Shirley LaRhea Lewis Kester was born on May 30, 1942, in Murray, Utah, to Clara Clayson Lewis and Rupert Clarence Lewis. She graduated from Spanish Fork High School.

On August 24, 1961, Shirley married Everett Junior Kester in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they were blessed with eight children, twenty-two grandchildren, and thirty-eight great-grandchildren. Shirley and Everett enjoyed many wonderful family activities while raising their family, and Shirley was devoted to making everyday life fun and meaningful for those she loved.

Shirley had a deep love for the outdoors and spent countless hours hunting, fishing, and camping with her family. She was passionate about Scouting, serving as a Webelos leader and proudly supporting her family as all five of her sons earned their Eagle Scout awards. Shirley also loved genealogy and devoted many hours to researching her family history.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Rupert Lewis, her son Ladd Everett Kester, and her daughter Miranda Lyn Haggart.

She is survived by her loving husband Everett Junior Kester; her children: Carrie Lin Garrett (Paul) of Nephi, Kim Rupert Kester of Mona, Kelly Ray Kester (Sherry) of Spanish Fork, Leslie Saul Kester (Karen) of Lehi, Brandon Lee Kester of Genola, and LaRhea Lyne Reynolds (Weston) of Spanish Fork.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 50 North Main Street in Genola, Utah. There will also be visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on  Friday, January 23, 2026, at the church followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Spanish Fork Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah.

The funeral service will be streamed live. Please return to Shirley's memorial page shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, and click on the link below.

Shirley Kester Funeral Service