With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Jan Spagnolo (Beckstrom), a beacon of love and compassion, on June 10, 2025. Born in Salt Lake City, UT, Jan entered this world with an adventurous spirit on September 30, 1953. She attended Spanish Fork High School, graduated from Brigham Young University, and served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Paris, France. Jan made her home and raised her family in Alberta, Canada, and Spanish Fork, Utah, before living her later years in St. George, Utah, where her empathetic soul touched countless lives.

Jan was a force of nature. She was a compassionate mother, a supportive friend, a dedicated massage therapist, and an avid outdoorswoman. She had an innate ability to make others smile, a quality that made her an unforgettable presence in any room. Her adventurous spirit was second to none; she loved hiking and exploring the natural wonders surrounding her Utah home. In her retirement years, she spent her days basking in the simple joys of life, like spending time with her beloved Yorkies and her “sisters.” She was fond of saying, “Cheer up! Things are getting worse at a slower rate,” a mantra that was reflected in her vibrant, adventurous life.

Surviving Jan are her twin brother, Jeff (Camille) Beckstrom; her devoted sons, Jean-Paul (Alison) Spagnolo of Columbus, OH; Justin (Kathryn) Spagnolo of Cedar City, UT; and Steve Spagnolo of St. George, UT; along with her loving daughter-in-law, Sarah Spagnolo and her 10 grandchildren Braden, Lily, Ivy, Bella, Avary, Mason, Isaac, Camden, Scarlet, and Max. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Mary Ellen Beckstrom, her brother, Gary Beckstrom, and her beloved daughter, Suzanne Spagnolo. As we mourn the loss of our dear Jan, we celebrate her life – one filled with compassion, adventure, and a deep love for her family.

We invite friends and family to share their memories of Jan and upload photos to the memorial page, a testament to a life well-lived. Jan’s legacy will live on through the stories we share and the memories we cherish. May her adventurous spirit inspire us all to live our lives with compassion, joy, and empathy.

In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Jan’s memory with a donation to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, which provided comfort during her cancer journey, or to the Yorkie Rescue of America, reflecting her lifelong love of animals. To donate, please visit www.cancer.org/hopelodge or yorkierescueofamerica.org.

A visitation will be held in Jan’s honor on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1068 West Chandler Drive, St. George, Utah. A second visitation will be held Sunday, June 15, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home located at 187 South Main, Spanish Fork, Utah. An additional visitation will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 310 East Center, Spanish Fork, Utah. Funeral Services will immediately follow at the same location.

The services for Jan Spagnolo will be streamed live. Please return to her memorial page shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025 and click on the link below.

Jan Spagnolo Livestream Broadcast