Ronald Lloyd Eggett, 87, passed away August 6, 2024, in Payson, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Lloyd and Lucille Burningham Eggett on May 6, 1937. He was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah and graduated from Davis High School. He was the oldest of six children.

After high school graduation, Ron attended and graduated from Stevens-Henager Business College in 1962. He worked for the Nebo Stake Dairy for ten years and Brigham Young University Dairy Farm for twenty years before retiring. He also drove a charter bus for Lake Shore Motors and worked as a school bus driver.

Ron married Marva Loy Alcorn on March 27, 1961, in the Salt Lake Temple, they were married for 63 years.  They were parents of eight wonderful children. They raised their family in Payson and Spring Lake, Utah.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully served in many callings over the years, which included, serving a mission in the Southern States from 1957-59, a service mission at the bishops’ storehouse, bishoprics, high councilman, ward clerk, and scout leader.

Ron was musical and played the harmonica and sang. He was a member of the Payson Civic Chorale. He and Marva enjoyed dancing. He enjoyed working in the yard and the outdoors riding off road vehicles, and he loved to travel. Most of all, he cherished his time spent with family and friends.

He is survived by his children; Mark (Carol) Eggett, Brigham City, Utah, Traci Eggett (Vincent), Salt Lake City, Utah, Ronette (Wade) Hofeling, Spring Lake, Utah, Carolee (Ron) Adair, Las Vegas, Nevada, Kyle (Katie) Eggett, Rexburg, Idaho, Kent (Shelley) Eggett, Highland, Utah, Dallin (Robin) Eggett Boone, Iowa; 27 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lanay (George) Brinkerhoff, Doug (Linda) Eggett, Monte (Connie) Eggett, Nina Lou Larson, Christine (Byron) Jensen; and many nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Lucille Eggett, wife Marva Loy Eggett, infant son Daniel Eggett, infant grandson Kameron Evans, and brother-in-law Emory Larson.

Ron was a care giver for his beloved wife Marva Loy who had Parkinson’s disease for 32 years. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who loved life.

The family offers their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Seasons of Santaquin and Mountain View Hospital for their compassionate care.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 12625 South Spring Lake Road in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be prior from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. There will also be visitation on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.

The funeral service will be streamed live. Please return to Ron's memorial page shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, and click on the link below.

Ronald Lloyd Eggett Funeral Service