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Jack B. Ruppe

Jack B. Ruppe

Nov 15, 2024

Jack Boyer Ruppe

October 08, 1935 - November 15, 2024

Vernal, Utah 

Jack Boyer Ruppe, was called back to his Heavenly Home on November 15, 2024 following a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Jack’s example of devotion to family, friends, community and especially to the Savior were second to none. As a devout and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Glenda Sadlier

Glenda Sadlier

Nov 13, 2024

Glenda Mar Knight Sadlier passed away November 13, 2024 in Vernal, UT. She was born to Glen and Martha Knight on July 20, 1944 in Provo, UT. 

Glenda was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She married Doran Ray Sadlier on November 14, 1962 in the Manti Temple. They were blessed with 7 children, David, Denna,...

Loretta Jackson

Loretta Jackson

Nov 11, 2024

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, November 16,  2024 at 11 AM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.

Friends may gather 1 hour Prior to services.

Hallas "Hal" G. Hatch

Hallas "Hal" G. Hatch

Nov 11, 2024

Hallas “Hal“ G. Hatch

January 27, 1940 – November 11, 2024

Hal passed away Veterans Day November 11th, 2024 at home with his family where his heart is. Hal loved his family.

Hal has more friends than practically any person on the Earth! He had a life full of joy truly loved life to the fullest!

Hal was born to Monroe and Theata Hatch...

Kay M Hunting

Kay M Hunting

Nov 3, 2024

Kay Murray Hunting was born 24 November 1941 in Vernal, Utah and passed away on 03 November 2024 in Vernal, UT at the age of 82. 

Kay was an impactful Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) and caretaker of the elderly and dying for over 35 years. In her community Kay was a renowned funeral singer to comfort grieving families and a proud...

Wayne Merlin Allen

Wayne Merlin Allen

Nov 2, 2024

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Gloria Teresa Rowley

Gloria Teresa Rowley

Nov 2, 2024

Gloria Maria Teresa Padilla Rowley

Born on September 5th, 1943, and died November 2nd, 2024.

Dennis L. Rowley was her spouse of 59 years. They were married September 24th, 1965. They have three sons. Tony (Traci) Rowley of Phoenix, AZ. Dennis (Justine) Rowley of Delta, CO. And Roger Rowley Of Rangely, CO.

She has 9 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.

She graduated from Rangely...

Geraldine "Gerri" Gardiner Miller

Geraldine "Gerri" Gardiner Miller

Oct 28, 2024

Geraldine “Gerri” Gardiner Miller

December 8, 1956 – October 28, 2024

 Geraldine “Gerri” Gardiner Miller, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away (age 67) in her home October 28, 2024 after losing her battle with cancer. Born on December 8, 1956 in Vernal, Utah where she lived her entire life.

Gerri is survived by her sister, Katherine Gardiner; her brother,...

Angela Ruth Kirth

Angela Ruth Kirth

Oct 24, 2024

Angela Ruth Kirth

July 31, 1983 – October 24, 2024

Angela Ruth Kirth, a cherished daughter, sister, mother, and partner, passed away in her home on October 24, 2024. Born on July 31, 1983, Angela spent most of her life in Salt Lake City, UT before moving to Rangely, Colorado eight years ago.

Angela is survived by her loving mother, Holly Renae Kirth;...

Gladys Peterson

Gladys Peterson

Oct 21, 2024

Gladys Ruppe Peterson Gladys passed away on October 21st 2024 at the Uintah Care Center in Vernal, Utah. She was born on March 19, 1939 at the Ruppe home in Naples Utah. Her parents were Cecil Putnam “Mike” Ruppe and Reva Marie Simmons Ruppe. She was the youngest of six children, with two older sisters and three older brothers.

She grew...

Eva Gardiner

Eva Gardiner

Oct 20, 2024

Eva Elizabeth Gardiner passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born July 24, 1933 to Leonard and Lucinda White. She married the love of her life Don Eugene Gardiner on September 20, 1947 and together they raised 5 children, and enjoyed playing with countless grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Eva was a faithful member of the Church...

Harold "Auer" Warren

Harold "Auer" Warren

Oct 20, 2024

Harold Auer Warren was born March 12, 1931 in Mount Pleasant, Utah to William Harold Warren and Alice Ruth Rasmussen Warren.

He was #4 of 7 children. They love and support each other’s family. 

His siblings; Wilma Blanchard (Deceased and late Carl), LaRue Jensen (Deceased and late Jack), Newell Warren (late Marilyn), Karen Stewart (late Gene), Connie Hacking (Deceased), and Gary Warren...

Larry Allen

Larry Allen

Oct 19, 2024

Larry A. Allen passed away October 19, 2024 in Vernal, UT. He was born December 26, 1940 to Pearl Elain Barker and Lawarence M. Allen in Vernal, UT. 

Larry served in the US Army from May 1st 1964 – July 31st 1969. 

He married his sweetheart Carol R. Rowley March 31st 1965. They were blessed with 3 sons; Dale, Dean, and Ronald. 

Larry...

Julie Ann Lewis

Julie Ann Lewis

Oct 19, 2024

Julie Ann Lewis. 

What was in a name and in a life?

Julie is derived from the Latin name Julia associated with qualities such as youthfulness, beauty, and vivacity. It is associated with a person who is gentle, kind-hearted and a strong sense of loyalty. Ann is a derivative of the Hebrew name Hannah meaning “grace” or “favor” 

Her name fit her...

Aaron Eugene Simmons

Aaron Eugene Simmons

Oct 18, 2024

Aaron Eugene Simmons (74) kept his first estate, so on a windy day on March 18, 1950, he came to earth to live with his earthly parents Farrell and Helen Simmons as 1 of 10 children, in Tridell, Utah. He returned to his Heavenly Father on a rainy day, surrounded by family on October 18, 2024.

He graduated from Union High...

Kenneth Lee Nielson

Kenneth Lee Nielson

Oct 17, 2024

Kenneth Lee Nielson passed away October 17, 2024. He was born May 17, 1950 in Rock Springs, WY. 

He married Susan Brown on June 7th 1978. 

Kenneth loved fishing, hunting deer and rabbits, playing board games with family and Pinochle. When it came to fishing, he was always catching the most. It he didn’t catch one, no one did. Kenneth enjoyed family...

Diann Thornock Johns

Diann Thornock Johns

Oct 10, 2024

Diann Thornock Johns  80 of Manila died October 10, 2024 at the Legacy House in Ogden.

She was born December 20, 1943 in Ogden Utah to Max and Millie Thornock,Helen (Jim) Summers she married Rick Johns July 1, 1967.

Diann Graduated from Davis High school, she loved to Gamble, Camping,Fishing,spending time with her family and going on Cruises with her sister.

And her...

William Bill McNamara

William Bill McNamara

Oct 8, 2024

William “Bill” Jack McNamara passed away October 8, 2024 at his home in Vernal, UT. He was born April 6, 1941 in Williston, North Dakota to Donald Eugene and Edith Helen McNamara. Bill loved socializing, yard work, being outdoors whether it was fishing, hunting, boating or being at a baseball game. Above all he loved being with his family. 

Bill made...

Forrest Russell McMickell

Forrest Russell McMickell

Oct 7, 2024

Forrest Russell McMickell 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Vernal surrounded by his family.

Russell was born October 13, 1956 in Denver, Colorado to Forrest Marion “Frosty” and Eleanor “Tyke’ Doyle McMickell.

He met the Love of his life when just teenagers Brenda Marie Kimbel, she has been by his side ever since.

Russell loved Hunting, Camping Fishing and anything in...

Cody William Jenkins

Cody William Jenkins

Oct 6, 2024

Cody William Jenkins was born on July 28, 1944 in Vernal, Utah to Archie Dee and Clara Murray Jenkins. Cody passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Vernal, Utah after a long battle with Parkinson's. He was the fourth child, and according to his siblings, he was very spoiled. He has two sisters, Estella Richens and Elaine Coreless, and...

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