I was born on October 31, 1945 in Payson, Utah. I passed away on February 17, 2017. My parents, Mark Allen McKell and Erma Powell, raised me and my two younger brothers (Kent Blaine McKell and Allen Glade McKell) in the small town of Spanish Fork, Utah.
My childhood was a happy one. My parents did everything they could to make me feel loved and secure. They encouraged my education and gave me many opportunities to succeed. They were there for me every step of the way.
After graduation from Spanish Fork High School, I attended Brigham Young University, with a major in English and minor in French. I spent a semester abroad in Grenoble, France, during my junior year at BYU. Later on, in my 40's, I went back to school to get a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Utah and a Master's Degree in School Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
In 1967, I married Guy Carson Frost in the Salt Lake Temple. We were married for almost 20 years before divorcing. Two daughters came into our lives as a result of this union. They have been the joy of my life!
I taught English in Nebo School District and Jordan School District for almost 20 years. The last 10 years were at Alta High School. I also taught in the Adult High School program through Jordan School District.
I met Paul Frank Moore in 1998, and we have been married for the last 18 years. He has been such a support to me. His love has kept me going in good times and challenging times. I so appreciate all he has done for me.
Some of the highlights of my life have been taking fun trips with Paul around the world, attending a book club for many years with fellow teachers, spending time with our 14 grandchildren, and scrap booking. One of my biggest downfalls in life came in the shape of anything sweet ‚ candy, cake, cookies. I couldn't resist them!
My life has been rich and full on rewards. I was so fortunate to have a wonderful family and good friends. No one could want for more!
I am survived by my husband Paul, father Mark McKell, daughters Natalie (Alan) Peterson and Melanie (Wally) Powell, step-children Paul w. (Char) Moore, Lisa (Steve) Long, Catherine (Russell) Ferguson, and Michael W. (Patti) Moore. We have a combined number of 14 grandchildren: Chad Hopkins, Katie Leach, Jessica Moore, Driggs Moore, Abby Moore, Bryce Ferguson, Jacob Peterson, Lucy Long, Nicole Ferguson, Derek Peterson, Megan Peterson, Keaton Moore, Sullivan Moore, and Carson Powell as well as 4 great grandchildren. I am also survived by my brothers: Kent (Barbara) McKell and Alan (Wendy) McKell.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 o'clock on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South) in Sandy. Friends may call at the mortuary on Friday, February 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:45 AM prior to services. Interment will be at the Spanish Fork Cemetery.
