Val Warren King

I meet Val back in 1995. He was genuine, honest and the most generous person I have ever met.

My dad passed away just days before I read the obituary of your loved one. The poem that reads, "Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow ..." brought tears to my eyes as I thought of my own dad. The words were very appropriate as I contemplate that these good people will live their lives in the hearts of all of us. Thank you for including this poem for others who mourn the loss of our loved ones to contemplate.

I met Val about 1967 at the Circle K Ranch in Colorado. What a fun guy he was. Our paths crossed again in Lehi, Utah a few years after our missions, where we became even better friends, enjoying each other's company. There was a lot of teasing back and forth which we enjoyed.
I have the greatest respect for the King family. I look forward to meeting up with Val again someday.

I am sorry to see a sweet man like Val leave this earth. He had such a Happy way about him. Jokes just poured from his lips, what a hoot! I met him in 1993ish-1995. We were buddies from the start. He loves his kids and talked about them all the time, they are what made his life go around. He will be missed for his kindness and laughter.

When reading the obituaries in the Deseret News, I was sad to see that Val had died. Val and I are the same age, and we were roommates at Dixie College during our first quarter of school. Furthermore, we corresponded several times while we were both serving as missionaries. Val had met a missionary in England from my home ward in Vernal, UT and was able to discover where I was serving; Val took the initiative to write me and I was thrilled to received a letter from him. We didn’t stay in...

To Carlos and the KING family!

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Love VI family!!

Julia,
I had no idea your dad was battling cancer. It was such a pleasure to meet him at our Christmas party. I am so sorry. I have been through that with my mom (and so has Mark). It is very difficult for them and for all the many family members and friends that love them so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I send big hugs from Arizona and will look forward to giving you many in person in the months to come when we are in Utah. Bob and I send our love and...

Julia, I am truly sorry for the loss of your father. It is always difficult when life seems to be cut shorter than we hope. I have not had the experience of losing any of my parents yet, but I'm sure that it is difficult. I admire your strength and courage at this time. Please know that I have thought about you a lot this weekend and have prayed much for you and your family to find comfort and peace.

I met Val at a singles dance in 1996. He was and always will be a dear friend. He was full of fun and life. My children loved him and enjoyed his jokes. He was a friend to everyone he met. He will be missed by all of us.