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Kay Mecham Obituary

02/13/1935 ~ 06/14/2013
West Jordan, UT-Kay C Mecham 78 of West Jordan returned home to his Heavenly Father June 14, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 13, 1935 in Duchesne, UT to Brigham Warren and Silvia Clegg Mecham.
Kay served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1950-1953, serving in Korea. Kay went to Duchesne High School and graduated with his Associates degree from Utah Technical College. Kay had a great love for his family and for music, playing several instruments by ear. He married Dorthy Lou Burns in Garden Grove, CA on September 10, 1955. Kay is the father of five children, Leland (Brook) Mecham, West Jordan, UT; Jack (Debrah) Mecham, St. Johns, AZ; Randall (Maria) Mecham, West Jordan, UT; Virginia (Larry) Kearney, Enoch, UT; Kaylene Mecham, West Jordan, UT; 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren; brother of Chloe Bratchard, Tabiona, UT. Preceded in death by his parents, and 9 brothers and sisters, 2 grandchildren, Jeannie Marie Kline and Roger Wilcox.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday June 18, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. in the Moroni City Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Rasmussen Mortuary (96 N 100 W) in Mount Pleasant, UT.
Online condolence at www.rasmussenmortuary.com

Published by Deseret News on Jun. 16, 2013.
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Dorthy,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Diane Tree

Diane Tree

June 19, 2013

Danny Ellis

June 18, 2013

Dear Dorothy, Kaylene, and all the Mechams,
We are thinking of you at this difficult time. We know how much you loved and will miss your husband, father, and grandfather. We loved Kay and love and admire your family. You are in our prayers.
Love,
Gene and Kim Player

June 18, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to you Dorothy.

Katrina Varney

June 17, 2013

Mecham family.. I am so sorry for your loss, are prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love all of you...

kindy Larson/Carsey

June 17, 2013

Dorothy and family,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time.
May Heavenly Father comfort you in the days ahead.

Love Rulon and Loretta

Wilcox's

June 17, 2013

You will be greatly missed!

June 17, 2013

Love you Grandpa! Going to miss you and your lovely music!!!

Shana Mecham

June 17, 2013

Going to miss you dad thank you for every thing love you

Randall Kay mecham

June 16, 2013

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