Carol Cornia

 

West Valley City, Utah -- Carol Lee Cornia Johnson, age 77, passed away June 13, 2024 at home. Carol was born March 6, 1947 to Alton Cornia and LaVella Cox Cornia. Carol earned a degree in Cosmetology at Excelcis Beauty School in 1966. She married her eternal companion and best friend, Robert "Bob" Johnson, on March 20, 1970, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Carol enjoyed being with her family. Her greatest joy was being a mother. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, painting, baking, and making bows. She worked at KD Craft for many years. She loved interacting with customers and helping them with their craft projects. She made bows for many businesses' grand openings and for new car owners.

Carol had a great love for animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed canning vegetables from her garden each year and sharing them with others. She excelled in tole painting and taught others to paint through the years. She enjoyed sewing clothes for her children when they were younger. Later in life, she would make her own custom purses and clothing.

Carol loved Pennsylvania and the Amish Dutch Country. She would visit her sister, Eileen, and loved to explore shops. She loved going to the University of Utah athletic events with Bob and the kids while they were growing up. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Carol took the opportunity to share pictures and stories with others as often as she could.

Carol is survived by her sons, Dustin, Benjamin (Carly), and Patrick (Lisa), and daughter, Kimberly (Jeffery Leavitt), grandsons, Niklas, Lukas, Caleb, Liam, and Jameson; sisters, Neta (Lamont, deceased), Thaxton, Sandy, UT, Eileen (Wayne) Burton, Lancaster, PA, Dixie (Bronc) Mortensen, South Jordan, UT and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Johnson, parents, Alton and LaVella Cornia, sister, Thelma Cornia (at birth), and her brother, Charles Cornia.

The family would like to thank the staff at Suncrest Hospice and Carol's neighbors and friends for taking such great care of her.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Granger 15th Ward, 3175 South 3450 West. Family and friends may visit Tuesday evening from 6-8 PM at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, and Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, before the services at the Ward. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.

Published by the Salt Lake Tribune from Jun. 18 to Jun. 23, 2024.

Linda Gines

         

Our beloved mom, grandma, and great-grandma, Linda LaRee Gines Hedges, passed away peacefully in her home in Sandy, Utah on April 12, 2024 due to complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease.  

Linda was born on May 31, 1947 in Bountiful, Utah to parents Don J Gines and Esther LaRee Thayne Gines.  She was the oldest of four girls (with Cathy, Deon, and Terry following).

Linda graduated from Bountiful High School and then married Rodney Bateman Hedges, Sr.  They moved to Virginia after Rod had enlisted in the Army.  All three of her children (Andrea, Rod, Jr., and Don) were born while living in Virginia.  After Rod’s service in the Army was complete, they moved back to Utah.  They lived in several cities before settling their family in Sandy, Utah.   Linda was trained as a respiratory therapist.  She worked at LDS Hospital and later at Whitmore Oxygen.

Linda was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Rod and Linda were sealed together with their three children in the Jordan River Temple in 1982.  She loved attending church, doing family history work and going to the temple with friends from her ward. Linda was very proud to be an active member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.       

Linda was a dedicated mother and grandmother; her pride and joy was her family. Her most important priority was her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, and parents.  She tried to spend as much time as possible with her loved ones. Linda loved to travel and was able to go on many trips and several cruises with her family.  She also loved attending many extracurricular activities of her children and grandchildren including soccer, basketball, volleyball, football, and performances. Linda was an avid Utah Jazz fan and was a season ticket holder for many years.  She also loved all BYU sports.  Linda loved going to movies, especially action movies - her favorite genre. Linda loved spending time in her yard taking care of her flowers.  

Linda had a kind and giving heart.  To know Linda was to love her.  She will be missed tremendously by her family, but they are comforted to know that they will live with her again for eternity.

Preceded in death by her daughter, Andrea Todd, and parents, Don J Gines and Esther LaRee Gines.  Linda is survived by her three siblings: Cathy (Danne) Hughes, Deon Gines, Terry Richmond; two of her three children: Rod Hedges Jr., Don (Tara) Hedges; eight grandchildren: Jamie, Andy, Braxton, Patrick, Claiborne, Jackson, Stockton, Aspen; and fifteen great-grandchildren: Aaliyah, Daija, Jazmine, Skarlet, Violet, Thomas, Ambree, Benson, Caroline, Dean, Dalton, Brooke, Darrow, Lincoln, and another great-grandson on the way.

A celebration of life for Linda will be held on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Dimple Dell Ward, 10945 S 1700 E. Sandy, UT.  Family and friends may call on Saturday between 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM prior to services at the same location. Interment will follow at the Memorial Lakeview Cemetery, 1640 Lakeview Drive, Bountiful, UT.

Dennis Ferrin

   

Legendary theatre educator Dennis Paul Ferrin, age 76, took his final bow on Thursday, March 7, 2024, lovingly surrounded by his wife and children.

Dennis was born on March 12, 1947, to Keith and Francis Ferrin in Salt Lake City, the eldest of three children. He grew up in Bountiful where he met his future wife, Barbara (Choate) Ferrin, while starring in a junior high school operetta. They dated throughout high school and went on to have five children, 20 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

With a career spanning more than 50 years across the Wasatch Front, Dennis had an enormous influence on the Arts and the lives of his students, collaborators, and grateful audiences. He appeared as an actor and musician in high school while developing skills in costuming and scenic and lighting design, making him a versatile jack-of-all trades who would go on to mentor others in each of these crafts. After earning his bachelor’s degree from Utah State University, he worked as an actor with the Old Lyric Repertory Theatre and began teaching at Evergreen and Sunset Junior High Schools before taking a position at Layton High where he would have his greatest impact. In his 42-year teaching career he directed nearly 200 productions and reached thousands of students, several of whom went on to careers in the Arts, including stints on Broadway, in national tours, in film, on television, and in education. After nearly four decades at LHS, the newly remodeled little theater was renamed in his honor.

In addition to his impact as an educator, he worked continuously in the community theatres of Utah, cultivating small groups of players into city-sponsored organizations that eventually built the foundation for semi-professional theatres in Salt Lake, Davis and Weber Counties. As a director or designer, he worked with venues such as Promised Valley Playhouse, Desert Star Playhouse, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse, the Lagoon Opera House, the Kenley Centennial Amphitheatre, the Ziegfeld Theatre, and CenterPoint Legacy Theatre.

Throughout this time, he also lent his talents to major productions for the state of Utah and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, directing at the Salt Lake Tabernacle for the Utah State Centennial and massive spectaculars featuring more than twenty-five thousand youth for the Joseph Smith Day of Celebration and the Ogden Temple Re-dedication.

His honors included a fellowship from Oxford and the National Endowment for the Arts to work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Show of Shows Award from the Davis County Clipper, Best High School Musical in the state of Utah from USA Today, recognition as the Davis Schools Educator of the Year and Utah Speech Educator of the Year, and inclusion in the Utah Teaching Hall of Fame.

But no honor meant more to him than seeing others pick up where he left off, carrying his love of the Arts and community-building into the future. Along with his children and grandchildren, his former students who became teachers, actors, producers, and directors will continue his legacy for generations to come.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Barbara, his children Blake (Linda) Ferrin, Shelby (Annie) Ferrin, and Emily (Chris) Checketts, and his sister, April Booher. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary, daughters Amy Ferrin and Heidi Kemp, and grandsons Thomas Ferrin and Chase Hall. 

A viewing will be held on Sunday, March 17 from 5 to 7 PM at Russon Brothers Mortuary in Syracuse, 1585 W. 300 S. Funeral services take place on Monday, March 18 at 11 AM at the LDS chapel at 3024 S. 1200 W. in Syracuse, with a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 AM Dennis will be interred at Lakeview Memorial Mortuary-Cemetery.

Kathy Thomas

 

Kathleen Thomas Diederich was born on January 3, 1947, to Richard and Helen (Call) Thomas in Salt Lake City, Utah. After suffering multiple strokes in a 12-hour period, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 17, 2024, at the age of 77.

Kathy grew up in Bountiful, Utah and was very social and surrounded herself with many good friends. She loved playing sports with the neighborhood kids, especially softball. Her grandparents, Irvin and Mary Call, were very influential in her upbringing. She loved spending most Sundays at their house, surrounded by her aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

She graduated from Bountiful High School with the class of 1965. She was heavily involved in many activities including drama, choir, and student council. She competed in a synchronized swimming group and she also performed all over the valley in the Teen Tones singing group. She worked at ServUs Drug at their soda fountain and loved it.

Kathy was set up on a blind date with Rudi Diederich in 1965. After dating for three years, including a two-year long-distance relationship while Rudi served in the army in Germany, they married in the Salt Lake Temple on Rudi’s birthday, January 22, 1968.

She graduated from BYU with a Bachelor’s degree in teaching Physical Education in 1968. She taught PE at Viewmont High School for 2 years and started their drill team.

Kathy and Rudi bought their first home in Bountiful, Utah and had three of their four children there. They loved their five years back in Kathy’s hometown and close to her parents while having babies and young kids. They then moved to Orem, Utah, for Rudi’s job and had their last child there. They have loved living in Orem for the past 49 years where they made many life-long friends.

Kathy was a great homemaker and is known for her clean home, amazing cooking, and was the ultimate hostess. She loved snow skiing, playing tennis competitively, and was almost as competitive in playing games around the kitchen table. As a family, Kathy enjoyed boating, traveling, hosting Sunday dinner, and supporting her children and grandchildren in all their activities. Kathy was always at every dance recital, sporting event, and piano recital of her kids and grandkids. Rudi and Kathy loved traveling the world making amazing memories with their family. They loved hosting their family at their Bear Lake and St. George homes.

After her kids were older, she worked at Provo High School as the Attendance Secretary. She enjoyed interacting with teenagers and her many co-workers there.

Kathy served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Primary President, Young Women’s President, Stake Young Women’s Counselor, Relief Society teacher, and Nauvoo Temple missionary with Rudi. Their Nauvoo Temple mission was the highlight of their marriage. They made life-long friends while serving and socializing in Nauvoo. She also served as the Service Committee Chair for BYU Women’s Conference. She actively volunteered in her kids’ schools. Kathy was a talented and organized leader and influenced many people’s lives with her skills.

Kathy devoted her life to her family. She loved gathering them together frequently and was the ultimate party planner. Many summer days were spent with the family at their swimming pool. She adored her family and would do anything for them. Kathy was so good at making everyone feel special and loved. She was a social butterfly and had so many good friends. She was never in a shortage for lunch dates, travel companions, swimming ladies, and someone to call and chat with.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard (Dickie) and Lynn, and in-laws Wilford Diederich, Anina Diederich, and Claudia Diederich.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Rudi, her four children: Tiffini (Jeff) Taggart, Troy (Kristin) Diederich, Traci Magleby, and Tami Blair, as well as 12 grandchildren: Tieler (Taylor), Ellie (Branden), Joshua (Grace), Ethan, Carson (Megan), Caden, Logan, McCall, Addison, Ainsley, Brody, and Jensen, and two great grandchildren: Jace and Collin. She is also survived by her sister, Rosemary (Steven) Halladay, and brothers Ron (Cindy) and Don (Patty) Thomas and in-laws: Hugo Diederich, Margarete (Kay) Diamond, and Elfriede (Jack) Friend.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 500 South 600 West, Orem, Utah where a viewing will be held prior from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Graveside services will follow in the Highland City Cemetery, 6200 West 11000 North, Highland, Utah.

Services may be viewed online through YouTube by searching “Kathy Diederich’s Funeral” or through the following direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz03Y0Eg63Y

Lynda Bingham

 

In Loving Memory of Lynda Bingham Chynoweth

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Lynda Bingham Chynoweth on February 4, 2024, at the age of 76.  Lynda departed much too young, leaving a void in the lives of all those who cherished her deeply. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, “oldest sister,” and friend.  Lynda was born on November 28, 1947, to Ernie J. and Donna Mae Wilkinson Bingham in Ogden, Utah. She shared a loving marriage with DeMont J. McEwen, bringing her two loving daughters into the world.  Lynda later married Marvin L. Chynoweth and was with him until his death in 2022.

Lynda is survived by her devoted daughters, Lindsey Giacalone (Steven Silverman) of Rochester, New York and Amy Madden (Alvin Hastings) of Seaford, Delaware, as well as her stepson, Dennis O. Chynoweth (Leigh Anne) of Roebuck, South Carolina. Grandchildren: Gregory Giacalone, Alicia Madden, Samantha Madden, Emily Claremont, Anthony Chynoweth, Autum Chynoweth, Bailey Chynoweth, Drew Chynoweth, Rebekah Chynoweth, many, many nieces and nephews and her cherished great-granddaughter, Aurora.  We are so grateful they had an opportunity to spend time together.  She is also survived by her sister, Sheri (Spence) Stark, brother, Craig (Anna) Bingham, brother-in-law, Polo Afuvai, Jr., and aunt, Kathy Squires. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Chynoweth, parents, Ernie and Donna Bingham, sister, Barbara Afuvai, and brother, Ernie Bingham.  

Early in life, when faced with the loss of her mother, Lynda gracefully assumed the responsibility of ensuring that her siblings and loved ones felt remembered on birthdays and special occasions. She became a pillar of support for her father during challenging times.  Lynda was beautiful inside and out.  She had a passion for crocheting and donated most of her work, she dedicated herself to various acts of service for others. Her talent and generosity touched the lives of many, bringing warmth and comfort to those fortunate enough to receive her handcrafted creations.  She was an avid reader and did a great deal of traveling in her earlier years.  In recent years, Lynda found joy and companionship among friends in Florida, their camaraderie was a source of gratitude and comfort to her.

In accordance with Lynda’s wishes, there will not be a formal service.  Instead, the family invites you to take a moment to share a cherished memory of Lynda as a way to celebrate her life and the impact she had on those around her. May her memory live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

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Mark Thompson

 

Mark A Thompson, age 77 passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, from respiratory failure. 

Mark was born on December 28, 1946, to Lemuel Hubert Thompson and Virginia Booth Thompson in Bountiful, Utah. 

He graduated from Bountiful High School in 1965 where he was the State Champion in wrestling. He earned a football scholarship to Utah State where he also wrestled and won the Wyoming Invitational. He later served in the US Army where he deployed in support of the Vietnam War.

Mark had a love for golf, Kauai, and PLC with his buddies. He always looked forward to his Friday night hang out with his brother, Jack. He had a love for life, but above all, he had the greatest love for his children. Love you bigger than the mountains. 

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Pamela Mower Thompson; his children, Jennifer (Law) Jones, Christopher (Tiffany) Thompson, Shara (Justin) Anderson, Ann (Ray) Brushier, Joclyn (Bruce) Laney, Beth (Kody) Calder, Michael Jones, Ryan (Shari) Laney, and Morgan (John) Cleverly; 25 grandkids and six great-grandkids. 

Mark is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Velma Lynn Carter; daughter, Kelly Thompson; and grandson, Logan J. Burton. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 2 PM at Lindquist Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E., Bountiful, Utah. Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, and 12:30 to 1:30 prior to services at the mortuary.

Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded.

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Marv George

 

Bountiful, UT - Our rock, father and grandpa was reunited with the love of his life on January 21, 2024. Marvin was born Aug. 18, 1947, in Bountiful, Utah, He graduated from Bountiful High School, where he was a star on the football field, also where he met and fell head over heels for his sweetheart, Kristy. Shortly after graduation he joined the Marine Corps, where he was called to duty in Vietnam. He returned honorably into the loving arms of Kristy Youngberg and in 1969 they were married.  Together they raised four children. 

Marvin was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, horseback riding, team penning, shooting, fishing and golf, but what made it so memorable and enjoyable was the time spent with his family. Marvin was looked up to and admired by many, as a father, grandfather, brother, friend, uncle and mentor. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his children: daughters - Tara Sloane England (Robert), Amberlee Aaron Williams (Adrian), Megen Ann Flanary (Geno), and son - Justice Cody George (Madison); brothers - Aaron Gary George (June) and Rex Kent George (Sharon), sister - Karin Zola Wolfe (Joseph); 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Kristy Lou George, brother, Val J George, father, Rex L George and mother, Margaret George.

The family will respectfully honor his wishes by not holding a public service and would invite you to share your stories, thoughts and pictures with his family.  

Published by Legacy Remembers at Legacy.com.  (There is a guestbook link below his photo.)

Bob Heaps

 

Salt Lake City, UT - January 9, 1947 ~ January 19, 2024

Robert E. Heaps son of Mildred and Willard Heaps was the second of seven children. While his wife and three of his daughters were close by his side, he joined his parents and eldest son Robert Patrick "Pat" in death. 

Bob spent his life working hard and laughing harder. Those who knew him often described him as kind, accepting, loving, knowledgeable, or simply the best man they know. Bob never met a challenge he couldn't beat, and taught his children and grandchildren a profound love of mountains, fishing, Lord of the Rings, and chocolate milkshakes. 

He is survived by his wife Becky, children Tracy, Kelly (Jami), Misty (Ernie), Teddy, and Amy (Rob), 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, all his brothers and sisters and many other extended family members. At his request there will be no services, but the family has set up a memorial page and welcomes all to visit and share memories and condolences.

https://app.bluebutterfly.com/memorial/v2/bob-heaps

Published by Deseret News from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2024.

Jim Ingles

James (Jim) Leon Ingles was born September 18th, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Helen Mace Waddell and John Earl Ingles. He passed away unexpectedly and peacefully following complications from surgery January 3rd, 2024, in Layton, Utah.

Jim attended Stoker Elementary, Bountiful Jr. High, and Bountiful High School where he graduated in 1965. He started postgraduate work at the University of Utah, then was called to serve for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Great Lakes Mission from 1966-1968. Upon returning he continued at the U of U.  As a Senior, he met Sandra Lyn Johnson, whom he married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on January 22nd, 1971. He obtained his CPSD (Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity) and worked for many years in the grocery store industry. He designed many stores including some of the Harmons grocery stores and our beloved Bowmans Market. In addition to all his engineering and designing, he even carved a wooden statue with a chainsaw for a grocery store in Challis, Idaho.

Jim had a great love for music that began with playing many instruments in his youth including the clarinet, saxophone, piano, ukulele, guitar, bass guitar, and banjo. He had a knack for anything musical. He had a remarkable ear and could hear a song and sit and replay it on the spot. He sang, performed, and was asked to participate in many groups throughout his life including The Little Society, The Wildewood Singers, The Riverbottom Boys, and The Corby 3, and later The Corby B3 plus 1 (when adding the 4th member). He even auditioned to be a guitarist for The Monkees, and was talented enough to be requested to fill the role. He politely declined and chose to serve a mission instead. He performed at countless functions in college, church socials and dances, and was chosen to be on the “All-American College Show”. His love for music was well-known, but it did not exceed the love he had for his family. While working with his parents at Ingles Music in Bountiful, he began teaching guitar, ukulele, and banjo lessons. He continued teaching for over 50 years and loved each of his brilliant students! He was the devoted “Guitar Grandpa” visiting the homes of his grandchildren each week to teach them and share his passion for music.

He had a contagious smile and a great sense of humor. He was known to laugh, tease, and even mastermind an elaborate practical joke now and then. He could be found most evenings enjoying a nice oversized rectangular tub of freshly popped popcorn sprinkled with Vegit. He was insistent on each of his children and grandchildren developing his same love for popcorn and gifted many popcorn makers of all varieties (air, oil, microwave) to them over the years. Jim was an example of kindness and acceptance to everyone, regardless of their walk of life.

Jim had a strong testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had a love for the scriptures and gospel learning. He loved the prophet, Joseph Smith. He continually strived to become closer with God the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. Jim served faithfully in various callings including Bishop, Elder’s Quorum President, Young Men’s Leader, and Primary Teacher.  Jim and Sandy were called to serve in the Family History Center as digital book Missionaries.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen, his younger brother Dennis, and his great-granddaughter Indy Rae. Jim is survived by his wife, Sandy, and his siblings: Carolyn, Glen, and Mary Ann (Rick); his children: Brian (Jana), Jen (Darin), Stacey (David), Scott (Linsey), and Matt (Jenica); his grandchildren, whom he adored: Briana (Jake), Jacob, Cassie, Carter, Clara, Bridger, Wyatt, Grifin, Brexan, Brinley (Brandyn), Blake, Savanna (Max), Parker, Austin, Tyson, Caitlyn, Hailey, Bowen, Jackson, McCall, Tate, Truman; and his great-grandsons, Greyson and James.

Funeral services for Jim will be on Monday, January 8th, 2024, at 12:00 PM. at the Layton Creekside Stake Chapel, 1480 W Phillips Street, Kaysville, Utah. Friends and family may visit Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. and Monday morning 10:30 to 11:45 AM. at the same location prior to services. Interment will follow at Memorial Lakeview Mortuary & Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Drive, Bountiful.  Click here for the livestream of the services: Memorial Lakeview Mortuary.

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Kim Samuelson

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Kim E. Samuelson on January 2nd, 2024, due to complications of his heart.

Kim was born on March 10, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clarence and Idell Samuelson. He was the second of five children, between his brothers Lance and Kevin and his three younger sisters, Nancy, Deanne, and Clare. He grew up in West Bountiful and attended Bountiful Junior High where he met his sweetheart, Regina Anderson, who later became his “Queenie-Bird.”

While attending Bountiful Junior High, Regina’s best friend’s name was Susan who would let her wear her “S” necklace because Kim’s last name was Samuelson. Kim gave Regina a Valentine’s Day card that said, “For Valentine’s let's play post office with a little more horsing around.” They liked each other a lot and Kim also liked his horse a lot! His horse was named Shorty and he even let Regina ride Shorty. But the horse ran away with Regina on his back and she didn’t like Shorty anymore! Their love that began during their Junior High years, continued to flourish throughout high school, marking the start of a lifetime of devotion.

After graduating from Bountiful High School, Kim was called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he labored in the England, Southampton Mission. His mission experience deepened his faith and his love for the Savior. Shortly after returning from his mission, Kim and Regina were married in the Salt Lake Temple on September 18th, 1968. They started their life together in a single-wide trailer and relocated to Logan where they both attended Utah State University.

While in Logan, their first son, Christopher was born and two years later Nichole joined the family. After graduating from Utah State University, Kim was accepted to dental school at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where his third child, Ashley was born.

After four years, the family moved back to Salt Lake City, where they graduated from a single-wide to a double-wide trailer, things were looking up.

His dental career began with very humble beginnings with him splitting time between two practices one of which was in Milford, UT, where he would commute six hours round trip and work on the weekends. After several years of doing that and saving money, he decided to hang his own shingle in Bountiful, in a small one-room office that he rented from his father-in-law. At this point Kim and Regina were blessed with their fourth child, Jacob.  After several years practicing in Bountiful, he moved to a larger office in Centerville that he shared with several other dentists. 

With years of hard work and saving, he was finally able to acquire property on Main Street in Centerville, where he designed and built his own building. Kim was very hands on and insisted on doing much of the work himself.  Over the course of his 42-year-career he really learned to perfect his craft and prided himself in the quality of the work he produced. He is a perfectionist. He also loved to learn of and implement new cutting-edge techniques for better patient outcomes.

Dad really wanted to be a rancher and farmer. If he thought that he could’ve convinced Regina, he would’ve done it in a second. They were fortunate to acquire property in Centerville and that became the compromise, a mini ranch. His first big acquisition for the mini ranch was a tractor that was five times bigger than it needed to be, but he didn't care, he loved it. Over the years, he continued to acquire more machinery and tools and one of his greatest loves in life was to use his tools to help neighbors, family and friends with various projects.

Dad loved to serve. If you had to say what was Kim’s greatest legacy in this life, it was his love of serving people. 

Kim loved spending time with his family and enjoyed so many adventures together.

Many summers were spent either at Lake Powell or Moab exploring literally as much of the lake and trails as humanly possible. He was known for his long days, often into the night, just wondering what was around the corner. Many winters were spent exploring as much mountain range as possible and as fast as his snowmobile would allow. Dad's excursions were intricately planned, consistently incorporating a motorized element; lounging on the beach was not his idea of fun.

Dad was a devout, faithful, and hard-working member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He loved serving in the church and would be there for anyone at the drop of a hat. He held many positions in the church including bishop, bishopric counselor, stake high councilor and numerous other positions. Most recently he spent two years serving in Nebraska and Wyoming with his wife doing a service mission where they made many close friends and performed countless acts of service. While serving on a ranch in Kansas with 2,000 cows in his backyard, he finally fulfilled his dream of becoming a rancher and farmer. Many have asked if they were sad that they didn’t learn a new language, but they did learn a language and it was called Moo. Kim and Regina grew very close during this time and wouldn’t trade it for the world. Dad lived a rich and full life and he will be sorely missed.

Kim is survived by his wife, Regina, and their children and grandchildren: Chris (wife Holly, children Piper and Presley); Nichole (husband Matt, children Jamon, Mitchell and Jory); Ashley (husband Justen, children Ellie, Aliva, Madsen and Mckay); Jacob (wife Jana, children Kaiden, Maggie, Macy, Kallen and Myla); siblings: Lance, Kevin, Nancy, Deanne and Clare; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and family too numerous to list, but not forgotten. Kim is preceded in death by his father and mother, Clarence and Idell Samuelson, his granddaughter Millee and many other family members with whom he is now reunited.

Viewings will be held Sunday, January 7, 2024, from 6:00 PM. to 8:00 PM., and Monday, January 8, 2024, from 9:30 AM. to 10:30 AM at the Canyon View Chapel, 210 East 1825 North, Centerville, Utah. Funeral services celebrating Kim’s life will begin in the chapel at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 8, 2024. Interment services will follow at the Centerville City Cemetery. A luncheon for family members will follow at the Canyon View Chapel, 210 East 1825 North, Centerville, Utah at approximately 1:30 PM.

Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary & Crematory Facebook page and on this obituary page.  The livestream will begin about 10-15 minutes prior to the service and will be posted below.  Russon Mortuary

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