D. Kent Cornaby was born January 16, 1940 to Allan and Fern Cornaby in Spanish Fork, Utah. He grew up farming, playing basketball, and shooting guns. Kent graduated from Spanish Fork High School, Snow College, and Brigham Young University.
He married his sweetheart, Sharlene Meldrum on July 30, 1965 in the Manti Temple. Together they raised four sons and two daughters. He taught school in Roosevelt, Utah for a few years, then worked for the Forest Service for the rest of his career.
Kent had many friends and enjoyed people. He loved organizing the bi-annual “shoot” at the Spanish Fork Gun Club and many ATV rides over the years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served a mission in Hawaii, and served in various callings including Bishop of the Palmyra 11th Ward.
He passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2019 and joined his parents, three siblings, and his son, Brett Meldrum Cornaby in the Spirit World. He leaves behind his dear wife, Sharlene; sister, Margene Tweedie; sons, Chad (Lynette), Chet (Tricia), Tony (Christy), and daughters, Julie (Bert) Hansen, and Camille (Dave) Avenius. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren who will miss him dearly.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem 6th Ward Chapel, 470 E. Salem Canal Road, Salem, Utah. Family and friends may visit on Thursday evening, March 14, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah, and on Friday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
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