On November 26, 2023, Linnie Faith Mangelson, 8 years old, passed away peacefully in her parents’ arms at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah.

Linnie was born on April 27, 2015, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to her parents, Kaytlin Joy Howard and Joshua Gary Mangelson. She spent almost the first year of her life in C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital battling multiple serious birth defects. Over her lifetime, she went through dozens of surgeries and procedures. Every infection she conquered, every milestone she reached was a medical miracle and a testament to her determination and stubbornness. It was through that toughness of spirit she beat all the odds against her.

Linnie’s bright smile and personality brought so much joy to her family, friends, and all the medical personnel she knew throughout her life. She loved her siblings, her extended family, Moana, music, and the color purple. She loved to ride the bus to school and delighted in making people laugh. Her happy demeanor, charming smile, wicked sense of humor, and joyful spirit delighted every person she came into contact with.

Linnie is survived by her parents; her siblings: Andelynn Joy (9), Isla Hope (6), and Nolan Wilde (3); and her grandparents, Mary and Allan Howard, and Sue and Gary Mangelson, along with 22 aunts and uncles and 46 first cousins. She is preceded in death by her infant cousin Paxton.

A viewing will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 310 East Center Street, Spanish Fork, UT on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Services will be at 11:00 am. Linnie will be laid to rest in the Spanish Fork Cemetery.

For those unable to attend the service in person,  you may stream via zoom with the provided link.

In lieu of flowers, the family has included a Venmo link to assist with funeral expenses and a GoFundMe for a charitable gift in her honor.

https://gofund.me/8081debc

https://venmo.com/u/Kaytlin-Mangelson

Services will be streamed live.  Please return to this memorial page on Monday morning, December 4, 2023 shortly before 11:00 a.m. and click on the link below to view.

Linnie Faith Mangelson LIVESTREAM