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Jared Royer Obituary

Jared Royer

Santa Clara

Passionate, dedicated, charming, fun-loving, tenacious, intelligent, competitive, and warm-hearted inadequately describes the amazing life of Jared Royer, 40, who passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2014 while scuba diving in Southern California.

Jared was born on August 27, 1974 in Santa Cruz, CA. He was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School, Brigham Young University, UC San Diego Medical School and received his anesthesia residency at University of Arizona.

At the time of his death, Jared was working as an anesthesiologist for the Mountain West Anesthesia Group through Dixie Regional Medical Center.

Jared's greatest love was his family. He leaves behind his best friend, high school sweetheart and loving wife of 18 years, MaryLynn Willits Royer, four amazing children, Brendan (15), Megan (13), Madelyn (6) and Kate (3); his parents, Lamont and Celia Royer; brother, David, sisters, Michelle Willey, Monica Miner, Ann Marie Favela, Melissa Biggs; in-laws, Al & Linda Willits, Jennifer Willits, Benjamin Willits, Julie Stahl and Adam Willits.

Jared looked forward to any adventure with enthusiasm and zest. Jared loved cycling, running, hiking, camping and any opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Clara L.D.S. 10th Ward Chapel, 630 Riesling Avenue, Santa Clara, UT. Visitations at the Chapel will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, UT. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website www.metcalfmortary.com.

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Published by Spectrum & Daily News from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2014.

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Doug and Cecile Scribner

October 11, 2014

Our prayers are with you. We love the Royers and the Willits very very much and are grateful for the many ways both families have touched our lives. We pray for hope and understanding for Marylynn and the children and that you all will feel our Savior's love at this time. we send all our love to you all, Doug and Cecile Scribner

October 9, 2014

Dear Mary Lynn, My love to you and your family at this difficult time. May your memories help sustain you. As President Hinckley said, "There is no death, but only change." May the Lord bless you! Love, CoDele Tenney

Kris Bullock

October 9, 2014

Marylynn,
Hearts have been heavy this week at Tonaquint tennis, Jared was definitely loved out there! Praying that you & your beautiful children find peace during this time.
~Wayne & Kris Bullock

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