Helper, Utah Resident Jefferson Lawrence Wade Dies at Home

Graveside service scheduled for March 20th in Sunnyside, Utah

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Jefferson Lawrence Wade, known as 'Wade' to many, passed away at his home in Helper, Utah on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. A graveside service is planned for Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Valley View Cemetery in Sunnyside, Utah, where friends are welcome to join the family.

Why it matters

Wade was a longtime resident of Helper, Utah, a small town in the Castle Country region of the state. His passing is likely to be felt by the close-knit community where he lived for many years.

The details

Arrangements for Wade's funeral have been entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Huntington, where friends are welcome to share memories of Wade online at the funeral home's website.

  • Wade passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • The graveside service is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The players

Jefferson Lawrence Wade

A longtime resident of Helper, Utah who passed away at his home.

Mitchell Funeral Home

The funeral home handling the arrangements for Wade's service and where friends can share memories online.

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The takeaway

Wade's passing is a loss for the small community of Helper, Utah, where he lived for many years. The graveside service will provide an opportunity for friends and family to come together and remember him.