Joseph Allen Summerhays - Walker Funeral Home

Joseph Allen Summerhays, 30, passed away November 7, 2022. He was born January 27, 1992, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Joe grew up in Salt Lake City until he was 10 years old and then moved to Payson, Utah with his family where he spent the rest of his life.

Joe attended and graduated from Payson High School. After high school, Joe attended one year of school at Southern Utah University then completed his education at Utah Valley University (UVU). Joe graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. He spent weeks in Costa Rica with one of his classes enjoying and studying the jungle and ocean life. During college, he worked at the bookstore at UVU and worked at Camp Williams participating in a study of noxious weeds. He also participated in a grant studying the flight path of raptors. He most recently worked at Nelson Labs in Salt Lake City as a Department Scientist. His daughter called her dad a “mad scientist”.

On a beautiful afternoon, September 23, 2015, he married Kaitlyn Thomas in the meadow below Mount Timpanogos. They are parents of two daughters, Marley and Lennon who Joe adored.

Joe loved life and having fun. He loved adventures in nature especially in the mountains, hiking, camping, and spending time with his little family. Time at the family cabin in Provo Canyon was always cherished. His friends were very important to him, but his young family took priority. He loved talking science for hours to anyone who would listen.

He is survived by his wife, Kaitlyn and two daughters, Marley and Lennon; his parents, Michael and Janice; four brothers, Michael (Dena), Eric (Torie), David (Angela), and Aaron Summerhays; two sisters, Candice (Michael) Sunday and Bethany (Darrell) Stuart; special nephew, Tevita Toliseli; and his other nieces, nephews, and great nephew.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. Visitation will be from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.

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Shanna Lambert says

November 11, 2022 at 4:00 pm

Joseph was a great coworker and good friend. I will miss conversations about all things scientific, especially dinosaurs and chemistry.

Aaron Serr says

November 11, 2022 at 6:05 pm

Godspeed, Joe. You will be missed at Nelson Labs!

Kathi Brown says

November 11, 2022 at 6:26 pm

With a grateful heart for your contributions to Nelson Labs, Rest in Peace Joseph. You are truly missed.

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Autumn says
November 11, 2022 at 7:31 pm

Joseph, you were my absolute sweetheart. There isn’t a day that I will wake up and not wish you were here. I miss your kind eyes and excitement for life. You were an incredible dad to your girls, so intelligent, thoughtful, and handsome. You really were my best friend and i did not get enough time with you. I hope you are resting in Heaven with Swedish pancakes, rock music, and a view from the mountains.
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  Greg&Mindee Rosenlund says
  November 14, 2022 at 12:25 am
  
  Sending love and prayers to all of Joe’s family and friends. Joe was a great friend to my kids, and was always so friendly and respectful, he will be missed so much! Our sincerest sympathies go out to you all❤️

Ben Hill says

November 12, 2022 at 2:02 am

Joe was a great guy, a great dad he was always positive and fun to be around just a great guy all around. Definitely will be missed by many.

Chelsea van der Spek says

November 12, 2022 at 11:50 am

You were a great father and you did all you could for your kids! I enjoyed trading activities to do with my kids and loved seeing you and your kids having a good time. You’ve always been kind. You were the first at work to know much about my son and when he started getting some answers and I will never forget your kindness and hilarious parenting antics.

Emily Spackman says

November 12, 2022 at 3:42 pm

Joseph, you were so patient and knowledgeable whenever I would talk with you. I feel like I was just getting to know you a bit more and appreciated working with you. Praying that you are resting and wishing your loved ones and friends peace and comfort . You will surely be missed!

Emily Spackman says

November 12, 2022 at 3:46 pm

Joseph, you were always so kind and patient whenever I would talk with you. I feel like I was just getting to know you a bit more. I appreciated your contributions and enjoyed working with you. Hoping that you are resting and praying that your loved ones and friends will have peace and comfort during this time of grief. You will surely be missed!

Joseph Allen Summerhays January 27, 1992 - November 7, 2022

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9 Condolences for Joseph Allen Summerhays