Bill Cupit

1939 ~ 2023

Bill Cupit, our loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on April 25, 2023. He was born in Salt Lake City where he spent most of his life until 2009 when he moved to Eagle, Idaho with his wife, Sharon Cupit.

He graduated from East High School in 1957 and later served in the Southwest Indian Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He graduated in Journalism from the University of Utah and was a newspaper reporter and TV journalist for 15 years; and worked for the late Don Holbrook’s gubernatorial campaign as Press Secretary. He later earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Communications from BYU. He made a career change in 1977 working for the City of Salt Lake as Administrative Hearing Officer and Legal Investigator in building code enforcement for the courts system to improve safety and remove dangerous buildings. He married his sweetheart, Sharon Johnson Cupit, in 1965 and was married for 57 wonderful years full of many travel adventures.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Tiffany, and is survived by wife, Sharon, and children Michelle Ulmer, Chris Cupit and grandchildren Rhys, Jackson, and Zachary Ulmer.

Viewing will be Tuesday, May 2nd at 10am, with funeral services at 11am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1889 S. 1700 E. in Salt Lake City. For those unable to attend, services will be streamed via Zoom. Please click on the watch services link above. You must be signed in to your Zoom account to view.

Special thanks to the loving caregivers at St. Luke’s Hospice in Boise, Idaho.


Guestbook/Condolences

I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly missed! Back in the day I remember going to lunch with Bill and my dad(Marv Peguillan)to random restaurants. They were always together! I always wondered if they ever worked! Lol My dad loved having a good friend to hang out with. I know he will miss him!


- Collette Marr

I worked with Bill for many years in television journalism. He was a multi-talented colleague who could excel in anything he wanted to do. He was a smart and intuitive journalist, a great friend, and one I will miss greatly. While some overlooked two of his attributes, I didn't! His outgoing personality and sense of humor were genuine and very much a part of his persona. God speed Bill.


- Ed Yeates

Kind, caring and insightful. His smile was contagious as well.
I pray happy memories will bring his family comfort and joy.


- Lindy Empey

I have such fond memories of working with Bill at Channel 4 more than 50 years ago. He became a trusted colleague, wonderful mentor and a dear friend. Such a pleasant disposition. I send my condolences, along with my firm witness that this is not an end, but the exciting continuation of his eternal journey.


- Duane Cardall

Uncle Bill, you will forever be in my early childhood memories. I remember looking forward to going to the house on “T” Street and playing in the backyard. I remember getting your old three speed bicycle as a young kid. I remember you always playing your harmonica at Christmas; jazz - Stan Kenton, Dave Brubeck; it was you who got me first interested in Peter, Paul, and Mary; watching old Stan and Olive movies; and of course the famous Billy burgers. It was wonderful to talk with you just a couple of months ago. Uncle Bill, you always was a happy man, both loving and caring. May your memory be eternal, Rest in peace! Love, Chuck


- Chuck Dover Jr.

I love you Sharon and Bill, Michelle and Chris. My prayers are with you.
He will always be with you in spirit.
Family is everything to Bill.
His love reaches over the veil.


- Renae Knapp

Bill will be missed dearly. He could lighten the mood and talk to anyone. He had a zest for life and for the things that are most important, family, the gospel, Jesus Christ and his neighbor. Sending our prayers and thoughts to Sharon and your family.


- Brent and Jennie Davies

I don’t remember a time when Bill didn’t have a smile on his face. Even if he was sharing a memory of a challenging experience, he always closed his message with a smile and a can-do approach. He was a pioneer in the mission field and a dear friend to those who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon & family. With Love, Ryan & Dana


- Ryan Biberston

We are sorry for the loss of Bill! He will be missed. Such a great neighbor and friend!
All our live to you Sharon and family!
Much Live ,
Mary Valantine and family


- Mary and Craig Valantine

i am sending you so much love right now. what a good husband he was. what a good man. we loved him as our home teacher. he had such a positive outlook on life. even when he was in visible pain, he rarely complained. what a legacy he has left to family, friends, and those he faithfully served. we will always remember his infectious smile.

much love,
rose and rick


- Rick and Rose Edvalson

I loved serving in the temple with Brother Cupit. He always had a smile and a joke to tell. We all miss him. We are sorry for your liss as his family, and we feel it too.


- Jay R McClellan

He was a special man.
He meant a lot to my father, Donald B. Holbrook..
My prayers go with your family.


- Mary Holbrook