Allyn R. Walker
Retired - Owner/Operator/Funeral Director
Allyn was named after his father, Lynn R. Walker, who was the first funeral director in the Walker family and started Walker Funeral Home in Spanish Fork in 1953. Allyn was raised in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He attended Utah State University and then served an LDS Mission in Korea. Upon returning from his mission, he attended Brigham Young University. He married his high school sweetheart, Marsha Huff, and together they moved to Orange, California to attend Mortuary College. He graduated with scholastic honors and received the Melvin D. Hilgenfeld award for outstanding student in funeral directing.
He and his wife returned from California and managed the Walker Funeral Home in Payson for 12 years. They moved back to Spanish Fork and have been serving the people of Spanish Fork and Payson for over 20 years. Allyn has enjoyed his lifelong choice of serving as a funeral director.
Allyn and Marsha have two sons and two daughters, Brad, Amy, Adam, and Andelyn. All of the children grew up living in the funeral home and have developed a great appreciation for serving the people of the community. Serving others has become a family passion and a way of life.
Allyn is retired and enjoys seeing his legacy continue with a new generation.
Allyn R. Walker
Retired - Owner/Operator/Funeral Director
Allyn was named after his father, Lynn R. Walker, who was the first funeral director in the Walker family and started Walker Funeral Home in Spanish Fork in 1953. Allyn was raised in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He attended Utah State University and then served an LDS Mission in Korea. Upon returning from his mission, he attended Brigham Young University. He married his high school sweetheart, Marsha Huff, and together they moved to Orange, California to attend Mortuary College. He graduated with scholastic honors and received the Melvin D. Hilgenfeld award for outstanding student in funeral directing.
He and his wife returned from California and managed the Walker Funeral Home in Payson for 12 years. They moved back to Spanish Fork and have been serving the people of Spanish Fork and Payson for over 20 years. Allyn has enjoyed his lifelong choice of serving as a funeral director.
Allyn and Marsha have two sons and two daughters, Brad, Amy, Adam, and Andelyn. All of the children grew up living in the funeral home and have developed a great appreciation for serving the people of the community. Serving others has become a family passion and a way of life.
Allyn is retired and enjoys seeing his legacy continue with a new generation.
Adam Walker
Owner / Funeral Director
Adam is the son of Allyn and Marsha Walker and was raised in Spanish Fork. He has always looked up to his father and his compassionate service to others. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 2002 and married his high school sweetheart, Jessalyn Elliott, in 2003. Adam worked for the family business while attending UVSC and trying to decide which career path to take. In doing so, he realized the family business was where he wanted to be. He loves helping those in need and being of service to the families he meets with.
Adam and Jessalyn moved to California in 2005 where he had an internship with Brown Colonial Mortuary and attended Cypress College in the mortuary science program. He graduated in 2007 with a degree in mortuary science and returned home to work in the family business.
Adam and Jessalyn live in Spanish Fork and have two children. Adam and his family love living and serving the families in their community. Adam enjoys developing friendships with the families he has the opportunity to serve.
Adam Walker
Owner / Funeral Director
Adam is the son of Allyn and Marsha Walker and was raised in Spanish Fork. He has always looked up to his father and his compassionate service to others. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 2002 and married his high school sweetheart, Jessalyn Elliott, in 2003. Adam worked for the family business while attending UVSC and trying to decide which career path to take. In doing so, he realized the family business was where he wanted to be. He loves helping those in need and being of service to the families he meets with.
Adam and Jessalyn moved to California in 2005 where he had an internship with Brown Colonial Mortuary and attended Cypress College in the mortuary science program. He graduated in 2007 with a degree in mortuary science and returned home to work in the family business.
Adam and Jessalyn live in Spanish Fork and have two children. Adam and his family love living and serving the families in their community. Adam enjoys developing friendships with the families he has the opportunity to serve.
Brad R. Walker
Owner / Funeral Director
Brad is the oldest son of Allyn and Marsha Walker and grew up in the family funeral home, where he learned the importance of compassion, hard work, and service from his father, Allyn, and grandfather, Lynn. Those early experiences helped shape his commitment to caring for families and continuing the legacy of service established by his family.
Brad graduated from Spanish Fork High School and earned degrees from Dixie College and Brigham Young University, graduating with honors from both institutions. He continued his education at mortuary college in Cypress, California, where he received the Mu Sigma Alpha Award for scholastic excellence and the Melvin D. Hilgenfeld Award for outstanding achievement in funeral directing. He later earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Brigham Young University. Brad also holds professional designations as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), Certified Crematory Operator (CCO), and Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC).
Throughout his career, Brad has been actively involved in advancing the funeral service profession. He served for seven years in leadership with the Utah Funeral Directors Association, including serving as its president. He also served a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). Through these opportunities, Brad has traveled throughout the country speaking, collaborating with funeral service professionals, and working to strengthen the profession. He has served on numerous NFDA committees and continues to contribute as a member of NFDA’s Budget Committee and Spokesperson Committee.
Outside of funeral service, Brad enjoys being involved in his community and serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he has held various callings. He is an Eagle Scout and served a mission for the Church in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. He enjoys sports, the outdoors, music, movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Brad married Michelle Lee in 2005, and they have made their home in Payson, where they are raising their three children and enjoy being part of the community.
For Brad, funeral service is much more than a profession. He considers it a privilege to help families through some of life's most difficult moments. Working alongside his family and dedicated colleagues, while continuing the tradition of service begun by his grandfather, has been one of the great blessings of his life.
Brad R. Walker
Owner / Funeral Director
Brad is the oldest son of Allyn and Marsha Walker and grew up in the family funeral home, where he learned the importance of compassion, hard work, and service from his father, Allyn, and grandfather, Lynn. Those early experiences helped shape his commitment to caring for families and continuing the legacy of service established by his family.
Brad graduated from Spanish Fork High School and earned degrees from Dixie College and Brigham Young University, graduating with honors from both institutions. He continued his education at mortuary college in Cypress, California, where he received the Mu Sigma Alpha Award for scholastic excellence and the Melvin D. Hilgenfeld Award for outstanding achievement in funeral directing. He later earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Brigham Young University. Brad also holds professional designations as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), Certified Crematory Operator (CCO), and Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC).
Throughout his career, Brad has been actively involved in advancing the funeral service profession. He served for seven years in leadership with the Utah Funeral Directors Association, including serving as its president. He also served a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). Through these opportunities, Brad has traveled throughout the country speaking, collaborating with funeral service professionals, and working to strengthen the profession. He has served on numerous NFDA committees and continues to contribute as a member of NFDA’s Budget Committee and Spokesperson Committee.
Outside of funeral service, Brad enjoys being involved in his community and serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he has held various callings. He is an Eagle Scout and served a mission for the Church in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. He enjoys sports, the outdoors, music, movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Brad married Michelle Lee in 2005, and they have made their home in Payson, where they are raising their three children and enjoy being part of the community.
For Brad, funeral service is much more than a profession. He considers it a privilege to help families through some of life's most difficult moments. Working alongside his family and dedicated colleagues, while continuing the tradition of service begun by his grandfather, has been one of the great blessings of his life.
Frank Lillywhite
Owner / Funeral Director
Frank grew up in Laketown, Utah, a small community near Bear Lake. Living in a remote and beautiful part of Utah gave him a great love of the outdoors.
He is the seventh of 10 children and enjoys going back to Bear Lake with his family to visit his parents who still reside there.
Frank graduated from Rich High School in 1998 and served an LDS mission to Tampa, Florida shortly thereafter. After his return from Florida he began studying accounting at UVSC in Orem where he met his wife Amy Walker.
Amy is the oldest daughter of Allyn and Marsha Walker and has warm memories of growing up in the Payson and Spanish Fork mortuaries. Amy provided Frank’s introduction into the funeral home, but it wasn’t until four years after their marriage that Frank decided to officially pursue a career in the family business. This decision required that he and his young family move out of state to study at a college that offered a mortuary science program.
They moved to Santa Ana, California where he worked at Brown Colonial Mortuary while attending school in Cypress. Frank graduated with a degree in Mortuary Science in 2007, receiving the Elizabeth Green Award for Excellence in Restorative arts. He then returned to work for Walker Funeral Home in 2008.
Since that time Frank has served on various community and industry boards including the Spanish Fork/Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and the Utah Funeral Director’s association. Frank and Amy now have five children. Family and outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and camping occupy the better part of his free time.
Even though he never would have imagined that working in a funeral home would be part of his life, Frank truly feels that it is exactly what he should be doing. Growing up in a large family, he experienced the loss of two of his brothers who died at three and 21 years of age. Frank could clearly see the impact this had on his family and he tries to remember this as he meets with families who have experienced a death.
Frank appreciates the opportunity to work with and be a part of the Walker family’s rich heritage of serving the community by providing the highest level of service available at a time when it is so crucial.
Frank Lillywhite
Owner / Funeral Director
Frank grew up in Laketown, Utah, a small community near Bear Lake. Living in a remote and beautiful part of Utah gave him a great love of the outdoors.
He is the seventh of 10 children and enjoys going back to Bear Lake with his family to visit his parents who still reside there.
Frank graduated from Rich High School in 1998 and served an LDS mission to Tampa, Florida shortly thereafter. After his return from Florida he began studying accounting at UVSC in Orem where he met his wife Amy Walker.
Amy is the oldest daughter of Allyn and Marsha Walker and has warm memories of growing up in the Payson and Spanish Fork mortuaries. Amy provided Frank’s introduction into the funeral home, but it wasn’t until four years after their marriage that Frank decided to officially pursue a career in the family business. This decision required that he and his young family move out of state to study at a college that offered a mortuary science program.
They moved to Santa Ana, California where he worked at Brown Colonial Mortuary while attending school in Cypress. Frank graduated with a degree in Mortuary Science in 2007, receiving the Elizabeth Green Award for Excellence in Restorative arts. He then returned to work for Walker Funeral Home in 2008.
Since that time Frank has served on various community and industry boards including the Spanish Fork/Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and the Utah Funeral Director’s association. Frank and Amy now have five children. Family and outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and camping occupy the better part of his free time.
Even though he never would have imagined that working in a funeral home would be part of his life, Frank truly feels that it is exactly what he should be doing. Growing up in a large family, he experienced the loss of two of his brothers who died at three and 21 years of age. Frank could clearly see the impact this had on his family and he tries to remember this as he meets with families who have experienced a death.
Frank appreciates the opportunity to work with and be a part of the Walker family’s rich heritage of serving the community by providing the highest level of service available at a time when it is so crucial.
Steven J. Furner
Funeral Director
Steven grew up in the beautiful valley of Heber City. He is the third of eight sons born to Jan and Nina Byron Furner. Steven graduated from Wasatch High School in 1986. He later attended Ricks College, Utah Valley State College, where he earned his associates degree. He then attended the University of Central Oklahoma, graduating in 1996 with a Bachelors Degree in Mortuary Science.
Steven is married to his best friend and beautiful wife, Carol R Furner. They have two sons and two daughters, TJ, Jessica, Becca and Trey. Steven started his funeral service career with Walker Funeral Home in 1994, serving his apprenticeship with Allyn Walker prior to attending Mortuary Science School.
Steven has had the privilege of serving families of numerous communities in Utah and Oklahoma throughout his time as a Funeral Director. Steven has always appreciated the opportunity of serving those in his communities, be it in civic activities, sports, church or operating his own funeral home.
Steven and Carol currently live in Payson. Steven enjoys being with his wife and children, sports, ie., Los Angeles Dodgers, Oklahoma Sooners and the Utah Jazz, traveling with his beautiful wife, and helping others.
Steven J. Furner
Funeral Director
Steven grew up in the beautiful valley of Heber City. He is the third of eight sons born to Jan and Nina Byron Furner. Steven graduated from Wasatch High School in 1986. He later attended Ricks College, Utah Valley State College, where he earned his associates degree. He then attended the University of Central Oklahoma, graduating in 1996 with a Bachelors Degree in Mortuary Science.
Steven is married to his best friend and beautiful wife, Carol R Furner. They have two sons and two daughters, TJ, Jessica, Becca and Trey. Steven started his funeral service career with Walker Funeral Home in 1994, serving his apprenticeship with Allyn Walker prior to attending Mortuary Science School.
Steven has had the privilege of serving families of numerous communities in Utah and Oklahoma throughout his time as a Funeral Director. Steven has always appreciated the opportunity of serving those in his communities, be it in civic activities, sports, church or operating his own funeral home.
Steven and Carol currently live in Payson. Steven enjoys being with his wife and children, sports, ie., Los Angeles Dodgers, Oklahoma Sooners and the Utah Jazz, traveling with his beautiful wife, and helping others.
Jeff DeNaughel
Funeral Director
Jeff was born in Pocatello, Idaho and grew up in Roy, Utah. He learned the value of exceptional service at a young age working alongside his father in a pharmacy. Jeff graduated from Roy High School and is an Eagle Scout. He served an LDS mission in San Jose, California. He is a graduate of the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, where he received the Mu Sigma Alpha and the Dr. L.W. Hosford Leadership Awards. Jeff attended Utah State University where he earned a Boys State Scholarship. Additionally, he graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Consumer Economics. He has served as a board member of the Spanish Fork/Salem Chamber of Commerce.
Jeff has worked in funeral service since 1993. He likes the variety of his profession and enjoys serving families most of all. As a funeral director, Jeff strives to offer kind and sincere assistance. He has helped families celebrate the lives of their loved ones at Walker Funeral Home since 2001.
He enjoys the outdoors, sports, fishing, art, music, family history, gardening, and serving in his church. Jeff and his wife, Sheryl, have three daughters and one son. They live in Salem, Utah. He loves spending time with his family and serving his community.
Jeff DeNaughel
Funeral Director
Jeff was born in Pocatello, Idaho and grew up in Roy, Utah. He learned the value of exceptional service at a young age working alongside his father in a pharmacy. Jeff graduated from Roy High School and is an Eagle Scout. He served an LDS mission in San Jose, California. He is a graduate of the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, where he received the Mu Sigma Alpha and the Dr. L.W. Hosford Leadership Awards. Jeff attended Utah State University where he earned a Boys State Scholarship. Additionally, he graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Consumer Economics. He has served as a board member of the Spanish Fork/Salem Chamber of Commerce.
Jeff has worked in funeral service since 1993. He likes the variety of his profession and enjoys serving families most of all. As a funeral director, Jeff strives to offer kind and sincere assistance. He has helped families celebrate the lives of their loved ones at Walker Funeral Home since 2001.
He enjoys the outdoors, sports, fishing, art, music, family history, gardening, and serving in his church. Jeff and his wife, Sheryl, have three daughters and one son. They live in Salem, Utah. He loves spending time with his family and serving his community.
Beth Hair
Funeral Director
Elizabeth (Beth) grew up in a small farming town in central California. She spent most of her childhood throwing the football around with her older brother or having their own baseball game in the street with her parents and siblings. Baseball being such a passion of Beth’s while growing up, she found every and any opportunity to play; even meeting her husband way before they got married while playing together on the same little league team.
Beth started working in the funeral industry her senior year of high school, helping on services as well as helping with night calls. Once she graduated high school, Beth and her high school sweetheart, Seth, moved to southern California, Costa Mesa/Newport Beach where she started school at Orange Coast College.
Beth and Seth ended up moving to a few different states as Seth’s job would relocate him. California, Nevada, and eventually settling in Salem, Utah where they have decided to finally stay and plant roots.
Beth decided to pick up where she left off with her education years prior in California. She enrolled into SLCC’s mortuary science program where she graduated with honors in the top 2% of her class.
Beth and Seth have 2 beautiful children and a couple of dogs to keep them entertained. Spending time with her family is where she wants to be, soaking up all the time she can with her small children. Fishing is basically a competitive sport within her family. Her daughter will out fish everyone with her son not too far behind.
Beth is our first female funeral director in a historically male-dominated industry. We feel extremely honored and proud to have a female funeral director here at Walker Funeral Home. She has leveled the playing field. She has offered a whole new perspective on planning, funerals, and service to families, adding a woman’s opinion to the industry. She wears many hats, manages many responsibilities, and makes an enormous impact in this male-dominated profession. She works with such compassion, care, grace, and has an undeniable calling to help and serve the families in our community. Beth’s mission is to take the absolute best care of each individual and treat them with the utmost respect.
Beth Hair
Funeral Director
Elizabeth (Beth) grew up in a small farming town in central California. She spent most of her childhood throwing the football around with her older brother or having their own baseball game in the street with her parents and siblings. Baseball being such a passion of Beth’s while growing up, she found every and any opportunity to play; even meeting her husband way before they got married while playing together on the same little league team.
Beth started working in the funeral industry her senior year of high school, helping on services as well as helping with night calls. Once she graduated high school, Beth and her high school sweetheart, Seth, moved to southern California, Costa Mesa/Newport Beach where she started school at Orange Coast College.
Beth and Seth ended up moving to a few different states as Seth’s job would relocate him. California, Nevada, and eventually settling in Salem, Utah where they have decided to finally stay and plant roots.
Beth decided to pick up where she left off with her education years prior in California. She enrolled into SLCC’s mortuary science program where she graduated with honors in the top 2% of her class.
Beth and Seth have 2 beautiful children and a couple of dogs to keep them entertained. Spending time with her family is where she wants to be, soaking up all the time she can with her small children. Fishing is basically a competitive sport within her family. Her daughter will out fish everyone with her son not too far behind.
Beth is our first female funeral director in a historically male-dominated industry. We feel extremely honored and proud to have a female funeral director here at Walker Funeral Home. She has leveled the playing field. She has offered a whole new perspective on planning, funerals, and service to families, adding a woman’s opinion to the industry. She wears many hats, manages many responsibilities, and makes an enormous impact in this male-dominated profession. She works with such compassion, care, grace, and has an undeniable calling to help and serve the families in our community. Beth’s mission is to take the absolute best care of each individual and treat them with the utmost respect.
Shannen Camp
Funeral Director
Shannen Camp is a funeral director at Walker Funeral Home who believes that compassion, empathy, and genuine human connection are at the heart of meaningful care. She entered funeral service because she wanted to dedicate her work to caring for others and to find a profession where her empathy could be a strength. Her goal is to help every family feel comfortable, understood, and supported, approaching each person not simply as a funeral director, but as a friend walking alongside them through a difficult time.
Shannen graduated with high honors from the Mortuary Science program at Salt Lake Community College. Originally from California, she relocated to Utah for school and has since made it home. She also holds a bachelor's degree in media arts from Brigham Young University where her emphasis in production design and special effects makeup have translated nicely into her profession as a funeral director. Shannen is the author of 14 published novels and enjoys writing, playing music, painting, and costume design in her free time.
Outside of work, Shannen enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh, and their three children, Sovay, Lincoln, and Salem. She considers it a privilege to care for families during some of life's most tender and challenging moments, and she strives to ensure that everyone she serves is treated with the compassion, respect, and dignity they deserve.
Shannen Camp
Funeral Director
Shannen Camp is a funeral director at Walker Funeral Home who believes that compassion, empathy, and genuine human connection are at the heart of meaningful care. She entered funeral service because she wanted to dedicate her work to caring for others and to find a profession where her empathy could be a strength. Her goal is to help every family feel comfortable, understood, and supported, approaching each person not simply as a funeral director, but as a friend walking alongside them through a difficult time.
Shannen graduated with high honors from the Mortuary Science program at Salt Lake Community College. Originally from California, she relocated to Utah for school and has since made it home. She also holds a bachelor's degree in media arts from Brigham Young University where her emphasis in production design and special effects makeup have translated nicely into her profession as a funeral director. Shannen is the author of 14 published novels and enjoys writing, playing music, painting, and costume design in her free time.
Outside of work, Shannen enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh, and their three children, Sovay, Lincoln, and Salem. She considers it a privilege to care for families during some of life's most tender and challenging moments, and she strives to ensure that everyone she serves is treated with the compassion, respect, and dignity they deserve.
Kelli Coppieters
Preneed Specialist
Originally from South Carolina, Kelli has called Utah home for more than 30 years. She attended college in North Carolina before graduating magna cum laude from Utah Valley University with a degree in Behavioral Science. During her college years, she earned All-American honors in cross country and track in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
As a preneed and aftercare counselor, Kelli is honored to walk alongside families during some of life’s most difficult moments. She helps individuals plan funeral arrangements in advance, offering reassurance and helping ease the emotional and practical burden on loved ones. Kelli believes thoughtful preparation is one of the greatest gifts a person can give their family.
After a loss, Kelli continues to support families with patience, compassion, and care. She helps them navigate important practical matters, including Social Security benefits, life insurance, and pension plans, while making sure they feel heard and supported throughout the process. Her goal is to provide steady guidance and a caring presence when families need it most.
Kelli is also deeply committed to serving her community. She is passionate about mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and protecting vulnerable children, senior citizens, and their rights. She believes every person deserves to feel valued, understood, and supported, and she works to help create a community where people can find hope and connection.
Outside of work, Kelli enjoys gardening, thunderstorms, and traveling—especially to Italy, New York, and coastal towns. A lifelong learner, she is currently studying grief counseling and plans to become a grief counselor. Kelli and her husband share 11 children and live in Springville, Utah.
Kelli Coppieters
Preneed Specialist
Originally from South Carolina, Kelli has called Utah home for more than 30 years. She attended college in North Carolina before graduating magna cum laude from Utah Valley University with a degree in Behavioral Science. During her college years, she earned All-American honors in cross country and track in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
As a preneed and aftercare counselor, Kelli is honored to walk alongside families during some of life’s most difficult moments. She helps individuals plan funeral arrangements in advance, offering reassurance and helping ease the emotional and practical burden on loved ones. Kelli believes thoughtful preparation is one of the greatest gifts a person can give their family.
After a loss, Kelli continues to support families with patience, compassion, and care. She helps them navigate important practical matters, including Social Security benefits, life insurance, and pension plans, while making sure they feel heard and supported throughout the process. Her goal is to provide steady guidance and a caring presence when families need it most.
Kelli is also deeply committed to serving her community. She is passionate about mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and protecting vulnerable children, senior citizens, and their rights. She believes every person deserves to feel valued, understood, and supported, and she works to help create a community where people can find hope and connection.
Outside of work, Kelli enjoys gardening, thunderstorms, and traveling—especially to Italy, New York, and coastal towns. A lifelong learner, she is currently studying grief counseling and plans to become a grief counselor. Kelli and her husband share 11 children and live in Springville, Utah.
Esther Cox
Receptionist - Secretary
Esther was born and raised in the Salem and Spanish Fork area and has spent much of her life surrounded by the values of family, faith, service, and community. As a lifelong resident, she deeply appreciates the people, traditions, and history that make Utah Valley such a special place to call home.
A naturally curious person, Esther loves learning new things and is always eager to expand her knowledge and skills. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and enjoys finding ways to combine education, organization, and service in both her professional and personal life. She is especially fascinated by history and enjoys learning about the stories, experiences, and legacies that connect generations and shape communities.
Family is at the center of Esther's life.
She is the proud mother of seven children and “Mimi” to seven grandchildren. Whether attending family events, cheering on her grandchildren in their activities, or simply spending time together, she treasures every opportunity to be surrounded by her loved ones. One of her favorite places is her family's property in Indianola, Utah, where she enjoys the beauty of the mountains, the peaceful surroundings, and the chance to create memories with her family.
Having experienced the loss of her father at a young age, Esther understands firsthand the lasting impact that love, memories, and support can have during difficult times. That experience helped shape her compassionate perspective and her desire to serve others with kindness, empathy, and understanding.
Esther believes that every person's life tells a unique story worth remembering.
She is honored to help families celebrate the lives of their loved ones, preserve meaningful memories, and create tributes that reflect the values, accomplishments, and relationships that made each individual special. Her goal is to provide thoughtful guidance, genuine care, and compassionate support to every family she has the opportunity to serve.
Esther Cox
Receptionist - Secretary
Esther was born and raised in the Salem and Spanish Fork area and has spent much of her life surrounded by the values of family, faith, service, and community. As a lifelong resident, she deeply appreciates the people, traditions, and history that make Utah Valley such a special place to call home.
A naturally curious person, Esther loves learning new things and is always eager to expand her knowledge and skills. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and enjoys finding ways to combine education, organization, and service in both her professional and personal life. She is especially fascinated by history and enjoys learning about the stories, experiences, and legacies that connect generations and shape communities.
Family is at the center of Esther's life.
She is the proud mother of seven children and “Mimi” to seven grandchildren. Whether attending family events, cheering on her grandchildren in their activities, or simply spending time together, she treasures every opportunity to be surrounded by her loved ones. One of her favorite places is her family's property in Indianola, Utah, where she enjoys the beauty of the mountains, the peaceful surroundings, and the chance to create memories with her family.
Having experienced the loss of her father at a young age, Esther understands firsthand the lasting impact that love, memories, and support can have during difficult times. That experience helped shape her compassionate perspective and her desire to serve others with kindness, empathy, and understanding.
Esther believes that every person's life tells a unique story worth remembering.
She is honored to help families celebrate the lives of their loved ones, preserve meaningful memories, and create tributes that reflect the values, accomplishments, and relationships that made each individual special. Her goal is to provide thoughtful guidance, genuine care, and compassionate support to every family she has the opportunity to serve.
Heather DeGraw
Receptionist - Secretary
Heather DeGraw is originally from beautiful Washington State and later moved to Utah to be closer to her mother. She attended Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, Washington, where she also spent nearly 20 years building a distinguished career. During her time there, Heather served as Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees and was a member of the Washington Presidents’ Assistants of Community and Technical Colleges.
Throughout her professional career, Heather has been known for her professionalism, dependability, and ability to work with people from all walks of life. Her genuine compassion and sensitivity have become especially meaningful in her current role, where she serves as a key member of our business and is often the first point of contact for families coming to us during some of the most emotional and difficult times in their lives.
Heather DeGraw
Receptionist - Secretary
Heather DeGraw is originally from beautiful Washington State and later moved to Utah to be closer to her mother. She attended Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, Washington, where she also spent nearly 20 years building a distinguished career. During her time there, Heather served as Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees and was a member of the Washington Presidents’ Assistants of Community and Technical Colleges.
Throughout her professional career, Heather has been known for her professionalism, dependability, and ability to work with people from all walks of life. Her genuine compassion and sensitivity have become especially meaningful in her current role, where she serves as a key member of our business and is often the first point of contact for families coming to us during some of the most emotional and difficult times in their lives.
Madelyn Larsen
Apprentice
Madelyn is pursuing a career in the funeral profession while gaining valuable hands-on experience at Walker Funeral Home through an internship, which she began working in January 2026. She is currently completing her prerequisite coursework for the Mortuary Science program at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC).
Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and grew up in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Eventually, moving to Salem, Utah, in the summer of 2020. Graduating from Salem Hills High School with High Honors and a scholarship to Utah State University. Before changing careers, Madelyn has been working in the food industry primarily in management for seven years, demonstrating her dedication, discipline, and strong work ethic. She values service towards those in need and looks forward to continuing her education and developing her career in funeral service.
Madelyn Larsen
Apprentice
Madelyn is pursuing a career in the funeral profession while gaining valuable hands-on experience at Walker Funeral Home through an internship, which she began working in January 2026. She is currently completing her prerequisite coursework for the Mortuary Science program at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC).
Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and grew up in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Eventually, moving to Salem, Utah, in the summer of 2020. Graduating from Salem Hills High School with High Honors and a scholarship to Utah State University. Before changing careers, Madelyn has been working in the food industry primarily in management for seven years, demonstrating her dedication, discipline, and strong work ethic. She values service towards those in need and looks forward to continuing her education and developing her career in funeral service.
