Eugene Quick Kevern

1927 ~ 2022

Eugene Quick Kevern, born August 9, 1927, to Richard Stanley and Ethelinda Quick Kevern in Salt Lake City, Utah. Died March 14, 2022, in Sandy Utah, at the age of 94.

Eugene is survived by his 3 sons: Gregory (Ann), Kent (Connie), Kurt (Kim), and his daughter, Verlyn Linford; 24 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sweetheart, La Rue Cowley Kevern, Craig Cowley Kevern (son), Raymond Linford (son-in-law), Kya Parker (great-granddaughter), Richard & Ethelinda Kevern (parents), Richard Kevern (brother), Rhea Palmer (sister), Ruth Kevern (sister), and Phyllis Palmer (his twin sister).

Gene was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served 12 years at the Jordan River Temple and said it was the best calling he ever had. He loved camping with family, fishing, and old cars. He played fast pitch softball as a pitcher and coached all 4 of his sons in the sport. He loved traveling with family to ball tournaments watching his sons and grandsons play. He loved woodwork and made many jewelry boxes, cannister boxes, and recipe boxes that are treasured by his family.

In his youth, Gene was a concert violinist, traveling to Seattle to the World's Fair to perform with 1500 other youth musicians. He attended Granite High School, then enlisted in the Merchant Marines, where he was able to use his fighting skills as a boxer. He married LaRue Cowley in the Salt Lake Temple on March 5th, 1948. Gene had a variety of occupations, worked at the Newspaper Agency, and was also a carpet layer. His favorite occupation was as a brick mason. He took great pride in his work and often drove past the buildings and homes he worked on to enjoy his handy work !

He had a witty personality and often caught his family by surprise with his quick jokes and humor ! He will be missed by all his family and many good friends!

Viewing will be held Sunday, March 20, 2022, from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, Utah. Monday, March 21, 2022, viewing will be from 9:30-10:45 a.m. and funeral services at 11:00 a.m. both held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1090 E 10600 S, Sandy, Utah. Interment will be at the Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E Dimple Dell Road (10600 S), Sandy, Utah.

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Guestbook/Condolences

Dear Kevern family, my heart goes out to you all. It’s so hard to lose our parents.
I had many conversations with your parents while watching Greg and Kurt play ball with Mike. I know they were so proud of you all. Keep your memories alive.
~love and condolences Mike and Sue Martinez.


- Susan Martinez