April 22, 1975 – August 8, 2025

Hayley Jo Quinn, born on April 22, 1975, in American Fork, passed away at the young age of 50 on August 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and beauty. Hayley had a deep passion for all things living, plants and animals alike, and saw the world with a sense of wonder and appreciation that was uniquely her own. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and she loved to inspire others to appreciate the beauty in the world.

Hayley was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved fiercely and gave her whole heart to those around her. She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Quinn; her children, Shelbie (Kevin) Strange, Colby (Becca) Webb, and Kagen Quinn; and her cherished grandsons, Jude and Grayson Strange. She also leaves behind her parents, Gaylene and Mike Neil, and siblings Lynsey Lake and Rusty Neil. She is preceded in death by her sister, McKensey Neil, whose memory she cherished deeply.

Known for her green thumb, Hayley could make anything grow and flourish. Her home and garden reflected her creativity, filled with vibrant plants, collected trinkets, and beautiful stones that she loved to gather. She had a fiery and loving nature, always quick to smile or laugh, and brought light to every room she entered.

Her family would often joke that she was the most popular person they knew. She had the most magnetic energy and could initiate a genuine conversation with anyone she met. She made new friends everywhere she went and was so loving towards and accepting of everyone she came to know. 

Holidays were especially meaningful to Hayley — Halloween was her favorite, and she never missed a chance to go above and beyond to make each celebration magical for her family. Her love, her joy for life, and her ability to find beauty in the smallest things will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

A celebration of life will be held by the family to honor Hayley’s life.

Lydia Jane (Busk) Gudmundsen passed away Wednesday August 20th, 2025 at her secondary home in Alton, Utah, surrounded by family. Lydia was born October 19th, 1945 to Stiner and Golda Busk in Richfield, Utah.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Terece (Lawrence) LaBrune and Maria (Michael) Messenger, her son-in-law Ryain (Denice) Duffin and her younger sister, Dorothy (Brad) Thompson. Along with her 12 grandchildren, Whitney, Michael, Anjoel, Daniel, Joshua, Brittany, Dustin, Heather, Zack, Megan, Rio and Angela and 16 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Irel D Gudmundsen, her oldest daughter Denice Duffin, her son Jeffery Gudmundsen and older siblings, Carol Larsen, John Busk and Neal Busk.
She spent her earlier career as a Hairstylist but finished it off as a Cage Manager for Las Vegas/Henderson Casino Industry. Lydia had many valued friendships and will be greatly missed. She was not afraid to tell you how it was, whether you wanted to hear it or not, but you could see the compassion in her eyes when speaking with her along with with her unique way of letting you know you were number one.
Per Lydia’s request there will be no funeral services. Instead she stated ‘My death is not the end but the beginning. I want no mourning. I want party, I want singing, laughter and stories to celebrate my Life. I will be at peace. I hope you dance.’ However, if you would like to do something in memory of Lydia please donate your time in service to the elderly in your community.

Douglas E West, 78, of Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Grover, and St. George, Utah, died early July 4, 2025 after a months-long struggle with the effects of lupus nephritis and chronic kidney disease.

Doug was born July 11, 1946, the only son of Thomas E. West and Lela Myers West. He was preceded in death by his parents, by his beloved only sibling, older sister Diane West Hiatt, and by son Stacy Murdock West who died at birth in 1986.

Raised in Pleasant Grove, Doug was the first member of his family to complete college, graduating from Utah State University a proud Aggie. He completed his Masters Degree at Brigham Young University before beginning a 30+ year career in public service. 

Doug’s career took him to a leadership position as a Deputy Auditor General for the State of Utah. In this role Doug relentlessly pursued accountability in government spending, refusing to bend to political pressure, often fearing for his job as political tides changed. Doug later took a role as Deputy Director for the Department of Human Services for the State of Utah, before taking an early semi-retirement and running his own consultancy business for a decade. 

Our beloved matriarch, Dixie Lee Rhone Fraughton, 89, of American Fork, peacefully passed from this earth on January 31, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her children. Although Dixie would have liked to join her loved ones across the veil sooner, we are all grateful for the extra time we had with her!

Dixie was born on July 28, 1935 to Wilson Rhone and Pauline Ruby Hayes in Mt. Union, Pennsylvania. When she was eight years old, her family relocated to Lehi, Utah for her dad’s work. There wasn’t a Presbyterian church in Lehi, so Dixie was allowed to attend church with a friend. When she was twelve years old, Dixie was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. A few years later, her family settled in American Fork, and Dixie attended American Fork High School, where she met the love of her life, Dean Fraughton. The two were married on November 23, 1953, in the Salt Lake Temple and spent the next 55 years together, until Dean died in 2008. In 1963 they moved their family to our cherished house on East Main Street*, in American Fork. It was in this little yellow house that they raised their four children, cultivated faith and love, and turned their home into sacred ground.

Dixie was a devoted member of her church and served in many callings, including years of service in the Mount Timpanogos temple. She enjoyed genealogy work and used her gift of storytelling to write her family history, and preserved several generations of memories for her posterity. She had a testimony of Jesus Christ, and truly believed that everything would be okay in the end. “If it wasn’t okay, it wasn’t the end.”

Dixie loved gardening and working in her yard. She grew many different things over the years, but she always kept peonies. She enjoyed decorating her house, watching old movies, spending time with her family and friends, and going to Seniors. After she was widowed, Dixie discovered her independence, and the courage to learn new hobbies and even embarked on a few adventures.

Dixie always wanted to be a great-grandma, and while she used to hope she’d live to meet at least one great-grandbaby, she lived to know and love 46 great-grandchildren! Dixie made every member of her family feel important and loved by remembering special details about each person, and never forgetting a birthday.

Dixie often told us her greatest joy in this life was her posterity. She was deeply loved by her children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dixie was delighted whenever her family came to visit, and was blessed to see each of her grandkids and great-grandkids in the few months before her passing. Dixie led her family with unshakable faith, a deep commitment to God, and steadfast dedication to her values. She never raised her voice, and she always kept her word. Dixie was cheerful, thoughtful, honest, hardworking, kind, and forgiving. She had a good sense of humor, and was still amused by her kids in her final days. She loved to have fun and never complained, no matter how difficult life was.

Dixie liked to make other people happy, and always considered everyone’s feelings. We adored the ways she made each of us feel special. We loved her fried eggs, her stories, the lilacs in her driveway, her homemade root beer, her pumpkin patch and homegrown berries- and that we could always count on her to have Sprite in the fridge. We loved working with her in the yard, the way she worried about everyone and everything, her thoughtful gifts and all the little outings. We loved her carefully collected box of toys, her traditions and parties, and lunch at Pizza Pie Cafe, with a coupon, of course. Dixie was most especially committed to making every holiday feel special. We treasure the memories we made in her house- it truly is sacred ground.

Dixie’s life was a testament of love, and dedication to her family. The grief we feel is the price that must be paid for loving her so deeply, but we choose to honor her and find joy. We celebrate the life and legacy she gave us, and cherish the memories we made with her. We love you to pieces, Dixie.

Dixie is survived by her children Cody (Charli) of Centerville, Judy (JR) Thompson of American Fork, Travis (Sheri) of American Fork, and Shellie (Kim) Struthers of Lehi, her sisters June Udell of Reno, NV and Debbie Preston of American Fork, brother Pete (Jan) Rhone of American Fork, 17 grandchildren, their 13 spouses, 43 great-grandchildren, and 1 more on the way. Dixie is preceded in death by her sweetheart Dean H. Fraughton, her parents Wilson Rhone and Pauline Johnson, brother Wilson (Skip) Rhone, brothers-in-law Bob Udell and Billy Preston, grandson Seth Cody Fraughton, and great-grandbabies, Avi Jo Sessions, Stetson Lee Fraughton, and Magnolia Bee Fraughton.

Our family would like to publicly thank Dixie’s nurse Anna, for the exceptional care, compassion and dignity she provided for Dixie. Anna, you have been a comfort to our family as you guided us through this process, and attended to Dixie, thank you.

Funeral services to celebrate Dixie’s life will be held on Saturday February 8, 2025 at the American Fork 32nd Ward building, 261 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah at 11:00 a.m..

Those who would like to visit the family, may call on Saturday morning from 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. at the church, or Friday night from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork, Utah. Interment will be at the Francis Cemetery.

Our family would like to invite you to wear something bright and colorful in remembrance of Dixie.

*Around 2008, the city of American Fork changed the name of East Main Street to 50 South.

In the peace of his home and surrounded by his family, Keith Swain slipped quietly away on December 6, 2024 at the age of 86. George Bernard Shaw said,”Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” Keith spent his life working to understand how to live better. In partnership with God and his wonderful wife, Karma, Dad created a beautiful life.

Keith Gerber Swain was born on July 8, 1938 to Bertrand Swain and Fern Gerber in the very small town of Maeser, Utah. Later the family established a farm in Hancock Cove (outside of Roosevelt). Raised in that farming and ranching community was a powerful way to grow up. Even though he moved away from the area when he was 12-years-old, Dad was always a three-generation son of the Great Basin, returning annually to reconnect with extended family and to reverence the graves of his ancestors.

Dad’s parents moved their family to American Fork in 1951. Since that time Keith has been a proud “American Forker.” Bert and Fern purchased an old 1922 stone home in American Fork on a six acre lot. That lot was later developed as “Swain Acres.” That old stone home is still there along with 24 others, including the home where Keith and Karma have lived for the last 47 years. Dad’s great grandfather, Robert Henry Swain, was a chief stone mason on the Salt Lake Temple, which began a generational tradition of stone and brick masons in the Swain family. Soon after settling down in American Fork, Keith’s father focused on his family vocational heritage and Dad learned to become a bricklayer while in high school, a full-time and part-time profession that he maintained throughout his life.

Keith joined the American Fork Artillery Unit of the National Guard out of high school in 1956 and served six years. He attended Utah State University and BYU. He graduated from BYU with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and taught school in Crescent City, CA. Keith then completed a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling from Oregon State University. After a brief stint in Washington state, he moved back to Utah to work in the Judicial System as a parole officer and counselor. Eventually, Keith established his career as a vocational rehabilitation counselor where he spent 30 years helping people develop themselves to become employed and self-sufficient. His passion and integrity in that work blessed the lives of hundreds, perhaps thousands, for generations. Keith retired in 1998 and spent the rest of his
working life investing in and developing residential real estate. Despite spending his
professional career wearing a jacket and tie, he was never far between a bricklaying job on the weekends. In short, Dad’s career was defined by his bright mind, his kind heart, and his strong
hands.

Of course, the key factor in Dad’s life was Mom. Keith and Karma met and married in Orem, Utah in 1961 and their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Their beautiful marriage began as Dad was serving in the National Guard. Mom’s love and support elevated his life. They both graduated from BYU and worked with commitment and courage to build a beautiful life and beautiful family together. The center of their family life was (is!) the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They raised their children in the faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They taught their children to live faithful lives – every child married in the temple. After retirement, Dad, with Mom served three Church service missions – as facilitators in the Addiction Recovery Program, as counselors in the Deseret Industries Employment Services, and as ordinance workers in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. Theirs is a 63-year marriage of service, sacrifice, and sanctification.

In addition to his sweet wife, Keith is survived by his seven children and their spouses: Monte (and Shannon) Swain, Scott (and Leann) Swain, Kalene (and Bryan) Mathews, Trent (and Janette) Swain, JaNae (and Darin) Hakes, Eric (and Stacie) Swain, Megan (and Aaron) Coxson. One child, Jefferson Keith, preceded Dad and has already welcomed him back home. Keith and Karma have 37 wonderful grandchildren and 26 miraculous great grandchildren.

The family is grateful for the professional care provided by Dr. Chipman and the team at Utah Cancer Specialists in American Fork. The kindness and professional support provided by Nicole and Katie and their colleagues at Canyon Home Care & Hospice was a great comfort to Dad and his family.

Funeral services will take place on December 13 th in the American Fork East Stake Center on 825 E 500 N, AF. Services begin at 11:00am. A viewing will take place the evening before at the same location on December 12 th from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Another viewing will precede the funeral on the 13 th from 9:30 – 10:30am. Interment will be in the American Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a local Latter-day Saint ward’s missionary fund.

Please click on the link below to watch Keith’s services via Live Stream:

Lester “Kent” Brooks, age 81, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2024, in St. George, Utah. Born on April 9, 1943, in Lehi, Utah, he was the beloved son of Joey and Ruth (Burch) Brooks.

Kent grew up in American Fork, Utah, where he attended and graduated from American Fork High School. It was there that he met his future bride, Patsy (Pat) Small. Pat had a love for dancing, so with a little encouragement from his parents who knew they were meant for each other, Kent took ballroom dance lessons, paving the way for a beautiful romance. They were married in the St. George temple on September 19, 1962.

After their wedding, Kent and Pat moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where Kent began his career as an electrical engineer for EG&G. He dedicated 45 years of his life to maintaining electrical equipment and later as a supervisor at the Nevada test site. He worked for a few more years as a consultant before finally retiring. Not long after retiring Pat and Kent fulfilled their dream of settling in New Harmony, Utah, where they have enjoyed breathtaking views of the Five Fingers of Kolob from their back deck.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kent served in various leadership roles, including Bishop and on the Stake High Council. He loved spending time outdoors, whether it was fly fishing, backpacking in the Uintah mountains, or camping with Pat in their travel trailer. In his later years, he found joy in gardening and taking scenic rides with Pat on their ATVs, exploring the beautiful mountains around them.

Kent’s greatest love, however, was his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Pat; his daughters Krista Brooks, Kari (Michael) Palmeri, and Kandice (Erin) O’Hayer; sons Russell (Sandi), Roger (Laura), Ryan (Belinda), and Regan (Marinda) Brooks; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 19, at 11:00 AM at the New Harmony meeting house. A viewing for family and friends will take place on Friday, October 18, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and again prior to the services on Saturday from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at the New Harmony cemetery under the direction of Cedar Valley Funeral and Cremation, 2086 North Main Street, Cedar City, Utah (435-865-9000).

Online condolences can be sent to his memorial page at http://www.cedravalleyfuneral.com

Kent’s legacy of love, family, and friendship will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

Orlin K. Iverson passed away at his home in Monroe, Utah on May 11, 2024 at the age of 88.  Orlin was born in St. George, UT on August 6, 1935 to Nora and Vern Iverson.  He was the 6th of 7 seven children.  When he was a young boy, his family moved to American Fork, UT where he grew up.

He met  his sweetheart, Ila Saxton at a young age; the young couple married when he was 18 and she 16.  They married on October 9, 1953 and were later sealed in the temple.  They were married for 65 years before Ila passed away on December 12, 2018.

Soon after they were married they started a family and had four children together.  Orlin was a good provider and worked at Geneva Steel, Lockheed, Clear Creek Summer Camp, and as a Bus Driver.  Orlin liked to keep on the move and moved his family 16 times!  

Orlin had many hobbies and accomplishments.  He earned the rank of LTC in the Civil Air Patrol, president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and SFC Sergeant 1st Class Communication Specialist and Engineer in the Utah National Guard.  He was also an accomplished carpenter, enjoyed gardening, and pottering around the yard or garage working on many projects.

Orlin loved spending time with family.  Moon Lake was a special place for his family to go camping.  They also enjoyed spending time in American Fork Canyon.  He loved to deer hunt, fish, go four wheeling, or work on a dune buggy.  He also had a lot of fun memories of scuba diving with brothers.

Orlin is survived by four children, Arlene Grace (Dale), Kathleen Jensen, Kent Iverson, and Lisa Mackey (Tony).  One brother and one sister, 11 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.

Orlin was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ila, son Marty, Judy Iverson (daughter-in-law) Jay Jensen (son-in-law), four brothers and his parents.

Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fayette Cemetery 150 East 200 South St. Fayette, UT.  A viewing will be held the same morning at 10:00 a.m. prior to services.  The viewing will be held at the LDS church in Fayette, UT the address is 99 South 100 East.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

1938 ~ 2024

Ronald Wesley Rasmussen passed peacefully, in his home, on Saturday morning, January 27^th after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on November 14, 1938 in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Clarence Wesley and Bernice Christiansen Rasmussen and was the oldest of 9 children.

He grew up in Lehi, Utah, and had a wonderful and active childhood. He loved sports and enjoyed playing tennis and football for the Lehi Pioneers. During high school he enlisted and served in the Utah National Guard in the 489^th Brigade Support Battalion. After graduating from Lehi High School and taking a leave of absence from the Guard, he served in the North Western States Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. During his mission he and his companion were asked to attend an MIA activity, in the local ward, in Coos Bay, Oregon. During that activity he met the love of his life Kathleen Moyle, who was living there teaching school. After his mission and her return home to Alpine, they began a wonderful courtship. They were married in the Manti Temple on July 7, 1961 and are the parents of 8 children.

He graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in Math and Education in 1964.

They settled in Alpine, Utah, in the home of Kathleen’s grandparents. The next years were filled with helping his father-in-law run the family farm, a growing family, a house remodel to fit the family and all the extra-curricular activities that would come with raising 7 children. His focus on providing for his family included planting and cultivating a large garden and multiple cornfields, which brought opportunities of teaching work ethic and business acumen to his children and their friends. However, the most important thing he taught was to harvest the never-ending supply of Alpine rocks!

Professionally, he worked as a math teacher and in the insurance business, until he left to start a business with his father. R-CO Inc. provided well for the family and others, for over 32 years, until his retirement in 2011. He was a hard worker and an honest businessman. Those who worked with him knew they would be treated fairly and that he was a man of his word.

As important as his career was, being involved in his community was also a priority. He worked arm-in-arm with Mom as they helped build the local soccer program by volunteering as president, coach and referee. He understood the value of doing their part to make our hometown a better place. In 1982 he was elected to the Alpine City Council and in 1985 was elected and served as Mayor of Alpine for 4 years.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in various church callings. His testimony of Jesus Christ was a pillar to his family and he was always willing to bear testimony of the Savior to his children and grandchildren whenever we would gather together. His testimony was sincere and authentic and was never given for effect. His love for his wife and family were evident in all that he did.

After retirement he and mom served a service mission at the Lindon Dry Pack Cannery for two years and he then served for another 2 years at the Riverton Family History Center. His willingness to serve was further evidence to his family of his love and testimony of Jesus Christ. Example was always the best teacher for him.

He is survived by his spouse, Kathleen and his children Kendall (Karen) Rasmussen, Ann (Clark) Taylor, Doug (Janae) Rasmussen, Nanci (Scott) Roberts, Jodi (Justin) Wilson, Wendy (Shane) Sorensen, Carolyn (Chad) Christensen, 33 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. His siblings, Donna (Dave)Nelson, Dennis (Sandy) Rasmussen, Mary (Nick) Ryan, Jerry (Vicki) Rasmussen, Milt (Cheryl) Rasmussen, Boyd (Jetta) Rasmussen and Julyn Embley.  He is preceded in death by Baby Rasmussen (daughter), his parents, Wesley and Bernice Rasmussen, his brother Dave and wife Judy Rasmussen and brother-in-law, Ken Embley.

Our deepest gratitude to the nurses of Symbi Home Health and Hospice for their tender service in the care of our dad. Although it was brief, their kindness is genuinely appreciated.

Funeral services will be on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Alpine North Stake Center Chapel located at 1125 East Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah and also at an additional viewing on Monday morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to services at the church.

West Haven, UT – Deena Blas, 53, passed away November 14^th in the comfort of family. She was born June 5, 1970, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Dale A. and Linda Hatton Boothe. She was married to Scott Vincenti Blas, April 17, 1992, in the Manti, Utah Temple.

Deena was raised in Alpine, Utah and attended American Heritage School, American Fork High and went on to study at Ricks College. Deena’s talent on the violin was remarkable and beautiful. From a young age Deena put in countless hours practicing, performing, and teaching violin lessons.  She was also very gifted in home décor, scrapbooking and baking/cooking. Deena loved quality time with her family. Her love for the Savior and His Plan of Happiness was so strong that she fought every day for her family and the chance to be with them forever. She always thought of others and wanted to do all she could to support and love those around her. 

Deena is survived by her four daughters: Whitney Thurgood (Adam), Sydney Blas, Tiffaney Blas and Kalani Blas. Her grandson Beckett Thurgood. Her brothers and sisters: Natalie Carlton (Jason), Gayle Frost (Allen), Kendall Boothe (Annette) and Christian Boothe (Mindie) and her mother Linda Hatton Boothe. Deena is preceded in death by her father Dale A Boothe and her husband Scott Vincenti Blas.

A private service will be held for the family in Kanosh, Utah. Online condolences can be expressed at www.olpinstevensfuneralhome.com.