1996 ~ 2026
Larkin Sunset Lawn
2350 E 1300 S Salt Lake City, UT 84108Wednesday Jan 21, 2026: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
St Mary's Church
1505 White Pine Canyon Rd, Park City, UT 84060Thursday Jan 22, 2026: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Larkin Sunset Lawn
2350 E 1300 S Salt Lake City, UT 84108Thursday Jan 22, 2026: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Larkin Sunset Lawn
2350 E 1300 S Salt Lake City, UT 84108Thursday Jan 22, 2026: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Jesse Morgan, a land surveyor and lifelong nature enthusiast, died unexpectedly on January 8th, 2026, at the age of 29.
Jesse is survived by his parents, Kirk Morgan and Joann Gaydos; his older brother, Tim Morgan, sister in law, Aubrey Morgan, nephew, Flint Morgan, and another nephew still on the way; his twin sister, Kitty Morgan, and his sister in law, Rachel Romero.
Jesse was born in Salt Lake City on September 29th,1996. He was active in Boy Scouts and loved learning how to tie knots, orienteer and camp. Jesse earned his Eagle Scout in May 2014. For his Eagle Scout project, he coordinated a stream bank stabilization project to prevent flooding of the St. Mary’s church parking lot. Jesse graduated from Park City High School in 2015. Continuing the legacy of Morgan land surveyors, he worked as a surveyor for ESI Engineering.
From an early age, Jesse loved being in nature. Empowered with the skills he learned in Boy Scouts, he hiked and camped frequently. He especially liked to hike the Road to WOS trail in his childhood home of Summit Park.
Jesse connected with others through music, books and videogames. He played piano throughout his childhood, and branched out into playing saxophone and bassoon in the Park City High School band. He enjoyed music of all genres, from classical music at the Utah Symphony to ska music at the Union. Jesse also loved to read and though he was usually quiet, he would open up and avidly engage in discussions about philosophy. His other passions included collecting and playing Magic the Gathering and painting Warhammer figurines.
Jesse was a devoted uncle, brother and son. He would make a point to include those who were excluded and his compassion for the misunderstood and less fortunate shone through in every action he took. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and everyone else who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Utah Food Bank or another charity that supports the needs of those experiencing homelessness.
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I am very sorry for your loss. Jessie was amazing. He always felt like a safe person to be around. His cool quiet demeanor helped tone town some of our more chaotic friends when they got to be a little too much. I remember always running down to his and Max's apartment off fourth to hang out and play board games practically every day after class. He was one of the friends that helped me come out of my shell, embrace nerdy hobbies, and remind me that happiness and community are a necessity in life. He will be missed by myself and so many others. My heart goes out to your family.
Joanne and Kirk. I am saddened to hear of the passing of Jesse. I know that he lives after death and that Christ has over come the world and death.
What a sad day when I received the news of my dearest devoted friend Jesse!!!!!!! I don’t know how I will be able to have any sense of happiness now Jesse has departed this god forsaken evil world he brought so so so so so much much beauty and refreshing bright shining light into!!!!!!!!! Jess as I always called him had a kindred spirit of love and beauty beyond what any words could ever accurately convey. Our devoted friendship was a beautiful sight to see and experience!!!!! Our long talks over an ice cold Pepsi and our devotion to one another is beyond any words that could even come to conveying our deep caring friendship!!!!!! Our travels in nature created a bond that many only hope to have. Thank god for our binding kind united friendship. Jess may god’s grace be with you and your dearest loved ones as we all grieve your loss together as we fervently look to that awsome day we are united
In your loving embrace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP Jess🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🥲🥲🥲🥲❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
Saddened to my core!!!!!! Jesse is a man fo all seasons! Truly a ‘MAN TO MATCH OUR MAGNIFICENT MOUTAINS! To lose my dear friend Jesse! Truly a talented musician of who we spent endless hours enjoying one another’s friendship. Our hours and days spent together in the most beautiful mountains of gods creations leaves me with memories
Heartbroken to hear of Jesse’s passing this morning. He was such a kind and witty spirit. Kitty was a fantastic friend of mine during high school, and I knew Jesse through her. When I couldn’t house my cat for a few months as a young adult, Jesse stepped in and took her on out of the goodness of his heart. That act of kindness allowed me to keep my lifelong companion and every day when I look at her in my home, I think of him.
Sending so much love to your family. xoxo
From all the Hartleys, we send our sincerest condolences to the family.
I remember the first time we actually met was at a math camp in the summer. Jesse has always been an amazing friend and formidable opponent in all the games we played together. From introducing me to MTG in high school, to making games in collage. A brilliant mind and a delight to study with in collage. His creativity and determination will always inspire me to try and be my best self. He was a true friend in this life and in the next life. To the next adventure battle brother.
So sorry that Jesse’ s big smile has left this world! We have nothing but wonderful memories of Jesse. Our thoughts are with all of his family!
Dear sweet man.
I write heartbroken after just now learning of Jesse's passing. How I wish I were there to hold each of you in my arms. I remember Jesse as a very young boy visiting his grandparents, then as a wonderfully mature young man providing solace to his family in New Jersey. Being with the youngest son of my oldest friend was a gift to me, and to so many others. As this obituary reminds us: Jesse "would make a point to include those who were excluded, and his compassion for the misunderstood and less fortunate shone through in every action he took." May his memory be for a blessing; and may we follow the good in his example.