Obituaries

Chad H Perkins

September 26, 1956 ~ March 22, 2021 Our brother, Chad Helquist Perkins, passed away peacefully in his home in Blanding on March 22, 2021. Chad was the fifth of six children born to Carl Bayles and Bernice Helquist Perkins. His brothers and sisters are Sheila Mortensen, Sandy Brown, Anne Howell,...

Duane Roy Black

May 15, 1948 ~ April 22, 2021 Duane Roy Black was born May 15, 1948 in Monticello to Melvin Aldro Black and Melva Hurst Black. He was the youngest of four children with two older sisters and one older brother who preceded him in death. He enjoyed growing up in Blanding. Early in life he developed...

Donna Adams Washburn

May 6, 1928 ~ April 15, 2021 Donna Adams Washburn was born the 6th of May 1928 in Blanding, UT to Lloyd and Allie Adams. She had two older brothers who died as infants and was the middle of three daughters. Donna enjoyed growing up in Blanding. After graduating from San Juan High, she attended the...

Josh Byron Glass

January 5, 1973 ~ April 1, 2021 Following a brief illness, Josh Byron Glass passed away, April 1, 2021 in West Valley City, UT. He was born January 5, 1973, in Provo, UT. He is survived by his parents, Joseph Byron and Ruth Harris Glass; three brothers, Benjamin (Lenora), David (Jana Marie),...

Penny Jean Black Smith

November 6, 1940 ~ April 6, 2021 We are saddened by the passing of a beloved mother and dear friend to all, Penny Jean Smith (Ray), maiden name Black, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the home of her son, Ricky Smith, who attended to her poor health conditions. Penny was a beautiful and very smart...

Danalene “Dana” Sterling Keyser

July 1, 1947 ~ April 2, 2021 Danalene “Dana” Sterling Keyser, of Kooskia, ID was called home by the Lord on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. Dana was born on July 1, 1947 to Ellis Tinsley and Daniel Sterling in Monticello, UT. She grew up and graduated from high school in Blanding, UT. She is survived...

Connie Ann Whipple-Mills

September 16, 1944 ~ March 11, 2021 We are saddened to announce the passing of our sweet mother, Connie Ann Whipple-Mills of Monticello, UT, on the beautiful, sunny, spring day March 11, 2021. Connie was surrounded by her loving daughters and passed away peacefully. Our mother, Connie, was the most...

Ila Shumway Johnson

September 9,1922 ~ March 28, 2021 Ila Shumway Johnson was born on September 9, 1922 to Seth and Vivian Shumway. She was raised in Blanding, UT with her six brothers and five sisters. She graduated from San Juan High School in 1941. She married her childhood sweetheart, Kay P. Johnson, on...

Samuel Sheldon Lewis Jr.

December 6, 1941 ~ March 16, 202 Samuel Sheldon Lewis Jr., age 79, passed away March 16, 2021 surrounded by his family, after a long illness. Sam was born in Mesa, AZ on December 6, 1941 to Sam and Ellenor Lewis. He was the second of nine children and always said he had a Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry...

Chris Toney Nakai

February 24, 1969 ~ March 2, 2021 Chris Toney Nakai was Turtle Clan (Assinboine Souix), Born for Kinlichiinii. He grew up in Salt Lake City. He moved to Blanding in 1986 and completed his senior year and graduated from San Juan High School in 1987. He returned to Salt Lake City in 1988 and tried...