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.
Edward Veatch Obituary
Edward Elbert “Ed” Veatch, age
78, passed away in Payson, Utah on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was surrounded by
his sweetheart and children who joined hands with him in prayer around his
bedside as he took his last breath.
Ed was born September 17, 1941 in
Klamath Falls, Oregon to Donald Parker Veatch and Marie Madeline Petersen
Veatch, the second of five children. He graduated from Klamath Union High
School and immediately joined the Army. He served his country in Germany for
three years as part of the Signal Corps. He was very proud of knowing Morse
Code fluently. After completing his military service, he returned to Oregon and
attended Oregon Technical Institute where he studied engineering and surveying
and earned his associate’s degree. In 1966 he experienced a terrible car
accident and was in a coma for three weeks. He recovered from the accident
because he still had a long and beautiful life to live. He moved to Utah to
attend BYU and while he was in Utah, he met his sweetheart and eternal
companion, Alona Jackman. He immediately fell in love with her and her two
young children, Mary and Troy. He would arrive early to pick her up for a date
so he could spend time reading and playing with her children. Ed and Alona
married on August 20, 1970 in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity
and her children were sealed to them that day. He legally adopted both children
and raised them as his own.
He and Alona had 6 children
together between 1971 and 1982. Their first child Donald Golden “Donnie” lived
20 hours before returning to live with his Heavenly Father. We can imagine the
beautiful reunion between father and son they experienced on Tuesday night.
As his children, we never
witnessed an argument between our parents. He never raised his voice to our
mother and he showered her with love and affection until the end. He loved
deeply and was loved in return by everyone who knew him
More than anything, he enjoyed
spending time with his wife and family. He would take them camping in the
summer, spend time playing cards and games, taught his children to ride their
bikes and later to drive a car. He prayed with his family every day and led
family home evening every week. On Christmas Eve each year he would read the
Christmas story from the bible, with his children acting out the parts of Mary
and Joseph, the wise men, the angel, and baby Jesus
He was a dedicated member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He held many church callings
including Sunday School teacher, Ward Missionary, Stake Missionary, and High
Priest. He served a mission with his wife at the LDS Employment office and he
sang in the ward choir with his wife.
He was also an avid BYU sports fan
as well as a Utah Jazz fan and rarely missed a televised game.
In 2014 Ed experienced a stroke
which led to diagnoses of Parkinson’s, Vascular Dementia, and Alzheimer’s
Dementia. His body fought hard for six years until he became tired and it was
his time to go. He was the most perfect example of unconditional love,
spiritual strength, and dedication to God and family.
God be with you till we meet
again;
Keep love’s banner floating
o’er you
Put his arms unfailing round
you.
God be with you till we meet
again
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet at Jesus’ feet
God be with you till we meet
again.
The family would like to express
their appreciation to the wonderful nurses and staff at Encompass Hospice for
loving our father and taking such kind and gentle care of him so he was
comfortable in his last days. Thank you Ann, Donna, and Lyndi. We owe you
everything.
Ed is survived by his wife Alona,
his children Mary Veatch, Troy (Masha) Veatch, John Veatch, Marie (Stephen)
Crawford, Michael (Tina) Veatch, Sarah Furst, and Jennifer (Jared) Clyde, 28
grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, his siblings Richard (Barbara) Veatch,
Ellen Jones, and Susan Veatch, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. We will
miss him terribly.
He was preceded in death by his
parents Donald and Marie, his older brother Jim, and his infant son Donnie.
A viewing will be held at
Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah on Wednesday, May 27,
2020 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. Graveside services will follow at Salem City
Cemetery, 965 South 140 East, Salem, Utah at 1:00 pm.
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