Wayne Cederholm Obituary

Amidst stories and laughs from his family and friends, Wayne Arthur Cederholm II, passed away on April 9, 2013, from complications of a bone marrow transplant. Born with a magnetic personality on August 31, 1955 to Wayne A. Cederholm, Sr. and LaRae Nicolo Cederholm. He attracted a plethora of friends and cohorts who have stayed with him throughout his life. In 1975 he graduated from Granite High School and was evermore the Class President. He attended the University of Utah, graduating in 1978 with a B.S. in Communications. He was a faithful "Ute" fan throughout his life. He treated his family to many a Bowl game, and his only regret was the day "Swoop" replaced his beloved "Ute."
In 1978, he married his best friend and soul mate, Peeches Pacheco. Their children: Tajha (Dave) Ferrara, Wayne (Katie) Cederholm III, and Dustin Cederholm were Wayne's pride and passion. His most valued times were spent with his wife, children and extended family at Sunday dinners, around the table or outside at the barbeque. Wayne was an avid traveler, evidenced by his proud status in the Medallion Million Miler Club. His travels took him to places near and far. He took a gondola ride with his family in Venice, raised a glass at the Biergarten in Deutschland, and walked the Great Wall of China… but his favorite travel destination always remained his back yard in St. George. On the day of his 55th birthday, Wayne was lucky enough to cross off one of the items on his bucket list, golfing with his sons at St. Andrews.
Wayne began his career with C.R. England in 1980. His amazing work ethic and endearing personality earned him much success. He was proud of his safety record, which included winning three consecutive grand trophy safety awards from the TCA, unprecedented at the time. Wayne worked hand and hand for over 33 years with the England family, culminating in his lifetime dream of becoming CEO. Wayne always brought humor to his work but knew that there was a time to be serious and built his life around that balance.
Throughout Wayne's life, he worked on many committees and organizations. Utah Jaycees was the first of many organizations he joined, and he took pride at having been the Chairperson for the Downtown Christmas Parade. He has served on the board of the Professional Truck Driver Institute, served as a chairman for the Utah Safety Council and worked with the TCA. In 2003, he received the Heart and Hands Award from the Junior Achievement, where he served on the board for nearly 20 years.
Wayne's humor was a defining characteristic. If you were lucky enough to spend any time with Wayne, then you were guaranteed to walk away with a story. Wayne made many friends throughout his life and the stories of his many flubs and foibles are legendary. Laughter surrounded him. He was truly genuine, had great character, and made friendship a fine art.
His mother, LaRae Nicolo Cederholm, precedes him in death. He is survived by his wife Peeches, his children Tajha (Dave) Ferrara, Wayne (Katie) Cederholm III, and Dustin Cederholm, father Wayne (Mary) Cederholm I, his sister Shauna (Doug) Eldredge, four grandchildren, nieces, nephews, countless friends and extended family members. He was the "Godfather" to many and his Italian heritage was always a source of great pride.
For those who are interested in his courageous fight, you can look at his blog at: www.waynecederholm.com. His family would like to thank the many wonderful doctors, nurses, staff and aides at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions made to Junior Achievement at ja-Utah.org.
Friends are invited to celebrate his life at a wake on Friday, April 12th from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 13th at 2:00 PM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 Redondo Ave., Salt Lake City. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Ave. and "T" Street, Salt Lake City.

Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Apr. 11 to Apr. 13, 2013.
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Wayne, we continue to try to honor you and your legacy by treating your family the way that you would have shown love and support to my family in the event that the roles were reversed and I were the one who prematurely passed on to the next stage of our life. Your family is our family.

Eric Welling

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April 5, 2020

Knew Wayne in High School.
What a loss to us all.
He was a great guy then and I am sure continued that way.
God Bless the family of a great guy.
From one Granitian to another, God Bless you Wayne.

Lynda Denison Bruington

January 8, 2014

Peeches and Family,
We were out of the country when Wayne passed away (in Italy, and thinking of our "Italian" friend) and unable to participate in the wake and funeral. We were saddened to her the news. My first thought was, how can this be, this is Wayne Cederholm? Wayne would never allow for this to happen. In all my years, I have never known a more determined person than Wayne. He once gave me a paper weight inscribed, Never, never, never give up! This is Wayne to a tea. In work or play he is determined to fight to succeed. Well Wayne Ol' buddy, you fought a good fight! A couple of stories about Wayne: Peeches, Wayne, Jackie and I were in Nashville attending a safety conference. Each time the four of us would leave the Sheraton Music City Hotel Wayne would drive and each and every time we left the hotel Wayne would drive out of the hotel area, turn left (the wrong way.) go about a block, make a U turn and head back the right direction. He did this not just once but every time. To this day, when I make a wrong turn Jackie says, "Just do a Wayne"! On the same trip, Wayne still driving, pulled up behind what he thought was stalled traffic. We sat there about 30 seconds and then the rest of us burst out laughing. Wayne had stopped behind cars PARKED along the side of the road. That entire trip was a delight just being with Wayne and Peeches.
Wayne is a great friend, the kind that will stick up for you in a pinch, help you when things are tough and fight along your side for success. He did for me many times. Jackie and I can't express how sad we are to lose such a friend. Peeches, our prayers continue for you and your family. Gordon & Jackie

Gordon Lambert

May 17, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Wayne's family. I will always remember Wayne in Bev Olson's history class relieving a tense moment when someone's mother had complained that she was encouraging drug use,by taking aspirin and Coke. Wayne simply said "I'll tell mom you're sorry." We all laughed and his mom was frequently referenced in class after that. What a great guy. His was the only presidential vote that I've never regretted.

Rick and Anita (Swenson) Leimbach

April 22, 2013

People don't come any better than Wayne. Obviously accomplished. A really nice guy. I'll always cherish talking to him at our reunion, Peeches, as well as a time long ago in the basement at St. Ambrose when we hung out together for an hour at Mardi Gras, just talking and having a good time. He made it clear to me on both occasions just how proud he was of his kids. He won't be forgotten.

Mike Gorrell

April 15, 2013

Peeches, I am so sorry to hear about your husbands death. I had no idea he was ill. I read his blog, and cried all the way through it. You were an amazing wife, and care taker. You should always remember the good times, and cherish all the years that you had together. After I lost my son Jesse, I didn't think that I could go on, but with the love and support of your family and friends, and with the grace of God, some how, you get through it. God bless you and your family.
Love, JoAnn Green

April 15, 2013

Dear Cederholm Family,
We are sad to hear of the passing of Wayne Cederholm. We have many wonderful memories of Wayne, Peeches and the entire Cederholm family. Our loving thoughts & prayers to the family.

Janet & Tedd Frandsen

April 14, 2013

Tajha, I am so sorry to hear about your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May his memory be eternal.

Ann Varanakis

April 14, 2013

I knew Wayne while I worked at C.R. England. He was such a great guy always very nice to me and had a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers go out to his Family as I know he will surely be missed.

Jamie Blair

April 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. The Granite High Class reunions will not be the same without his fun and humor. May God bless your family with wonderful memories.

Janeil Andersen Larsen

April 13, 2013

Jill and I were deeply saddened by the news of Wayne's passing. The wake at Stark funeral parlor was a very fitting tribute to a an amazing human being. This world is less with him gone so soon.

John Greenwood

April 13, 2013

Dear Shauna,

We are so sorry for the loss of Wayne. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Brian and Margaret Hester

April 13, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Wayne. He was a truly great human being, and will be missed terrible. He was always friendly to me and was interested in the lives of CRE's employees.

Nancy Martin

April 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight dear Cederholm family. It's been many years since we graduated from Granite High School together, but I can still hear Wayne's laughter and see his smile. It was impossible to have a bad day if he was near by. Most of all I will remember his kindness - to me and so many others. R.I.P. dear friend.

Deborah Hamberlin

April 12, 2013

Shauna, so sorry to hear about your brother. Know we are thinking of you and your family at this time.

Debbie Stark/Otteson

April 12, 2013

Dear Shauna,
On behalf of all of your friends at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, I want to send you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Sanders

April 12, 2013

Lisa and I offer our sincerest condolences to Shauna and Peeches and all of the Cedarholm and Nicolo families. We hope to see you tonight at the wake.

Paul & Lisa Fotheringham

April 12, 2013

So sorry for your lose. Our prayers are with you.

Dan and Trace Billingsley

April 12, 2013

Peeches and family -
With sorrow and sadness in my heart I send sympathies' to you and family. Wayne was a school friend through Elementary, Jr. High, High School and reunion planning and I have great memories of Wayne. Wayne also had a great laugh, a laugh that will be long remembered when anyone thinks of him.
Thank you for sharing his illness journey through his blog., you are an amazing women. Wayne was a great friend to so many and he will be missed but not forgotten. My belief is that Wayne was needed for something great and that is why he was called home. Death is not easy for anyone; however in time we bounce back and continue on with great memories of loved ones. Know there are many here for you and your family.
Love Wayne's friend,

Debbie (King) Stidham

April 12, 2013

Best Class President EVER! Wayne truly was one of the most caring guys this world has seen. Sorry for your loss and I know he is in a much better place now....Dave Olson

Dave Olson

April 12, 2013

Dear Shauna ... My heart is aching for all of you. I was happy to have met Wayne just once at your home, and instantly I adored him. Every Cederholm I have known, I have loved. May God be with you during this time of great sadness and loss. With love,

Melanie Allen

April 12, 2013

Was a blessing and an honor.

Jon Boss

April 12, 2013

R I P Wayne your family will truly miss you.

Bob Van Leeuwen. Jr.

April 12, 2013

Shauna,
I am so so sorry for your loss. Your brother sounds like he was an exceptional human being and his passing will be felt greatly. I hope you can find comfort in the memories you have of him. My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.

Stevi Aune

April 12, 2013

Peeches,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful husband. You & your family are in my thoughts.

Debbie Gorrell Edwards

April 12, 2013

I worked with Wayne when I was at CR England. We shared many stories of working in downtown SLC in our Youth. As I recall, Wayne, shined shoes at the Belvedere Apartments and my twin brother and I both worked at the ZCMI Center. One day, I read in the paper that "Snappy's" (a downtown SLC hamburger business was closing down). I told Wayne about it and he told me how he used to go to Snappy's at lunch when he worked at the Belvedere. Wayne, my brother (DeLon) and I decided to pay the owner (Morley) one more visit before they closed. We loved that place. There were only about 5 items on the menu and it was as "old school" as you could get. We went to Snappy's, ordered the standard hamburger, etc., and sat at the counter. Wayne made a point of telling the owner that we had all worked there as kids and wanted to visit his restaurant one more time before it closed and how many good memories we had of that place. It was very enjoyable indeed. May God bless the Cederholm family during this difficult time.

Lee Garbett

April 12, 2013

Dear Cedarholm family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Wayne's At Granite High. Wayne was such a great man. My deepest sympathy.

Karen (Leiter) Murrell

April 12, 2013

Wayne was a great man inside an out I had the honor to take him out in the truck to show him drivers day to day responsibley I will never forget that he was a honest an fair man he will be missed by all of us

greg homan

April 12, 2013

Dear Cederholm Family,
We were greatly saddened to learn of Wayne's passing. We know he fought a valiant battle. Thankfully we were given the opportunity to know him through CR England. His support of us when we tragically lost our son last year will never be forgotten. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories of days past and the amazing family love you shared. God Bless.

Ross & Dianne Whetton

April 11, 2013

Dear Wayne and family,

My deepest sympathy to you and the family from the Panacci family.

Diane Panacci Devine

April 11, 2013

Cedarholm Family;
We were so saddened to hear about Wayne. I grew up in Wayne's neighborhood and my husband took the smart classes with Wayne at Granite High. He was a very kind and gentle man. He was a great example and a pillar of strength to all of us that were lucky enough to know him. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May God bless you.

Phil & Jill (Citerio) Pulver

April 11, 2013

Hey Wayne(Bum; nickname I gave to him when we were young that stuck. Also his dog's name.) A special" goodbye" to my best pal growing up. What a great friend you have been. What a fight you have endured! You and your family are special people. You have left an amazing legacy you can be proud of. I love you and our great association we have enjoyed through the years. I will always regret not seeing you more, and wondering if the trade-off of risking getting you sick and seeing you become better was worth it. I will always have a special place in my heart for you and our relationship. I will miss our group birthday lunches and other great times we have shared. "Who would have ever thought?..."

Craig Buchi

April 11, 2013

Wayne, you were a man's man. You always treated everyone with respect and honesty.

Rex

April 11, 2013

Such a great man! He changed my life and my career cant thank him enough for taking a chance on hiring me years ago.(1989)God bless you Wayne and prayers for your family.

Carol Wilson

April 11, 2013

Peeches and Family,
Our condolences and hearts go out to each one of you. Wayne will be truly missed. Take comfort in knowing how proud he was of each of you.

Ransdell family

April 11, 2013

Dear Peeches and family,
Our hearts are broken for your family's loss of a wonderful father and husband. Jeff and I remember Wayne with such fondness. Our best memory is the velvet painting of Dan, this truly spoke to Wayne's wonderful and classic sense of humor. We always smile when we think of him. We pray for the comfort you need at this time.

Jeff and Pat England

April 11, 2013

I was shocked and sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I was one of his class mates at Granite High, what a great guy. Condolences go to your family and may the Lords blessings be with you at this difficult time.

Richard Sawatzki

April 11, 2013

We will miss Wayne very much. A wonderful man gone too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cederholm's.

Christie Wakeland

April 11, 2013

Peeches and family,

Our thoughts and hearts are with you all as you go through this tough time. Wayne was a true GEM. We will always remember laughing with him and being a part of his life as neighbors. Keep him and your memories close to your heart.

Hanson Family

April 11, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of growing up on Christine Street and times spent with Little Wayne and Shauna. He was a dear sweet boy who grew up to be a great man. I know he will be greatly missed. May God bless your family.

Tammy Horak Ursenbach

April 11, 2013

Dear Peeches and family,

I am so very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was such a positive, happy guy with a great smile and charming personality.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,

Val (Fairbourn)

April 11, 2013

Peeches,
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. May God bless you all.

Jamie Cuatto Losser

April 11, 2013

To the Cederholm family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a wonderful man has left this earth. He will be missed by anyone who was lucky enough to have met him I have been lucky enough to call him a friend since we were thirteen.WE had a lot of classes together in junior high and high school. His laughter and enthusiasm for any project he was involved in was contagious. It was so much fun planning our class reunions with him. He is the never ending class president for Granite High class of 1973. As we attend our forty year reunion he will surely be missed. He will be there in our hearts,thoughts and memories. We had a class that knew how to have fun together. I thank God for the opportunity I had in my lifetime to call Wayne a friend.
He left this world a better place by his presence,and practiced being a Christian by example. Wayne thank you for the laughs and the memories.
Your Friend and Classmate,
Cherylann Nesi

Cherylann Nesi

April 11, 2013

Peeches:
So sorry to hear about Wayne. My thoughts are with you & your family.
Deb Henich

April 11, 2013

Peeches, truly sorry for your loss

Ralph Yanni

April 11, 2013

Wayne was always a joy to work with at CR England. His magnetic and happy personality was a joy to us all. Our family extends our love and prayers to Peeches, Tajha, Wayne, Dustin and family.

ShirLee McGarry

April 11, 2013

My deepest condolences to Peaches and the family. May god bless you at this difficult time in your lives. Wayne was an amazing man to work with for the last 11 years, he had an amazing sence of humor. I will miss him dearly.

Becky Robbin

April 11, 2013

Cederholm family my thoughts are with you all during this tough time. Although I never met Wayne, I had the opportunity to work with his wonderful daughter, Tajha, who told me of the families exciting travels. RIP Wayne.

Tom

Tom Henson

April 11, 2013

Just a school mate at Granite, but remember Wayne very well. My thoughts are with your family. Jan Fabiny Melendez, Robert S. and Hilda Fabiny

April 11, 2013

My deepest condolences to Peaches and the children. Wayne was an incredible human being & will be sorely missed!

Kathy Millar

April 11, 2013

Our family extends our love to Peeches, Tajha, Wayne and Dustin. We loved the classy kindness and concern that "Big Wayne" always extended to us. We will miss his warm, friendly humor and his questions of genuine concern and interest. We love him and all of his family.

Eric Welling, and family

April 11, 2013

Wayne was always a professional and mentor to many of us. Wayne just had "IT". He will be missed and our prayers are going out to his family.

Mike Cafarelli

Mike Cafarelli

April 11, 2013

Peaches, Tajha, Wayne and Dustin,
We are very sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great guy and I am truly sorry for all his suffering but I'm sure he is having a grand welcome home party with his mom and the rest of our family in heaven. God Bless you all in this very difficult time.
With sincere sympathy, Michelle and family

Michelle Prentice

April 11, 2013

My condolences to the Cedarholm family. May the love and the memories you shared feel your hearts and comfort you. Cheers to you Wayne, you lived your life the way you wanted. You fought a great fight. I know The Family is rejoicing in your homecoming. I will never forget you. God Bless.

Theresa Trujillo Soliz

April 11, 2013

I am sorry for the loss of this amazing man, who put up a heck of a fight. Wayne and I have worked together for 23 years and he also made me feel like we were friends before co workers. He will always be remembered.

Sandra Mitchell

April 11, 2013

WAYNE THANKS FOR YOUR CONCERN AND LOVE YOU HAVE SHOWN FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS, WHAT A GREAT BOSS GOD BLES YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS SANTA RAY

April 11, 2013

Peeches, Tajha, Wayne, Dustin. I missed Wayne the first day I left CRE. He was my mentor, my friend, my brother. I smile when I think of our EC trips together. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May his memory be eternal. Dave

David Robbins

April 11, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. I remember a few years ago touring Granite High School with Wayne and my brother and as usual there were plenty of laughs. He was a rare gem.

Shelley Horak Coleman

April 11, 2013

Wayne you will FOREVER be in my HEART!!!
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS... Thanks for all the
fun times!
Love your cousin Toni

Toni Nicolo

April 11, 2013

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