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Gayle Ann Wilkey Ludlow
9/15/1945 ~ 3/24/2026
Gayle Wilkey Ludlow passed away in Nephi, Utah, March 24, 2026 at 80 years young, after spending the day surrounded by her family. She was loved by everyone who knew her, especially her four children, sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Gayle was born on September 15, 1945, in Payson, Utah, to Clarence Lemore Wilkey and Helen McPherson, as the youngest of four children. Life taught her resilience early on when her mother passed away when Gayle was just five years old, leaving the family to lean on one another in ways that shaped her warm, compassionate heart. Five years later, her father married Florence Cook, welcoming another sister to the family.
Gayle attended Juab High School, in Nephi, where she was a member of the drill team, a cheerleader and was crowned Nebonian Queen. This was about the time that she met Johnny — the handsome lifeguard at the Nephi Pool — an encounter that turned into her favorite love story and one she never tired of telling. Following High School, she attended Snow College and soon after married that handsome lifeguard, John Miles Ludlow, on August 20, 1964 in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity.
The newlyweds lived in Provo until John finished his degree at BYU, and welcomed their first child there. After graduation, they settled in Nephi and helped build the family business, Nephi Lumber. Three more cherished children joined the family. Gayle’s family was the center of her life. She was their biggest supporter—never missing a motocross race, Boy Scout court of honor, wrestling match, baseball game, dance recital, or cheer competition. Thanks to her unwavering dedication (and loudest cheering), she developed a deep love for Juab High wrestling and was recently honored as the very first “Super Fan” inducted into the Juab Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Gayle loved life and loved people. She worked hard in everything she did, whether raising her children, waitressing early in their marriage, assisting with speech therapy in local elementary schools, or serving for 23 years as a dedicated board member of Central Valley Medical Center. Her influence was felt by everyone she met, bringing joy into their life.
Archeology held a special place in her heart. She dreamed of being an archaeologist which led to filling her home with rocks and imagining being on her own expeditions. Ten years ago, Gayle decided to embark on an adventure and left for a real archaeology dig in Belize, joyfully chasing buried history.
She was an active and devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings throughout her life, including Primary, Young Women, Relief Society, in the temple, and serving alongside John in the Juab County Jail Branch. She had a gift for finding people who needed help—often in the most unexpected places and, sometimes, in delightfully awkward moments, and lifting them up. She spent her life reaching for those in need with an outstretched hand.
Her joy, later in life, shifted to telling stories to elementary school children and puppet shows with a special-needs group. Gayle looked forward to every October when she was an official storyteller with the Nephi Library Ghost Tours.
Gayle would tell you that her greatest joy was her love for John and her family. She leaves a legacy of love with her children, Cindy Whipple (Gary), Rodney Ludlow (Angie), Waylund Ludlow (Marsha), Chet Ludlow (Karyn); 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons.
Gayle was preceded in death by her husband, John, who passed away nearly eight years ago; her parents, Clarence and Helen; her stepmother Florence; and her older brothers, Mack and Neil. She looked forward with joyful anticipation to being reunited with them.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Rosenbeck and Gayle’s nurses at Central Valley Medical Center, as well as the Hospice team, for their compassionate care during Gayle’s final days. They are also forever grateful to the 6th and 12th Wards in giving a lifetime of friendship and service to both of their parents, John and Gayle.
In lieu of flowers, please reach out to someone in need, show a little extra kindness, forgive a trespass, mend a relationship, find someone who feels lost, and spread joy to others in the most awkward places you can find.
Funeral Services will be held on April 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Nephi Stake Center Chapel at 351 N 100 W, Nephi, Utah.
Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on March 31, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, or prior to the service on April 1 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Clinton Baugh Anderson
7/12/1966 ~ 3/20/2026,
Clinton Baugh Anderson passed away at his home on March 20, 2026, in Lyman, Wyoming, after a short battle with cancer. Born on July 12, 1966, in Evanston, Wyoming, Clint led a life marked by dedicated service, deep faith, and commitment to family and community.
Clint pursued his education with focus and determination, attending Ricks College and Utah State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. His professional career was distinguished by 17 years as a schoolteacher in Nephi, Utah, followed by 15 years teaching in Urie, Wyoming. He was a no-frills kind of guy who expected a lot from his students, cared about them, and influenced their lives for good. Beyond his impactful teaching career, Clint also found joy in owning and operating the Lyman KOA Campground. He was the soft serve ice cream king, the golf cart driver’s ed instructor, and was known as the greatest boss by numerous nieces and nephews who worked for and with him.
A devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Clint’s faith was an integral part of his life. He served a mission in Santa Rosa, California, and faithfully took on several callings within the church, including roles as a long-time executive secretary, and most recently, a high councilor.
Clint was passionate about water sports, especially water-skiing. He often took family out on his boat and was patient in teaching many nieces and nephews the tricks of the trade. He loved the adventures of traveling, beach outings, and body boarding. Trips to Las Vegas and spa days were a treat for him as well. He stayed current with technology and liked owning all the newest gadgets. Among all his many pursuits, Clint’s priorities remained steadfastly centered on Family, Faith, and his Kids—students, nieces, and nephews.
He is survived by his father, S. Clark Anderson, and mother, Mary Alice Baugh Anderson of Lyman; his brothers Clark and Libby Anderson of Lonetree, Wyoming, Craig and Jody Anderson of Sandy Utah, Cordell and Lynette Anderson of Powell, Wyoming, Clair and Jennifer Anderson of Wellsville Utah, Chad and Stephanie Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and CJ Anderson of Washington, Vermont; his sisters Christine and Dillon Feuz of Young Ward, Utah, Cara Lynn and Justin Smith of Lyman, Cheryl and Eric Andersen of Murtaugh, Idaho, and Carla and Jared Walker of Millburn, Wyoming; as well as 41 nieces and nephews and 51 great-nieces and nephews. Clint was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents and two great-nephews.
Family, friends, and community members are invited to honor and remember Clint at a viewing held at the Urie LDS Stake Center, 3815 North HWY-414, Lyman, Wyoming, on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 7:00-8:30pm. A second viewing will continue at the same location on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9:00-10:45 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Lonetree, Wyoming.
Cade Raymond Whiting
7/11/2005 ~ 3/26/2026
Cade Raymond Whiting, age 20, of Levan, Utah left us too early on March 26, 2026. He was born July 11, 2005 to Bart Whiting and Christina (Teena) Whiting. Cade was the middle of three children with an older brother Taylen and a younger brother Dakota. Growing up Cade and Dakota were inseparable. Cade was the proud father of his two beautiful girls Daisy and Phoebe and his son River. The love of his life was Lexi Phelps.
Cade was a tender soul who loved with his whole heart. Cade enjoyed hunting for anything he could. He enjoyed photography and took many beautiful pictures, especially of his pampered trucks. He spent countless hours working on his trucks and took great pride in them. Cade was a great artist and enjoyed sketching and drawing. Cade lived for the Ute Stampede Rodeo and looked forward to it every year. Cade was employed at Mountainland Supply in Nephi where he had numerous great co-workers.
Cade is survived by his daughters and son, his parents Bart and Teena Whiting, grandparents Raymond and Claudia Whiting, his brothers, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins that adored him. He will be dearly missed.
Cade, your mom, dad, brothers and entire family love you to the moon and back and will miss you immensely!
Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Levan, Utah on April 2nd at 11:00 am with a viewing one hour before the services. There will be a viewing on Wednesday April 1, 2026 at Anderson Funeral Home in Nephi Utah from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Internment will be in the Levan City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Anderson Funeral Home to help pay for the unexpected funeral costs.
DAVID LYNN HIGBEE
3/13/1951 ~ 3/28/20
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, David Lynn Higbee, passed away on March 28th, in the morning, surrounded by family, after a long and valiant struggle with Parkinson’s disease.
David was a man of faith who rarely complained, even as his own burdens grew heavier. He was always the first to step forward to help those in need. His kindness was not loud or performative, but it was steady, reliable, and deeply felt by those around him.
Those who knew David understood that his life cannot be measured simply in accomplishments. He achieved much, yet cared little for the accolades of this world. His genius was in how he cared: quietly, consistently, and without expectation of recognition.
David lived an exemplary life defined by devotion to family, quiet strength, enduring faith, and hard work. Though Parkinson’s gradually took hold of his body, it never diminished the heart that defined him. Over the course of his life, he survived two heart attacks and overcame heart disease—defying the odds through sheer discipline, resilience, and an unwavering will to live.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over 51 years, Annette Wilson Higbee, whom he married in the Provo LDS Temple for time and all eternity on December 20, 1974. Together, they built a life centered on love, faith, and family, raising nine children—Madelyn, David (Evangelina Teves), Melanie, Mark, Andrea (Brandon Craig), Andrew, Kristin (Brenden Hartigan), John, and Janessa—and welcoming 21 grandchildren, each of whom carries forward a part of his legacy.
In addition to his devotion to family, David quietly changed the lives of many—often when no one else would step forward. He took people in when they had nowhere else to go, gave when others held back, and helped restore the health of those who had lost hope through his intentional and disciplined approach to living well, even when times were tough. Indeed, he was a true disciple—not only of Jesus Christ, but also of writers like Viktor Frankl and James Allen—whose teachings he imparted generously.
David was often told, especially by his wife, that he possessed a rare ability: to love and serve anyone, no matter how rough around the edges. Those struggling with addiction, those wandering without direction, or those down on their luck found in David something they could not find elsewhere: dignity, patience, and a belief that they were still worth saving, often through discipline and tough love.
His commitment to health—often expressed through rather drastic nutrient-based recipes—and his unwavering, Navy SEAL–like discipline reflected principles he developed as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Calgary, Canada.
David was a seasoned tenor and musician, and he cultivated this love of music in his home and in his children. Entirely self-taught on both guitar and piano, he and Annette filled their home with choral and piano music. With his student loan, he bought Annette a Kawai piano—their first piece of furniture—which became a mainstay and gathering place in the Higbee home for over 40 years, where family and friends would come together in song. His duets with Mom created memories that will echo for generations.
Though Parkinson’s eventually took his ability to sing and play, it could never take the music and love he gave to those around him, including the tenacious love of song and the many heartfelt voices that the David and Annette Higbee clan carry forward.
There was no situation—no matter how difficult or complex—that he was unwilling to step into to resolve, whether for humans animals. We would be remiss if we did not mention the many cats and dogs in heaven who, after a brief stint as strays, were taken in by David and came to be beloved members of the family.
A lifelong student of many sciences and disciplines, David began his college career intending to go into medicine. He soon recognized that a medical degree was not necessary for him to help people and shifted his focus to eventually earn a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah. He was affectionately known as “Doc Higbee” by many UTA bus drivers, whom he supported and protected from the many risks of their demanding work.
He had a mind that was as curious as it was generous. Many of his nine children can revisit numerous deeply philosophical and spiritual contexts through which he examined life and God, with a keen and high-functioning mind and an appreciation of God’s love.
Another undeniable talent David had was acknowledging the unique needs of each of his children, giving them the attention they needed, while also holding space to love his grandchildren equally. Mom and Dad often spoke about how unique and special each of their children are. Dad taught each of his children important lessons, including how to problem-solve, work hard, be resourceful, and believe their abilities are greater than their obstacles.
While we will miss him dearly, we take comfort in the knowledge that he has been reunited with his son, Mark Lynn Higbee, who passed in 2006, as well as his parents and many loved ones who departed before him. We take comfort in imagining that joyful reunion and in knowing that he is now free from the limitations he endured in his body.
Though one might assume his heart was debilitated by heart attacks, those who knew him best would say the opposite: he was always defiant of negative outcomes and had a strong heart that could never be dissuaded from a goal he chose to pursue. In difficult situations, David developed a deep understanding and grew in compassion. His belief in human ingenuity was constant—and he was, above all, a patient man.
His legacy lives on in the family he cherished, the values he instilled in us, and the countless lives he touched, both seen and unseen.
He will be deeply missed, and forever remembered.
We love you, Dad, and look forward to once again hearing the sound that defined our childhood: a choir of heavenly voices with you, Mom, and all of us kids and grandkids—and whoever else will sing “If I Could Hie to Kolob” or “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”—beside Mom’s aged Kawai piano.
A special thanks to the hospice team and special friend Ariel Agüin for taking such good care of Dad.
Funeral Services will be held on April 1, 2026, 222 S. 100 E., Nephi, Utah
Viewing: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.Funeral Services: 3:00 p.m.
Interment at 1200 N. 400 E. Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah
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