Frederick Mohlman Newcomer

Frederick Mohlman Newcomer, 73, passed away on March 25, 2026, from complications of bone marrow cancer.

He was born on September 14, 1952, in Buffalo, Wy to parents Edwin Vance Jr and Wilma Adele Newcomer. He had four siblings, Edwin Vance, III, Eva Corlet, Anna Beth, and Christine Rae.

Fred graduated from Worland Senior High, running track and cross country and playing in the band. He served a mission in Central America for the LDS Church and graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Communication.

He worked in the Quality Control industry. He married Debra Kay Sprague of Powell in 1975 and together they raised 5 boys and 1 girl. Fred liked to say, "We had a basketball team and a cheerleader".

They lived and worked in the states of: Washington, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Wyoming, Utah, and Arizona. His first job, though, was at Philips 66 station in Buffalo, WY. In 2019, Debra Sprague, Fred's 1 st wife proceeded him in death. Fred and Deb were temple workers in both the Washington DC and Gilbert temples.

Fred then married Cynthia Sandberg in 2020, who brought encouragement to his life. They were Mesa temple workers. Together, they served a yearlong LDS Church mission in Colstrip, Montana.

Fred lived a rich life. He was known for his easy-going kindness, cheerfulness and sense of humor. He also enjoyed singing in church choirs and playing the organ.

Fred is survived by his wife, Cynthia, his siblings: Corlet Thornton, Anna Beth Hubbard and Chris Crain, and his children, Trevor Lane Newcomer, Saratoga Springs, Ut, Samuel John Newcomer (Cathy) in West Columbia, SC., Ryan Jay Newcomer (Elissa) in Lehi, Ut, Lacey Costner (Ryan) in Whispering Pines, NC, Randy Newcomer (Rebecca) in Southern Pines, NC and Derrick Newcomer in Greensboro, NC. Hollis, his grandson preceded Fred in death. Fred is survived by 19 living grandsons and one great granddaughter.

There will be a visitation on Friday, 4/17/2026 from 6:00-8:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel on 7752 E McDowell Road, Mesa, AZ 85207.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, 4/18/2026 from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM at the same location.

Arrangements by Bunker's University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.