Julene Huntsman Hampton, 86, passed away on July 11, 2026, in Delta, Utah, soon after her children were able to say goodbye one last time.
Julene was born to Delos and Anona Huntsman in Idaho Falls, Idaho on January 17, 1940. She was the 5th born of 8 children.
She grew up in Shelley, Idaho who became a “Russet” cheerleader who caught the eye of Larry Hampton. Eventually, they would communicate through letters one with another while he was away in the military serving in the Army. They later fell in love and married in the Idaho Falls, LDS Temple on August 31st,1961. They chose to start a family and raised 6 children…Greg, Scott, Ty, Kelly, Chad and Quinn.
Throughout their marriage they lived in Shelley, Idaho, Boston, Massachusetts, Cody, Wyoming, Mission Viejo, California and eventually settled in Utah. While in Mission Viejo, California she made a huge influence on many young adults where she was known and loved by so many.
Julene was a Homemaker and made famous for her “Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies” amongst the neighborhood kids. Later, she also influenced many young adults while living in Spanish Fork, Utah and was loved by many wherever she lived. Elberta, Utah became her home in her later years where she had and enjoyed many close friends amongst its small-town living.
Besides being a great Homemaker, Julene also worked outside the home establishing a career with the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles and the State Tax Assessment Division.
She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Ruth Celeste Hampton, her sister, Deona Huntsman Kirkham, her brother Dale Robert Huntsman, her son Greg L. Hampton, her husband Larry Earl Hampton, her brother Thayne Huntsman, and a grandson Dustin Jay Wright.
She is survived by two sisters: Vanece and Neva; five of her six children: Scott (Julie), Ty (His Beloved Ruth), Kelly Wright (Dennis), Chad and Quinn; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at 11:00 am, at the Walker Funeral Home located at 187 S. Main St. Spanish Fork, Utah, 84660.
She will be laid to rest at a small family gathering in Delta, Utah at a later date next to her son Greg L. Hampton and husband Larry Earl Hampton.
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