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1930
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Wayne Covington Obituary
1930 - 2019
Wayne Leroy Covington passed away on March 29, 2019 at his residence in Orem, Utah. He was born March 20, 1930 in Boise, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie Thomas and Boyd Covington and brother, Errol Covington and sister-in-law, Eddis Ellis.
Wayne grew up in Thomas, Idaho and graduated from Thomas High School in 1948. He served in the Korean War and in 1952, during his time of service, he married Gay Higginson, also from Thomas, Idaho.
Wayne was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is survived by his wife, Gay, his brother, Max (Joy Sproul), children, Alan (DeAnn Broadhead), Vance (Cindy Paulson), Jill (John Uibel), Mark (Camille Reid), foster son Randy Moeck (Robin Wooley), 20 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the LDS ward chapel, 828 W 1600 N, Orem, UT. Viewing will be held prior to the funeral at 1:00 p.m. at the chapel. Interment will be in the Thomas Riverside Cemetery, Thomas, ID on Saturday, Apr 13, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
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carolann Pange
April 10, 2019
My dear Uncle Wayne...so full of life and humor..I always felt he loved me being around him. He reigned me in once when I was staying in Moses Lake Washington....in a protective mode..and I realized he loved me like a 'dad' also. His stories and humor always has lifted me. His inventive spirit of wanting to do things...projects were exciting to him for himself and others xoxoox I loved when Uncle Wayne belted out songs with his great voice...and made Aunt Gay smile...and his children. His laugh...his love of food and socializing...being my Dad's best friend...Dear Uncle Wayne, will you please be one of my guardian angels? Make me smile when I get to serious with life...I love you so so so much. xoxoxooxoxCarolAnn.Marc adores you too....Ali has always thought you are 'cute' with you sweet face and your whole being!!! xoxo We love you and Aunt Gay and your family forever and ever more!!!
Pat
April 9, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May you gain comfort from your beautiful memories while you pray to God for the strength to endure. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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