Larry David Axtell

1948 - 2025

Larry David Axtell

1948 ~ 2025

Larry David Axtell passed away peacefully, at the University of Utah Hospital, in Salt Lake City, on January 7, 2025. Larry was born in Cortez, Colorado, on August 10, 1948, to David Axtell and Emma Barnett, both of Oklahoma. He attended Grand County High School and Silverton Colorado High School where he was active in drama and sports. He graduated from Grand County High School in 1996. After graduation he joined the United States Navy and was deployed for service to Vietnam War aboard the USS Enterprise (the world's first nuclear aircraft carrier). After four years of service, Larry worked in the uranium industry in Moab, retiring from Rio Algom (BHP Billiton) after 36 years. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, photography and anything involving the outdoors. He especially enjoyed time spent with grandkids and family.

He was preceded in death by his father David, mother Emma and sister-in-law Cheryl.

Larry is survived by his wife, of 26 years, Janet (Bowman) Axtell, of Moab; sister Karen Gibson (Clifford) of Helper, Utah; brother Royce Axtell (Cheryl) of Wellington; brother Donald Axtell (Suzie) of Oklahoma; brother Danny Axtell (Cassie) of Salt Lake City; son Brian Axtell (Chelsey) of Johnstown, Colorado; daughter Danielle Guerrero (Eddy) of Moab; stepdaughter Courtney Steiner (Roston) of Silt, Colorado; stepdaughter Carrie Stevens (Doug) of Moab; stepson Matt Lammert (Shannon) of Moab; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Larry is loved by grandchildren Derrick Axtell (Karissa), Kris Axtell, Cheyenne Shumway, Madison Shumway, Kaison Guerrero, Shae Lynn Worrell (Matthew), Corrina Jarman, Bradley Jarman (Kortnie), Kaelyn Ott (Zack), Brayden Lammert, Hayden Steiner, and eight great-grandchildren.

At Larry's request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at SpanishValleyMortuary.com or SVMC.us.