Rebecca Knell Stum

December 21, 1955 — December 18, 2023

Mt. Pleasant

 

Rebecca Knell Stum, age 67, passed away on December 18, 2023.

Rebecca was born in Salt Lake City, UT, and raised in Provo by Lee and Jewell Knell. Rebecca married Richard Stum of Provo, UT on April 26, 1977. She is survived by her husband Richard Stum and her five children: Alexander Stum (Marci), Hannah Stoehr (Tyler), Jennie Sleight (Grant), Rosemary Stum, and Levi Stum (Madison).

She was a devout follower of Jesus Christ and was faithful to her religious responsibilities. She adored teaching many students over almost 20 years at Moroni Elementary. She raised her five children to adulthood, starting in California, to Colorado, and finally in Utah. She was the grandmother to 12 grandchildren.

Rebecca recently had a knee replacement and one month later passed from an unexpected medical complication.

A viewing was held on December 23, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Mt. Pleasant Stake Center (295 S State St, Mt Pleasant, UT 84647). Services for Rebecca Stum will be held afterward, at 10:00 AM at the same location. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Hills in (4800 E Lawn Dr, Provo, Utah 84604)

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Linda Aiken Allred

 

 

Linda A Allred

March 7, 1940 — December 21, 2023

Ephraim / Mt. Pleasant

Linda Aiken Allred

After being without the love of her life for the past 10 years, Linda Aiken Allred passed away quietly on December 21, 2023. Linda was born on March 7, 1940, in Spring City. She was the second of four daughters (affectionately known as the “Aiken Girls”) born to Archibald Quince and Irene Tolley Aiken.

Linda contracted polio when she was five years old. She had polio in one leg and her voice box. Because her mother took such good care of her, Linda was able to recover without the anticipated damaging side effects.

Linda attended kindergarten through 9th grade in Spring City. Later she graduated from North Sanpete High School with honors. Linda actively participated in many clubs and organizations throughout her education. She attended Snow College and received her Associate of Science degree. Linda went on to graduate from Utah State University in 1962 with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Child Development.

Linda married her sweetheart Osral Allred on July 21, 1962, in the Manti LDS Temple. She commented that Osral had all the traits she wanted in a husband except he didn’t have hair. She said, “I couldn’t have found a better person for me.” They were blessed to have six children, Bobette (Shawn) Lindow and Stacey (Dan) Rasmussen both Spring City; Mark (Lorrina) Allred, Woods Cross; Trudy (Creig) Cox, Orangeville; Paul (Laura) Allred and Scott (Teresa) Allred both Spring City. She had a great love and concern for all her children, her 23 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Linda served in many callings within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She took each calling seriously and strove to emulate the Savior in all she did. It was important to her to share the gospel. Linda used every opportunity she had to share her testimony with others. In 2002, Osral and Linda were privileged to serve a Mission to Bergen, Norway. Upon their return, she became a temple worker in the Manti Temple serving there for almost 10 years.

It was very important to Linda to be home to raise her family. After the children were older, she returned to the classroom. She taught half day 5th grade and half day special education. Linda worked hard to prepare lessons and activities that would engage and help students learn. Linda taught at Spring City Elementary for 21 years. She later traveled extensively with Osral as he taught workshops and took pictures of good subject matter to paint. 

Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Osral Boyd Allred; father, Archibald Quince Aiken; mother, Irene Tolley Aiken; sisters Annette Aiken Sears and Dorothy Aiken Cook; and grandchildren, Jeremy Cox and Brooklyne Allred.

The Allred family would like to thank the caregivers at Golden Skyline Assisted Living in Ephraim and Good Life Senior Living in Mt. Pleasant for their tireless dedication and attention provided in Linda’s behalf. In addition, the family would like to thank friends and neighbors for their expressions of kindness and support for Linda.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Historic Spring City Chapel. Viewings will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. before services, both at the church. The interment will be at the Spring City Cemetery.

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Jake Lynn Stallings ~~~ Very Popular Young Man

 

 

Jake Lynn Stallings

June 14, 1981 — November 21, 2023

Pleasant View, UT

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jake Lynn Stallings, 42, who fought a brave and valiant battle against cancer. Jake, born on June 14, 1981, in LaGrande Oregon to Kevin & Debbie Stallings of Mt. Pleasant, UT. He  returned home to our Heavenly Father on November 21, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Throughout his life, Jake exemplified resilience and determination qualities that shone even brighter in the face of his disabilities. His unwavering spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. As a devoted husband, father, son and uncle. Jake's love and strength created a bond that will endure forever in the hearts of his family.

Early in his life, he was privileged to be the ambassador for the March of Dimes to fight against birth defects. Jake attended schools in Payson and Mt. Pleasant , and graduated  From North Sanpete High School in 1999. Jake had a deep and devoted love for music, and later in life, he shared that love to his students as a guitar teacher. He enjoyed all sports, loved hunting deer and roping on horse back with his family. Most of all Jake loved spending time with Nieces and nephews and all of his family.  He married the love of his life Lisa on October 14, 2017. Later they were sealed in the Provo City Center temple for time and all eternity on February 29, 2020.

He is survived by his wife Lisa, Pleasant View, UT. Son Tyler Fly, Nashville TN. His parents Kevin and Debbie Stallings, Mt. Pleasant UT. His brother Chet (Julia) Ft. Green UT. Jill Dimmick (Zac) Mt. Pleasant. Ali Ludvigson (Logan), Fairview UT.
His Nephews Keldon, Wayce, Tysen, Kole, Cray, Waylon, Wells. His nieces, Jaycee, Alissa, Kadie, Ava. He is preceded in Death by son Alex Fly, Grandparents Elden and LaRae Stallings, Lynn Beagley, Ralph and Ellen Steadman, and Aunt Mitzie, and Uncle Kelly Stallings.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant Stake Center (295 South State St.) Viewings will be held Monday, November 27, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. prior to services both at the church.  

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Bonnie Jo Simons ~~~ A Kind and Gernerous Person

 

October 29, 1934 — October 30, 2023

St. George/Mt. Pleasant

Bonnie Jo Simons, 89 of St. George, Utah, passed away October 30, 2023 in Mt. Pleasant, UT.  Born October 29, 1934 to John Laritz & Sarah Myrle Casper Jacobson in Park City, Utah. Married Orval Frances Simons December 16, 1955 in the Salt Lake Temple.  

Bonnie was a Kind generous person.   She made friends wherever she went.   Bonnie was a life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.   She loved the time she spent serving in the Manti and St. George Temples. 

She loved to sew and always had a quilt on the frames to tie.   She belonged to the Laicos Club for over 40 years.   She had many jobs over the years but her greatest joy came from serving her friends and family. After Orval passed away Bonnie moved to St. George and made so many new friends that became her family.   They loved getting together to ride 4 wheelers in the desert, playing cards and just laughing and having fun.   She was a loving and kind neighbor and friend and will be missed by many.

Bonnie is survived by her two children, Clair (Julie) Simons,  Karen Harris; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Orval; siblings, Hal Jacobson, Dee Jacobson, Max Jacobson; grandsons Justin Simons and Branden Aiken. 

Funeral services were held Monday, November 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant 3rd Ward Chapel (295 S. State St.), with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.

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Barbara Hansen Strate

 

 

Barbara Hansen Strate

November 20, 1946 — October 6, 2023

11/20/1946 ~ 10/6/2023

 

Barbara Hansen Strate of Spring City, Utah passed away at the age of 76, on Friday, October 6th in Spanish Fork, Utah.

Born in Mt. Pleasant, Utah on November 20, 1946, to Willard G. and Bernice Baxter Hansen, Barbara was the third of four children and was the only daughter. Growing up in the small town of Spring City, Utah, she spent her days raising and riding horses alongside her dad, adoring baby dolls, and cruising around in her brother’s hot rod. She graduated from North Sanpete High School with the class of 1965. She was married to Stephen H. Strate in the Manti Temple on July 1, 1966, and later divorced. Together they were the proud parents of four children, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren with one more on the way.

Barbara was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and worked at the Manti Temple for twenty years, before retiring in 2013. She served faithfully in her callings and was the first to show selfless love to anyone and everyone she knew. Barb was always the first to offer a helping hand and give her time and possessions to those in need.

Her selfless nature was never more apparent than when she was with her family. She fiercely loved children, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She dedicated her life to her family and there was never a game, barrel race, or activity for any of her grandkids that you couldn’t find her at. When she wasn’t with her family, you could catch her out to lunch with her friends, on a ride up the mountains, driving around her hometown of Spring City, and watching the horses out at the pasture.

Regardless of her life circumstances, she could always count on her favorite men, George Strait her “boyfriend” and John Wayne her “husband” to bring a smile to her face. Her ability to find the brightest parts of life is what made her personality so infectious.

Her close bond with her brothers is something she carried with her for her entire life. You could catch her out on the porch chatting or watching The Price is Right with one of them on any given day. When she wasn’t surrounded by friends and family, you could be sure her furry friend and closest companion, her dog Sadie, was always close by.

Barbara was a light to all those who knew her, and the warmth of her house was unmatched. The saying “there’s no place like home except grandma’s house” was a feeling in the most real sense in her home. There truly was no place more special than Barbara’s home and the love she showed to everyone who entered it.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Bernice; her brother, Howard Hansen; and her grandson, Dawson McKinley Strate. She is survived by her children Angela (Larry) Christiansen, Delynn (Tammy) Strate, Amberlee Memmott, Devin (Amy) Strate; grandchildren Ashlee (Dellan), Kyle (Haley), McKade, Tiana (Joey), Kierstyn, Darian, Hailee, Kodi; great-grandchildren Ember, Emree, Sylvie, Jaxxon, Hastings, Lachlan; Brothers Vanoy (Evon) Hansen, Richard (Karen) Hansen, and many nieces and nephews.

 

Andrew M. Neilsen (Tanner) and his wife Bertha Fredricksen Neilsen Obituaries

 

 

Grant Johansen and Louise Bagley Johansen ~~~ Two past Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Historical Association Members

 

 

Kyle Douglas Draper

 

Kyle Draper formerly of Mr. Pleasant 

and currently of Logan Utah, passed away 

in his sleep at his home on September 12, 2023.

Kyle was born in Calcutta, 

India on August 18, 1988. 

His parents Douglas Draper and

 Shauna Hepworth adopted him 

on April 2, 1989. 

He was welcomed into his family and loved like their own.

Kyle had many health challenges throughout his life. 

He was born with Cerebral Palsy and lost his left eye at four and a half years old. 

Kyle underwent many surgeries 

and many hours of various therapies.

 

He never complained and was a bright spot for others. 

Kyle was a very happy guy.

 

Everyone loved his big smile and friendly attitude. 

He made lifetime friends everywhere he went.

Kyle was an “old” soul. 

He liked old movies, old music, and older people. 

He always continued to learn, he enjoyed music, 

trying new recipes, and making friends.

 He loved history and especially 

information about the U.S. Presidents. 

He loved holidays but his favorite was Christmas. 

He would put up his Christmas tree in October.

Kyle was a very determined young man

 and tried his best at whatever he wanted to achieve. 

He graduated from North Sanpete High School in 2006 with honors and was his  

Senior Class President. He attended

 Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. 

He enjoyed getting to make friends 

living in Ephraim at 5 different apartments. 

He worked at the counseling office. 

Kyle fulfilled a service mission 

for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 

while living in Ephraim.

Kyle made the move to Logan, Utah in 2014. 

He kept active and enjoyed being independent.

 He served others and did volunteer work at the mall.

Kyle had many Special mentors, teachers, therapists, and friends who helped him increase his quality of life. Stan and Teresa Clark's family in Garland Utah included him as one of their own. 

He was very close to TaNeal Jenkins (Mt. Pleasant) and Diana Robbins (Manti) special friends who helped him fulfill throughout his life.

Kyle was preceded in death by friends; Colton Dyches (Moroni) 

Bryce Warren (Tremonton)

Curtis Hardman and 

Mickey Frodsham (Logan). 

Also, grandparents Val and Beverly Moore

 (Salt Lake City), Eva Staker (Mt. Pleasant), 

and Uncle Pat Moore (Salt Lake City).

Kyle is survived by his parents Douglas Draper (Mt. Pleasant), Shauna, and (Terry) Hepworth (Mt. Pleasant). Siblings Kristy (Dave) Mayo (Mt. Pleasant), Klint Draper (Fairview) and Kim (Jaymes) Lamb (Wales). Many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held

Saturday September 23, 2023

Fairview Dance Hall

65 South State Fairview, UT

Open house from 2:00-6:00 pm

Casual dress

Marilyn Brown Shepherd

  

Marilyn Brown

1/28/1947 ~ 8/1/2023

Marilyn Brown, 76 of Mount Pleasant, passed away August 1, 2023 in Elmo, Utah. Born January 28, 1947 to Alden Loraine & Hazel Athaleen Holman Shepherd in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Marilyn married Richard Earl Brown April 29, 1966 in the Manti Temple. They were blessed with two sons Todd and Rick.

She was a master seamstress and worked many years for Pacific Trail, Pyke Manufacturing and Rivers West making apparel where she took great pride in her work. Marilyn loved road trips, shopping, reading books and crossword puzzles. She especially loved family gatherings with her kids, grandkids and siblings.

Marilyn is survived by her sons, Todd Brown (JD Burton), Rick (Tera) Brown; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; siblings, Betty-Kay (Ralph) Wright, Marcia Nay, & JoAnn (Allen)Nielsen. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, siblings LaFaye Hamilton, Debbie Shepherd, Robert Shepherd, nephew Michael & Kenny Hamilton.

Funeral services were held Saturday August 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant 4th Ward Chapel (49 S State).  

Charles Allen McKay

 

 

Charles Allen McKay

7/26/1931 – 8/16/2023

“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle,” said Winston Churchill, a motto Charles Allen McKay embraced!
On the beautiful morning of August 16th, 2023, our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Charles Allen McKay passed from this life. Even at 92 years old he was not ready to go, because he always had another project he wanted to do.
Charles was born on July 26th, 1931 to Kenneth Verl and Bernneta McKay. He loved his siblings and their spouses, all now deceased; Mayre (McKay) Andersen, Pat (Oneil) Hansen, Diane (Gordon) Sperry, and Kenneth McKay.
As a young man Charles enjoyed herding sheep, being in the mountains, and on the desert. He got to live his dream of owning his own sheep herd, and raising horses on his farm.
He spent four years in the Air Force as an Airplane Woodworker. He served in Thule, Greenland, and on other Air Force bases during the Korean war. In 2018, he was privileged to participate in the Utah Honor Flight to Washington D.C. for veterans.
After his military service, he met and married Elna Johansen on December 8, 1956.

Their marriage was later solemnized on October 20, 1999 in the Manti Temple. Four wonderful children blessed their union, Jennifer (Jim) Walker, John Allen (Debbie) McKay, Heidi (Tony) Kelso, and Molly (Rich) Brotherson. He had 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Charlie served as the President of the Pioneer Historical Association and on the Twin Creek Irrigation Board. He helped organize the Sanpete County Lamb and Wool Pool in 1988. His favorite church calling was serving as the Ward Librarian. Together with his wife, they owned and operated the Dairy Freeze in Mount Pleasant for nine years.

Charles loved his horses and rode up until his 91st birthday. He, like Ronald Reagan, said, “The back of a horse is good for the inside of a man.” His hobby in his later years was restoring old wagons, and he completed the restoration of a beautiful wagon last Winter. He loved working with wood and was a true craftsman. He always had a good story and a mint for everyone.

He is survived by his wife, children, and all of their families. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant Stake Center. Viewings will be held Sunday August 20, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to services both held at the church. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.

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Obituaries From The Past ~~~ Levi Anderson, Geo. P. Petersen, O. Syndergaard, Arjenna Woolsey, Antomina Omen Tidwell ~~~1928

 

 

 

 

Chariton Jacobs

May 31, 1945 — May 24, 2023

Roosevelt

 

    Henry “Chariton” Jacobs IV, age 77 left his earthly home on May 24, 2023, in Murray, Utah surrounded by family after a short hospitalization.
    Chariton was born May 31, 1945, in Provo, Utah to Henry Chariton Jacobs III and Florence Fern McIntosh. He was the second child of three and the only boy. 
    He married Novie Fay Williams on November 21, 1970, in the Manti Temple. While married they had one daughter, Angeline Jacobs. Novie later passed away on December 1, 1986.  He married Annie Swasey Purcell on March 12, 1999, in the Vernal Utah Temple, gained five bonus children and they enjoyed 24 wonderful years together. 
    Chariton was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he served a mission in the Gulf States Mission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana was his favorite area. He served in many callings and enjoyed attending the temple.
    Chariton cut meat for 51 years, in several stores, he retired in January of 2022.  He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, and spending time with family especially the grandchildren, they could get anything out of their grandpa.  Games with his family around the table was one of his favorite things.  He loved the Gospel, and His Father in Heaven.
    He is survived by his wife, Annie Jacobs, his sisters, Karen Shelly Hacking, Roosevelt; Annette Hansen,,Fountain Green, Utah; his daughter, Angeline Jacobs, Roosevelt; bonus children, Luke (Tiffany) Purcell, Herriman, UT; Andrew (Jessica) Purcell , Bluebell; Warren (Erica) Purcell, Vernal; Cora (Michael) Sabo, Tooele; Kadee (Dakota) Fox, Roosevelt; 8 grandchildren and his beloved dogs, Abby and Phoebe.,
    He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Novie and a grandson, Odysseus Fox.
    Funeral Services will be held on Friday June 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Chapel.  Viewings will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Hullinger Mortuary and Friday before services from 9:00 to 9:45a.m. at the church.  
    Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, in Mount Pleasant, Utah at 3:30 P.M.