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Kyeta Taylor

Kyeta Taylor

Sep 3, 2023

Kyeta Taylor passed away September 5, 2023 in Rangely, Colorado. She was born December 24, 1975 to Kenneth Sheley and Sheryl Kay

She loved reading, and kept a book in every room.

She attended Rangely High School and got her GED.

Kyeta attended Northeastern Colorado college and enjoyed studying Geology and Anthropology.

She later attended Nursing School in Delta Montross...

Rena Dawn McMickell Lopez

Rena Dawn McMickell Lopez

Sep 1, 2023

Rena Dawn Mcmickell Lopez, age 60, passed away in her home on September 1, 2023 with one of her beloved sisters by her side. She was born in Vernal, Utah on January 19, 1963 to Kenna Sue Oaks, and Virgil Lynn Mcmickell. Rena was the youngest of 5 children. She moved around to Salt Lake City, Springville, Woods Cross, and...

RaNae Labrum

RaNae Labrum

Sep 1, 2023

RaNae Emma' Salisbury Labrum, age 86 passed away peacefully on September 1st 2023.She was born April 11, 1937 in Murray, Utah to Wilford Gibbs Salisbury and LaVon Emma Toone Salisbury.

RaNae married her eternal companion, Kay S Labrum, in the Salt Lake Temple on July 1, 1959. Harold B. Lee performed the sealing.RaNae graduated from Granite High School in 1955...

William "Bill" Foster Coulter

William "Bill" Foster Coulter

Aug 27, 2023

William “Bill” Foster Coulter passed away in the early hours of August 27, 2023 at his home in Manila, UT. He was born May 13, 1944 to William J. Coulter and Geraldine M. Foster in Rochester, Pennsylvania.

Bill married Mary F. Rock on August 8, 1981.

Bill worked for Westinghouse/ Cutler Hammer Eaton in Vanport PA. He loved antiques, classic...

William "Steve" Stephenson

William "Steve" Stephenson

Aug 25, 2023

***Blackburn Vernal Mortuary is not handling the services for Steve, the family has request us to share his information here. Please visit Webbmortuary.com for further information.***

 

William Alvin (Steve) Stephenson was born July 13,1940 and passed away August 25,

2023. He was born in Loa, Utah to Riley Stephenson and Burl Potter Stephenson. After

graduating from high school, Steve...

Myrna Wardle Harrison

Myrna Wardle Harrison

Aug 24, 2023

Today we gather with family and friends to remember a very special lady.

Myrna Wardle Harrison

She was born at Ashley Valley Hospital on June 2, 1937 to Lowell & Lemar Wardle. She was the 4th of 5 children. She lived her entire life in the Uintah Basin.  As a young woman she worked at Vernal Drug for class="widget-2d918b u_1485207876 dmCustomWidget" data-lazy-load="false" data-title="" id="1485207876" dmle_extension="custom_extension" data-element-type="custom_extension" lock-element-for-editing="true" icon="false" surround="false" per...

JoAnne Caldwell

JoAnne Caldwell

Aug 23, 2023

JoAnne Hatch Caldwell 87 years old, passed away peacefully August 23, 2023 with her family by her side.

She was born in Vernal, Utah November 17th, 1935 to Golden and Fadalice Hatch. JoAnne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother She was the 5th of 7 kids. She was raised on Willow Creek and went to school in...

Lyle Charles Taylor

Lyle Charles Taylor

Aug 22, 2023

August 22, 2023, Lyle Charles Taylor, husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, great-great grandpa, trail boss, legendary cowboy, and friend returned home after completing his earthly trail ride. Lyle was born on February 1, 1929, to Rudolph Teancum (Chuck) Taylor and Pearlis Caroline Nelson in Lapoint, Utah. His childhood began in Lapoint and Deep Creek during the Great Depression where he...

Michael Steele

Michael Steele

Aug 16, 2023

No services will be held at this time. An obituary will be available at a later time.

Jason Reeder

Jason Reeder

Aug 16, 2023

Jason Matthew Reeder

“Irish Jae”

Jason Matthew Reeder was born on the Camp Le June, Marine Recon Base in Onslow County, North Carolina to Specialist Instructor Richard “Rick” Lee Reeder and Rebecca Ann Ulmer. He was the only child born of Rick and Rebecca.

Jason lived on base until he moved to the home of his mother’s friends in Colorado...

Earl Merrell

Earl Merrell

Aug 11, 2023

Earl Mar D Merrell, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Naples with his Sweetheart of 73 years by his side.  He was born in Vernal, Utah on January 2, 1929 to Charles Elwin and Rhoda Knight Merrell.  He was the youngest of 12 children.  He joined the US Army and was trained in construction at Ft. Lewis...

Cleo Broome

Cleo Broome

Aug 7, 2023

With love, laughter and mischief Cleo Broome went to heaven to join her parents Jay and Erma Turner and her sister Elaine Julius and the love of her life, Bob Broome.The difficulty in leaving this earth was leaving her children, Brenda and Jack, Gary and Lori, and Tonya and Ronnie along with her grandkids - Brant, Lance, and Garrett -...

Emma Jean Murray

Emma Jean Murray

Aug 5, 2023

Emma Jean McNaughton Murray

Emma Jean McNaughton Murray passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 83 or as she would say “29 and holding.” Jean was born in Vernal, Utah on January 24, 1940, to James Taft and Evylen Massey McNaughton and had three brothers. She described herself as being a tom boy growing up and we...

Rudy P. Wiersma

Rudy P. Wiersma

Aug 4, 2023

Wiersma, Rudolph P. Sr. (Rudy)

January 19, 1942 – August 4, 2023

The family of Rudolph P Wiersma of Vernal, Utah, is saddened to announce his passing on Aug. 4th 2023, at the age of 81.

He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 17 years, Penny, his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, as well as nieces,...

Jesse Ace Aguilar

Jesse Ace Aguilar

Aug 1, 2023

Jesse Ace Aguilar passed away August 1, 2023 in Vernal, UT. Jesse was born December 22, 1992 to Vance Aguilar and Tonya Jo Goff in Vernal, UT.

Jesse loved to play around and make people laugh. She took good care of her mom. She loved her family and friends. Jesse loved playing Poke’mon go. She had a heart the size...

Bryan Mathis

Bryan Mathis

Jul 30, 2023

Services are pending at this time. Please check back.

Rowdy Atwood

Rowdy Atwood

Jul 29, 2023

Rowdy Joe Atwood 8/3/72-7/29/23

Rowdy, 50, was born in Meeker, Colorado on August 3rd, 1972, to the late Eddie and Carol Atwood. Rowdy earned a diploma from Meeker High School and achieved one of his greatest accomplishments by winning the Team Roping with partner Joel Kidd Prall at the National High School Rodeo Finals in 1990. He attended Lamar Community...

Susan Fredrickson

Susan Fredrickson

Jul 27, 2023

Our beloved Susan Ann Fredrickson left us on the morning of Thursday July 27th 2023. Susan was surrounded by the people she loved most. She has left behind a loving husband, daughter, son, sister, four adoring grandchildren, and many more. Susan was born on January 14th 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri; I’m told she was a bright and playful child,...

Clifford Jay Lee

Clifford Jay Lee

Jul 24, 2023

Clifford Jay Lee

July 6, 1941 - July 24, 2023

Clifford passed away July 24, 2023 in Lapoint, Utah.

He was born July 6, 1941 in Lehi, Utah.

Clifford Jay Lee loved his country. He retired from the Navy after 22 years of service. He worked at Uintah Basin Telephone and eventually retired as a janitor at Uintah School District....

Cheryl Kinsman

Cheryl Kinsman

Jul 24, 2023

Cheryl Kay Kinsman was taken home by the Lord Jesus Christ on July 24, 2023.

She was 71 and passed peacefully at home.

Cheryl was born on January 4,1952 to Guy and Gladys Burner in Loveland Colorado. She married Clyde D Kinsman on May 3, 1986 in Denver, Colorado.

She loved the Lord Jesus and attended and was a member of the Uintah Cowboy...

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