It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of April, age 50, on March 25, 2025.  April’s bright spirit and warmth left a mark on all who knew her.  A devoted mother, loving grandmother, and cherished spouse, April had a heart full of love that touched the lives of her family and friends in ways that words cannot fully capture.

April was the type of person who could light up a room with her infectious laughter.  She had an innate ability to make everyone feel welcome and loved.  Her generosity, kindness, and support were a source of strength for those lucky enough to call her a friend.

Above all, April cherished her family.  She was a loving mother, doting grandmother, and amazing wife always putting others before herself.  Her love for her children and grandchildren knew no bounds, and her home was a place where love, laughter, and joy thrived. She was always there for her family; she loved to get them on the phone or Facetime to shoot the breeze, and to share in both their triumphs and struggles.

April loved the outdoors. She loved camping and hanging out around the campfire.  She loved to zip around in the SXS.  She loved to go on long drives just to see what was out there.  She loved crafting, gardening, and baking delicious desserts.  At a younger age, she was an avid runner and loved to tap dance.

Her legacy lives on in the hearts of her loved ones who will carry forward her spirit of kindness, love, and joy.

April is survived by her spouse, John Peer; her sons, Aaron and Taylor Sauter of Lehi; and Logan and Kaitlyn Sauter of Tooele; and her daughter, Hailey and Corbin Hansen of Eagle Mountain. She is survived by her two brothers, Jared and Derek.  She is also survived by her beloved eight grandchildren (with one more on the way), as well as a wide circle of family and friends who will forever remember the light she brought into their lives.  April is preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Ray Ellison and LeAnn Wilkinson Ellison; her daughter, Cassidy Norma Shelton; and a sister, Andrea Zumwalt.

A celebration of April’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 5, 2025, at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660.

April, you will be deeply missed, but your love, laughter, and the light you brought into the world will never fade!