. Pleasant

Wilford Mont Wheeler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old.

Mont was born on August 6, 1937, in the small farming town of Milburn, Utah, to Isaac Wilford Wheeler and Merinda Jensen. Raised on the Wheeler family farm, Mont spent his youth working alongside his three sisters and two brothers. Together, they milked cows, fed turkeys, rode horses, and built a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work.

He graduated from North Sanpete High School, where he loved singing in school operettas and playing basketball and football. His deep faith led him to serve a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Great Lakes Mission. Throughout his life, he continued serving faithfully in many church callings and especially loved coaching boys’ basketball teams in the church youth program.

On November 11, 1961, Mont married the love of his life, Barbara May Blackett, in the Manti Utah Temple. Together, they raised four children and built a life centered on faith, love, and family.

Over the years, Mont worked in a variety of roles, but one of his most rewarding was his time with the Utah Taxpayers Association. He was also well known throughout Sanpete County as the proud owner of Wheeler’s Drive-In—a beloved local landmark that holds cherished memories for many.

A proud member of the Utah Army Reserves, Mont believed in serving his country, church, and community. He especially enjoyed coaching his daughters in softball and supporting his children and grandchildren in all their pursuits. With a gentle spirit and quiet strength, Mont left a lasting impact through his kindness, humility, and the way he treated everyone with respect.

Mont’s greatest blessings in life were his children and his unwavering testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. His deepest desire was to pass that faith on to his posterity—not just through words, but through the quiet example of a life filled with integrity, compassion, and service.

Mont is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara; his four children and their spouses: Michael (Katerina) Wheeler, David (Julie) Wheeler, Debra (Phil) Gordon, and Lisa (Jared) Eliason; and 18 grandchildren 31 great-grandchildren who were the light of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Wilford Wheeler and Merinda Jensen; his brother, Earl Wheeler; his sisters, Lavon Nelson and Donna Black; and one beloved grandson, Dylan Wheeler.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Pleasant North Stake Center. Viewings will be held Sunday, July 6, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. and Monday morning, prior to the funeral, from 9:30–10:30 a.m. both also at the church.

Mont Wheeler leaves behind a legacy of quiet service, sincere faith, and unwavering devotion to family. He was a gentle soul who lived a good and meaningful life—one that will continue to inspire those he loved.

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FUNERAL SOURCES FOR PETER LEON HAFEN

 

 

PETER L. HAFEN ~~~ My Sweet Husband has passed away.

 

 

Loyal Aggie 

Peter Leon Hafen

June 2, 1938 — June 11, 2025

Mount Pleasant

Peter Leon Hafen, 87, returned to his Heavenly Father on June 11, 2025.

Born on June 2, 1938, Peter lived a remarkable life filled with adventure, hard work, and talents few could match. A master welder, mechanic, carpenter, & blacksmith, Peter was known to be able to fix or build anything. If it was broken, he could make it work again—usually better than before.

In high school, Peter stood out as an athlete, known for his incredible speed and toughness in any sport he played. When a series of concussions put an end to his football dreams, Pete did what any determined young man would do—he started riding bulls in rodeos across the Sanpete Valley.

Music was another of Peter’s many gifts. He could play just about anything—including the saxophone, trumpet, piano, guitar, and banjo. He and his brother Donald—his lifelong sidekick and partner in crime—performed in a band called The 7 Hits & A Miss. They played for dances all over central and eastern Utah.

Peter was also a licensed barber who once cut hair in the legendary Hotel Utah. Later, he opened barber shops in both Provo and his hometown of Mount Pleasant. And if that wasn’t enough, he was also a talented baker—known for beautifully decorated cakes and delicious homemade pies.

On September 9, 1966, Peter married his sweetheart, Kathy Rigby Hafen. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple on August 9, 1977. Together, they raised three children—Michael, Laura, and Jon—and were blessed with 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

There’s so much more we could say about Peter Hafen. He was full of wisdom, loved his family unconditionally, & was gifted with a sense of humor that came with great advice often shared with us. To this end we finish with one of his favorite lines: “Never ride a bull backwards.” There’s a story behind that—and plenty of others that we’ll hold close to our hearts until we meet again.

Funeral services for Peter will include a viewing on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at Rasmussen Mortuary, 96 N 100 W, Mount Pleasant.

A second viewing will be held Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, followed by funeral services at 11:00 AM at the Mount Pleasant LDS North Stake Center, 461 N 300 W, Mount Pleasant. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com

Peter Hafen
Mt. Pleasant Blacksmith Shop

Cameron Maxwell
Donald and Peter Hafen

L to R: Carolyn Hafen, Grandmother Carrie Hafen, Peter Hafen, Nicholas Bert Hafen

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Tamra Jorgensen Kelly

October 19, 1964 — March 16, 2025

South Jordan

Tamra Jorgensen Kelly

Tami was born on October 19, 1964, in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, the first of seven children born to Robert and Betty Jorgensen. With one sister and five brothers, she grew up surrounded by love, adventure, and the great outdoors. She had a deep love for nature, spending her childhood riding horses, herding sheep, and sharing precious moments with her dad and her siblings on the mountain.

A true social butterfly, Tami had a gift for making everyone feel seen and heard. She was a friend magnet who never met a stranger, always remembering birthdays and making people laugh with her wit and warm heart. She had a brilliant mind, excelling as a Sterling Scholar and carrying her love of learning and hard work throughout her life.

One of her greatest joys was being a mother to her son, Kevin, and later, a devoted grandmother to her granddaughter, Cadence, and step-grandson, Ethan. She was everyone’s biggest cheerleader—first as a high school cheerleader and then as a lifelong supporter of those she loved.

Tami’s faith in the Lord was unwavering. She had an unshakable testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the light of Christ shone through her daily actions and thoughtful words. She brightened the lives of all who knew her with her humor, kindness, and positive spirit.

Even through tremendous physical struggles, she remained a warrior, showing strength and grace in all she endured.

One of the deepest and most cherished relationships in her life was the bond she shared with her only sister, Annie, standing side by side as best friends and a constant source of love and support.

Tami is survived by her loving mother, Betty Jorgensen Jonson, and stepfather, Jan Jonson; her son, Kevin Kelly (Jenny); granddaughter, Cadence; step-grandson, Ethan; and her siblings: Trent Jorgensen (Julie), Troy Jorgensen (Staci), Annie Jorgensen, Scott Jorgensen (Clara), Brian Jorgensen (Tiffany), and Tyler Jorgensen (Jessica). She also leaves behind countless friends, cousins and loved ones who were blessed by her kindness and light.

Her life was testament to love, faith and joy, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant 4th Ward Chapel (49 South State) with a visitation from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment in Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.  

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