George Charles Morgan Jr
7/16/1941 ~ 2/27/2026 `
George Charles Morgan Jr, 84, passed away in Nephi, Utah, Friday, February 27th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
George was born on July 16, 1941 in Glendale, California to George Charles Sr and Margaret Morgan. He was the third son, behind brothers Larry & Robert and ahead of siblings, David, Roger, Dorinda and Sue Beth. `
He attended school in Torrance California. While in high school, he enjoyed playing football and wrestling, where he took 1st place in State for Southern California. Following high school, George enlisted in the US Navy and became a hospital corpsman. He was stationed at Moffit Field Naval Air Station. It was during that time that he met his wife Marjorie, who fell madly in love with his uniform. They were married October 1st, 1960 in California and their marriage was later solemnized in the Oakland LDS Temple.
After his release from the Navy, he attended San Jose State University and was employed as a manager for Hertz Corporation in the Bay Area for 15 years. `
George and Marge had two sons, George III and Michael. They were also foster parents to many children through the years. He later acquired two daughters when his sons married. He treated Connie (George) and Casie (Mike) as his own.
When the boys were in their youth, George and Marge felt prompted to take a leap of faith and move the family to Nephi, Utah. He opened a sporting goods store on Main Street. A few years later he resumed his medical training from the Navy and began working at Juab County Hospital, which later became Central Valley Medical Center. He worked as an x-ray and lab tech which eventually led to him being Radiology Department Manager for over 30 years.
Seeing the need in the community, George and a group of others founded the Juab County Ambulance Association. He volunteered his time with the ambulance association for many years.
George is best known in the community for the Sub for Santa program, which he started thirty five years ago in his garage and in the beginning, largely at his own expense. Through the years, the program grew, and with the growth, George and his team of special elves were constantly moving the operation until they finally landed in the spot they work from today. Children throughout Nephi, Mona and Levan have had a merrier Christmas because of this holiday endeavor, which he absolutely loved doing. After retiring, he would come to life during the holiday season and it was clear to see that it was his favorite time of year!
George was an avid high school sports fan and attended many games through the years following his boys and grandkids. In recent years he loved taking trips south with his sons for a boys night out.
George was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints. He served in various positions through the years. George and Marge also served as service missionaries with the church’s Addiction Recovery Program for 2.5 years. George had a strong testimony of the gospel.
George is survived by his adoring wife of 64 years, Marjorie (Marge), his sons George (Connie) and Michael (Casie). He was blessed with 7 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and therapists at CVMC as well as family, friends and neighbors who have offered their love and condolences.
A viewing will be held Sunday, March 8th, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm at Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North, Nephi.
The funeral will be held on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 11:00am at the Nephi Stake Center, 251 N 100 W, with a viewing prior to the service from 9:45 to 10:45am
Gayle Chamberlain White
2/6/1943 ~ 2/27/2026 `
Gayle Chamberlain White passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, just two months after she lost her husband Shannon.
Gayle was born February 6, 1943 to Timothy J Chamberlain and Katheryn Mutch in Boulder City, Nevada. She was raised in Midvale, Utah where her favorite pass times were dancing, swimming, and twirling the baton. `
Gayle graduated from Jordan High School in 1961. Shortly after, she tried out for the Utah famous Ballet West and made it! But, she never did dance with them because she decided last minute to work at Yellowstone National Park for the summer.
She was trained on the comptometer and went to work at the phone company. She met and married Michael K Wright and lived in Honolulu, Hawaii and San Diego Ca. She became a mother to Mike and Carl Wright. They returned back to Midvale, where they later divorced.
Gayle met Charles Shannon White on a blind date. Gayle was with her boyfriend and Shannon was on a blind date with her sister Betty. After seeing Sound of Music, Shannon sat by Gayle in the car and the rest was history. She married Shannon on September 8, 1967, in Midvale, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on August 18, 1987. Together they had two more children Rick and Heidi.
Gayle had various jobs such as tending kids to cake decorator at Harmons grocery store. But, her favorite job was being a school secretary. While working at Nephi Elementary, she facilitated a fund raiser for the people of Ethiopia. She helped the students raise close to $2000. `
Gayle was aways ready for fun. At family parties or reunions, almost any gathering she was always trying to get people to laugh by playing games or singing some silly song. She had so much fun making people laugh especially the grandkids.
Preceded in death by her husband Charles Shannon White, parents Timoth and Kathryn, Sister Betty (Ed) Leary, brother John (Claudia) Chamberlain, parents-in-law Ivol and Ginger White, Brothers-in-law Steve, Vard, Fred, and Ladd White and sister-in-law Jessie Wilkey. Gayle is survived by children Michael (Kimberly) Wright of So Jordan, Carl (Paula) Wright of Mt Pleasant, Rick (Kris) White and Heidi (Mike) Jennings both of Nephi; 14 grandchildren and 19 and ½ Great-grandchilren. Gayle is also survived by her sister Karma Bithel, brother and sister in law Hap and Bonnie White and sister in law Diane White. `
A Viewing will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 6-8 pm at Anderson Funeral Home and 10-10:45 am at Nephi 4th ward, followed by the funeral at 11:00 am at the Nephi 4th ward.
Gregory Allan Newton
10/26/1948 ~ 2/24/2026 `
Gregory Allan Newton, 77, returned home on February 24th, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Greg’s life was built the way he lived—steadily, quietly, and with purpose. He was a man of deep roots: a devoted husband, a proud father and grandfather, a trusted public servant, a friend and mentor.
Born October 26, 1948, to Don and Ardarth Newton. He grew up in Mona and spent his summers in Goshen, Utah—places that shaped his character and kept his heart tethered to the land. As a boy, he helped run his grandparents’ farm, learning early the value of hard work and integrity. `
On March 26, 1971, Greg married the love of his life, Karren Roberts. Together they built a home and filled it with love and laughter. A safe place for his daughters to come home to.
Greg’s life was marked by service. He graduated from Juab High School in 1966, then from Southern Utah University in 1969 with a degree in Police Science Technology—stepping forward into work that reflected who he already was: calm in crisis, fair, and quietly brave. He served as a Deputy Sheriff for several years before dedicating 25 years as Fire Marshal for the State of Utah. In that role, he carried an uncommon mix of authority and compassion—firm about what mattered, and deeply committed to keeping the community safe.
When he was just 17 years old, he taught himself the art of beekeeping. What started as curiosity became lifelong devotion. He built and ran Newton Honey Company, tending his hives with patience and care,. There was something fitting about our dad and his bees: both steady, both purposeful, both quietly essential.
Greg served his community as Mayor of Mona City for several years, leading not for recognition, but because he truly loved where he came from. `
He was involved in the planning and development of the Mona City Center. He felt responsibility, in leaving things better than he found them. `
Above all, Greg’s greatest legacy is his family. He is survived by his wife, Karren Newton; his daughters Wendy, Raina (Matt) and Jeri; and a beautiful posterity of 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren who will carry his strength, his humor, and his steady goodness forward. He is also survived by his sister, Debra (Hal) Newton, and his brother, Gary (Franki) Newton.
Proceeded in death by his parents, Don and Ardarth Newton, and by his beloved daughter, Heidi Anne—whom he carried in his heart every day. We find comfort in believing that love does not end, and that dad has been reunited with his “Iodine” `
Though our hearts ache in his absence, we are grateful—for the years we had, for the love he gave, for the quiet ways he held the world together. If you listen closely in the spring, in the hum of bees and the warmth of sunlight on an open field… a gentle reminder that he is close by; always and forever. We love you dad! `
There will be a celebration of life at the Mona City Center on Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 followed by a luncheon at the church.
Paula H. Shirley
9/3/1945 ~ 2/28/2028
Paula H. Shirley passed away peacefully at the age of 87 at her daughter’s home in Nephi from causes incident to age on February 28, 2026 surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and enduring love for her family.
Paula, born to Prescott and Sarah Hardy on September 3, 1938, was raised in Granger, UT. She was the oldest of eight children. From an early age, she learned to work hard and developed skills which she used all her life. These included leadership, organizational, and homemaking skills.
Paula graduated from Cyprus High school and Brigham Young University. She met her eternal companion her first day at BYU in September 1956. Theirs was a beautiful love story. They wrote to each other while Lee served an LDS mission to Brazil. They were engaged the day of his missionary report in August 1959. They were married in the Salt Lake City temple on June 6, 1960 for time and all eternity, the day after she graduated from BYU.
Paula was a hard worker and began her career as a PE teacher at Ben Lomond High school. While raising her family, she worked as a substitute teacher, head secretary at Weber High school, and later as an office manager for an orthodontist.
After retirement, Paula volunteered at the Bear River Bird refuge and Ogden Nature Center with her husband Lee. She also performed with a women‚ singing group providing service to the community,
As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in numerous callings throughout the years in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society, as well as callings as pianist, chorister, choir director, den mother and temple worker. Her favorite calling was a mother education teacher in Relief Society. Her testimony was reflected in the quiet, consistent way she lived the gospel.
Paula was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother creating a home and legacy of love and faith.
She wrote in her journal in 1999 that she would like to be remembered for kind to people and treating them with respect.‚
Paula loved participating in sports, time outdoors, playing games with friends and family, and watching BYU sports.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Lee Shirley (January 2017). She is survived by her four children Tammy (Ken) Richards, Cameron (Jenni) Shirley, Gwen (Karl) Merkley, and Kristi (Jarrod) Cook, her 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way, as well as her siblings and their spouses.
Funeral services will be Saturday March 7 at 11:30 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 770 E 2100 N in North Ogden with visitation from 9:30-11:15 prior to these services. Burial will be at the Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden. `
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