Anderson & Sons Mortuary, American Fork, UT (2025)

12/18/2025

Mary Atkinson

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary LaPriel Atkinson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world peacefully of natural causes on December 16, 2025, in her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mary was born on July 26, 1932, in American Fork, Utah, and was the youngest of five children.

Mary's spirit was one of resilience and creativity. She took great joy in her work as a home health aide, dedicating herself to caring for others. Even after becoming blind, Mary continued to live independently, demonstrating remarkable determination as she navigated her daily life, insisting on fixing her own breakfast and engaging deeply with the world around her.

An avid lover of nature, Mary found solace in her gardens, where she cultivated beautiful roses alongside an array of fruits, vegetables and florals. Her artistic side flourished as she painted and crocheted, filling her home with warmth and creativity. Mary was also a devoted horsewoman, sharing her passion by being an active member of a local horse club.

A proud graduate of American Fork High School, Mary remained engaged and vibrant throughout her later years, immersing herself in audiobooks and enjoying conversations with her trusty companion, Alexa. Her legacy lives on through her children and numerous stepchildren, who will forever cherish her love and lessons.

In honoring Mary's spirit, we celebrate her artistic heart, her love for nature, and the indelible mark she left on all our lives, the beautiful friends she made at the senior living center where she made decorations and volunteered for the Holidays. She will be profoundly missed but will forever live on in our memories and hearts.

Mary is survived by her daughter Vickie, and her grandchildren-Tina, Stacey, Nick, and Tony, and great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Gavin, Zechariah, Gabrielle, Tayah, Aiden, Lucas, and great -great grandchildren, Mikinlee, Berklee, Halstyn. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Lourene & Alfred Hansen, her spouse Kendall and her brothers her brothers-Arthur, Earl, Howard, & Laurence.

Mary's family invites all who knew and loved her to gather in reflection of her beautiful life. Funeral services will be held on December 22, 2025, at Anderson & Sons Lone Peak Chapel, commencing at noon, following a public viewing beginning at 10:45 am. Interment will follow at the American Fork cemetery, located at 600 North Center Street, American Fork, UT 84003.

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12/16/2025

Sandra Erickson

Sandra Sue EricksonMay 22nd 1939—December, 10th 2025

Our wonderful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother Sandra passed away quite peacefully sitting in her chair in Covington Assisted Living around 5p Wed 12/10 at sunset. She had gone to breakfast and lunch, she had a shower, and she did a light PT session that day. She was waiting to attend a Christmas dinner with Laurie Erickson at Covington when she passed. We are all grateful for her release from the deep suffering she was enduring. Sandra nearly got her wish to live out all her days at her beautiful home, her health necessitated the move to a specialty hospital for a few weeks and then Covington where she spent the last month of her time on this earth.

Sandra was born in Logan, Utah to Joseph Hyrum Vereen & Lucy Niederhauser. She is sealed to her step-father James William Ellis & Lucy N. Ellis. She was an adventurous person who loved exploring areas around her home on the edges of Logan as a child,water skiing at Bear Lake, swimming in the Hyrum Dam, skiing at Beaver Mountain,going to dances, driving fast in her '56 Chevy convertible, and getting into her fair share of mischief in her youth. She attended Utah State College with an Art Education major.These classes developed a life-long love of art. She did drawings, paintings, watercolor,and murals. She painted beautiful murals in most of the homes she lived in as an adult while raising children. Sandra often had a smile on her face and a song in her heart.The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind were released the year she was born, and both were favorite movies for her. Scarlett O'Hara's famous refrain “oh, I can't think about this now... I'll think about it tomorrow” so aptly describes Sandra's outlook. Rarely one to be sad or down, she was an eternal optimist and truly had a song in her heart and often on her lips. She so often said “well, it'll all work out.”

She served an LDS mission to the Southern States Mission 1961-62. We loved hearing about her unique mission stories from the deep South of the early 60s. Daughters Sue Ann and Laura Lee are Southern type names Sandra loved from her mission experiences. Immediately after her mission she and her two best female friends (who also had just served missions) spent 3 months of the summer touring Western Europe,Scandinavia, Egypt, and the Middle East. The stories of her European and Middle East adventures are legend! Some of them she maybe never quite dared fully share!

She met Wayne Erickson, of Smithfield UT, while 'dragging main' and years later, after keeping in touch during her mission and Wayne's time in the Army, they were married on 7th June 1963 in the Logan LDS Temple. She and Wayne spent their honeymoon summer in a Fire Lookout atop Thorp Mountain in Cle Elum WA where Wayne was stationed with the Forest Service as a fire spotter for the summer. In 1974 the family hiked up to that same Lookout, and met the couple then stationed there. They had two purple glasses that were part of a wedding gift set Sandra brought there 11 years earlier! (also Sandra was about 5-6 months pregnant with Laura on that hike). Wayne's career with the Bureau of Land Management took them to Monticello UT (1966-1971), Mesa AZ (1971-1973), St. George UT (1973-1977), Cheyenne WY (1977-1993), and then to American Fork, UT where Wayne retired. Through these moves Sandra and Wayne gleaned 7 children: David (Elizabeth Dykstra), Bryce (Gloria Maez), Martin (Patti Grace), Todd (Laurie Schlensker), Sue Ann (Alan Rutherford), Laura Lee (Tom Pretto),William (Felicia Draper). She has 11 Grandchildren (in order of age): Rianneke, Gunnar, Caden, Rylee, Abigail, Tyler, Alleah, Serena, Lucy, Siena, and Ellie. She was preceded in death by her ‘daddy Jim’ Ellis (1953), husband Wayne (2014) and her mother Lucy (2020). She is survived by her sister Sonya McBride and brothers Bill Page and Clair Ellis. She spoke with Sonya very recently and they swapped stories of being in Assisted Living. Sandra cherished all of her family.

Sandra, known to many as Sandy, honestly did live a rich and full life! She loved the adventures of her life and lived the motto of “grow where you’re planted.” She was a vivacious and extroverted person who loved having friends. She gained close warm lifelong friendships as a teen, young adult, in each place she lived with her family raising kids, and especially in the 32 years she lived on 80 E in AF. Life was intense for her at times, one point with 5 children under the age of 6! Picture all those kids and little baby Sue Ann in a shopping cart at the grocery store! With all 7 children, this meant 5 teenagers at once for years. She definitely had her fair share of hard times to, raising kids, health issues, isolation from relatives, health issues, and the pains, heartache, setbacks, tragedies, disillusionments, problems, and vicissitudes common to the human experience. Our large family had some great adventures in each place we lived as well as vacations to: The World’s Fair in WA, Disneyland, yearly or more trips to Logan and Bear Lake, ski resorts in Wyoming and Colorado, Zoos, sand dunes, historical sites and landmarks throughout the Intermountain West, museums, and camping in every state we lived. Sandra visited her adult children in the places they were in college or careers or for vacations to: Jackson Hole, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park, Ames IA, Mesa AZ, Fargo ND, Washington DC, and Portland OR. She and Laura toured our maternal ancestral lands of Switzerland together.

Sandra loved all things beautiful. She had an eye and a gift for marveling at and pointing out the beauty around her, especially architecture, gardens, homes, nature vistas and sunsets. She loved flower gardens, interior and exterior design, travel, art museums, classical art with large coffee table books of art, inspiring classic movies,Music and the Spoken Word, inspiring General Conference talks, and plays—she attended many her grandchildren were in. She was a gardener at heart, she so loved spending hours in the spring, summer and fall lovingly tending to her abundant garden filled with so many lovely plants, bushes, trees, and flowers—particularly rose bushes which were her favorite. Many of you got starts from her plants. She was gardening right up to the end in Aug 2025.

She especially loved hosting and attending family activities, family reunions, and throwing amazing family dinners where she always made sure to set a lovely table and cooked colorful delicious food. She became quite the home taught Chef. Her dinner rolls are to die for! And she inspired a deep profound love of chocolate in pretty much all of her children and grandkids! Sandra played piano lovely, and in LDS wards she was often called on to accompany. Bright, lively, inspiring music were favorites for her to play at home. She loved her faith including regular Temple worship, scripture reading,Deseret Book books on gospel teachings and history, attending church, and serving faithfully in many high responsibility callings through the years often with many children under tow. She also cherished the social parts of church. As kids we always knew we weren’t leaving church when it was over, we’d be staying for foyer gab. Sandra was apart of the LDS 13th ward in AF through the years and whenever any of us met her Ward family friends, they always said things like “we love your mom so much!” “your mom is such a great lady!” “Your mom is our hero!” “I want to be like your mom!” She loved her friendships and associations in all the LDS wards she was a part of, and her life was tremendously helped and blessed by these relationships especially by the Ward family friends in AF. We always knew our mom was in very good hands in her neighborhood ward family.

Sandra our loving mom, sister, grandma, aunt, neighbor, and friend lived a wonderful life of adventure, artistic creativity, parenting & family connection, compassionate service,and devotion to her faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to the good in the world. We all loved her dearly. Her enthusiasm, smiles, fun times, encouragement, hugs, support,and love are and will be greatly missed. We are so grateful to have had her bright light shine on us and to learn from her example of how to live a cheerful hopeful life. Please know that Sandra would want you to enthusiastically celebrate her life! She lived, and in the end she was very grateful to slip through the bonds of this mortal life and pass on to the next with joy in her soul! Sandra will be buried next to her husband Wayne in the Highland City Cemetery.

We welcome all to come celebrate her life!

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12/13/2025

Earle LeRoy Overstreet

Earle LeRoy Overstreet (LeRoy), age 89, left this life on December 12, 2025. His last few days were spent surrounded by the family he loved. He was born on August 8, 1936 in Coleman, OK, to Vester Frazier and Dolly Mae Tabitha Jane Overstreet.

LeRoy spent most of his childhood and teen years trying to find as much trouble to get into as possible, quite often with his brothers. It wasn't until he met and fell madly in love with Nedra Thorderson that he decided that his trouble-making days were over. She stole his heart from the day he met her and he considered himself the luckiest man alive when she agreed (after 5 years of his trying to convince her) to be his wife. They were married on May 31, 1962 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. LeRoy and Nedra set an example of a true love story for their children and posterity that is already legendary.

After graduating from Chandler High School in Chandler, AZ, he found a way (refer to earlier reference of trouble-making) to join the US Navy at 17 years old. He served his time mostly on an aircraft carrier at the end of the Korean Conflict, and found time to be on the Navy's boxing team. After his days in the Navy, he arrived in Utah to play football and begin his college education at Weber Junior College, where he was an All-American football player as a defensive end. He also punted. He continued oxing during this time and fought his way to the national Golden Gloves semi-final match in Chicago, IL as a heavyweight. Weber is where he met Nedra, when he helped her fix her stuck locker.

After graduating from Weber, LeRoy went on to Brigham Young University where he finished his bachelor's degree, continued playing football, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (May 1961), and proposed to Nedra.

He continued his education, getting his Masters degree from the University of Utah, and his doctorate from West Virginia University. He spent his career as a professor, coach and athletic director at many universities across the country. He finished his career in Laie, HI at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. He and Nedra then retired to American Fork, UT to spend the rest of their days near their daughters and their families. During his retirement he found he had a hard time sitting still, and quickly found ways to stay busy.

He became a Ranger at Timpanogos Caves and spent time volunteering at several golf courses.LeRoy and Nedra were the parents to four children: Jeffrey Brian, Karen Renee, Andrea, and Gaylyne. Although Jeffrey died at a very young age, his three daughters grew up adoring their daddy. He was such a proud father, often talking about "his girls" to anyone who was willing to listen.

It's fair to say that LeRoy never met a stranger, and that everyone he met and befriended loved him right back (except, of course, anyone who might have had the misfortune of a hand injury after one of his "firm" handshakes). He taught his family to think the best of everyone, respect differences in others (and never let those differences get in the way of a friendship), and respect for many different cultures. He also modeled hard work and good, gospel living.

LeRoy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served faithfully in many callings, including Scout Master, Executive Secretary, and Bishop. He and "Neddie" served four missions together for the church, one teaching Institute at the University of Florida, and three to the Washington D.C. Temple. They welcomed anyone and everyone into their home and treated them as their own. As a result, they have countless "adopted" children.

LeRoy loved learning and reading, playing sports of every kind (football, basketball, golf, track & field, and softball, to name just a few). He especially loved reading about and studying the gospel. According to him, he had a lot of catching up to do as he didn't serve a mission as a young man (since he didn't join the church until near the end of college).

He also loved mysteries, word searches, country music, and a good Western. LeRoy is survived by his daughters, Karen Pedersen (Dan), Andrea Reading (Scott) and Gaylyne Gneiting (Tom); his eight grandchildren, Korinne Roberts (Rick), Easton Pedersen (Daysha), Tannon Pedersen (Brookley), Dawson Pedersen (Paige), Jeffrey Reading (Hannah), Tiana Reading, Carter Reading, and Griffin Hadlock; and his fourteen great-grandchildren, Daci, Livvi, Street, Stade, Sage, Baylor, Cove, Lark, Palmer, Oaks, Quincy, Maverick, Madden and Rush. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nedra Thorderson, his father, Vester, his mother, Dolly, his siblings Elizabeth (Garl), Floyd, Lloyd, Dalton (Michal), Lynn (Claudia), Ruby Joyce (Dale); and by his son, Jeffrey Brian Overstreet.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 19 at 11 am at the American Fork North Stake Center (970 N 60 E, American Fork, UT). There will be a viewing prior from 9:30-10:45 am.

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12/12/2025

Enrique Rascon

In Loving Memory of Enrique "Hank" Rascon

December 11, 2025

Our beloved and cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Enrique "Hank" Rascon, passed away during the early morning hours of Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by his devoted family, after battling Alzheimer's.

His life was a remarkable journey of resilience, faith, and love—a true testament to the power of hard work and unwavering devotion to God and family.

Born in the rough and tough streets of El Paso, Texas, on May 24, 1940, Enrique faced challenges early in life. As a teenager, he worked tirelessly to help support his family, even giving a large portion of his paycheck to those he loved. At just 15 years old, in an attempt to better his life, he boarded a bus and took off to California, where he worked in a grocery store, demonstrating the independence and determination that would define his life, later returning home to help support his mother.

Though he left school in the eighth grade, Enrique never stopped striving for more. He earned his GED and went on to achieve incredible milestones.

He began his career as a butcher at Luby’s Cafeteria, where he met the love of his life, Maria Cristina Rascon, who would stand by his side for 64 beautiful years. Together, they raised nine children—five daughters and four sons—and built a legacy of faith and family that will endure for generations.

Enrique proudly served his country as a Marine, enlisting in December 1958 at the age of 18. He was part of the 8th Marine Corps Reserve and Recruitment District, embodying honor and commitment from the very start.

After his military service, Enrique became a police officer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, graduating as valedictorian of his class—a feat made possible by Cristina’s unwavering support, typing out his reports late into the night. His dedication to his young family led him to move them from El Paso to Albuquerque, and later to Santa Fe, where he worked in a body shop and learned the art of auto appraisal. Eventually, he moved his family to Denver, Colorado, where he later founded Rocky Mountain Auto Appraisers, transforming from a Junior High School dropout into a successful business owner through sheer perseverance, grit, and faith and trust in God.

Yet, Enrique’s greatest accomplishment was not found in titles or achievements, but in his role as a disciple of Jesus Christ. As a devout and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his life was anchored in faith, prayer, and service. He taught his children the power of prayer, the importance of good works, the value of discipline, hard work and to always be willing to lend a hand to those in need. As a family he loved creating lasting memories together. From enjoying the mountains of Grand Lake, Colorado, to the beauties of Lake Powell, to the joys of Disneyland. He was willing to experience it all! Enrique lived a life of generosity and humility, leaving an indelible mark on everyone he met. His contagious smile brought warmth and comfort and joy!

After retirement, one of the highlights of Enrique's life was serving a mission with his wife, Cristina, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the Mexico City West Mission as well as the Villahermosa Mexico Temple. They fell in love with the people, the culture, and created relationships that were very dear to them.

We would like to thank the nurses and staff at Highland Glen Memory Care Center in Utah County for their incredible love and tender attention to our father. We are grateful for the hospice nurses who became much more than just caregivers, but friends. We also want to thank all those friends, neighbors, and ward members who continuously reached out with love, service, and prayers.

Enrique is survived by his devoted wife, Maria Cristina Rascon; his nine children:

Roland Rascon (Liesl), Art Rascon (Patti), Dan Rascon (Bonni), Rebecca Wood (Ritch), Magdalena Keanaaina (Stacey), Issac Rascon (Vanessa), Raquel Sampson (Blair), Lydia Wright (Brandon), and Maria Serrata (Gregorio);

41 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren—each a testament to the love and legacy he leaves behind.

From the streets of El Paso to the mountains of Colorado and eventually Utah, Enrique’s story is one of triumph, faith, and family. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, and his example will continue to guide generations to come.

In the words of the Apostle Paul, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

We love you Dad!! Thank you for teaching, guiding, and strengthening our lives! We know because of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ we will see you again! Thanks be to our Heavenly Father above for our beloved father here on earth.

A celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house, 5212 West Country Club Drive, Highland, UT.

a viewing will be held on Monday night, December 15, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, Lone Peak Chapel, 6141 West 11000 North, Highland, and Tuesday morning from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at the Church take out - meeting house at 5212 West Country Club Drive, Highland.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Camp Williams at Noon, following funeral services.

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12/11/2025

Carmen John Bria

Lieutenant Colonel Carmen John Bria

Carmen John Bria was born May 6, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Frank Carmen Bria and Edith Virginia Schommer. He was the oldest of five children. The day he died was December 1, 2025 in his home in Buena Vista. He was preceded in death by a son, Alex Frank Bria.

Carmen grew up in Philadelphia until about age 9 when his parents moved the family to South San Francisco, California. California became his home through high school where he met his future wife, Roxie Woodard. He joined the army at age 18 and married his sweetheart at age 20. He also joined the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at age 18 and was an active, faithful member all of his life.

After the Army was college at San Jose State College, where he got a degree in penology with a minor in ROTC. He chose an active career in the army for several years as an officer. During that time, he earned his Ranger tab and became airborne, as well.

He decided to leave the active Army and became a part-time soldier in the National Guard. He moved his family to Utah, where he eventually earned a masters degree in sociology and became a social worker in the Utah State Prison.

When he gave up prison work, because he was still serving as an Officer in the National Guard, he was able to become an instructor for ROTC at Widener University, Villa Nova University, and Cheney University.

Moving to Georgia to, the formerly named, Fort Benning came next. Three years later, he retired from the Army again and moved to Mississippi, where he began a career in juvenile corrections. Three years later, a move to Virginia was made where he continued working in juvenile corrections. He ended that career after 10 years of service at the Boys Correctional Center in Natural Bridge Station, after having worked at several juvenile correctional facilities in Virginia.

In his retirement years, he went to South Korea for 18 months with his wife, Roxie, on a mission for their church. When they returned, he continued counseling people with family and personal problems pro bono. He also helped start Rockbridge Recovery in Buena Vista.

During all these years, he and Roxie raised eight children: Lori Calderone (Joe, Dominic (Suzi), Nicholas (Suzen), Isaac (Daria), Patrick (Katrina), Annalise Hunt (Jason), Cameron (Jamie), And Maria Walker (Joey). At his passing, he had 23 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was 85 years old and Lived a very full life.

A Graveside service will be held Friday, December 19th at 12:00 in the Alpine City Cemetery, Alpine, Utah.

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12/11/2025

Janice Rae Stringham

Janice Rae Stringham (Udy)July 17, 1947 - December 7, 2025

Janice Rae Stringham passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on December 7th, 2025.She was born in Lewistown, Idaho on June 17th 1947 to Ray and Agnes Udy. After graduatingfrom Orem High School, she married Bud Allen Sanderson and had two sons, Scott and Jeffrey.When they divorced, she later married Robert Stringham and they had a son, Jason.

Jan brought joy to many lives with her fiery spirit, witty humor, and kind heart. She enjoyed watching sports, gardening, jigsaw puzzles, shuffleboard, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by; Agnes, Ray, Jeffrey, and Jason. She is survived by;her son,Scott,her sisters Carolyn Cowan, Joyce Adair, and Barbara Wiley. As well as her grandchildren;Andrew, Amanda, Kenya, Zoey, and Sarah.

Relatives and friends are welcome to join in a celebration of Janice’s life at the Fraternal Orderof The Eagles 220 N 600 W, Pleasant Grove on Saturday December 13th, at 2:00 p.m-5:00p,m,

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12/10/2025

Bonnie Jean Barker Dunkley

Bonnie Jean Barker Dunkley

Bonnie Jean Barker Dunkley, 80 years old. Born May 12, 1945, Murray, Utah. Died, December 7, 2025, American Fork, Utah.

Bonnie was raised for a short time in Murray, Utah and then Albuquerque, New Mexico - until she was early elementary age - before moving to American Fork, Utah. She lived there the remainder of her life.

She graduated from American Fork High School in 1963. She was a member of the Cavettes as well as the color guard for the American Fork Marching Band. She always loved the American flag and was very patriotic. She played the drums - including the tympani - in concert band and was active in student councils and committees. She was on the Seminary Council. She loved the Cavemen all her life. Over the years she enjoyed hearing games and the band play while sitting on her front porch.

After her graduation, she worked at the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Upon her return, she worked at a Chevrolet dealership in American Fork. About this time she met her future husband. They became engaged at Christmastime 1963.

Bonnie married Paul Wood Dunkley of American Fork, on April 24, 1964, in the Salt Lake Temple. They have six children, 18 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren - with two more on the way in spring 2026.

She was a devout and committed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints her entire life. She is a true disciple of Jesus Christ and loves the gospel with all her heart. She was always faithful and her actions testified of her love for the Savior.

Bonnie loved to serve others including in many church callings. She was often called to work with the young women organizations and also served many years in various Relief Society presidencies at the ward and stake levels. She loved providing support to the elderly. Visiting teaching and later, ministering, were a priority for her. She often looked after “the one” person most in need. She was dedicated to the care of both her parents until their passing. She participated in countless service projects and humanitarian efforts over the years. She served as a Service Missionary at the MTC in Provo. She also served on the Utah Regional Ballet Board, The Pageant of the Arts Council and American Fork High School Booster Club.

Her children and all their activities were at the center of her world. She was an amazing homemaker and balanced it masterfully while supporting her children's adventures. She loved being a grandmother and ensured they each received a Christmas ornament every year that she personally picked for them. This was one of many ways she shared her love through special traditions.

She was known to family and friends of the family as Beautiful Bonnie. She loved people and had a smile that radiated love and joy to all. She enjoyed quilting, ceramics and other crafts. She loved to bake - especially cookies with the grandchildren. Bonnie crocheted many wonderful blankets for her grandchildren and others. She loved to read, including her beloved scriptures. She was always organized and had a plan of action for everything. She always worked hard and was dedicated to all things good. She would often say, “Get your work done”.

Bonnie is survived by her daughters; Lori McClure, Gina Larsen (Stephen), Mindi Neilsen (Ian); sons, Sean (Jules), Jake (Jozette), Tim (Lindsey); 18 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Neil and Helen Christensen; sisters-in-law, Sandra Dunkley (Melvin), Joyce Dunkley (James); and brother-in-law, Paul Mathis (Luann).

Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wood Dunkley; parents, Eugene W. Barker and Vivian Lee; sister, Luann Mathis; parents-in-law, Melvin Edson Dunkley and Mary Dorthella Wood; brother in-law and sister in-law, Lynn and Betty John; brothers in-law, Melvin Dunkley and James Dunkley.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the American Fork East Stake Center, 825 East 500 North. Friends may visit family Friday, December 12, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, Lone Peak Chapel, 6141 West 11000 North, Highland, and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the American Fork East Stake Center, 825 East 500 North.

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