Jared Koyle March 31, 1980 - November 1, 2021

Jared David Koyle passed away November 1, 2021, after struggling with mental health issues for many years. He was 41.

Jared was born March 31, 1980, to Connie and Gaylen Koyle, the youngest of five siblings.  Jared grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah.  He enjoyed spending time with his older brother, Brad, and they became known as “the boys”.  To his cousins, he was known as the “cool” one who always gave the best and longest hugs.

Jared enjoyed spending time with his grandparents and developed a strong relationship with his Grandpa Bradford.  Jared played baseball, from a young age, as most children do who are from Spanish Fork.  Each summer, Jared spent time with his father in Evanston, Wyoming.

Jared lit up any room he entered.  He had the swagger of Matthew McConaughey and the sparkle in his eye of Woody Harrelson.  People were drawn to him.

Following his formal education, Jared worked in construction and became an accomplished Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher.  Eventually, he decided to give his cracked hands a break and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he became a top-selling car salesperson.  After a while, his brother, Brad, joined Jared in Phoenix and the two made many friends and had many adventures.

After Jared and Kimberly Travis were married, they brought their daughter, Lucy, into the world.  Lucy was the light of her daddy’s life.  Lucy represented a piece of heaven on earth.  After Jared and Kimberly divorced, they both worked to co-parent Lucy, giving her a stable environment with two very loving parents.

Within the last 4 years, Jared and his brother, Brad, built a business, Addicted Construction, that was dedicated to helping recovering addicts to open new chapters in their lives.  Jared provided employment to those who normally have no other place to work.  Jared was very proud of his work with Addicted Construction.  He became very active in the “sober” community, joining their athletic league, including softball and volleyball.

Jared was not a religious person but was very keen to his spirituality.  His favorite books were those of self-help and spirituality. Finding an inner peace, Jared was hyper-aware of the spiritually around him in nature and was not afraid to embrace new ideas.  Jared had passion in his convictions and never shied from sharing those convictions with others.

Jared was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ned and Shirlee Bradford; Selwyn and Delma Koyle; and Mark and Myrl Bradford.

Jared is survived by his daughter, Lucille Koyle, and his former wife, Kimberly.  He is also survived by his mother, Connie (Craig) Necaise; father, Gaylen (Darlene) Koyle; brothers and sisters: Kenny (Joey) Koyle-DiGregorio, Jen (David) Cox, Melinda Davis, Bradford (Millie) Koyle, and Nathan (Sami) Koyle. Jared had many nieces and nephews, who will miss him fiercely: Zach, Kaylee, Jorden, Amanda, Cody, Casey, Colin, Makenna, Bailey, Justin, Troy, Kira, and Addison.  He was also the proud great-uncle to many.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 9:00-10:45 a.m., at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660.  Memorial services will then take place, at the funeral home, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Jared’s Go Fund Me page, which will help with funeral expenses and to support his daughter, Lucy, as she grows up. https://gofund.me/5d117b3f

If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.  Their website is suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline telephone number is 1-800-273-8255.  Also, please take a look at thexanderproject.org, a cause that was close to Jared’s heart.