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  • Sarah Knapp

    Sarah Knapp

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    Date of Birth

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    March 3, 1995

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    Date of Death

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    June 18, 2025

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    Location

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    Bountiful, Utah

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Sarah Elizabeth Knapp, born March 3, 1995, passed away June 18, 2025, from complications during childbirth. She is survived by a beautiful infant son, Theodore (Theo – whose name means Gift From God), the love of her life, Austin; brothers Andrew and Thomas, sister Anna Skjei (Logan), father Phil Knapp (Yelena) and mother Elizabeth Weidow (Vern) in-laws Juliette and Kent, and sister-in-law Jasmine Cluster, along with many extended family members.

    Sarah will be remembered for her soft voice, kind heart, fiery red hair, and gifted artistic talent. Sarah’s life leaves her many friends and family celebrating and admiring how strong, positive, and brave she was. Her kindness, love, and joyful outlook on life – despite many challenges – was universally admired by her family. She was quick to meet people where they were at in their lives with compassion and understanding.

    Sarah grew up in Idaho and lived briefly in California and Montana before settling in Utah, where she met the love of her life, Austin. It was her greatest joy in life to be by his side in everything, culminating in her greatest achievement and legacy, the birth of their beautiful son, who has her lips and Austin’s nose.

    If there are words that best describe Sarah, they would be kind, loyal, sweet, humble, brave, strong, and stubborn. She had a habit of giving little acts of kindness to people in her life. The last thing she did as she was being prepped for high-risk delivery in the delivery room was to give a gift to her surgeon – chocolates and a card – because, as she told him, “Doctors don’t get thanked enough.” Her last words were to Theo and Austin a brief moment after Theo’s birth – they were “I love you.”

    She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Theo will grow up hearing stories of his mother, who is watching over him with the same loving kindness that touched so many.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Support Her Family

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    Memorials

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  • Shaela Savage

    Shaela Savage

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    Date of Birth

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    January 21, 1991

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    Date of Death

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    October 19, 2019

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    Location

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    Salt Lake City, Utah

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Shaela Marie Savage was born January 21st 1991 and fulfilled her life journey on Oct 29th 2019 at the young age of 28, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Kari Angela Savage. Kari later married Lynn J. Eschler who stepped in to be her father and with that union Shaela gained a sister, Cammy Halene Eschler.

    Shaela graduated Taylorsville High School in 2009, she then went on to attend and graduate from Taylor Andrews Academy in 2015 where she learned to do hair and makeup; she loved makeup. Shaela went on to work for Priority Dispatch as a Course Coordinator; she took pride in her job, was proud of her company and sincerely loved her work family.

    Shaela had an infectious everything! She crammed more drama into life than most people could achieve in 10 lifetimes!! She loved everything cats and cheetah print. Her cat, Izzy, even has his own social media platform. She also loved gold everything, Hocus Pocus (and watched it all year long), the Spice Girls and Dixie Chicks, but most of all she loved her mother. Her biggest fan and number one supporter is her mother. They were the best of friends and they had an unbreakable bond; even in death. Her mother had nick names for her: Shatootaloo, Shalulabean, and Punkin Pie, just to name a few. Shaela considered those to be endearments and they absolutely were. No one loved her more than her mother.

    Shaela enjoyed spending time with her parents, sister, grand-parents, aunts, uncles and cousins whenever she could, but especially when camping and boating. She loved being outdoors! She was gregarious and attracted friends like a magnet. She touched many lives. She had the most feisty, sassy personality and was a brat, but in the best of ways, and she always loved everyone unconditionally!

    Shaela was the queen of selfies. One year, while at Disneyland, she spent more time taking selfies than riding the rides. This is evident by reviewing her Social Media platforms. She also created Liam a Social Media platform hours after he was born. She was so proud to show the world her beautiful little boy.

    Shaela longed to be a Mother, something she thought wasn’t possible, but a miracle happened and she found out she was pregnant with Liam. Liam became her hope, her renewal on life, and she was her happiest when she was pregnant. Shaela passed shortly after having her little boy and although this is a tragedy, we know she would be very proud to see the efforts, love, and support that has been given so freely by so many to make sure her little boy is well taken care of and loved.

    Shaela is survived by her newborn son, Liam Bert Savage, her mother Kari Eschler (Lynn), her sister Cammy Eschler (Victoria), grandparents Bert and Robyn Savage and Floyd and Judy Eschler. Shaela had a very close relationship with her Grandma Bonnie who preceded her in death last year.

    When you think of Shaela, celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that life is fragile and short and should be lived to the fullest. Don’t take for granted each day you have with your loved ones; let them know you love them often and love them unconditionally.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Kerry Hambleton Haddock

    Kerry Hambleton Haddock

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    Date of Birth

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    September 14, 1983

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    Date of Death

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    July 26, 2011

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    Location

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    Provo, Utah

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Kerry Elizabeth Hambleton, 27, a resident of Annapolis for 16 years and previously of Springfield, VA, died July 26 in Provo, UT during open heart surgery from complications after giving birth to premature twins.

    She was born Sept. 14, 1983, in Fairfax, VA, and graduated from high school in Spanish Fork, UT. She was a certified scuba diver and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Annapolis. She loved the ocean and animals, and especially loved to care for dogs in need.

    She was preceded in death by her twin sons, Kai Hambleton Haddock and Krash Hambleton Haddock, who died July 17.

    She is survived by her husband, Joel Ryan Haddock, whom she married May 24; sister, Maureen Kildahl Hambleton of Kerrville, TX; parents, Robert Curtis Hambleton and Ellen Kildahl Hambleton of Edgewater; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

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    Memorials

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  • Mary Ann Matsuoka Mitchell

    Mary Ann Matsuoka Mitchell

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    Date of Birth

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    March 25, 1971

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    Date of Death

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    January 18, 2007

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    Location

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    Salt Lake City, Utah

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Mary Ann Mee Kyung Mitchell (Matsuoka), 35, passed away January 18, 2007 due to complications after childbirth. She is a devoted wife and wonderful loving mother of five beautiful children.

    Born March 25, 1971 in Seoul Korea. She grew up in Sandy, Utah, attended Jordan High School and later graduated from BYU. She currently was a teacher at Riverton Elementary. Married in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity, Mary Ann married the love of her life, Robert Mitchell, February 7, 1992.

    She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Kevin Mitchell; and children, Kayla (13), Justin (11), Kevin (5), Kami (3), and Maile (newborn); as well as her parents, George and Carolyn Matsuoka; sister, Gretchen Powell; two brothers, Jason and Dallas; and seven sisters-in-law; six brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

    She is a great example of being a selfless follower of Christ by constantly providing meaningful service to friends, neighbors and family.

    “MaryAnn, I love you so much and miss you so badly. It happened so fast I just wish we could have said goodbye. Thank you for these five beautiful children. When I look at them I see so much of you and it brings me so much strength. You meant so much to so many and you mean everything to me.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Ann-Marie Taylor Merkley

    Ann-Marie Taylor Merkley

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    Date of Birth

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    June 17, 1977

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    Date of Death

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    December 7, 2011

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    Location

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    Salt Lake City, Utah

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]”My Mom Just Went to Heaven Today”

    Annie was born June 17, 1977 to Laurian “Laurie” Smith and Alan Taylor. She passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from complications due to a miscarriage December 7, 2011.

    A talented and beautiful girl that touched so many lives in so many ways. She graduated from Granger High and went on to receive her Bachelors Degree from SUU in Elementary Education. Married Matthew Merkley in the Salt Lake Temple August 14, 1998. Above all, Annie loved her family and took pride in all her girl’s accomplishments.

    Annie is survived by her husband, Matt; daughters, Allison, 10, and Abigail, 8; parents, Laurie (Wendell) Lyon, Alan (Linda) Taylor; brother, Shane Taylor; special sister-in-law, Gina Taylor; several nieces and nephews; parents-in-law, Richard and Betty Lu Merkley; and many extended family members that loved her very much. Preceded in death by brothers, Scott and Robert Taylor; sister, Shaylynn Glad; stepfather, Larry England.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Alice Demske Hansen

    Alice Demske Hansen

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    Date of Birth

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    August 22, 1978

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    Date of Death

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    May 9, 2012

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    Location

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    Orem, Utah

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    Cause of Death

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    Group A Streptococcus

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend Alice Frances Demske Hansen, 33, died Wednesday, May 9 in Orem of a severe infection after giving birth.

    Alice was born August 22, 1978 in Winter Park, Florida, the eldest child of Gary and Davideen Demske. She grew up in Coppell, Texas and studied piano performance in London, UK at the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music where she received a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, and Graduate Performance degree, respectively.

    She married her sweetheart Kurt Charles Hansen in the Mount Timpanogos LDS temple on January 2, 2007. She finished her Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2008 while pregnant with their first child.

    She is survived by her husband Kurt, and three beautiful children: Kurt Charles Hansen Jr. (“Charlie”), 3; Edward Gary Hansen, 1; and Frances Pauline Hansen, 1 week. She is also survived by her parents, a sister Hilary, a brother Arthur, and many relatives and friends, all of whom loved and admired her very much.

    Although Alice had many extraordinary musical accomplishments, she was first and foremost a devoted wife and full-time mother. She loved families and sang the hymn “Families Can Be Together Forever” every night to her little boys. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, always serving devotedly in her callings.

    She was filled with pure love for everyone she knew, and was passionate about their joy and success more than her own. She always wanted to do the right thing in whatever she did. She loved to read, be with her family, and to spend time and go on walks with her husband.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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