Warenski Funeral Home, American Fork, UT (2025)

08/11/2025

Nancy Lynn Harris Judd
1943 ~ 2025

Nancy Lynn Harris Judd passed peacefully from this life on August 5, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Born on September 24, 1943 in Glendale, California, Nancy was the youngest of three children of George Ronald Harris and Lennis Margaret McLain Harris. She was raised in Montrose, California in a home her father built. Nancy attended Montrose Elementary, Clark Junior High, and graduated from Glendale High School in 1961.

At age nine, Nancy joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She regularly attended church with her brother and developed a deep and enduring testimony of the gospel and the atonement of Jesus Christ.

While studying Home Economics at BYU, Nancy met and married Val Judd of Hoytsville, Utah, in the Los Angeles California LDS Temple. After Val graduated from BYU in 1966, they moved with their two children to Fort Yates, North Dakota, where Nancy taught cake decorating in Bismarck.

In 1968, the family relocated to Rochester, Minnesota. While raising their growing family, Nancy taught cake decorating and entertaining at the local high school and hosted one of the first weekly cable television cooking shows, Fun With Foods.

Nancy and Val moved to Austin, Texas, with their six children in 1977. There, they welcomed two more children. Nancy continued her entrepreneurialism and had an interior design business, Affordable Elegance, and designed the Nursing Museum at the University of Texas. She also had a catering business catering weddings and parties. Nancy also had a cookie business, Our Mom’s Brownies, selling to convenience stores. For ten years, Nancy held hands-on summer children’s cooking classes called Junior Chefs where she taught children how to cook.
After Val’s retirement, they settled in Utah—first in Springville, then built a home in Alpine where they lived for 24 years.

In 2012, Nancy began entering food contests, starting with the Utah State Fair. Her talent and enthusiasm led her to local and national recognition on the Donohue Show, was named one of the top eight LDS Chefs by LDS Living Magazine, was a contestant on Chopped: Grandma’s Edition, The NBC’s TODAY Show, The Great American Baking Show, and was awarded the World Dessert Champion—among many other accolades.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nancy taught the gospel in her home and lived as a disciple of Christ. Later working as a worker in the Timpanogos Temple.

Though she delighted in cooking, her greatest joy came from her faith and family. She cherished her roles as mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her kitchen was a place of love and welcome, her home a haven for anyone in need of warmth or a meal.

Nancy was truly a party-in-a-person—her infectious positivity, boundless love, and generosity touched all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Val Judd, and seven living children, McKay (Charlotte Mortimer), Grace (who was lovingly named Karen at birth) Wilbert (Lloyd), Elaine Oaks (Marlo), Kristi Natividad (Marc), Janae Daniels (Jason), Ashley Curtis (Gavin), Carolyn McMullen (Bruce), 40 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Nancy is preceded in death by her daughter, Heidi Larsen (Shaun), daughter-in-law, Ruth (McKay), and by her parents, George Ronald Harris and Lennis Margaret McLain, her sister, Kathleen Nichols and her brother, Tim Harris.

The family gives special thanks to the many caregivers at River Meadows in Alpine and Roy, Lisa, Addie, Bella, Corrine, Camille, Evan, and Brian with Valeo.

Funeral Services for Nancy will be held on Saturday August 16, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Mountainville Ward Chapel, located at 165 North 100 East Alpine, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Warenski Funeral Home, located at 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah and also at an additional viewing on Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to service at the church. Interment will be in the Alpine Cemetery.

As a family, we wish to express our gratitude for the love and support we feel. The family is compiling memories and would love for you to share yours with us. Please send your memories and photos to: NancyJuddmemories@gmail.com

In honor of Nancy’s joyful spirit, the family kindly requests lilies or pink flowers, her favorite.

The recording of Nancy's funeral can be found below at this link:
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Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

08/02/2025

Deon Janet Christensen Staley
1934 ~ 2025

A daughter of heavenly royalty passed thru the veil today. In her 91 years she taught us, her family, to do the right thing even when no one was watching, to look at the bright side even when faced with trials and to endure to the end with grace. In spite of her pain and discomfort, some of her final words were “thank you”. We know this is not the end, just a transition to the next part of life.

Deon was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 27, 1934, to Earlus George Christensen and Dorothy Myrle Fullmer.

She married Daniel “Neil” Staley on May 16, 1997, in the Bountiful Utah Temple. They shared many happy years together.

Deon was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in many callings throughout her life. She showed us by example how to love others thru service and found great joy in working with her hands. She quickly became accomplished at any craft she attempted. Her creativity, skill, and attention to detail brought warmth and beauty to the lives of those around her. She freely shared the results of her creative endeavors, which have become priceless treasures as the physical evidence of her love. She took great pride in her immaculate home and yard, gardening well into her 90th year.

Deon’s life was marked by hard work and discipline. Her legacy of grace, dignity and creativity will live on in the generations she leaves behind. She passed away on August 1st, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

She is survived by her children: Garth Wiscombe, Brent (Rhonda) Wiscombe, Clay (Shirleen) Wiscombe, and Janet Clark; 26 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first son Lawrence Dell, her parents and by her husband Neil.

The viewing and funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at her home. The viewing will open at 10:00 am, with funeral services starting at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Alpine City Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.warenski.com.

07/27/2025

Jeffrey Scott Wade
March 8, 1970 ~ July 24, 2025

Jeffrey Scott Wade, age 55, passed away peacefully in his home on July 24, 2025. Jeff was born on March 8, 1970, to David and Pat Wade in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, where he grew up as the second of seven children.

Jeff attended Brighton High School, forming lifelong friendships and showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit. From a young age he started businesses ranging from snow removal to having a newspaper route. His first love as a teenager was his white convertible BMW, a passion for cars that shaped his life. Starting at age 14, Jeff worked closely with his father, David, building a strong bond. He later channeled his love for automobiles into building Wade Automotive, where his dedication and warmth fostered lasting relationships with customers and colleagues.

On June 4, 1991, Jeff married Danielle Childs in the Salt Lake Temple. They raised their family in Bluffdale, Utah. They were married for 32 years before later divorcing. Together in love they brought 4 beautiful children to their family—Whitney Holtby (Taylor), Kelsey Hall (Jansen), Harrison Wade (Alex), and Hayden Wade (Ally Velazquez)—who were the pride and joy of Jeff’s life. He was also a cherished grandfather to Cooper, Oakley, Blakely, and Hudson, who brought him boundless happiness.

Jeff loved the thrill of riding horses and side by sides, boating, and spending time outdoors. Family trips to Hawaii, Disney World, and Lake Powell were cherished traditions, but his greatest joy came from gathering with his children and grandchildren.

As a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jeff found strength in his faith and shared his love and support with his community. His belief in family and service was a cornerstone of his life.

Jeff is survived by his children and grandchildren; his father, David Wade (Pam); and his siblings: Todd Wade (Stacy), Chad Wade (Angie), Natalie Griffiths (Matt), Michael Wade (Jill), and Suzanne Andersen (Christian). He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia and his sister, Danielle. Jeff’s legacy of love, devotion, and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Funeral services for Jeff will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Bluffdale 15th Ward Chapel, located at 14662 South 3200 West, Bluffdale, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to services at the church. Interment will follow services at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

07/24/2025

Phyllis Wiseman
December 25, 1958 – July 22, 2025

Phyllis Wiseman, our beautiful mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend passed away July 22, 2025 in Orem, Utah after a 9-month battle with uterine cancer. She was surrounded by her three daughters Melissa, Jennie and Diane, who were at her side as she returned home to her Heavenly Father and loving husband, Wayne.

Phyllis was born on Christmas Day in 1958 and grew up in Huntington Beach, California. It was in her stake where she met and fell in love with her husband Wayne Wiseman. After dating for only a few weeks, they each knew that they had found the love of their lives and were promptly engaged and later married on February 2, 1979. They had three daughters who they raised in Riverside, California until making the decision to move to Cedar Hills, Utah in 1996.

Phyllis was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She shared her love of Jesus Christ by living with unwavering faith and as an example of unconditional love to all those around her. She would continuously look for opportunities to serve her family, friends and even strangers. She had a deep passion for learning and personal growth and enjoyed spending her time reading, cooking, canning, sewing and family history. Most of her time was spent being an adoring and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Wayne Wiseman and her mother and stepfather Luella and Dale Porter. She is survived by her daughters: Melissa (Tyson) Turner, Jennie (Adam) Gundersen, Diane (Scott) Prestriedge, her 8 grandchildren, and 5 siblings.

There will be a viewing on Monday, July 28th at the Warenski Funeral Home (1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah) from 9:00am-10:00am followed by a graveside service at the Alpine Cemetery (400 Grove Dr. Alpine, Utah) at 10:30am. All are invited to attend.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

07/22/2025

Brian Carroll Dowd
1965 ~ 2025

Brian Carroll Dowd, 60, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, departed this life on July 16, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in American Fork Canyon on July 8, 2025. He joins his beloved son, Zachary Dowd, granddaughter Elouise Ryan, mother Diane Dowd, brother Kenny Dowd, mother-in-law Irene Hayes, brother-in-law Tracy Ivie, and many other loved ones and friends on the other side of the veil.

He was born on July 10, 1965, in San Gabriel, California, to his father Kennett Patrick Dowd and mother Diane Curtis (Tucker) Dowd. He grew into his LDS roots and served his mission in England. When he returned home, Brian graduated from BYU with a degree in exercise science. At the same time, he created a family of his own, which was ultimately his proudest achievement in life.

Brian inspired and connected with nearly everyone he met through his passion for the outdoors and sharing those experiences through his gifted storytelling. He was known for his energetic laughter, big heart, wisdom gained from adversity, determination to press onward, service to his community, and an endearing sense of humor.

Brian wore many professional hats throughout his life, working as a River Guide, Ski Instructor, Ski Patroller, Firefighter, Paramedic, Bus Driver, and various other pursuits to provide for his family. He took joy in helping those in need and making the world a better place one selfless act at a time. He excelled at putting others’ lives before his own and possessed a talent for nurturing and inspiring others by teaching his many skills, which ranged from wilderness survival to emergency preparation and adapting to challenges.

Brian was happiest floating a river, finding his next powder stash in the mountains, or teaching his children to ski. He instilled in others a profound respect for nature and its wonders. As a lifetime student of the mind, body, and soul, he sought to grow in his spiritual journey, explore the world, and master several high-adventure sports.

Brian is survived by his beautiful, devoted and loving wife Deborah (Hayes) Dowd; his children: Marcus Dowd (John), Nicholas Dowd (Karolina), Jacob Dowd (Raechel), and Brooklyn Ryan (Daniel); his father, Kennett Dowd (Mary Ann); siblings Pamela Latimer (Matthew), Teri Ivie Hutchinson (Christopher), Andrea Kristensen (Kris), and Bradley Dowd (Janae); grandchildren Zachary Dowd, Alice Dowd, Jonathan Ryan, and an innumerable list of others who enjoyed his charismatic presence, bravery, and kindness.

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”
-Steve Prefontaine

The viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on July 24, 2025, followed by the service at 11:00 AM at Grove 8th Ward Chapel, 1136 West 700 South, Pleasant Grove, Utah, 84062. Warenski Funeral Home is making the arrangements with the best possible care and capable hands.

Special thanks to the Shock Trauma Unit staff at Intermountain Medical Center and Shawn Warenski.

07/21/2025

Annette Schooler Jones
1933 ~ 2025

On Thursday July 17th, 2025 Annette Schooler Jones Beloved Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 92. Annette was born on Feb. 15th, 1933 to Frank and Chloe Schooler where she was raised in Heber City UT. She graduated from Wasatch High School. She worked for Dr. Montgomery and part time at the local show house for three years. She met Neil Jones after he came home on leave from the army. Shortly after that (three weeks) they were married on July 6th,1952 and moved to American Fork where later their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple August of 1959. They lived their whole married life in American Fork where they raised 4 children: Sherrie, David, Brent and Cindy. Annette worked at Jolene's as a clothing inspector for 18 years. Later in life Neil and Annette opened their own store Classic Tuxedos in Midvale, UT. After 10 years in business they closed the store and Annette went to work with her daughter Sherrie and son-in-law Allen at Allen's Tuxedos for 21 years. She retired at the age of 85.

Annette enjoyed the family always coming over for Sunday dinners. She enjoyed quality time with her family, which gave her great joy. She enjoyed sitting on the front porch which became the gathering place for the whole neighborhood to come and visit. Annette was known as “Ma Jones” to everyone. Neil and Annette took great pride in their yard. It was the most beautiful yard on the block. Annette had a soft heart for animals, especially her cat (Kitty) which kept her company later in her life.

Annette is survived by her two daughters, Sherrie (Allen) Preston and Cindy (Brett) Street. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Annette was preceded in death by her husband, David Neil Jones; her sons David and Brent Jones; her parents, Frank and Chloe Schooler; and her siblings, Frank Jr., J.R., Horace (Pitch), Jack, and Cleo.

Special thanks to: Shawn Warenski for the kind words and helping the family arrange her services. Symbii Hospice nurses: Meagan, Terry and Lisa.

A viewing will be at Warenski Funeral Home on Friday July 25th, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the American Fork Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

07/19/2025

Victoria Louise Richardson Javid Malley
1955 ~ 2025

Victoria Louise Richardson Javid Malley passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 14, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Victoria was born on April 30, 1955, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Francis H. and Laura G. (Nicholson) Richardson as the sixth of eight children. She had many treasured memories of her years growing up in Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Florida, and Illinois. Victoria attended Brigham Young University including a six-month study abroad in Israel. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois; a Master of Education from National Lewis University (1992); and received a Master of Science in Community Health from Northern Illinois University (2002). For many years, she was employed as a school nurse by the Rockford School District. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Pediatric Care in 2013.

Victoria married Leighton H. Javid on March 26, 1977, and they had three beloved children: Christina, Melanie, and Jonathan. Victoria met Mark R. Malley while they were both serving in the Chicago Illinois Temple. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on September 16, 2005. Together they were devoted to their children, extended family, friends, and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Her faithful lifelong church service included teaching and administrative callings, including Primary president, Young Women president, Relief Society president, and early morning seminary teacher. Victoria and Mark served two church missions in Roseville, California, and Baltimore, Maryland. At the time of her passing, Victoria was serving as an ordinance worker in the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple and as a service missionary.

Victoria was generous in sharing her time, resources, spiritual insights, and talents with all her family and friends. Victoria was a listener, friend, teacher, and nurse. She loved to play games, sing old musicals, and whistle happy tunes. She endeavored to be charitable and kind.

Victoria is preceded in death by her parents, brother Francis B. Richardson, and grandson Tristan McAfoos. She is survived by her husband Mark; children: Christina (Michael) McAfoos, Melanie (Matthew) Francis, and Jonathan (Stephanie) Javid; step-children: Seth (Reyna) Malley, and Amy Malley; and 18 beautiful grandchildren. To the many nieces and nephews and their children, she was “GRRREAT-Aunt Vickie.”

Victoria’s celebration of life will be on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at 1305 North 100 East, American Fork, Utah. Interment will be at the English Prairie Cemetery in Spring Grove, Illinois.

Those who cannot attend in person can view the funeral service here: https://youtube.com/live/e4NJmVJ90ig

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

07/18/2025

Claudia Louise Hand Graser
1937 ~ 2025

Claudia Louise Graser, better known as “Nana” to her children and grandchildren, passed away at the Highland Glen Memory Care Center in Highland, Utah, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Having been stricken with dementia in her final years, she departed this life with very few memories left in her once vibrant mind but she left behind a treasure trove of memories never to be forgotten by her loving family and friends.

She was born on November 26, 1937, in the California Lutheran Hospital in Los Angeles to William Earl Hand and Oretel Macbeth. Later, two siblings would join the family, her younger sister Beverly and their little brother Dennis, both of whom preceded her in death. She dearly loved them and was often heard saying, “Why are the youngest ones taken first?” She never doubted that they would be waiting for her when she arrived on the other side, but she often wished that she would have been the one waiting for them.

In her early childhood in California, her parents moved between Los Angeles, Monrovia, Long Beach, and Westchester, before finally settling when Claudia was a teenager on Le Bourget Avenue in Culver City, a place she would always remember as home. She graduated from Culver City High School at the age of 17 and immediately began her undergraduate studies at UCLA where she met her first husband, Dwight Vincent Call, in a biology class. They married in 1956 and had three daughters, Jeanene, Doreen, and Carrie. Their marriage later ended in divorce.

She found her life’s work in the education profession. Out of necessity as a single mother raising three children, she went back to school and earned a Bachelor’s degree from California State University Northridge (CSUN) and then began instructing high school students in various public schools in the Burbank, Valencia, and Los Angeles School Districts. She later earned a Master’s degree from the College of St. Thomas. Her specialty was math, accounting, and business. She often spoke lovingly of the students at Crenshaw High School in inner city Los Angeles. Crenshaw was a difficult Title I school where teachers were required to keep their doors locked during class time, but Claudia felt like a parent to many of the troubled students. She would counsel them on her own time in the hour before school started.

She found her eternal companion, Floyd Robert Graser, while attending a church single adult activity in southern California. They were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and spent the rest of their lives loving and helping Claudia’s three daughters and their families. “Nana” and “Grandpa Bob” became the heart, soul and center of a family that grew to 16 grandchildren and currently 47 great grandchildren. Bob preceded Claudia in death by six years.

As a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Claudia loved to serve in quiet callings where she was not required to speak or pray in public. Her specialities were ward magazine representative, Primary, Sunday School, Sacrament meeting, and Relief Society chorister, and Sacrament meeting program coordinator. She also served weekly for decades in genealogy callings that fulfilled her love of family history. The only LDS seminary class she attended as a youth was the semester they studied genealogy. That class launched a lifelong family research project that took her on many adventures and that brought sacred temple ordinances to hundreds of ancestors. In addition, she was one of the first name extraction workers in the Church and served in this calling for decades. She was also one of the first indexing workers in the Church and served in this calling until a few years ago. Her contributions to the Church through family history work is enormous. She was asked once how many names she had indexed, and she said, “Well, around a million.”

Claudia was a talented musician and sang in numerous choirs. While living in the San Fernando Valley, she sang soprano in the Maryann Mendenhall Women's Chorale. This choir worked with Lex de Azevedo which led to opportunities for Claudia to sing in the iconic “Saturday’s Warrior” musical. The choir also received an invitation from the Israeli government to perform in Tel Aviv. Later, as a member of the Granada Hills Chorale, Claudia was able to perform in Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center.

Claudia was a generous person. She never turned anyone away who needed a place to stay. Children and grandchildren were always welcome to find refuge in her home. She called the basement in her Highland home the “Rooming House.” Sometimes short stays turned into long stays, but that didn’t bother Claudia, it just made her happier. Her home was also the family store because she always bought two or three of the one thing she needed. She always said, “Check here first before you go buy it.”

Claudia once said that she would never move to Utah because California was where she was born and raised and where she would stay forever. But after her children married and left home and after her parents and brother passed away, she immigrated to Utah and settled in Highland, just a mile from her daughter, Doreen. These turned out to be wonderful years for Doreen and her family. These were the years when Doreen’s children and husband would make special trips to Nana’s house to raid the pantry for trail mix and cookies and the refrigerator for fizzy drinks fondly called Grandpa Bob Specials.

The last five days of Claudia’s life were nearly unbearable as she lay in a tortured sleep unable to speak, eat or drink, and under the influence of powerful painkillers. But on the very few occasions when she was able to halfway open her eyes, one could still see the forever smile she always wore and the welcoming love she exuded from a heart that always embraced you with total and complete acceptance.

Services will be held Monday, July 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Highland 15th Ward, 5212 West Country Club Drive, Highland. Family and friends are welcome to visit Monday morning from 9:30–10:30 prior to the services. Interment will be at the Highland City Cemetery, 6200 West 11000 North, Highland. A guestbook to post tributes and memories for the family is available at www.warenski.com.

07/14/2025

Stephen Dale Coffin
December 3, 1946 – July 10, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Dale Coffin passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 10, 2025, after a long struggle with illness. He was 78.

Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on December 3, 1946, to Dale and Beverly Coffin, Steve lived a life of quiet strength, steady devotion, and meaningful service. He married Barbara Jensen in 1986 and took on the role of father to her eight children, giving him nine
children (one son from a previous marriage). Together, they built a home filled with love, music, patience, and purpose. Barbara preceded him in death in 2018, shortly after relocating from Mesa, Arizona to Lehi, Utah.

Steve wasn’t flashy—he showed up. He mowed lawns, fixed closet rods, and answered repeated questions with patience. He quietly took care of what needed doing and never looked for credit. A daughter wrote that he was a “knight in shining armor” not because he sought praise, but because he always did the quiet, necessary things that held a home and family together. He let others shine, and did the behind-the-scenes lifting with grace.

He loved and adored Barbara unconditionally—one of the greatest gifts to the children. He regularly went with her to antique stores and countless garage sales because she loved it. They built traditions together, things he continued after she passed, and
regularly referenced what she would do and how she would do it.

A man of deep faith and dependable character, Steve served faithfully in many roles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including a mission with Barbara in San Diego in 2016. He was a pillar to his family and a loyal friend to many—always a
shoulder to lean on, always ready to help. Steve enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the U.S. Military, rising to the rank of
Chief Warrant Officer. He was best known for leading the 108th Army Band, where his musical talent and leadership left a lasting impression. Music was his greatest passion, a gift he shared generously—as a trombonist, pianist, organist, guitarist, conductor, and private instructor. Church choirs, students, and family gatherings alike were better because of his touch. He was well known for his annual Christmas recitals and ready comments about his appreciation for more complex music and insistence that we could all do music a little better.

He is survived by a brother Scott Coffin, sister Suzanne Nolting, nine children—Lisa Randall, Kristin Walker, Sheila King, Joanna Johnson, Amy Cameron, Emily Rogers, Briant Howard, Greg Coffin, and Alison Anderson—as well as dozens of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is remembered with love, respect, and a smile by all who knew him.

We will especially miss his dry humor, his quiet example, and his enduring loyalty. The family wishes to thank all who loved and cared for Steve—neighbors, students, friends, ward members, and his “Burger Boys.”

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the Lehi 19th Ward Chapel, located at 150 East 1500 North, Lehi, Utah. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., with interment at the Lehi City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

07/11/2025

Fay Louise Morse Ottesen
1937 ~ 2025

On Sunday, July 6, 2025 Fay Louise Morse Ottesen beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend peacefully passed away at the age of 88. Fay was born March 23, 1937 to Collin Lyle Morse and Olivia Hatch in Gridley, California. The family moved from California to Oregon and then to Salt Lake City where she attended Jordan High School. She later graduated from West High School while she was living with her grandmother Louise Hatch. She received an art scholarship from BYU but was unable to attend.

Fay met David (Dave) Carl Ottesen while they were both working at the Genealogical Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (now Family Search International) in Salt Lake City in the late 1950’s. They were married on April 15, 1960 to help Dave remember their anniversary. They lived downtown Salt Lake City until 1969 when they moved to their home on Green Street close to South Salt Lake. They were blessed with nine children in 13 years. Fay would comment about this to just about anyone during her years at The Charleston and Highland Glen.

Fay was a gifted and talented homemaker sewing clothing, knitting, crocheting and painting, along with creative ways to use winter squash (preferred to pumpkin for pie), rhubarb, and building sunflower forts which the grandchildren loved. She made many Halloween costumes, baked a lot of cakes and cleaned up even more messes. She made a tough, and I mean tough, pinata too. She enjoyed being a mother and she took great pleasure in giving and serving, including the members of Nibley Park Ward.

After Dave passed away in 2003 she served a mission to Birmingham, Alabama returning in 2008 and then made the move to American Fork in November 2009. She loved the members of the Cedar Hills 4th Ward, and made many little notebooks, complete with stickers and a pencil, for the young, and not so young, children. She also enjoyed buying a candy bar or treat for clerks when she made purchases and loved making and handing out scrubbies to any and all. She even has a page about those scrubbies.

She was a woman of faith who took life in stride and always made the best of things even when they were difficult. Her testimony was firm and she was always looking for ways to share it. She enjoyed serving at the ward and stake level and as a temple worker and often said “I’m glad I could do it” and she meant it.

She is preceded in death by her husband David C. Ottesen and her brother Colldene Hatch Morse. She is survived by her brother Keith H. Morse and sister Ruth Deuhlmeier, children David A. (Sarah) Ottesen, Mark (Janean Justham) Ottesen, Shauna Ottesen, Merry (Robert) Simmons, Eric (Cheri) Ottesen, Chris (Tamra) Ottesen, Ethan (Tara) Ottesen, Jared Ottesen and Cherstin (David) Ben-Shah, 29 grandchildren and their spouses, and nine (almost ten) great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Cedar Hills 4th Ward for providing compassionate services and assisting with the memorial service, and Shawn Warenski for being a great neighbor and helping with her funeral plans.

A special thanks to Christine Hayes at hospice and for those at both The Charleston and Highland Glen memory care unit, for the loving care and comfort they provided in the last years of her life.

A viewing will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 15th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 4580 West Cedar Hills Drive, Cedar Hills, Utah and again from 9:00-10:30 am on Wednesday, July 16th preceding the memorial service at 11:00 am. The graveside service will be at Salt Lake City Cemetery following the memorial service. For those attending the memorial service the family has made a special request to wear colorful clothing in honor of Fay’s love of color.

Those who cannot attend in person can view the funeral service here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/FRIJ5qiVA9c?si=DMeJYm4WtPTIaojv

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

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