Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

Raydon Madson

Raydon Madson, of Payson, Utah passed through the veil on January 27, 2017 at the age of 87.

Raydon was born April 11, 1929 in Payson, Utah to William and Emma Elena Madson.

He married Iris Kay Wade in the Salt Lake temple on September 3, 1954.  He graduated from BYU in 1955, and began teaching in Goshen, Utah.  He taught school in the Nebo school district for over 30 years; teaching music, band, choir, science and math.

Raydon was devoted to his family and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He served a mission to Denmark and another mission to Sweden with Iris.  He served in many callings, including Father, Home Teacher, Bishop, Branch President and Mission leader.  He loved people and shared his love and joy of the gospel with all he met.

 

Raydon is survived by his wife, Iris, his sister, Melba, and his children: Gary (Lygia), Kayron (Kevin Lewis), Jeannette Gordon, Paula (Charles Heaton), Raydon (Michelle), Jim (Terra), Greg (Heidi), Sandra (Darin Orr), Beverly (Kevin Kraut), Becky Parke, and Dan, along with their families including 40 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Among those that greeted Raydon on the other side of the veil were his parents and siblings—Max, Eb, Halver, Betty and Frank, as well as Grandchildren Whitney, Joseph, and Laurie.

Services for Raydon will be held on Wednesday, February 1st at 11:00 a.m. at the Payson Mountain View Stake Center, 75 South 600 East.  There will be a viewing on Tuesday January 31st at the same location from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral.  Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.  For more information please visit www.premierfuneral.com