On January 29th , 2025 our Heavenly Father welcomed one of his most valiant and loyal warriors home. Dad was blessed to pass from this life peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, uplifting all of us, just like he did for his entire life, in his final moments. The legacy he left behind is immeasurable.
Karl Collins Weight was born on November 28 th , 1942 to Gordon and Lucille Weight, in Provo, Utah. He was welcomed by his brother David and his sister Mary Lou. The family mourned the death of a sister, Caroline, who passed days after her birth. Later on, another brother, John would bless the family. Gordon and Lucille worked hard to teach their children the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through their wonderful example, Dad, and his siblings became the amazing people that have touched so many lives. Dad had a wonderful childhood, which, keeping in mind that there were three boys in the house, only included a small amount of property damage.
After a bout with spinal meningitis, Dad graduated from Provo High School and served a mission to the Western States which now encompasses approximately half a million missions.
After returning from his mission via covered wagon (just kidding), After attending BYU for one year, Dad transferred to the University of Utah, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. While attending BYU, Dad was blessed to meet our Mom, Karen Stott.
Being set up on a blind date by an inspired younger brother of Karl’s (our uncle John), Mom received a personal revelation during the date that she would marry Karl. This is further evidence that Heavenly Father knows what he’s doing, because Dad took her snipe hunting on that first date; and, if not for the revelation, there might not have been a second date.
Karl and Karen were married for time and eternity in July of 1965 in the Manti Utah Temple. Soon after their wedding, the couple moved to Provo, where they welcomed their first child, Staci, into the family. Three years later, while living in Fort Wayne, Indiana, their first son, Chad, was born. Returning to Salt Lake, and after another three years, their third child, Cori, blessed the family. Finally, knowing what was coming and needing nearly five years to work up the
courage, Karl and Karen welcomed their fourth and final child, Jared.
Living in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Karl and Karen diligently worked to teach their children that which is most important, to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They created a loving home that was a welcome place for all, as many friends and family members can attest to. Eventually, Karl and Karen welcomed to their family 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
After Dad retired, Mom and Dad were able to move into their dream home in the mountains of Woodland Hills, Utah, where they spent several happy years. Eventually, they moved to Payson, Utah.
During his life, Dad faithfully served in many positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints. More importantly, he exemplified what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ by his loving, positive, and accepting personality. Everyone he came in contact with had an easy time getting to know him, and quickly became his friend. All of us in the family were always so impressed with the loving, tender way that he cared for our Mom until the very end of her life.
The Weight family would like to especially thank the wonderful friends and neighbors who helped us to look after Dad after Mom died. You are angels on earth in our eyes.

A viewing will be held in Karl’s honor at his church building located on 952 West 1580 South in Payson, Utah, on Saturday, February 8th from 9:30-10:45 A.M. Funeral services will be held in the same building, starting at 11:00 A.M. Internment will be held in the family plots, located in Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, Utah 84663.

The funeral services for Karl Weight will be streamed live. Please return to his memorial page shortly before 11am on Saturday, February 8, 2025 and click on the link below.

Karl Weight Livestream Broadcast