Michael Richard Atwood returned home to his Heavenly Father on January 16, 2022, at the age of 72. He died from complications of Covid pneumonia and was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Mike was born January 11, 1950, to Archie Richard and Mary Darlene Keele Atwood. He was the second of four children with three sisters, Sharon, Robyn and Melanie. Mike was an outstanding athlete and lettered in four sports: football, baseball, basketball and track. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1968 and got a full ride scholarship to BYU to play basketball. Mike served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Korea. He faithfully wrote to his sweetheart, Marilyn Moody and they were married on June 1, 1972, in the Provo Temple.

Mike graduated from dental school in Chicago receiving his DDS degree. He set up a dental practice in Spanish Fork, Utah and served the community for over 40 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed horseback riding, boating, camping, hunting, fishing and BYU sports. He loved to travel and to spend time with his family.

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mike faithfully served in many different callings including;  Bishop, High Councilor to his home Stake and served as a High Councilor in  BYU 3rd Stake. He served many years of his life as a scoutmaster and earned many prestigious awards, including scouter of the year, and the Silver Beaver. Mike loved working in scouting and has influenced countless youth.

Mike had health challenges, but he loved to live and serve others. He was always turning outward and helping others in need.

He is survived by his beautiful wife of 50 years (in June) Marilyn Atwood and his 8 children: Melinda (Robert), Andrew, Aaron (Kelli), Allison (Ron), Richard (Allison), Maranda (Joel), Rebecca (Levi), Rachel (Kirk). He is also survived by his 3 sisters Sharon (Larry), Robyn (Glenn), and Melanie (Robert), 36 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 6 until 8 pm at the Walker Funeral Home at 187 South Main Street in Spanish Fork. A second viewing will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022, from 9:45 until 10:45 in the morning, with the funeral service proceeding at 11 o’clock a.m. at the Knoll Park Chapel at 160 South 460 West in Salem. Interment to follow at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Primary Children’s Hospital or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Humanitarian Fund.

To livestream the funeral services on Monday, January 24, 2022, use the link below just prior to 11 a.m.

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Funeral will be livestreamed. Return to this page shortly before 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2022; click on the link below:

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