Denise Clay Sullivan - Walker Funeral Home

Our dear Denise Clay Sullivan passed away on March 17, 2022. Denise was born on November 2, 1977 to her loving parents Gary Leon Clay and Karmel Eckhardt Clay in American Fork, Utah. She attended Pleasant Grove High School and attended Snow College for a time.

She held many jobs over the years. She enjoyed working with the students at Lone Peak and then at Orem high schools as an IVC facilitator. She also worked for the State of Utah Office of Recovery Services for about 15 years.

Denise was very passionate about horses. She loved training them and teaching children how to ride. She enjoyed barrel racing, ranch sorting, Cowboy Mounted Shooting which she was a two-time World Champion. She especially enjoyed helping her partner, Mike Ogden in the Utah Miniature Bull Riders Association. She was a member of the USWRCA, WPRCA and Utah Mounted Thunder, and enjoyed participating as a quarter horse judge as well as in 4H, AQHA, Panorama, CMSA. She was a very active person that lived life to the fullest. She has a special love for wolves, cats and was great with math, numbers, and accounting.

Denise was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a strong testimony and loved serving as a Primary teacher. She had a special place in her heart for all God’s children.

She is survived by her parents, Gary and Karmel; partner, Mike Ogden; and son, Joseph Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. located at the Lakeshore Chapel, 5916 South 3200 West, Lakeshore, Utah. Family and friends may attend a visitation Wednesday evening, March 23, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. located at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah; and again the next morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services.

For a live broadcast of the funeral service please click on the following link: https://youtube.com/channel/UCtjeC95d9KdasygmNfvDn7g

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Samuel mendelkow says

March 19, 2022 at 6:04 pm

May you fly high and rest in peace Denise you had a gentle soul. My family and I send our condolences and love and prayers to the family.

Desiree Wells says

March 21, 2022 at 2:50 am

Sending love and prayers to your family at this time. Denise will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope she found old Buzz and is having a wonderful reunion with him and all the wonderful hooved friends who no doubt, have been waiting for her.

Krystal says

March 21, 2022 at 6:08 pm

My sweet cousin by blood, sister by choice. I will miss your infectious laugh and bright smile. Please watch over my family and I. Help guide us through our mortal lives from above just as you guided me while you were here on earth. Heaven gained one hell of a cowgirl, I just hope the angels are ready for you. Give those that have met you at the gates a hug from me. Until we see each other again.

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Maureen Conklin (Hayes) says
March 23, 2022 at 12:38 am

Denise was our “welcome” 4H guest a long time ago in Somerset, PA. She, and my youngest daughter, Tegan, were 2 Pease in a pod, got along famously and had a wonderful time together!! We enjoyed her so very, very much, as did Teg. My sincere condolences on such heartbreaking news.

Brett & Stephanie Sorensen says

March 24, 2022 at 6:14 pm

She was a beautiful soul!! Our condolences go out to Mike and family! God bless 💐❤️

Mike Starkey says

March 24, 2022 at 7:29 pm

I am grateful for my association with such a wonderful human being! Denise was pleasure to be around. I will miss her visits with Mike. Life will never be the same, but forever enriched for her influence and involvement in the lives of those in her orbit. The services and tributes to her life were beautiful and a testament to the great good one person can have in a world in much need of love and goodness. To Mike, Jay and Karmel: I know there has been and will be difficult days with sadness and heartache from the void you now have in your lives, but you’re not alone and these difficult days can be eclipsed by the joy of reunion. This life is not the end! I am thankful part of her will surely live on through each of you.

Paige Morgan says

March 25, 2022 at 1:35 am

Denise was always full of life and fun. She will be missed. Can’t imagine what you are going through Karmel, Clay and Jay. So sorry for your loss. The girls of and I will miss her, she taught my girls skirt about horses and riding.

Jerson hatch says

March 29, 2023 at 10:58 pm

I’m so sorry for the loss. I knew Denise years and years ago, and loved her energy and enthusiasm for life.

Denise Clay Sullivan November 2, 1977 - March 17, 2022

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8 Condolences for Denise Clay Sullivan