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 also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

RANDY LEE KELSEY

Randy Lee Kelsey, 70, of Payson, Utah, passed away on August 17, 2019 in his home with his wife by his side.
Randy was born on March 5, 1949 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Arthur Franklin Kelsey and Myrtle Louise Skinner
Kelsey.

He married Marette Diamond on September 15, 1967 in Mapleton, Utah. Marette passed away on February 14,
1999. He later married Diane D Johnson on June 21, 2000 in Payson, Utah.

Randy worked at Pacific States Steel and in other construction trades throughout his life. His main occupation for
47 years was a sheep shearer, he was one of the industry’s most sought after shearers, during the majority of that
time he owned his own business.

He loved woodworking and tinkering with anything he could find. He was a talented mechanic, who could fix anything.
Randy enjoyed fishing, camping, family gatherings, old country music, going to coffee, afternoon naps, telling jokes to
brighten up someone’s day, as well as talking with friends and neighbors.

Randy was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Randy is survived by his wife Diane Johnson, his children Randy Brad Kelsey, Tracy Jo Pike (Brian), and Jody Lynn
Cozzens, 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, brothers DeVere Kelsey (Donna), Ken Kelsey (Kathy), Gary Kelsey
(Lori), as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Marette Diamond, son Bryan Lee Kelsey, 2 brothers, and 3
sisters.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the West Mountain 4th Ward, 5237 West
10400 South, Payson, Utah. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral
Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A visitation will also be held prior to service from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the
church. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery.

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 also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

Braden Tyler Memmott

May 23, 1991 - August 4, 2019

Braden Tyler Memmott of Salt Lake City, Utah was born May 23, 1991.

Our amazing beloved father, son, brother & Uncle left us during the early morning hours of August 4, 2019.

Braden was an amazing person who loved his family and friends unconditionally. He made friends easily. He is known most for his contagious laugh. Braden endured many hardships in his life, but took each day as it came with a smile on his face. He loved fly fishing with his Grandpa David Jolley and spending time with his family.

He had one daughter Kyla Lynn Memmott. He, and the love of his life Denise Glen, are expecting baby Braven Ray Memmott in November 2019. He was so excited to meet his new baby boy and loved both children deeply.

Braden is survived by his parents, Randy (Becky) Memmott & Julianna Jolley (Blaine) Deveraux, his daughter, Kyla Lynn Memmott, his soon to be born son, Braven Ray Memmott and his true love Denise Glen. Sisters, Katina Ross & Jami (Tony) Emerine, Cheleste Deveraux, Brother, Blaine Allen Deveraux, Grandparents David and Linda Jolley. We hope you have found peace. You will be forever missed by all, but never forgotten.

Preceded in death by Sister, Stacy Ann Memmott McKell, Uncles Ronny and Terry Memmott. Grandparents Harold and Ada Memmott.

Family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside services, which will be held at the Spanish Fork Cemetery located at 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah, Friday, August 16, 2019, at 2:00 PM.

Condolences may be offered and memories shared with the family at www.walkersanderson.com.

Flashback Friday: Lions Club's Cool Dough, Hot Scones of 2014

#FlashbackFriday #fbf2014: Cool dough rises before taking a quick dip in a cauldron of bubbling oil. The Huff family, Ross (left), Rhett (right), and Pat (seated) were ready to serve hot scones at the Payson Onion Days Parade in this photograph taken on Labor Day morning, 2014. This day marked among the first of such fundraising events for the club in recent years.

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