Walter K Lamoreaux

Walter K Lamoreaux took his last walk, and at 97 years old, a walk he was looking forward to taking. His body, accustomed to continual movement, was slower to concede. His last breath was taken on November 14 with his two sons by his side. Walter, known mostly as Kay, was born to Andrew Marion Lamoreaux and Estella Jones Lamoreaux, on June 28, 1927, in Paragonah, Utah, the 6th of 7 children. He attended school in Paragonah, then Parowan for high school. At age 17 he enlisted in the Navy where he officially graduated from high school and spent most of his service as an airplane handler on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Wake Island. After his honorable discharge, he married EveLou Davenport, at her parents’ home in Paragonah, in December of 1948. They were together, living in Paragonah, for 64 years before she passed away unexpectedly in March of 2013. Kay took his family to the St. George Temple to be sealed in 1960 and served as Scout Master and in two bishoprics. Kay and EveLou had five children, 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Kay was always a hard worker and was willing and able to learn what he needed to know. He worked at the Columbia Iron Mine, west of Cedar City, running chemical analyses of iron ore for the Geneva Steel Mill for 15 ½ years. Afterwards he worked out of Page, Arizona, as a carpenter for the movie The Greatest Story Ever Told. He helped build sets for houses, the city of Nazareth, and the Jerusalem wall. He was one of the few who were willing to work on top of the tallest structures. In 1963 he was hired by the Utah Department of Transportation and was the chief construction inspector on several highway projects in Southern Utah before he retired after 24 ½ years. He was someone who could not sit still very long. He loved being outdoors. He usually walked 2-3 miles a day and always grew a huge garden. He loved sharing produce with family, friends, and neighbors. He enjoyed hunting and camping, especially when he was with his brothers, and later his family, sons, and/or grandsons. He loved to go fishing. He made 13 trips to Alaska with family members and was especially proud of catching a 65-pound king salmon. He later became fond of ice fishing and enjoyed winters on Otter Creek Reservoir. The family would like to thank those caring for Walter at Our House Assisted Living in Cedar City and Dr. North and the team from Canyon Hospice for their compassionate help those last difficult days. Walter is survived by his two sons: Randy (JoAnne) and Gary (Lisa), and daughter Janet (Ron Carter). He was preceded in death by his wife EveLou, daughters Diane and Janice, and grandson Justin, as well as his four older brothers (Clark, Clair, Errol, Joe), his only sister (Winona), and one younger brother (Ray). He loved his family and missed them all very much. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 25th at 11:00 a.m. in the Paragonah Ward chapel. Visitation will be between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. that morning. Kay will be interred with military honors in the Paragonah Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements and memorial tree planting under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, (435) 986-9100.

Walter K Lamoreaux

June 28, 1927 - November 14, 2024