Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

RIED HARPER DANIELS

Ried Harper Daniels, 85, passed away peacefully April 24, 2015. He was born February 24, 1930 to John J. and Cora H. Daniels. He was a member of the Armed Forces, serving during the Korean War. Upon returning home he worked for Geneva Steel and then Hill Air Force Base as a computer operator.  A graveside service will be held at the Payson City Cemetery Monday, April 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

ROBERT EDWARD STEVENS

Robert Edward Stevens 83, of Payson, Utah completed his journey in mortality passing away peacefully on April 19, 2015, surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 11, 1932 to Neldon Edward and Denise Sheen Stevens.  He loved growing up in Payson and was very proud of his Pioneer heritage.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday April 24, 2015 at the Payson First Ward Chapel, 225 South 400 East in Payson.  A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West in Payson and prior to the services on Friday from 9:45 to 10:45a.m.  Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery with veterans rites provided by the American Legion.

LEORA SIMONS SMITH

Beloved mother and grandmother LeOra Simons Smith, 85, of Payson, Utah died April 22, 2015 of natural causes. She was born on May 15, 1929 in Woodruff, Utah to Wainer Dixon Simons and Hazel Pearl Dean. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Payson South Stake Center, 711 South Peteetneet Blvd. in Payson. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West in Payson, or on Wednesday from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the Stake Center prior to services. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.