Katelyn Marie Edgell - Walker Funeral Home

Our bright light, Katelyn Marie Edgell, had her sun set on the evening of Tuesday, December 26^th, 2023. She was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father, along with many of her family members including her maternal Grandma Donna, her paternal Grandpa Daniel, and her Uncle Adam and Aunt Krystal.

Katelyn was born on April 9th, 2005 to Mark and Liza Edgell. Just 14 months younger than her brother, Benjamin (19), they grew up inseparable, and the best of friends. Katelyn gained additional siblings with her Dad’s marriage to Anna-Marie Rowley and loved and embraced her new role as big sister and super hero to Hope (21), Ryan (15), and her little sidekick, Cara (8). In addition to her immediate family, Katelyn also leaves behind her maternal Grandpa, paternal Grandma, Step-Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and communities of friends, teachers, team-mates, peers, along with her boyfriend, Travis.

Katelyn was a lover of many things. Animals both great and small were powerless against her charms. If it swam, flew, or crawled, Katelyn loved it. Her dog, Bayre, couldn’t leave her side and her cat, Stormy, loved to aggravate her allergies. Katelyn had a special fondness for horses and enjoyed volunteering for Freedom Riders Horse Therapy Program. Katelyn found a love for music in the flute and the piccolo and after joining the Brighton High Marching Band, she picked up and played the trumpet like a boss. Katelyn was a natural on the wrestling mat and amazing to witness. Coach Yee said Katelyn laid the foundation for success in Girl’s Wrestling at Brighton High School. Katelyn was Captain of the team her senior year and an inspiration to many teammates and will be remembered lovingly in the Brighton High Wrestling Program forever. Later she found Women’s Rugby and couldn’t keep herself off the field. She loved the sport and her position as tight head prop, but loved her teammates even more. She began rugby at Brighton High School and continued the magic at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan.

On and off the field, Katelyn was fierce, brave, and unstoppable. She set the pace for all those on the same path. In high school, she lettered in marching band, wrestling, and rugby. Katelyn was blessed with an amazing artistic talent, a steady hand for competitive shooting, and a warm spot in her heart for little children. She was a brilliant student. Her aspiration to become a neurosurgeon was driven by her curiosity and fascination with medicine. She graduated high school with her Medical Assistant Certification. Katelyn enjoyed everything Adrian College had to offer to advance her wrestling, rugby, and medical career.

Katelyn was quiet with a mischievous smile and a soul piercing gaze. She was also boisterous and giggly. It was the most perfect combination. She was beautiful inside and out. She will be missed every day in every moment. She made everything brighter.

Katelyn’s family would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Willow Hills Ward family for their continued support. A special thanks to marching band director, Mikala Mortensen, Coach Christine Yee, Coach Bronson Weaver, Coach Mike Bowen, and all the educators that made an impact and shaped Katelyn into the woman she became. To all of Katelyn’s many friends from coast to coast, thank you for bringing her joy. To the emergency personnel, first responders, and medical professionals at Ogden Regional Medical Center, thank you for holding Katelyn in your tender arms for her final moments.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2535 Newcastle Drive, Sandy, Utah. A visitation where family and friends may gather will be at the same church the morning of Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. There will also be a visitation held the evening of Friday, December 29, 2023 (PLEASE NOTE THE DIFFERENT CHURCH LOCATION) at the LDS Church on 2180 Meadowlark Way, Sandy, Utah, from 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

Interment will be at the city cemetery in Sigurd, Utah.

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Lisbeth Hopper says

December 28, 2023 at 11:43 pm

We love and miss you precious girl, there are no words that can fully express our love, nor our sorrow and sadness of losing you. You are in our hearts and prayers forever.

Angela DeMarco says

December 29, 2023 at 12:22 am

Gone far too soon with so many memories left to make.

Her contagious laughter and gorgeous smile made every room she entered into immediately brighter…

Heaven has gained one beautiful Angel.

My deepest sympathies to all Family and Friends coping through these trying times together.

Isabella Bratke says

December 29, 2023 at 3:24 am

Katelyn you are going to be truly missed your smile made campus light up. You were taking so young and you had an amazing future head of you. You were one of my closest friends from Adrian ever since move in day were inseparable and we were there for each other during the ups and downs of our 1st semester. You were a great friend and will be missed by all of us at Adrian 🤟🏻.

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Travis says
December 29, 2023 at 8:21 pm

My most heartfelt, deepest feelings go out to you Katelyn and all of your family! There is really no words that can be offered for what you’re going through I have a special connection I believe. I don’t I really know how to describe it other than the fact that I was the first one there I was the first one to see her and touch her I know that she was okay and she’ll be okay and it’s more difficult for us and you the family to deal with this all I can say is I’m sorry truly sorry that had to happen to her.

Maddie Josey says

December 30, 2023 at 3:49 pm

I will cherish every meal to the dining hall with you sweet girl. Your joy is contagious and I will always remember the hard belly laughs that we shared. Adrian loves you, I love you. I just wish we got to say goodbye for good. Thank you for constantly brightening my days and bringing some joyful light into the world. Adrian will never be the same. I love you.

Karen says

December 30, 2023 at 7:14 pm

I had the chance to be Katelyn’s primary teacher for a brief time when she was very young. She was very quiet and I was pretty sure she did not want to be there. Sunday after Sunday I tried to break through that shell she had. It happened one sunday when I wrote her name on her paper as I leaned over her shoulder at the table she was sitting at. She turned around and looked up into my face and said with such kindness…”you spelled my name right! nobody gets my name”. She smiled at me and my life was better because Katelyn was appreciative that I cared.

Karen says

December 30, 2023 at 7:19 pm

My heart is broken for this sad event. For what ever purpose Katelyn had to return to heaven. She was someone whom I never forgot from my teaching years. She mattered to me. I love her and Ben and the whole Edgell family. Her Granpa Danny was my family’s home teacher for years and Mark was my boss at the greenhouse Katelyn played at a few times while I was working there. Lanae Edgell was my good neighbor and always made me feel loved. Katelyn is a beloved and kind Edgell!

Edith Wheeler says

January 1, 2024 at 8:10 pm

My prayers are with you every day. I lost a son, and nothing can ever replace them. I recently lost my husband. I wish I could take back what I thought was a good deed and turn the clock back. I’m so very sorry for everything. May God bless you and bring you comfort.

K P says

January 14, 2024 at 5:28 pm

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May you find peace and comfort in the promises of our Heavenly Father Jehovah, as found in His Word the Bible, at Acts 24:15: “… there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.”, and Psalm 37:29: “The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it.” http://www.jw.org

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