Samuel Evan Ives

Samuel
Evan Ives
Samuel Evan Ives died on Sunday, June 17, 2007 in American Fork Canyon, Utah while camping with his family. He was born September 9, 1995 in American Fork, Utah on a beautiful Saturday morning to Rebecca Ives and Kevan Samuel Francis. He entered this world a month early, eager to start his life's adventures. He was surrounded by close and extended family who cherished him. When he was almost three, his mother married Timothy Mulvey and he would often proudly tell complete strangers that he had two dads.
He loved life! From the very beginning he was a happy child, loving, and always busy. He tried to keep up with his uncle Nathan and tried to do everything he did, even though there were seven years between them. He had to learn everything about dinosaurs like Nathan, learn to skateboard, play soccer, ride a bike and scooter, and play the guitar, the drums, piano and even violin. He had a very unique personality. He was very sensitive, and was interested in the feelings of others. He didn't like to see others unhappy and often played the role of protector and peacemaker. He had an unusual confidence and outgoing nature. He loved to spend hours playing with his friends, and didn't want the days to end. Sam loved to read, loved adventure, swimming, video games, and loved to camp with his family, to go places and have new adventures. He might have had the biggest collection of LEGOs in Pleasant Grove. He was gregarious and outgoing. He had a lot of friends, whom he cared for and who cared a lot for him. He looked forward to the times he spent with three sets of cousins. He had the unusual gift of happiness, and it was infectious.
He was very inquisitive and often surprised us with his perspective on things. He was intrigued with WWII. He loved science and doing experiments. Sam was fascinated with this Grandfather's magic tricks and considered himself an apprentice magician and learned to perform magic tricks. He attended Valley View Elementary, and next year he would have been in the sixth grade. He was in the chess club at school. He had received his Arrow of Light in the Cub Scout program and was starting Boy Scouts.
He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Ives and stepfather Timothy Mulvey of Pleasant Grove, UT and father, Kevan Francis (Christian) Provo, UT. He had one beloved brother, Jack Timothy Mulvey. Sam loved being the big brother. His grandparents are Evan and Kay Francis, Orem, UT; Eldon and Sharon Ives, Pleasant Grove, UT and Adele Mulvey Hively, Provo, UT.
His Francis aunts and uncles include, Gregory E. Francis (Sandra), Marc D. Francis (Christine), David A. Francis (Lori) and Kenneth R. Francis (Julie). His Ives aunts and uncles are Rachel Cutler (Brian), Saratoga Springs, UT; Renae Ives, Pleasant Grove, UT; Nathan Ives, currently serving in the Apia Samoa Mission. His Mulvey aunts and uncles are Mike Mulvey (Teri), Sacramento, CA; Pat Mulvey (Rachelle), Danville, CA; Dennis Mulvey (Merilee), Pennsylvania; Colleen Mulvey, Orem, UT; Kathleen Banks (Brian) Cedar Hills, UT; Kevin Mulvey (Lisa) American Fork, UT; Eileen Sousa (Joe); Dan Mulvey, Korea. Sam loved to spend time with his many cousins, including Coopers.
He was lucky he knew and had a special relationship with his departed grandma Mary Francis, his great-grandma Ella Ives, and great-grandma Rena Cooper.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Mahogany 6th Ward, 1541 N. 1300 W., Pleasant Grove for family and friends. There will be no viewing. There will be a graveside service in the American Fork Cemetery immediately following the funeral. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com
Let's remember Sam for his zest and love of life rather than the tragic way he left us.