Wayne Kent Wilson

Wayne Kent Wilson, of Hurricane, Utah, passed away September 8, 2023, in his home at the age of 92 after a courageous battle with cancer. “Kent” was born on May 4, 1931 in LaVerkin, Utah, to Wayne and Amelia Webb Wilson. He and his wife, VanDyne Seegmiller Wilson, had recently celebrated 70 years of marriage. Kent was born and raised in LaVerkin, Utah, along with his two brothers and two sisters. He learned how to work from an early age, picking fruit in his dads’ fruit orchard, milking cows, raising turkeys, and romping the hills around his home near the Virgin River in his spare time. He went to schools in LaVerkin and Hurricane, graduating high school with the class of ’49. After graduation, Kent went to college at BAC in Cedar City, UT, and then to USU in Logan, UT. While at USU, he and VanDyne married. He graduated with a BS degree in Animal Husbandry. While in college he joined the ROTC to help him through his schooling, after which he went directly into the US Air Force which took them to Georgia and Texas. Kent rose to the office of 1st Lieutenant and he was proud to serve his country. After two years of service they returned home and spent many years in the dairy business. The dairy took much of dads’ time, and because of the work ethic he learned as a child, he involved his children and taught them to work as well. After he retired from the dairy he spent years in the insurance and real estate businesses. Dad was a handy man by nature. He could fix anything with bailing wire or duct tape. He loved working with animals. He tried raising many different kinds besides cows; chinchillas, buffalo, ostriches, rabbits, chickens, horses and dogs. He made friends with “Joe the Crow”, teaching it to eat from his hand. He loved a good joke and never missed an opportunity to tell one, or two….or three. He was very unique in his interests and loved things that had historical meaning. He had a special interest and love for the Native American people. He loved playing the harmonica and learning new songs. He had a big heart for friends and strangers alike. But most of all he loved his family. His family meant everything to him. Kent was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in many leadership positions. Of the many different services and callings he held, he especially liked teaching the youth in Sunday School. Kent is survived by his wife, VanDyne; children, Karl (Melanie) Wilson, Tana (Kelly) Murie, Toni Heaton, Terry (Brent) Langston, Kurt Wilson, Tacy Wright; 27 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and many great-great grandchildren; brother, Dale Wilson; sisters, Afton Ballard and Janet Wright. He was preceded in death by a brother, Laron Wilson; grandson, Corey Merlyn Holt; daughter in-law, Elizabeth Wilson; sons in-law, Raymond Heaton and Brandon Wright. The family would like to thank Enhabit Hospice nurses, Josi, Aubrey and Coco for their kind and tender care of our dad/husband, and Serenity Mortuary for services rendered. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 14, at 12:00 noon at the LDS Red Brick Chapel at 274 S. 100 W., Hurricane, UT. A viewing will be held from 10:00-11:45 am prior to services at the same location. Interment will be held at the City of LaVerkin Cemetery. Military honors provided by Post 101 and family. Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99828691093?pwd=UHd2dHZ3YmNlMThZSHNuWThHdTdHQT09 Meeting ID: 998 2869 1093 Passcode: 798627

Wayne Kent Wilson

May 4, 1931 - September 8, 2023