Wendell Suprise

Wendell Mann Suprise, passed away on March 14th, 2026, after a courageous six year battle, with IPF, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.  Wendell was born on March 23rd, 1955, to Donna Hope Mann Suprise and his stepfather, James Peter Suprise in Salt Lake City, Utah. When he was young the family moved to San Diego, California. When Wendell was eight years old came to Utah to live with Donna’s parents. He graduated from Kearns High School, worked for Boise Cascade, building homes. Wendell then joined the US Navy, in 1975. He was issued an Honorable Discharge from the US Navy, to return to the US, to take care of his mother and two brothers; Leonard and J John. Then, met and married DeLayne (Tym) Watson, in 1979, having two sons, Josh and Ryan, as well as his stepson, Robert Wright and his younger brother, J John Suprise. Delayne and he, divorced 1986 and remained friends. Wendell’s sons were his pride and joy, as well as the reason for him living. Upon starting and operating several businesses, he attended the University of Utah. Wendell loved motorcycles, and raced professional Motocross, throughout the United States. As well as making a comeback, motorcycle racing locally in the late 1980’s. He spent all his time with his sons, teaching them everything he knew, as well as riding motorcycles, mountain bike riding and camping, fishing and making sure cleaning up the campsites, leaving no human prints. In 1987 Wendell met the love of his life, LaRaine Tolman and Wendell were constantly together. Later, married in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 1st, 2002, until his passing. Wendell was an entrepreneur, working construction, mastering numerus talents, over his lifetime. The only thing he loved more than being a father, is being a grandfather. He took delight in teasing, playing games, and laughing with his grandchildren. Wendell never left his grandchildren, without a “Love-a-Love-a-YOU!” He also earned the nickname, ‘Treat Grandpa.” Wendell touched everyone’s life he met, and he will be deeply missed. Wendell is survived by his wife, LaRaine Tolman Suprise, former spouse DeLayne (Tym) Watson Suprise, son’s Joshua Wendell (Sarah Mughal) Suprise and Jared Ryan (Andreana Bates) Suprise, stepson Robert Wright and his grandchildren; Marissa, Kiley, Devin, Roman, Lily, Abby, Paityn, Kai, Zoey, and Julian.  As well as many family and friends. Special THANKS to the Inspiration Hospice Team; Maria, Melanie, Arturo, and Juan, as well as the Sandy Regional Care Facility.