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Lunchtime in Payson

 

Lunchtime in Payson: Fatsticks with Fat Jack.

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Spring Lake Council Candidates

 

Calling all candidates in the running for mayor and city council in Spring Lake Town: The Payson Chronicle wants to hear from you. Send us your photo and story, which could include a bio, political platform, and short discussion on the issues that matter to you. We'd like to run all candidates' stories in the newspaper before the upcoming primary and general elections. Submit your story in person at 145 East Utah Avenue #5, Payson, or by email at mdolson3@icloud.com and paysonchronicle@gmail.com.

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Payson City Council Candidate Lacee Smith

 

Payson Utah City Council Meeting 06-18-2025

 

Mourning the Passing of Our Friend

Vicky Lynn Dibble Jacobson

December 26, 1949 – June 20, 2025

Vicky Lynn Dibble Jacobson was born to Blaine and Doris Dibble in Payson, Utah, where she spent her entire life surrounded by the people and places she loved. She graduated from Payson High School on May 23, 1968, and married the love of her life, Dennis Jacobson, on May 25, 1969.

Vicky worked at Zions Bank for 30 years, where she was known for her kindness, reliability, and strong work ethic. Outside of work, she found her greatest joy in spending time with family—whether it was camping, hunting, watching horse racing, or attending riding club events. Some of her favorite days were spent sitting outside her parents’ house on summer afternoons, sipping a Pepsi and visiting with family.

Among the simple pleasures in Vicky’s life, the quiet companionship of her dog Sunny truly stood out: always at her side—often curled up in her lap—Sunny was her loyal shadow, lifting her spirits and bringing her constant comfort.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis Jacobson; her daughter, Robyn McGee; her sister, Jerry Dibble; grandchildren Corbin (Rachel) Jacobson and Jordan Hammond; and great-grandchildren Jax Jacobson and Paxton Hammond.

Vicky was preceded in death by her son, Gary Jacobson; her parents, Blaine and Doris Dibble; her in-laws, Glen and Lola Jacobson; and her brother-in-law, Gail Jacobson.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the iCare Hospice team and the wonderful staff at Beehive Homes of Salem, who cared so deeply for Vicky during her time there.

Vicky’s life was full of love, laughter, and deep devotion to her family. She will be forever missed and lovingly remembered.

A viewing will be held at Walker Mortuary in Payson on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Goshen Cemetery at 12:00 p.m.

Coming soon in The Payson Chronicle: LILLIE

 

Adventure Days Plein Air Art Exhibition

The Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center is currently showcasing the Adventure Days Plein Air Art Show, a vibrant collection of landscape paintings created outdoors throughout the Payson area. The exhibit runs through July 15, 2025, and all artwork is available for purchase. The exhibition follows a multi-day plein air painting event held during Payson’s Adventure Days celebration.

Sarah Ann Wilson (in hat) is shown standing beside her painting Rainier Cherries, first place winner of the Adventure Days Plein Air Art competition.

Payson City Council Candidate Easton Brady

 

We’ve invited the candidates running for city council in Payson to introduce themselves and share their plans with our readers. Meet Easton Brady. #inthisweeksedition #payson

Mourning the Passing of Our Friend

 

Shelly Craig

Shelly Craig passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, after a long and courageous battle following a traumatic brain injury. She was 63 years old.

Born on September 9, 1961, to Farrel Dee and Barbara Jean Craig, Shelly inherited her father’s deep love of horses from an early age. She was a gifted horsewoman, competing in high school rodeo events including barrel racing, goat tying, and team roping. Her passion for horses remained a central part of her life.

Twenty-seven years ago, Shelly sustained a traumatic injury while warming up a racehorse—an event that profoundly changed her life. She was lovingly cared for by her parents for many years, and later by the staff at Parkway Health and Rehab, where she lived until her passing.

Shelly’s strength, spirit, and the love she gave to those around her left a lasting impact. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Trent J. Coombs and Jamie Coombs; her mother, Barbara Jean Craig; and her brothers Chad (Kim) Craig, Neil (JoEll) Craig, and Clay (Angie) Craig. She was preceded in death by her father, Farrel Dee Craig.

The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the many kind and compassionate individuals who cared for Shelly throughout the years.

A viewing was held at Brown Family Mortuary in Santaquin on Friday, June 13th from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Graveside services followed at the Santaquin City Cemetery.

Coming Up

 

Coming up in THE PAYSONIAN—Reunion in Raymond: The Invocation 

PHOTO: Mark Anthony Coombs as a young boy with his parents and siblings in Payson. Pictured (clockwise): Ida, Isaiah Mark, mother Fanny, Mark Anthony, Arthur Francis sitting on father’s Isaiah Moses’s lap, Gladys, and Fanny Coombs.

 

Happy Birthday W.B. Yeats

 

Happy birthday William Butler Yeats (June 13, 1865 - January 28, 1939). If you haven’t already, be sure to invite Mike to recite his favorite poem by the Irish poet, “The Song of the Wandering Aengus.”

Lunchtime in Payson, Utah

 

Payson Economic Development Board Meeting

 

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Mourning the Passing of Our Friend

 Douglas Verl Dockstader

September 1, 1942 - June 6, 2025

Douglas Verl Dockstader, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 82.

Doug was born on September 1, 1942, in Payson, Utah, to Verl Eugene Dockstader and

Lenereaux Holman Dockstader. He grew up in Payson, where he attended school and

developed the grit, humor, and work ethic that defined his life.

On October 3, 1963, Doug married the love of his life, Carol Clark, in Ely, Nevada. The

two shared over six decades of life together, building a family and a lifetime of memories

filled with love and laughter.

Doug worked hard all his life, starting on the railroad and in the mines before retiring

from Pacific States Pipe Plant. He was known for his incredible mechanical skills—there

wasn’t much Doug couldn’t fix—and he was always the first to offer a hand when

someone had a car problem.

He had a great sense of humor and a big heart, traits that made him a favorite among

friends and family alike. Doug loved the outdoors and spent countless joyful days

hunting and fishing with his lifelong friends Phil Alvey, Ronald Alvey, and Jimmy

Peterson. In later years, he found joy restoring classic cars with his close friends Marion

“Red” Terry, Downey Memmott, and Ronny Memmott.

Doug had many passions and quirks that made him unforgettable. He loved ice cream,

hot sauce, apples, Cup of Gold candy bars, and breakfast for dinner. He had a lifelong

fascination with planes, trains, and cars, and never passed up a good camping trip or an

excuse to ride four-wheelers with friends. He once proudly grew a first-prize-winning

onion—something he never let his family forget.

Doug was preceded in death by his sisters Esther Eden, Twila Diamond, and Peggy

Bird, and his brother Elden Rex Dockstader. He is survived by his devoted wife Carol;

his children Cheri Gisburne (wife of Don Gisburne), Mike Dockstader (husband of Kristie

Johnson Dockstader), and JoEll Dockstader; and his brother Drew Dockstader. Doug

was especially close to Drew and his wife Ann, and cherished the time, laughter, and

memories they shared together over the years.

He is also survived by six grandchildren—Weston, Tyler, Garrett, Logan, Jennifer, and

Dustin—and eight great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him great pride and joy. His

legacy of love, loyalty, and laughter will live on through them.

Doug will be remembered for his warmth, humor, generosity, and that unmistakable

sparkle in his eye. He lived life with a strong back, grease-stained hands, and an open

heart—and he leaves behind a trail of stories, smiles, and memories that will be

treasured forever.

Please join us for an open house Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 14,2025 from

1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 S. 100 W., Payson, UT 84651.

 

Coming Up In The Payson Chronicle

 Coming up in The Payson Chronicle: The Raymond Stampede: A Legacy Of Rodeo in Raymond, Alberta

PHOTO: The “Father of Canadian Rodeo,” Oscar Raymond Knight, born in Payson, Utah Territory, in 1872. He organized the first official rodeo in Canada in 1902 as part of Raymond, Alberta’s Dominion Day (Canada Day).

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Traveling Miles

 

Mike Olson’s grandkids (left-right) Sadie and Miles traveled all the way from Roosevelt to attend Friday night’s open house at the Peteetneet.

Musical Exhibition

 

 

Mike Olson performing LIVE at tonight’s open house at the Peteetneet. His musical exhibition runs throughout the month of June.

Forever Young

 

The talented Sophia Brynn posing for the camera before her solo at tonight’s Mike Olson musical exhibition at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center.

June 4, 2025 Payson City Council Meeting

 

Payson City Council Meeting

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You Are Cordially Invited

 

El Mercadito Delights

 

The day just got better.

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