Dr. Robert
LaVon Moody
1945 - 2015
Dr. Robert LaVon Moody, Husband, Father and owner and Clinical Director of Biorestoration Medical Clinic + Spa lost his life in a plane crash on January 9, 2015. Dr. Moody was an avid pilot; he lost his life doing something he truly loved, flying. He was a youthful 69 years old. Dr. Robert LaVon Moody was born March 19th in Mesa, AZ. He was born to Bruce and LaRee Richardson Moody. He was one of seven children. Dr. Moody called many places home as a child including; Mesa, Prescott, Chino, CA, and Santa Monica, CA.
Dr. Moody served in the LDS Central British Mission from 1964 to 1966. In 1966, he joined the Air National Guard as an Aero Medic after he said in jest "Uncle Sam sent me his greeting." He also served in the Vietnam War including assignments in Texas and also Hawaii where he completed several flight missions to pick up wounded soldiers and bring them home.
Dr. Moody was a continuous student of life and education. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Microbiology from Arizona State University. Member of the A4M, a society of physicians and scientists dedicated to enhancing the quality and extending the length of the human lifespan. Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Board Certified in Family Practice and Osteopathics. Board Certified, American Association of Physician Specialists. Board Certified, Arizona, Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery. Board Certified, National Board of Examiners, Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. Bachelor of Science, Biology, Board Certified in Family Medicine and Family Practice, Certified in Plastic Surgery.
He married Sally Anna Randall on June 20, 1968, they were later divorced. Together they had six children; Melanie Ann Henstrom, Kimberly Lynee Smith, Daniel Jason Moody, Matthew Dell Moody, Caroline Jane Welsh, David Lee Moody. On March 5, 2005 He married Stacey McClannan. Stacey has two daughters; Lexi and Tori, he loved and raised them as his own.
Dr. Moody's passion was medicine. While residing in Kansas, he was the team doctor for the Kansas City Chiefs. He also taught seminary there. He practiced in Phoenix, AZ for several years. He later moved to Utah where he served as the Director for Comprehensive Clinic of Family Medicine. In 2004 he founded Biorestoration Medical Spa + Spa where he served as Clinical Director until his recent passing. Dr. Moody was adored by many including his patients, colleagues and staff. His passion in life was helping his patients by improving their lives and overall health through innovative medicine. He assisted many patients through his long career in medicine. His practice included both local and national clientele.
In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Moody was an entrepreneur by nature. He owned several businesses including; ABCo. Mortgage Co., Excalibur Motor Car Co., and Antique Shop. He was a modern day renaissance man. He was an avid Elvis fan and Elvis impersonator. He was a gifted musician, a poet and a writer. He delighted others constantly with serenades on piano and guitar. He was very active person; he loved golf, skiing, tennis and flying the beautiful skies of Utah in his airplane. He loved nice cars, collecting planes and fixing up homes. Dr. Moody also had a deep love for politics, he was a passionate Conservative. Above all, his favorite pastime was spending every minute he could with the love of his life Stacey, his children and grandchildren. He had a profound and deep love for his family and the Lord. Dr. Robert Moody will be sorely missed; words can never express how much he was loved by all who knew him. The world will never be the same. He was incredibly unique in so many ways. Dr. Robert Moody, truly was his brother's keeper; he practiced the healer's art, helping the wounded and the weary, he showed us all his gentle heart.
Dr. Moody is survived by his wife Stacey, her two daughters Lexi and Tori. His children; Melanie Ann Henstrom, Kimberly Lynee Smith, Daniel Jason Moody, Matthew Dell Moody, Caroline Jane Welsh, David Lee Moody. He is also survived by his mother LaRee Richardson Moody, siblings; Marilyn Moody Brown, Linda Goodman, Susan McMullin, Junetta Moody, Larry Delwyn Moody, Joseph Wayne Moody.
The Memorial Service is set for Sat. Jan 17th at 11:00 am at the Granite View Stake Center which is located at 9880 South 3100 East Sandy, UT 84092. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: Moody Memorial at Mountain America Credit Union. Online condolences may be shared at www.larkinmortuary.com

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Published by Deseret News on Jan. 14, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Moody

22 Entries

MICHEL HOWARD

January 8, 2020

Still so thankful I met you..... you were an amazing soul... so thankful to have known you as a doctor.and a friend... I will always remember our conversations about life and adventures my friend! May God continue to guide you and give you peace

February 28, 2015

This hit me hard today. I couldn't believe it. I instantly remembered the last time that I saw him, in January, I his quick smile, with a chuckle. He was limping from hurting himself on his treadmill. This is truly a loss. I will sincerely miss him as my doctor. God bless. - Cheryl Hannon

January 18, 2015

I knew and admired Dr. Moody. He taught me when I was a senior in Medical School. I did an 8 week clinical rotation in his practice in Provo, Utah in 1988. I will never forget how much he loved his patients and how much they loved him. He was a Man's Man. He never looked down on people. He even took me, a poor senior medical student to play golf at Riverside Country Club. I will never forget him. My prayers and sympathy to his family. Dr. Ben J. Howard DO, Draper, Utah.

Karen Curtis

January 18, 2015

Dr. Moody was one of a kind, a step ahead in the medicine of today. He had been my only Doctor since he opened his practice, years ago. I was impressed with the fact I would go to see him and walk out with a prescription for vitamins!. My sincere condolences to his family, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Julie Ray

January 17, 2015

I was so sad to hear of Dr. Moody's passing! He was the best Dr. I have ever been to!!! I forgot how many people I had told about him until they were all telling me how sorry they were to hear of his passing. I went to him after several bad experiences with other Drs. Soon he became my primary Physician. I know I will never find another Dr. quite like him... I also suggested that my husband go to him and he did and he really liked him too. We were just getting ready to have our son start going to him.. He is a wonderful mand and will be greatly missed . To his family I offer me deepest condolances. A talented and wonderful man has left the earth!

Colleen Anderson

January 16, 2015

Your husband, father, brother, friend helped be and continued to help me through the most difficult time of my life, the loss of my husband. I can't express enough how his care, kindness, strength and optimistic nature were a lifeline. With all my heart I pray you have someone do for you during this difficult time what he did for me. He was a gift.

January 16, 2015

Our sincere condolences to Stacy, Lexi and Tori and the entire Moody family. We wish you comfort and prayers during this difficult time.
Love, Nancy Mercolino and Kate Reeb and our entire families to yours..

Janice Street

January 16, 2015

I was living in St. George when I saw a sign going up on a building with Dr. Moody's name on it and decided to call. His office staff instantly made an appointment and from that day on, he and they became not only our family doctor, but friends as well. I was in a car accident and I called and told him what had happened. We spoke for a few minutes and he asked me if I was hurt and where was I. When I told him I was at home, the doorbell rang and there was Dr. Moody. He wanted to make sure I was OK and took it from there. Never have I or my family had such a caring, genuinely down to earth doctor and friend. One day while I was waiting for him in one of his rooms, I could hear him on the phone talking loudly, obviously upset. When he came into my room, he apologized. He was on the phone with an insurance company and he was being told how much time he was "allowed" to spend with his patients. He told me no one is telling him how long to spend with his patients. He will take as much time as he wants and needs to take care of them. That's the kind of man he was. We will miss him so much. God has an angel on the other side. Condolences to his family.

January 16, 2015

I am so saddened by the loss of Dr. Moody. My condolences go out to his family- what a loss for them. As a patient I saw Dr. Moody just a few days before he passed and I have been his patient for several years. He was the best doctor I have ever known. He helped me as he helped so many people, to feel better. He always listened and went beyond normal expectations for a physician. He will be missed by so many in so any ways.

Mitch Howard

January 15, 2015

I am thankful for the opportunity to have met and built a friendship ...Dr. Moody changed my life as I am sure he did for so many others....God holds a special place for you my friend...for a lifetime of service to humanity and your selfless caring gift of improving the quality of life for so many! God Speed

January 15, 2015

I was very saddened by the news of Robert's death.
I remember Robert for his adventurous spirit and intellectual capacity. We spent many hours discussing politics, business & doctrine.
I witnessed his passion for flying, first-hand, as his admiring passenger.
He spoke often of his love for his family, especially his wife Stacey.
I am grateful for the time spent with Robert and pray that his spirit and the blessings of heaven will be manifested to Stacey and his family, to comfort their broken hearts at this tender time.

— Stephen Smoot, Ammon Idaho

January 15, 2015

Dr. Moody was so kind. He helped me in so many ways. He will truly be missed. I am so very thankful for everything he did for me. God Bless your family he was a great man full of life. The world will miss such a caring Dr. with a sad heart Rajeana Tate

January 15, 2015

My sincerest condolences to family, friends, colleagues, and fellow patients, what an amazing man! Dr. Moody was first to accurately diagnose and treat my disease, I will be forever grateful to him and his wonderful staff.

Sincerely, Stephanie Lou Haymond

Diane Buhler

January 14, 2015

To the family of Dr. Moody,
I am terribly sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and sibling. Dr. Moody was my "wellness" doctor, but he was so much more than that. I first started seeing him for hormone replacement, but when he found out I had rheumatoid arthritis he was always coming up with innovative therapies to help with some of the complications from the disease. He was a good listener and didn't mind spending as much time as you needed with him.
He was a funny, interesting, kind and caring person and I will miss him very much.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am praying for God's grace, mercy and peace that surpasses our understanding as you grieve his passing.
Sincerely,
Diane Buhler

Tori Lee

January 14, 2015

Robert was my mentor, my friend, and for six years, my father. He is the reason I went in to the medical field as a nurse. He was the witness at my wedding and danced the father-daughter dance with me. I'll never forget him, and the love and joy that surrounded our home for those six years.

Dawn Borders

January 14, 2015

Dr Moody it has been a pleasure working for you the last 9 years! I always loved talking politics and pain in the neck insurance issues. You were a wonderful person and I will miss working with you. Our condolences to your wife and family and office staff, we miss you!
Dawn Borders and the Borders Billing Corp.

Stephanie Hudson

January 14, 2015

Dr. Moody was an incredibly talented doctor and my dear friend. I was a patient of his for many years and he always knew how to help me feel better. I am so sad that he is gone and I'm deeply sorry that his family has lost such a great husband and father.

Marie Harris

January 14, 2015

We are so sad and shocked at his passing. My husband and I were patients of his for the last 5-6 years. There will never be a doctor like him. He was was genuinely concerned for our health and well being. He did more for us than any doctor has ever done.

I will never forget the time when my husband called him late at night (around 10:30 pm) to ask for his help because I really wasn't feeing well.
He left his home to come visit me to make sure I was okay. He found out at that time that I'm a piano teacher and then played the piano for me before he left to cheer me up. I will never, ever forget that! I will always be grateful to him for taking such good care of us over the years. My love and prayers go out to you. THANK YOU for sharing him with us. He will be greatly missed!

Stephanie Kuhn

January 14, 2015

Dr moody was my doctor who became my friend! He changed the quality of my physical life that I will be forever grateful for!
I like so many others will definitely miss him! My love and prayers are with his sweet family of which he talked about often!

Philip Willden

January 14, 2015

Dr. Moody was my personal physician and a remarkable friend. He helped me through a difficult time in my life. It was always a pleasure to see him, even as a patient. He was charming and generous with his time and spirit. I knew of his love of flying and his love of music, which I shared. He certainly was a youthful 69 year old. My sympathies to his family at this terribly sad time.

January 14, 2015

My sincerest condolences to a fellow pilot's family
Sincerely, Norm Castle

Barb Smith

January 13, 2015

Dr. Robert Moody was a deeply caring physician and a good friend. When I first met him, decades ago, I had a case of double pneumonia and three dislocated ribs. I had been told by a prior physician to go home and take some cough medicine. He said, "let's get you well." It was in his nature to make people well. He looked at each of us as a person, not just a patient. Dr. Moody delivered our son Tanner. We joked that it was his musical influence that led Tanner to be a musician. Years passed, he moved on from family medicine, but continued to be friend and a resource for me as a medical journalist. He was, at heart, a teacher as well as a physician and wanted everyone to understand medicine, their bodies, and yes, how to "be well". I learned of his passing while watching the news, while wearing a sweater I purchased from Stacey's boutique. I can't tell you how saddened I was to learn that this vibrant and gentle soul had passed from our world. I am grateful to have known him. Heaven got a good one. I send my deepest condolences to his family. You are in my prayers. With Affection, Barb Smith

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