Kathy Ann Bona Templeman - Walker Funeral Home

Kathy Ann Bona Templeman was born April 1^st, 1950 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Neil and Frances Aldred Bona. She died peacefully at home with her “boys” at her bedside.

Kathy grew up in Spanish Fork and attended public schools there, graduating from Spanish Fork High School in 1968. She had a beautiful singing voice and often performed in school assemblies and in the community. She excelled at French and dreamed of living in France one day. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Yong University and began teaching high school English soon after, initially in Spanish Fork High School before moving to Springville High School where she taught English for 14 years. While teaching in Springville, she earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling and transitioned to a Student Counseling position at SHS where she remained until her retirement 16 years later.

She married Craig Templeman and they had two sons, Jeffery Scott and Ryan David. Later divorced.

During her time at SHS, Kathy received multiple honors and recognition for her teaching skills, but more importantly for her compassion and understanding of what a well-rounded educational experience was for her students, especially those who were quieter or considered not in the mainstream of school life. She sought them out and loved helping them find their potential and discover their worth. She honed this talent as a counselor and continued to receive notes of appreciation and progress updates from former students for decades after she retired.

She retired after a 30+ year career to take care of her aging mother, Frances, until her death in 2006.

Kathy was a role model of intelligence, patience, kindness, persistence and compassion not only for her students but for her sons and grandson, Parker O’Neil Templeman whom she adopted when he was a baby, and granddaughter, Dillan. She taught by example. She lived her life with an inner guide for doing unto others and non-judgmental fairness. She was gifted with an open mind and all-inclusive heart. She was smart, strong, focused and unassuming, all bundled into human form. Her laugh began as a smile and escaped as a giggle.

She loved art, music, literature, reading, film, travel, the Beatles, New York City, Florence Oregon, Washington DC, Wales and Europe, the color pink, Vincent Van Gogh, animals, the Oregon coast, and books, books, books. She wrote stories and indulged herself in poetry and music lyrics. She introduced her boys to John Lennon, not only his music but his humor and prose. She introduced so many to books and many caught the fire for reading for the first time because of her ability to choose a book or story that ignited their particular passion or curiosity and they became as addicted to its power as she was. She accumulated a huge library of classics and compiled vast music and film collections.

Kathy had more than her share of heartbreaks and health challenges during her lifetime, and as was her nature, she powered through all of them with grace and focus. For those close to her, the toll on her health slowly became apparent and as one of her cousins suggested when hearing of her death, “her body just wore out.”

Kathy is survived by her sons, Jeff and Ryan, her grandson/son, Parker and granddaughter, Dillan. She was preceded in death by her mother and father.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice Nurse, Karrie Larson for her gentle care and sensitive attention to Kathy’s needs over the last few months of her life.

Funeral services will be July 8^th at 11 AM at Walker Funeral Home in Spanish Fork, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. The family looks forward to all photos, stories and remembrances shared through the website at walkermemorials.com

Burial will be in the Spanish Fork Cemetery following the services.

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Ang Black says

June 27, 2022 at 10:46 pm

I am saddened by the passing of this amazing teacher and incredible woman. She was so impactful in my life. I send my deepest condolences to Mrs. T’s family and loved ones. I am so grateful for her presence in my life.

Shawni Clayton says

June 28, 2022 at 1:35 pm

Mrs T was the ultimate English teacher. She made you want to listen and learn. One morning in first period Senior English we noticed she had two different shoes on. We asked her if she had gotten dressed in the dark and she said she had that morning we laughed and laughed with her. Thank you Mrs T for your taking the time to teach me. It is appreciated.

Anne Cook says

June 28, 2022 at 10:25 pm

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of one incredible teacher and friend. Mrs. T made was such an amazing teacher. She took the time to get to know her students and watched out for all of them. She is one who made an incredible difference in my life. She will be missed!

Darin Clark says

June 28, 2022 at 10:45 pm

I love Mrs. T so much! She had a huge impact on my life and made me feel like I was her favorite student of all time!!! She truly made a difference in the lives of many and will be missed greatly! She was such a good sport when we pushed her car across the street from the parking lot and hid it. If greatness could be defined by the positive impact you make in the world, Mrs. T was truly one of the greatest!!!

Sande Templeman White says

June 28, 2022 at 11:36 pm

Love you Kathy! You’ll always be my sister in law!

Amber Vert Best says

June 29, 2022 at 1:36 am

R.I.P Kathy, my heart is shook. I just seen that Margie Butler sent me this and my heart is sad. Rather then that, I will celebrate your life by being my best self. I will never forget the love and support you so selflessly showed me. Took me in as one of your own and Jeff and Ryan, you will always be my brothers. Such amazing memories to remenese on and hold dear to my heart. Love and prayers to everyone that has the opportunity to know and love Mrs. Templeman.

Marlene Pinegar Gray says

July 4, 2022 at 12:07 am

Kathy and I were born a day apart in Payson Hospital. Our mothers shared the same room. Mama’s name was Kathryn, and her mom’s name was Frances. That’s my first name.
Kathy was such a beautiful, gentle and talented person. You always knew that you were in good company when around her.
A voice like a lark and a soaring spirit to match. I know she’s at peace.

Carrie Davis says

July 8, 2022 at 7:35 pm

Kathy, we shared a love of music, and of course John Lennon, I’m hoping that you have met him now, and have sung a Imagine with him, what a wonderful song that would be, You made the world a better place, I’m glad to have called you a friend.

Jennifer Gardner Frahm says

July 12, 2022 at 1:04 am

Mrs. Templeman counseled me in high school. She was so wonderful, enthusiastic, and even excited to help me. I am sorry to hear of her passing. She truly left the world brighter and better.

HTS says

January 3, 2024 at 2:14 pm

Kathy Templeman, predator of high school boys. How many lives did you mess up? I guess we’ll never know.

Kathy Ann Bona Templeman April 1, 1950 - June 22, 2022

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10 Condolences for Kathy Ann Bona Templeman