KEVIN UDY

Kevin Eugene Udy Husband of Susan Hall Udy Kevin Eugene Udy, 46, died on March 3, 2010 in an automobile accident near his home of Carlsbad, NM.Kevin was born in Torrance, CA on May 2, 1963. Kevin's early childhood was spent in Huntington Beach, CA, then moving to Centralia, WA for school. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1981. In high school he was a varsity wrestler and earned his Eagle Scout. He attended Centralia College, before serving on a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin finished his education, graduating from the University of Washington in 1989 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked in the mining and cement industries during his career. He was employed by Intrepid Potash, east of Carlsbad, NM, where he was excited about the challenges and opportunities available to him there. He made many friends and enjoyed his associations there. Kevin's marriage to JoLynn Kershaw blessed his life with five wonderful children. Scott, who is serving in the Coast Guard, Sarah, who is attending nursing school, Devin who is serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day in Indianapolis, IN, Landon, a senior and Emily, a junior. Kevin was blessed to be happily married to Susan Hall on December 31, 2008. He felt proud to include his step son, Eric Dennett, as one of his children. Kevin has always loved vehicles, from his first red fire engine peddle car, to his Mustangs and most recently, Broncos. He especially enjoyed taking his cars to out of the way places to explore the out of doors. He always wanted to see what was on the other side of the hill. Kevin's greatest hobby was other people. He enjoyed meeting and talking with everyone he met. His people skills brought success to his career and his personal life. He was very positive, even tempered and had a great sense of humor. His teasing and cheerfulness will be dearly missed. His happiness showed on his face and was contagious to those around him. Kevin is survived by his wife, Susan Udy (Hall) of Carlsbad, NM, five children, Scott, Sarah, Devin, Landon, and Emily, all of Apple Valley, CA, and a step-son, Eric Dennett of Riverton, UT. He also leaves behind his parents, Leo and Rhea Udy and two brothers, Lon (Carleen) and Craig (Julia). A memorial service will be held in Carlsbad, NM on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel, 1708 N. Mesa. The funeral will be in Vernal, UT on Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Uintah Stake Center, 4080 S. 2500 E. at 11:00 a.m. Viewings will be held Thursday, March 11 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Blackburn Mortuary in Vernal and from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. at the Uintah Stake Center prior to the services. Interment will take place in the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to blackburnvernalmortuary.com