Saturday, February 21, 2026

LaVon Jensen Whatcott
January 23, 1937 — February 13, 2026
Bountiful, UT
LaVon Jensen Whatcott, age 89, passed away February 13, 2026, at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah. She was born January 23, 1937, in Fillmore, Utah, to Winfred and Portia Hanson Jensen.
LaVon graduated from Millard High School and later attended the College of Southern Utah in Cedar City, earning an associate’s degree.
On May 2, 1958, she married her high school sweetheart, Thomas “Eddie” Whatcott, in Fillmore. After their marriage they moved to the Salt Lake Valley, first settling in Granger and eventually making their home in Bountiful, where she lived for more than fifty years. She built lasting friendships in her neighborhood — though in recent years she often remarked she had outlived most of them.
Throughout her life she held various jobs, mostly secretarial, along with a short stint in school lunch services. Her family benefited from many “borrowed” recipes, especially the beloved sheet-pan peanut butter bars. She later retired from the Utah State Department of Corrections.
An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LaVon served in several callings including ward and stake organist. She loved music and continued taking piano lessons into her 80s. She was also active in the PTA, taught bread-making classes for the extension service, and even judged entries at the state fair. Her hobbies included quilting, machine embroidery, and making handmade cards.
LaVon loved camping and traveling with her husband and family and passed along her appreciation of the outdoors to her sons. She especially enjoyed visits from her sister Merlene and brother-in-law Alex, when they could explore the area together.
She was a devoted caregiver, spending many years caring for her aging mother and helping raise her granddaughters when they were young. She loved card games, Chinese checkers, and dominoes — and played to win. She refused to play Bingo because, as she said, “there’s no skill involved.”
LaVon was outspoken, strong-willed, and honest. She could be fierce and sometimes brash, but you always knew exactly where you stood. She loved to talk and tell stories — some of which the family heard more times than they can count.
She is survived by her son Darrell (Shane Atkinson) of Salt Lake City; granddaughters Emily (Nate Sorenson) and Abby (Chase Bell); great-grandson Declan Shane Sorenson; and sisters Merlene Brezak and Linda Michaels-Hughes. She was preceded in death by her husband Eddie, her parents, brothers James, Ray, and Fred Jensen, and her son Thomas Joel Whatcott.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 12:00 noon at the Fillmore City Cemetery, where she will be interred beside Eddie in their “underground condo.”
The family wishes to thank the caregivers and residents of Beaumont Assisted Living in Bountiful for their kindness, care, and friendship during her final months.

Monday, September 16, 2024

Jodie Rae James

February 16, 1972 — September 9, 2024

Jodie Rae James, age 52, passed away on September 9, 2024 in Magna, Utah. She was born on February 16, 1972 in Granger, Utah to Joseph and Marie Ahlstrom. She married Michael Anthony James on July 29, 1996.

Jodie was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was caring and the life of every gathering. She had a way about her that everyone loved. She played varsity basketball and volleyball in high school. She was an avid sports fan, and the 49ers could do no wrong.

Jodie is survived by her husband Michael; two children Alexandra and Cameron; mother Marie; siblings Judy, Janet, Jill, Jean, Joleen, Jennifer, JaNeal, Joseph, and Jana.

She is preceded in death by her father Joseph Delbert Ahlstrom.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood, West Jordan, Utah. You may visit with the family prior to services at a viewing from 12:00 to 1:45 PM. Interment following services at Memorial Redwood Cemetery.

We are all devastated by Jodie's passing. If you want to help the family towards funeral costs you may go to the link below to support in any way you can. https://gofund.me/383748ea

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Reunion Time- It is coming up!!

Date: Saturday, September 14^th, 2024

Where: Bonneville Park, 1450 North 800 West, Orem, Utah 84057 https://orem.org/bonneville

Start time: 10:00 am

There is a large pavilion with tables. Bring lawn chairs and blankets if you would like. There is plenty of shade.

Any questions let me know!

Please tell everyone!

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

Harold Mathis,

Harold Marion Mathis, Husband of the late Carla Whitaker Mathis passed away June 22, 2024. Carla was the daughter of J. Harold and Elda Rowley Whitaker. Harold and Carla married 20 Oct. 1952. Harold resided in Friant CA. 93626. There was no Obituary published.

Carla Whitaker Mathis passed away in Oct 2020. Carla was the daughter of J. Harold and Elda Rowley Whitaker. Harold and Carla married 20 Oct. 1952. Harold resided in Friant CA. 93626. There was no Obituary published.

Joseph and Minnie Whitaker Family

It is reunion time again!!

We are getting closer to reunion time. We hope that you are excited to get together and remember the good times.

Date: Saturday, September 14^th, 2024

Where: Bonneville Park, 1450 North 800 West, Orem, Utah 84057 https://orem.org/bonneville

Start time: 10:00 am

There is a large pavilion with tables. Bring lawn chairs and blankets if you would like. There is plenty of shade.

Bring your own lunch:

As we have thought about the food, we are concerned about those who have allergies, etc... Because of this, we have chosen the option of you bringing your own lunch.

We will furnish ice water and watermelon for dessert.

There are fast food places on 800 North (just off the freeway exit) for your convenience.

Activities planned:

There will be a video highlighting past family members and reunions.

Guessing games, visiting, get-to-know-you games, visiting, and games for the kids.

Please come with memories of past reunions, relatives that have past, and what is going on in your families now. Which relative do you remember the most and why? What was the best reunion? Please plan to share with everyone.

We have the pavilion until 2:00pm so let’s make the best of it.

Thank you,

Reunion Committee

Ted Whitaker 801-830-4113 , misc.tedwhitaker@gmail.com

Faith Whitaker Stapley

RoseAnn Whitaker

Ross Whitaker