Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 274 N Main Street, Heber City, UT (2026)

10/17/2016

Kathryn Axman Jones from Midway Utah passed away quietly at home October 14, 2016.
Kathryn was born February 1, 1929 to William and Caroline Axman in Bielefeld Germany. She was followed by 3 younger siblings, Rosemarie, Klaus, and Heidi. Kathryn immigrated to the United States in 1953, several years after her family. She married Leslie Alan Jones on August 1, 1956 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They lived in Bountiful for a short time and then moved to Midway, Utah where they built their home of 54 years.
Kathryn was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She had a sweet disposition even in the midst of trials. You could light up her day with a good piece of chocolate or a cold Root beer. She liked to start each day with a nice hot mug of cocoa. Kathryn loved to learn. She enjoyed reading, hiking, river rafting and yard work. Her Nieces and Nephews were always welcome in her home. She had the unique talent of making each one know that they were special. Kathryn was generous and loved helping with family missionary expenses. Her heart of gold will be missed.
Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters Rosemarie and Heidi.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Dutch Canyon LDS Chapel in Midway Utah at 11:30am. Interment was in Afton, Wyoming.

10/07/2016

*Update: Ilene Wimer
There will be a short viewing at the Funeral Home prior to graveside services from 10:00-10:30 am
(Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home:
288 North Main Street, Heber)

10/04/2016

Ilene Earl Wimer
1926 - 2016

Ilene Earl Wimer, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2016 in Cedar City, Utah.
Ilene was born in South Weber, Utah, on August 29, 1926, to Irven LeRoy Earl and Eva B. Bambrough. She grew up in the Ogden area and had many happy childhood memories. She moved to Oakland, California in her teen years with her mother and stepfather, Dave Bateman. While living in Oakland she met the love of her life, George Douglas Wimer. They were married in the Salt Lake City Temple, on September 4, 1946. Shortly after their marriage, Doug was sent to Japan for the next year.

They welcomed three children to their family. Shelley, born August 25, 1951, Claudia, born June 1953 and passed away June 1953, and Tracy, born August 28, 1961.

Doug and Ilene enjoyed life and had many friends. They were proud members of the MGTC Motoring Guild for nearly 50 years and loved their travels with their friends. They traveled in their TC’s around the country as well as abroad.

Ilene had a special place in her heart for all animals and enjoyed the companionship of her beloved cats and dogs, as well as their llamas, and goose named Traveller. She found great comfort and enjoyment in her final years with her cat, Honey.

She was an active member of the LDS Church serving in many capacities throughout her lifetime.

Ilene is survived by her daughter Shelley Dahlin (Chris) of Cedar City, Utah, and son Tracy Wimer (Jill) of Sauk City, Wisconsin, 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Ilene is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Doug, and brother, Dale Earl.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 8 at 11:00 a.m., Heber City Cemetery, under the direction of Olpin-Hoopes Mortuary, Heber City, Utah.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinhoopes.com

10/02/2016

Ryan James Ainsworth
2003 – 2016

Ryan James Ainsworth, beloved youngest son of Gillian Fowler and Robert Ainsworth passed away tragically and unexpectedly at the young age of 13. He was the wonderful, fun, loving, adventurous and witty younger brother of Jackson and older brother of Emily. Ryan was adored and deeply cherished by all who met him. He was an awesome son that any parent would have been proud of.

Ryan was born in the early morning of January 29, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. His aunt Sue Sue delivered him into this world. He attended Dunwoody Prep and MJCCA Preschools prior to the family relocating to Park City, UT. Ryan was in the eighth grade at Treasure Mountain Junior High School. He was “born to be cool” – he was kind, accepting, wicked smart, daring and charismatic- a young man whose beautiful smile, twinkle in his eye, and contagious laughter brought joy to everyone he met. Despite his youth, he had uncharacteristic insight into situations and individuals. Ryan was passionate about parkour, performing tricks on bikes, off diving boards, and on the tramp. He enjoyed extreme skiing, skateboarding and cooking fabulous dishes from around the world. He loved his family, his cats Cordelia and Lucky and Remy the dog, but most of all his dear friends and life.

Ryan is greatly missed by his mom and dad; siblings Jackson and Emily; grandmother Judy Fowler; aunts: Raye Raye, Sue Sue, Jennifer and Joy; uncles: Karel, Spencer, George, Tim and Michael; and cousins: Dustin, Kylie, Cami, Daley, Grace, Cormac and Leilani.

A Requiem Mass and interment was held on Saturday October 1st, 2016 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Dunwoody, GA.
A Gathering to Honor Ryan’s life will be held on Saturday October 8th, 2016 at 4 pm at Mountain Life Church at 7375 Silver Creek Rd, Park City, UT 84098. Refreshments will follow. Everyone is welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations in loving memory of Ryan Ainsworth may be made to Mountain Life Church in Park City, UT.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinhoopes.com

09/29/2016

Georgialee Adair Smith
1943 – 2016

Sweet and loving Georgialee Smith returned home to the welcoming arms of Heavenly Father and her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Heber City, Utah.

In the same beautiful valley where Georgialee passed away she was born, November 6, 1943 to Claud Lee and Eve Adair.
Georgialee married Judson Enos Smith October 26, 1963 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Georgialee was blessed to be the mother of a precious daughter Tinalouise Smith. Together their lives have been continually interwoven with laughter, music, fun conversations, watching great videos and mainly caring for each other as they faced earthly trials.

During most of Georgialee's life she fought a battle with diabetes. Her health problems gave so many kind people the blessing of offering tender care to Georgialee. Ever-faithful neighbors such as Jenny and Dave Clawson, along with devoted family members, skilled and compassionate nurses and doctors. We must not forget the sweet friends at Rocky Mountain Care and Elk Meadows Assisted Living, LDS ward family members, her parents Claud and Eve who looked after all her special needs most all of her life. Most importantly we must remember her daughter and best friend Tinalouise. We thank each and everyone rallying around Georgialee during her struggles on earth.

Georgialee gave in return her beautiful smile, a loving spirit and grateful heart. She continued to show patience and a strong will to make it through each day with always the hope that someday she would be well.

Today we know she is free to walk, run and even dance without the restraint of a wheelchair. She is completely free from pain. It can be said that Georgialee Smith endured to the end with grace and dignity.

Her example of courage and faith will live on in the hearts of all those who truly knew her.

She is survived by her Sisters:DeAnna S. Hansen of Fairview, Shirlene Green of South Jordan; Daughter:Tinalouise Smith of Oakley; And many loving nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at the Midway City Cemetery on Friday, September 30th at 3pm. There will be closed casket at request of her daughter.

Condolences may be sent to the family www.olpinhoopes.com

09/27/2016

Reva Epperson Allison
1914 – 2016

Our precious mother, grandmother, aunt and friend returned to her Father in Heaven September 24, 2016. Reva was born to Sidney H. and Leila May Alexander Epperson, in Midway, Utah, on February 23, 1914. She married Daniel Leahy Allison, June 5, 1933, in Heber City, Utah.

She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings. She had a strong testimony and shared it often.

She was a classy lady and never went anywhere without having her hair and her makeup done just so. She always had beautiful dresses and wore heels well into her 90’s. She loved the outdoors. She loved hunting, fishing, and camping with her friends and family. She loved knitting and crocheting all kinds of things for all of her family. She was knitting and crocheting beyond 100 years of age. She always had to be doing something with her hands and her love of knitting and crocheting was proof of that.

She loved her family. She loved her children and was proud of each and every one of them.

Reva is survived by her daughters, Shannon (Dave) Hackford, of Heber City, Utah, Dana (Don) Hansen, of Spanish Fork, Utah, and a special son-in-law Gail Buehler, of Heber City, Utah, 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and many great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Drew, Dow, Maud, Evelyn, Edra, Betty, and Lavonne, and by her husband, Daniel Allison, her sons, Ricky, Ted, Sidney and Duane Allison, her daughter Susan Buehler, and her grandsons, Ricky Lee Buehler and Cody Lee Davis.

The family would like to thank everyone at Sante Assisted Living and Applegate Hospice for the kind and loving care they took of our sweet mother and grandmother.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 1:30 pm at the Lake Creek 1st Ward (1661 East 980 South, Heber). A viewing will be held from 12:00 - 1:00 pm prior to services. Interment will follow at the Heber City Cemetery. Condolences and memories can be sent to the family at www.olpinhoopes.com

09/17/2016

Joy Christensen Arscott
1947 – 2016

Joy Christensen Arscott passed away peacefully on September 15, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado at the age of 68. Joy is survived by four children: Chris Arscott, Eric (Sherri) Arscott, Heather Phonthongsy, David (Becca) Arscott, and fifteen grandchildren. Her mother Phyllis Christensen, sisters Cheryl C. (Vaun) Bethers, Jan (Val) Gines, and Brother Paul (Karen) Christensen.

She is preceded in death by her father Garold Christensen and Grandparents Hyrum and Lila Christensen and JW “Bill” and DeEsta Jordan. Joy was born December 22, 1947 in Heber City, Utah. She graduated Wasatch High School in 1966. After graduating high school, Joy attended Dixie College in St. George, UT and later attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT.
Joy was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served the single adults of the LDS church in the Denver area. Joy loved to provide service, volunteered in the community, and served in many rolls throughout her life. She has touched the hearts of countless people and strived to bring joy into others’ lives.

In 2008, Joy was diagnosed with breast cancer that later went into remission after treatment. In the spring of 2016, a reoccurrence of breast cancer ultimately took her from us and sent her back home.

A Graveside Services will take place at the Heber City Cemetery on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers the family would request a donation be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (bcrfcure.org) on her behalf. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.olpinhoopes.com

09/16/2016

Arthur W. “Art” Andersen Jr.
1939 – 2016

Arthur W. (Art) Andersen Jr. died September 11, 2013.
Art was born on December 4, 1939 in Murray, Utah. He was a son of Arthur W. Andersen & Clara A. Devey.

Art attended schools in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Toni Diane Robison on May 8, 1962. They had three children: Lisa Andersen-Desautels, Brent V. Andersen and Jeffrey W. Andersen. They were later divorced. He married Jeane Marie Hirst on Aug. 9, 1975, and later divorced. He married Francee M. Nuneviller Jolley on April 28, 1989 and was a stepfather to Mark Jolley and Wess Jolley. They were married for 22 years until her death on February 16, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Art worked at the Kennecott Copper Mine from Oct 22, 1968 to January 2000, retiring after 30 years there. He continued working at various places as a maintenance worker, such as First Security Bank, Huetter Mill, and Solider Hollow Resort.

Art was very active in sports including snow skiing, hang gliding, sky diving, hiking, river rafting in the Grand Canyon, motor cycling, boating, snowmobiling, and dune buggy riding. For 35 years he and his siblings and family enjoyed owning a cabin in Timberlakes Mountain near Heber City. His greatest joy was being with his family members along with many friends.

Surviving are his children: Lisa Desautels (Kirk King), Las Vegas, NV; Brent Andersen (Veronica), Sugar House, Utah; and Jeff Andersen, Salt Lake City, Utah. His step children, Mark Jolley (Lisa) Coalville, Utah, and Wess Jolley (Ivan), South Royalton, VT. His wonderful Grandchildren, Celia Desautels, Sara Desaultels, Ariana Andersen, Mattie Jolley, and Mykayla Jolley.

Art came from a large family of thirteen sisters and two brothers. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Arthur and Clara A. Devey Andersen, as well as seven sisters, and two brothers: Leona Andersen, Lyona Dansie, Ruth Laughlin, Esther Dickey, Gladys Stum, Mark Andersen, Martina Andersen, Kay Andersen, and Janyce Banks. He is survived by six sisters: Beth Evans, Valene Judd, LeArta Moulton, Lucienne Silotti, Joy Catmull, ViAnn Stanger.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday September 24, 2016 at the Park City LDS Ward, (located at 2300 Monitor Drive) at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at the Park City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Art’s name.
https://donate.huntsmancancer.org/give
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.oplinhoopes.com

09/10/2016

Charlotte Deloris Luke Coots
1956 – 2016

Charlotte Deloris Luke Coots, Age 60, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at her home in Provo, Utah after a short, but very brave battle with cancer. Born on February 27, 1956 in Heber City, Utah, the daughter of Agnes Lola Fenstermaker and Ray H. Luke. She was the second daughter and the baby of a wonderful, loving family.

Charlotte graduated from Provo High School in 1974. She married Terry Coots in October of 1977. In January of 1979 they were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Amber Rae Coots. They were later divorced. Charlotte went on to graduate from Steven Henagar College in 1983.

She worked in the offices of Provo Crafts Warehouse for 30 years where she made wonderful life-long friends whom she considered part of her family. Her last and present job was with Wayfare Customer Service. She loved her work and the many new friends she made.

In February 1998 Charlotte was blessed with a grandson, Keaton Coots who she raised and loved as her own. In September 2015 Charlotte became a great grandmother when baby Hyrum Ray joined the family. Charlottes little family was her whole world.

Charlotte was a wonderful daughter, sister, mom, grandma, aunt and friend. She was always taking care of someone she loved. She was a sweet, loving spirit who could always make you smile. In the time Charlotte was with us, many lives were touched, memories made, and bonds formed that will last forever. She will always be in our hearts.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter Amber Rae (Christie Church) Coots; grandson Keaton Coots; great grandson Hyrum Ray; Sister Glenda Rae (Mont) Yates; Nephews: Cody (Morgan) Yates, Rowdy (Chezne Cowdell) Yates, and their families; Nieces: Brandie House, and Bobbie Hancock and their families; Also her beloved pets: 3 kitties and her little puppy dog “Finn”.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Lola Luke.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, from 11:00 am -12:30 pm at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 North Main Street, Heber City, Utah. Graveside services and interment will follow at the Midway Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Condolences and memories can be sent to Charlotte’s family at www.olpinhoopes.com

09/03/2016

Kathleen Newman Lefler
1948 – 2016

Our beloved wife and mother, Kathy Lefler passed away on August 31, 2016 after a tragic accident while doing what she loved: gathering wood in the beautiful mountains with her sweetheart. Kathy was born in Moab, Utah on Sept. 19, 1948 to John Wesley and Armena Wheeler Newman. She later moved to LaSal, Utah, and finally settled in Tabiona, Utah with her best friend and husband William “Jim” Lefler. The two were married on December 17, 1969 and later sealed for time and all eternity in the Jordan River LDS Temple. Together they raised 7 boys. Mom was their whole world.

The most important thing in Kathy’s life by far was her family. She and Jim have a deep love and respect for one another. They loved each others company and were always together. Their world revolved around their 7 boys, daughters-in-law and all their beloved grandchildren. Her most important role was as Mother, and she couldn’t be prouder of her boys. She was the best Grandma anyone could ever ask for. She was always up for an adventure or just to listen to what was going on in her grandchildren’s lives. Kathy was also very close to her sisters and was an incredible aunt.

Kathy had a way of putting her heart into everything she did. She loved to work in her garden and her beautiful flowerbeds. She also loved to cook for her family. It is said that she could make a 7 course meal out of barbwire and duct tape!

Kathy was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a strong testimony and love for Jesus Christ which was always evident in the way she lived her life. She has touched the lives of so many people – she will be greatly missed.

She is Survived by her husband, Jim; sons: Jeremy, John (Camille), Jim (Brandy), Jed (Jamaica), Justin (Sara), Jordan (Aisha), and Jaren (Alisha); 26 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters: Myrna Goodrich and Ellen Lefler; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents: John Wesley and Armena Newman; daughter-in-law: Michelle Lefler; siblings: Fred Newman, Dona Ruther, Dorothy Moore, and John Newman.

Funeral Services will be held at the Tabiona LDS Church on Monday, September 5, 2016 at 11:30am. Viewings will be held on Sunday from 6-8 pm in Heber City at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home (288 North Main Street) and on Monday from 9-11 am prior to services. Interment will follow at the Tabiona Cemetery.
Condolences and memories of Kathy can be sent to the family at www.olpinhoopes.com

09/01/2016

Ronald N. Beaver
1959 - 2016

Ronald Norman Beaver, 57, “cashed in his chips” on August 21, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Our Beloved husband, brother and friend born August 3, 1959 in Long Beach, CA, was raised in Valley Acres and Bakersfield.

Ron had a very strong work ethic, a love for adventure, and a stronger love for his family. He had an exciting career in the oil and gas drilling industry, breaking out in the “oil patch” in 1977. Ron’s career led him domestically from CA, the Rocky Mountains to Prudhoe Bay, AK and offshore to the Arctic Ocean. In 2006, Ron went overseas to Saudi Arabia as Rig Manager for Weatherford and in 2009 was promoted to Operational Performance Supt based out of Dubai. Ron performed duties in Ukraine, Crimea, Romania, Russia and Central Asia. Ron enjoyed working with the many different cultures stating, “we all had the same goals: drill the well safely, put some money in our pockets, and go home to our families safely.” Ron finished his career working for Saudi Aramco as Drilling Foreman.

Ron enjoyed many hobbies, including skiing, snow shoeing, fly and bill fishing, boating on Lake Powell, and ATV riding in the CA desert and UT mountains, rock climbing and white water rafting. Ron enjoyed road trips and international travel. His most memorable trip was in 1987 when he boarded a 32 ft sloop “Morning Winds” in New Zealand with the captain and headed 4500 miles north for Hawaii. They stopped at four different island chains before finishing the trip to be home for Christmas.

Ron met the love of his life during Christmas 2001. Two days after meeting her, Ron remembers telling his sister he had met the future Mrs. Beaver. He married Tina a short 8 months later, and they enjoyed 14 loving years together.

Ron was an integral part of his family and kept everyone connected. He was positive, energetic, and spread love with every encounter. He had a nickname for everyone, was the life of the party and a source of endless stories.

Ron never met a stranger. He was a friend to all and made everyone feel welcomed and accepted. He was always on the phone and kept in contact with everyone. He helped anyone and everyone without asking for anything in return. His friends and acquaintances spanned the globe. He touched many lives and will be missed by all he knew.

Ron was preceded in death by his father Norman Ellsworth Beaver and mother Nedra Joy Beaver. He is survived by his wife Kristina Coleman Beaver, sisters Janni McBurnie, Kelly Ryan, Cherie Larson and Susan Robinson; brothers Tom Beaver and Jim Beaver; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside service Oct 8, 1 pm at Greenlawn Cemetery, 3700 River Blvd, Bakersfield, CA; to be followed by a Celebration of Life, 2 pm at Calvary Bible Church, 48 Manor St, Bakersfield, CA.
Condolences and memories my be sent to the family at www.olpinhoopes.com

08/27/2016

Erma Marie Carpenter Robertson Gross
1931-2016

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Erma Marie Gross, 84, passed away on August 25, 2016, in Lyman Wyoming surrounded by her family and friends.

Erma was born in Park City, Utah to Edward James and Phoebe LaVern Carpenter on September 2, 1931. She was a graduate of Wasatch High School in Heber, UT. Erma married Newell Ross Robertson on December 24, 1951. Newell passed on December 7, 1967. She was later remarried to Henry Lamont Gross of Lyman, Wyoming on October 17, 1973.

Erma took pleasure in working on family genealogy, doing puzzles and being with family. She enjoyed travelling with family members and sharing trinkets with others when she returned. She also enjoyed working as a waitress.

Erma is preceded in death by her husband Newell Robertson, her second husband Henry Lamont Gross two sisters Helen Colleen Hloucha and Betty Deon Watkins, son Keven Robertson, Granddaughter Jana Robertson and two Great-grandchildren

Erma is lovingly remembered by her children: Barbara Kay (late Jim) Rider of Marion, UT; Judy (Chuck) Gross of Lyman, WY; Mickael (Sally) Robertson of Mountain View, WY; Jim (Sharon) Robertson of Marion, UT; and Kim (Colleen) Robertson of Lyman, WY. As well as her sisters: Barbara Laister brother: Robert Carpenter, 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She is very loved and will be very missed.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Evanston Home Health Care.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Heber North Stake Center (521 East 500 North, Heber, UT) A viewing will be held prior to services from 10:00 – 10:30 am. Interment will follow at the Heber City Cemetery.
Arrangements are in the care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, Heber, UT. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.olpinhoopes.com

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