Frederick Harvey Van Wagoner

Frederick Harvey Van Wagoner, age 86, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, passed away peacefully at home August 21st, 2023 with his loving wife, Christy by his side.

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Fred was born on September 12th, 1936, in Wellington, Utah to Elden Horace Van Wagoner and Sarah Jane Pinegar. Fred married Christine Young on December 31st, 1981 and later sealed in the Jordan River Temple November 18th, 1995. Fred is survived by his wife, Christy, (3 Sons) Sterling, Gerald (Wife Teshia), Allen (Wife Tracie), (2 daughters) Diane and Lynnette, and (3 Step-daughters) Lisa, Jennie (Husband Chris), and Stacey, along with many beautiful grandchildren. Fred was preceded in death by his father Elden, mother Sarah, (5 Brothers) Reed, Gerald, Bob, Willard, Ray, and (2 Sisters) Enid and Shirley.

As a youth, Fred loved having fun with family and friends, going to the movies and dances, and playing sports. Fred was born with Perthes disease but endured it like a champion. Fred’s first job as a youth was working with his father in the coal mines in Carbon County, Utah. Fred graduated from South High School, in Salt Lake City and served an LDS mission to the Western states. Fred found a passion as an electrician, working for Murray School District for 28 years. Fred enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Fred had a strong testimony of the gospel, great love for the Savior, and a great love for his family.

The family would like to thank Symbii Home Health & Hospice for their loving care and concern for Fred.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Fortuna Ward located at 4407 S. Fortuna Dr. in Salt Lake City, Utah. A viewing will be held prior from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the same location. Fred will be laid to rest at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park located at 3401 S. Highland Dr. in Millcreek, Utah at 12:30 p.m.