David Maughan Soderberg, June 3,1957-December 23, 2022: On Friday morning, in the peace of his home surrounded by his loving family and faithful pup, David Maughan Soderberg courageously returned home to his Father
in Heaven after enduring a seven-year struggle with early-onset dementia. David wanted to remain with his family as long as possible and that was made possible by the loving care of his devoted wife Linda. He viewed his family as both his greatest source of happiness and his greatest accomplishment.
David was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 3, 1957 to Dr. Thomas Evans Soderberg and Shirley Gene Maughan Soderberg Stoddard, who raised him as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to which he remained a faithful member throughout his life. He had three brothers (Jeff, Steve-deceased 1986, and Scott), and two sisters (Kristen and Kara). Dave loved the outdoors and had a passion for teaching others. He loved water and snow skiing and found few things more important in his high school and early college years, and later became a ski instructor. He was a student of whatever he did and that combined with a lot of natural talent helped him excel in whatever he put his mind to. He told great stories of taking his dad’s boat to Lake Powell and hitting the Park City ski slopes doing spread eagles and flips. David was an Eagle Scout and graduated from East High School in 1975 where he played soccer, then went on to serve a mission in St. Louis, Missouri.
After his mission David met Linda Rae McIntosh and fell in love with the young high school senior. They were married August 30, 1979 in the Salt Lake City temple after she graduated high school, and they took on life together hand in hand. Dave worked hard and earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Physical Education from the University of Utah in 1983, with a minor in speech communication. He then went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Brigham Young University in 1991, but his heart always bled red.
Linda worked hard to help put him through school and was a stay-at-home mom taking care of their four children, Andrew (Michelle Brady), Daniel (Rachel Denzer), Melissa (Doug Oldham), and Lindsay (Casey Voelkl). While working toward graduation, David joined his brother Jeff at Soderberg Sprinklers in 1980, then later owned and operated the business until moving away. He never did quit playing in the dirt until he finally “retired” from his sprinkler and landscape side gig in 2018 – or at least until the next person needed some landscape tips. He was good at his trade and often was found fixing or helping those around him with their yards, or weeding and perfecting his own. It brought him so much joy to take unleveled dirt and turn it into something lush and beautiful. His kids would often climb on his lap after piping and gluing and try to peel off the sprinkler glue that encompassed his hands. Linda always said he had the strength and stamina of 10 men and could work tirelessly in the hot sun from sun up ’till sun down.
Dave went on to teach for Church Educational Systems with Seminaries and Institutes for 32 years in Utah, Illinois, and Colorado, before coming back to Utah and retiring from the Institute of Religion at Utah Valley University. He served as a teacher and vice principal of seminaries, and a teacher, director and coordinator for institutes. He was an honorary member of the Golden Key National Honor Society of the University of Northern Colorado, and served on various committees and societies. He loved his students and helping others strengthen their relationship with their Savior, Jesus Christ. He considered all his students his own kids and was personally invested in each. He and his family built and maintained great friendships throughout the years from these experiences and still spoke to many of his students often throughout his life. In 2007-2012 he served as a Bishop to the Aspen Heights Ward in Spanish Fork, Utah and loved serving and learning from his neighbors and friends. He served in both the Denver, Colorado and Payson, Utah temples for the church.
He was a student at his core and loved learning and studying things as a seeker of truth. He retained knowledge and loved to share it with those around him. He was very detail-oriented, and his kids would say that carried over into his cleaning techniques. He loved the outdoors and working with his hands. He had a mind for construction and how things worked and operated. He could fix anything, learn anything, and teach anything. Some of his favorite hobbies included camping, fishing, four wheeling, macro and landscape photography, home projects, writing poetry, studying the scriptures and Church doctrine, amusement parks with his family, feeding birds in his back-yard bird feeder, and gardening. He loved sharing these with his children and 13 grandchildren, who he loved so much, and learning from their hobbies as well.
He loved singing, dancing, and making up wrong lyrics to Elvis, John Denver, and The Beach Boys. He had a signature move of “Bump the Banana” and an honorary solo to “Feliz Navidad”. Despite his illness, he could still recognize and recall the words to those songs when they were played and they brought a smile to his face up until the time of his death. He had a quick wit and loved to tease, specifically with board games, hiding dinner plates, and jumping out at his wife from various hiding spots throughout the house. He had a smile that always gave him away when he got caught being mischievous, and couldn’t understand how his family always knew. His favorite food was his wife’s and mom’s cooking, and he cherished making memories with his family through family vacations and road trips. Dave could drive for hours without ever getting tired and loved taking his family to new, fun places.
In his final years, he wanted to help and serve everyone he met and make sure they knew how much he cared about them, and especially how important they were to their Father in Heaven. As his speech slowed, it became difficult for him to communicate, but he made sure to express how important it was for people around him to know he still cared about them, even though he couldn’t adequately tell them.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Utah Home Health & Hospice and Walker Funeral Home who have been so caring and wonderful to David as he transitioned home. A viewing will be held at Walker Funeral Home in Spanish Fork, Utah on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at 187 South Main Street. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. with an open casket from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the Canyon Ridge Stake Center, at 1911 East 1850 South in Spanish Fork, Utah. Interment services will be at the Spanish Fork Cemetery following the funeral.
The funeral service will be streamed live. Please return to this memorial page shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023, and click on the link below.
23 Condolences for David Maughan Soderberg
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Gail McConkie Evans says
December 28, 2022 at 4:31 amI loved all the Soderberg boys, but especially Dave. We were the neighborhood gang, playing night games every night. Playing around too much in Sunday school. And all the snowballs walking home from school. Dave definitely is a loved neighborhood friend, and I think my first crush. My son-in-law Erik Soderberg, is Jeff’s son, and Scotty was my brother Roger’s good friend. Shirley was my mom’s best friend. My heart is broken for the Soderberg family. Dave is my age, and way to young. Erik would tell us how Linda took such loving care of him. You are in my heart and thoughts and prayers.
Linda Soderberg says
December 29, 2022 at 1:21 pmThank you so much Gail! It was so fun to read this, You are such a special person! I love you!
Ted Winn says
December 28, 2022 at 5:15 amWhen I first moved to Spanish Fork, Dave and Linda were so kind to my wife and I. We loved their visits and their friendship. He also helped us with our sprinkling system and was always willing to help. I know he will be sorely missed. What a great example and an awesome man! My condolences to Linda and the rest of the family.
Linda Soderberg says
December 29, 2022 at 1:20 pmThank you so much Ted,. We love you!
Len and Ann Lovin says
December 29, 2022 at 12:25 amWe are so heartbroken hearing of your loss. We have happy memories of times in Greeley. Send 💕
Linda Soderberg says
December 29, 2022 at 1:18 pmThank you both so much! We love you and loved our time with you and Bishiop!
Kathy Folkersen says
January 10, 2024 at 2:09 amDear Soderberg Family,
Your dad was one of my seminary teachers during high school. He always had time to listen and offer advice. I was just going through some old high school papers and came across his sprinkler business card. It brought back great memories, and an appreciation of the good man he is. I am so sorry for your loss.
Joseph and LeAnne Bodine says
December 29, 2022 at 1:49 amStill reeling from the news! We have plans to be in Utah in late January and had planned to stop and see you all. If it is too early for such a visit we will make it another time. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and yours during this time of sorrow and adjustment.
Linda Soderberg says
December 29, 2022 at 1:17 pmThank you so much Bishop! I would love to see you anytime, Please reach out!
Audrey Oviatt says
December 30, 2022 at 4:42 amBrother Soderberg was my institute teacher in Greeley during a very tumultuous and painful time in my life. He was so patient with me and really helped me learn to see Christ’s love in even in the midst of the most ugly events. I’ll always love him for that. My prayers are with the Soderberg family
Linda Soderberg says
December 31, 2022 at 3:00 pmThank you so much Audrey for sharing this. Makes my heart happy to hear, and thank you for your prayers!
Angela Bowles Cox says
December 31, 2022 at 4:36 amBro. Soderberg was my seminary teacher at West Jordan High school. He forever had a profound impact on my life. My heart is broken to hear of his passing. I send my love to Linda and his children.
Love, Angela Bowles Cox
Linda Soderberg says
December 31, 2022 at 3:03 pmAngela how special you are to us. Thank you so very much! I love you!
Adam and Lindsay Moore says
December 31, 2022 at 8:52 amWe remember our time in Spanish Fork with Dave as our Bishop so fondly. We were just starting our family and Adam was in grad school and you both were so kind and welcoming to us. It truly made all the difference in our lives during that time and I hope your family knows how cherished he was for his kindness, humor and care. He changed the world around him and his legacy will live on. Sending our love to you, Linda, and to your kids.
Linda Soderberg says
December 31, 2022 at 3:05 pmThank you both so much! What kinds words, I appreciate this so much! I love you!
Kelly McKendrick says
December 31, 2022 at 1:47 pmFirst my best wishes to Linda and family. We have family and friend ties to the McIntosh side as well as being in the same ward and mission as Dave. Dave left on his mission and one Sunday during church I was looking at his picture and address on the missionary board knowing I was the next one due out on a mission. He was in Olathe Kansas. I remember vividly standing there and saying to myself “Lord anywhere but Kansas”. Well I am sure you can guess where I was called and spent 15 months of my mission. My first night out on my mission Pres knew we were from the same ward and he let us serve together in Olathe Kansas. Dave was a good friend and good guy. We will miss him. I will stop and ponder the importance of serving the Lord the next time I am in Kansas.
Linda Soderberg says
December 31, 2022 at 3:01 pmThank you so much Audrey for sharing this. Makes my heart happy to hear, and thank you for your prayers!
Allen and Tara Matthews says
January 6, 2023 at 4:27 pmDavid Soderberg blessed our lives beyond measure. We are so very very grateful for his positive influence on our lives and upon Allen’s life and career. We are thankful for his friendship and mentorship. His calm, goodness and unique mischievous ways (and gleam in his eye) will be greatly missed. Praying that you and your family will be comforted today and beyond.
Linda Soderberg says
March 9, 2023 at 3:07 pmSo many good times together and we loved them ALL! Such kind words and have brought me comfort. Thank you so very much!
Ted Forsman says
March 7, 2023 at 5:49 pmSoderberg Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. I worked with Dave at JSK Associates and then his own company in the summers of 79 and 80. He was a wonderful man, friend, mentor,…, and one of the really great guys.
With Deepest Condolonces,
Ted Forsman
Linda Soderberg says
March 9, 2023 at 2:58 pmThank you so much ted. How thoughtful of you to send these thoughts! I remember those times and remember you. These memories warmed my heart! I hope you are doing well!
Janean Muller says
December 3, 2023 at 4:59 amDec. 2, 2023
Dear Linda, Your Christmas card just arrived today and I was broken hearted to learn of David’s death. It makes me so sad to learn about his long health struggles. You are truly an angel and I’m positive that your tender loving care enriched his life during that time. I tried to reach you tonight, with the only phone # I had. If you get this message and have some time, please call or email me. You and your family are in my prayers.
Much love
Callista Raven says
April 2, 2025 at 12:39 pmI came across this sad news. My husband, Peter Hebertson, talks of your husband in high regard to help him grow into the man he is today. We are forever grateful for your husband’s example. He will never be forgotten
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