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Elder Chad Steven Wayman 1986 ~ 2008 Our beloved Elder Chad Steven Wayman passed through the veil to be with his Father in Heaven on January 11, 2008 due to an unfortunate car accident while serving his mission in Kimberly, South Africa.Chad was born Dec. 4, 1986 at Cottonwood Hospital and raised in Sandy, Utah. He attended Alta High School where he would obtain several certificates of accomplishments including a private pilot ground school, and he graduated with honors. Chad then went on to attend DeVry University in Phoenix, Arizona for one semester in electrical engineering where he then felt compelled to serve the Lord and teach the Gospel. Chad loved playing baseball, was a black belt in Taekwondo, enjoyed many other sports, and also loved woodworking and auto mechanics. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking, and had a special love for hunting with his father. He brought light and happiness to everyone around him and there was never a moment that Chad was not enjoying life and living it to its fullest. He never turned down a task that was given to him and would always work diligently until the task was complete. Chad was called to serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and assigned to labor in the South Africa Johannesburg Mission beginning September 21, 2006. He was very strong in his testimony, and upon arrival, had great success in teaching the Gospel and loved the people of South Africa in all places that he served. Chad, you are loved by many and will be surely missed by many, but always know that you will be in our hearts, and in our prayers. Forever Hunting young man. Chad was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Llewelyn and Sylvia Jenkins; Great-grandfather Elmer Glover; Grandfather Lloydell Wayman and Uncle Randy Wayman. He is survived by the love of his life Rachel N (your princess); parents Kevin Wayman, Jodie and Brandon Peck; Brother Don, Sisters Charris, Janessa, and Jinna; great-grand mother Merrille Glover; grandmother Audra Wayman; grandparents Robert and Arlene Glover, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens (1950 E. 10600 S.) Monday Jan. 21 from 6-8 p.m. A celebration of Chad's life will be held Tuesday Jan. 22 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sandy Crescent North Stake Center (1050 E. 10600 S.) with a short viewing one-hour prior. Interment will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Online condolences at www.larkincares.com

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Published by Deseret News from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2008.

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Brian Taylor

January 23, 2008

Dear Jodie and Kevin:
My heart is saddened to hear of your lose. Our prayers are with you both.
Love Brian and Holly Taylor

Rosanne Abraham

January 22, 2008

Dear Family of Elder Chad Wayman,
We read about your wonderful young son & want you to know that others care & are praying for all of your family. We have a son on a mission our youngest) & also have experienced many, many miscarriages; & we know that we will all be "Together Forever" with Heavenly Father's Plan! Elder Chad will be watching over you & he will bring comfort to your souls. We bear testimony of that blessing that a loving Father gives to parents & families here on earth.
Sincerely, The Abraham Family

Jim Taylor

January 22, 2008

Dear Jodie and Family…I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. I didn’t know Chad, but I can tell he is a great person and an awesome missionary. I am sure he is enjoying the work on the other side of the veil. Jodie, you are obviously a good mother! To have a son accomplish so much in such a short time takes a good family and an even better mother. Sincerely Jim (Jimmy) Taylor and Family.

Kendall Smith

January 22, 2008

Jodie,
Deepest Sympathy to you and all your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you! Much Love, Kendall& Marci Smith

Pamela Ramage

January 22, 2008

Audra and family:
All of our family were saddned to hear of the loss of your grandson, Chad. I thought of you immediately when I saw the story in the news, and at first thought it was not your family. We hope that at this difficult time, you will be blessed and comforted by the Spirit. We love you all. Your cousin,
Pam (Mikesell) Ramage

Allison Porter

January 21, 2008

Wayman family,

I knew Chad in high school. He was one of the kindest and most sincere people I've ever met. His friendship made my high school experience better. Thanks, Chad.

sara duerksen

January 21, 2008

Dear Wayman Family,
I am a friend of Chad's. I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Chad was the most loving and kind human being! I have yet to meet anyone that can stand up to his kindness. I want you to know you raised him well.
With Love Sara

Suzy Nybo

January 21, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Chad, and had the opportunity to hang out with him. I remember that radiant smile and his laugh. He was so kind and loving to everybody.
You leave behind so many people who love and miss you Chad. But we all know you are in a better place and will be looking down upon us from the Heavens. We have our memories in which we will all cherish until we see you again.
We love you Chad!

Tim and Susan Russell

January 21, 2008

Our condolences to the Wayman and Glover families. We will miss Chad so much! His letters from South Africa were always so happy and uplifting. He loved what he was doing and who he was doing it for. Austin and Brad will miss him the most as they went to school with him and hung out with him. Elder Russell (Brad) sends his love from Australia. Chad was a great example to all and we pray you will be comforted and find peace at this time.

Melinda (Stanley) Stevens

January 21, 2008

Dear Wayman Family,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Vicki Serfustini

January 21, 2008

Chad was an amazing man taken way too soon. Your family is in our hearts and prayers through this difficult time. May god be with you. Love Always, Chris, Vicki and Kids

January 21, 2008

Chad is a remarkable man with a huge ability to love and serve. We feel honored to have known him. Our love & sympathy to each of you. From: Val & Kathy (we are Rachel's grandparents).

Jeanne Aldrich

January 21, 2008

Dear Wayman family, I am a friend of Arlene and Robert, Jodi and Frank and I am so very saddened by your loss of such an obvious sweet and valiant young man. My son passed at age 18. He came to me after and said "mom, if you could see the whole picture you would say, "this is ok." He also told me how very happy he was there." These are the only words of comfort I have to offer you and they come from another mothers aching heart. My sincere, faith, honor and heartfelt love to all of you. May the comfort of knowing we will see them soon walk with you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Jeanne Aldrich

Todd Gatherum

January 21, 2008

Kevin Wayman and family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that you feel Chad near you during this time of need and may God watch over you and your family. It's truly a tragedy yet I believe you'll all be together again someday and he's in a better place. May God bless you all with peace at this time.

Karin Stringer Andreasen

January 21, 2008

Dear Audra and Family,
Your family came to mind when I heard the name of your missionary in the African accident. I feel like even tho we have never met that we are family and share your loss and know that the comforter will be with you. I send my love and prayers.

Debi

January 20, 2008

Dear Wayman family,
how our hearts ache along side yours for the loss of your beautiful son. It is inexplicably painful to lose a child, we know, and we pray that the comforter will carry you in the weeks, months and years ahead as you adjust to this temporary seperation from him. What a blessing it is to know that he is yours for eternity. He was a wonderful young man, my sons attended Alta with him and thought the world of him! What a valiant, beautiful boy!!! Our hearts are with you in this most difficult of times! We send our Love!
The BrockBank family

Kelly Niksich-Parry

January 20, 2008

Jodi, I believe that the people you care about most in life are taken from you much to soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Hopefully you will remember who I am, you have always been in my thoughts God bless you and your family.

Vernon & Louise Stringer

January 20, 2008

Dear Audra & Family; We are so sorry to hear of Chad's accident. Our love and prayers are with you. We pray you will feel the loving arms of our Savior. He loves you. We love you and feel your sorrow.

Jody Linan

January 20, 2008

Dear Kevin and Jody,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Chad was a wonderful boy, my memories of him are when we went to Nickies dance competition and I had made Chad a Chocolate birthday cake. We went to Pizza Hut after the competition. We were all laughing because Chad had chocolate frosting on his ears and we couldn't figure out how he got chocolate on his ears. He was about eight years old.
You both should be so proud of the son you raised. My heart goes out to you.

Eddie & Marnell Spencer

January 20, 2008

Jodie, Brandon, and family we are so sorry to hear of your loss, Your family has always be special to us even though there has been years that we have not seen you but have kept in touch with your Dad and Mom. Know that our prayers are with you and your family.

Elder and Sister Womack

January 20, 2008

We enjoyed working with Elder Wayman in the mission field. He will be missed with all who knew him and worked with him. We loved him dearly.

Jennifer and Mark chesley

January 19, 2008

Jodi and Brandon, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tyler Allan

January 19, 2008

Kevin ,Jodi,and Family, You are awesome! You have handled yourselves with great love and dignity!You are in ourthoughts and prayers. We love you. God Bless you! The Ty Allan Family

Victor Marquez

January 19, 2008

Wayman family,

Deepest Sympathy to all your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you! Much Love, Victor & Aaron

Tina Butterfield

January 19, 2008

Audra, Sorry to hear about your grandson !!! What a loss. But as you know he is with his Heavenly Father, now. These young men go with the Angels. They don't have to suffer through life like us ! Love and sympathy.

Dean & Myrna Behunin

January 19, 2008

Dear Kevin & Audra,
We want to tell you how very sorry we are. What a great young man your Chad was. He was taken home to his Father in Heaven while he was doing the Lord's work. He still is. We express sympathy for your loss but, we know the Plan of Salvation makes these terrible things less painful.
We work everyday with wonderful young Elders here in the mission field. We see their dedication and the love they have for the Lord and their fellow men. Time will lessen the pain but, not the wonderful memories you will always have in your hearts for Chad.
You are in our prayers. We pray that you will be comforted at this difficult time.
Love,
Elder & Sister Behunin
Czech Prague Mission, Slovakia

Wayne and Marilyn HANSEN

January 19, 2008

We extend our condolences to the Glovers and Wayman. We remember fondly those good folks and pray the Lord to bless them in their temporary separation.

January 19, 2008

We didn't know Elder Wayman or your family but were saddened by his loss. Parents don't plan on losing their children and the sweet, poignant goodbye to departing missionary is not seen as an earthly farewell. Your son/brother sounds like a remarkable young man who did much living in 21 short years. He will always be close by and no doubt will continue to touch the lives of many people. We hope you find much peace and comfort.

L P

January 19, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Our heavenly father works in mysterious ways and I am very certain he will give your family the strength you will need in this tough time.

Bessie Wirig

January 19, 2008

Dear Cousin Audra and Your Dear Family, Our love and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We pray that you will feel the comfort of our Heavenly Father. Just knowing Chad was taken home in "full-stride" serving the Lord brings peace to the soul. We love you, Bessie and Frank Wirig.

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