Spencer Aiden Langston, 17, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic car accident in the early morning hours of May 30, 2024. Later that same day he was due to graduate and receive his diploma from Herriman High School.
Aiden was born on July 11, 2006, to Gary and Kristen Langston in Murray, Utah. His parents were quick to brag that he was “the cutest boy ever.” As a kid, he spent hours playing with Legos, building newly purchased sets and custom creations. He was passionate about drawing, reading book after book, dinosaurs, playing soccer and flag football, riding his bike, playing video games, and spending time with friends. He loved animals as much or more than people – especially cats. While cats couldn’t be allowed at dad’s house, that never stopped him from begging and bargaining for one! He was even willing to bring one from his mom’s house and then take it back home! Aiden was an excellent younger brother who could always be counted on to watch over and protect his big sister, a role he took very seriously. He was great to his parents and could always be counted on to help.
As a student at Herriman High School, Aiden was quick to make many new and lasting friends. He was loyal to a fault and would do anything for “his people”. His friends were part of his family and he loved them dearly. Aiden was very intelligent and wise for his life experience. He was a deep thinker and intellect. School was not his top priority, but it was clear that he was going to be successful in whatever he decided to do in life. He was an avid learner who enjoyed researching and studying topics and activities that interested him. Anything to do with cars was his favorite subject!
Aiden was so excited to get his driver’s license, knowing that meant new freedom and opportunities. He became quite the chauffeur helping his family get people back and forth. Most of the time he didn’t even complain! He had a great love for cars and trucks. He worked at Jiffy Lube and learned quickly how to repair and maintain nearly every type of vehicle on the road. He loved searching for ways to modify his car to make it “better” and “faster” with “more horsepower” and he was constantly buying new parts. It was a never-ending exercise of modifications that would make the car louder and more noticeable to all the neighbors…and other unsuspecting drivers! Cash on hand never seemed to slow him down as he was constantly bargaining and negotiating with someone, typically mom or dad, to help finance his greatest passion! He never turned down an opportunity to help other people repair their own cars. He never met an exotic sports car that he didn’t want to own and put the engine to the test. He was an expert negotiator at trading one car for another. In his short life, he owned no less than 5 cars…that we know of! At one point, he owned two different vehicles – one to get him around town and one to get him up the canyon to go snowboarding with his family and friends! It was tough to argue with the practicality and rationality of that decision!
Aiden had a love for life and was always searching for ways to find more joy and happiness. He was gifted athletically and enjoyed playing several different sports. Rugby became his sport of passion, and he absolutely loved it! During the season he hobbled around with aches, pains and many bruises. He never encountered an opponent that was too big to tackle! He was a fearless tackler and never backed down from another player on the field.
Aiden had a special relationship with his mother. He enjoyed having long talks with her about his buddies, girlfriends, challenges, and opportunities that he had in life. He relied on her for advice and emotional support.
He loved playing family games, and he was especially proud of himself when he could convince his dad to play too! He loved going to the gym, preparing healthy protein meals, and showing off his extensive muscles. He had a 6-pack, or maybe it was a 12-pack, that most men would kill for! He enjoyed tv shows and movies (and texting friends throughout!), especially horror movies. He couldn’t seem to get enough of those. He looked forward to long talks sitting in the hot tub with his brothers. He was up for any dare he was extended in their “Truth or Dare” games ranging from polar plunges in the pool to running around the yard in the snow. His craziest, and questionably most successful dare was the night he decided to eat an entire ghost pepper. After drinking an entire gallon of milk and eating several bowls of ice cream, he convinced himself he wouldn’t do that again!
Aiden was most definitely the loudest member of the family. His volume was a function of his excitement and happiness. The louder he became, the more excited and happier he was! It was common to have him nestled in the basement doing “his thing” while the rest of us in the house could hear him clearly, even a couple stories up! Video games with family and friends could be deafening!
Aiden loved the outdoors, except when it came to pulling weeds and mowing the lawn. Believe it or not, he was quite skilled with the lawnmower, creating incredibly straight lines that were even satisfactory to his dad! While outdoors, he enjoyed camping, four-wheeling, sitting around the fire, and shooting guns. He nearly shot his eye out a few weeks ago!
Aiden became interested in serving in the military in his early teenage years and enlisted in the Navy as soon as he turned 17. He was excited to report for basic training on June 25, 2024. He was proud to serve his country and prove to his family and loved ones that he would have a successful military career. He was blessed with an excellent mentor and friend, Petty Officer Kizer. There is no doubt that he was going to thrive in the Navy where he wanted to train to be a welder, doing under-water welding. His loyalty, work ethic, and love of his fellow seamen would have paved the way for a tremendous life experience in the Navy. He wanted to travel the world exploring distant lands, while meeting new people and experiencing the beauty of this amazing planet.
Aiden is survived by his father Gary Langston (Jen) and mother Kristen Langston (Christy), his sister Sydney Langston, step-siblings Dylan Rodabough (Nicole), Dallas Rodabough (Lexie), Tyler Rodabough, Ryley Heyer-Wilkinson, Easton Heyer-Wilkinson, grandparents Susan Langston and Don and Linda Lyster, and of course, many loyal and amazing friends!
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11:00 am at a chapel for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 14172 South Emmaline Drive, Herriman, Utah. Family and friends are invited to a viewing Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at Larkin Mortuary – Riverton, 3688 W 12600 S, Riverton, Utah. We want to overwhelm the facilities and show the world how much Aiden meant to each of us! Viewing opportunities will also be available Saturday morning beginning at 9:30 am prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park South Valley Cemetery located at 13001 South 3600 West in Riverton, Utah.
Funeral services will be streamed via Zoom for those wishing to attend virtually. To watch the previously held services, please click the "Watch Services" link above.
I’m not sure why I’ve come to this sight, but I must say my condolences for your loss.
Your son is an amazing young man. I am sorry for your loss. I heard his tragic time and I wanted to read his life story. He is amazing. He will be forever alive in your hearts. I will be praying for your families. May the Lord bless you with His peace as only He can give.
one of the funniest & brightest smiles i’ve met. had a mean mustache too, rest in peace bro ❤️
Condolences to the Lanston Family. We love you Aiden. Fly High Smiles. Aiden always had a smile on his face, Regardless of circumstances. You'll always be a part of Herriman Rugby.
Fly high with the angels
Gone but never forgotten
Man aiden nothing could’ve prepared me to lose you brother. I’m gonna miss you so much and how goofy you were. You were an amazing kid and always knew how to light up a room 110%.Long live aiden. I love you bro. Also condolences to aiden’s family this is heartbreaking for me and I can only imagine how you guys feel
Sorry for your loss. Aiden was a good friend, he also was a hard worker as well. He had a passion for cars and we would talk about them. I pray for your family and for Aiden.
There are so many unfulfilled hopes and dreams with Aiden’s departure from this earth. No words can express the sorrow and loss. His beautiful soul and his free spirit sparked pride, smiles, and sometimes challenges for his family. They worked hard to support and guide with a clear vision of the man he would become to only have that opportunity stripped away.
Love has no boundaries and though departed, Aiden will always fill the hearts of his loved ones with his beautiful soul and free spirit.
Aiden, give Chance a hug for me❤️
prayers to this family that i love so much. this world isn’t fair and it’s a cruel place to take someone we all loved so much. Love you guys and this family so much. 🤍🕊️
May you rest in God's peace.
Sending love and light to your family.
Going to miss you and your smile an personailt that brought us all joy my thoughts and prayers are with you always
So sorry for your loss!
My condolences to you and your family. Prayers and loves.
Langston Family,
You do not know me, Aiden's obit randomly popped up in my Google feed. So random. I don't make habits of reading these about ppl I don't know. But for some reason I did. Aiden sounds like an amazing young man that words just can't truly capture. Extending my sincere condolences.
Respectfully,
Someone from Ohio
I was very touched by the detailed life story of Spencer. I am sending your family love and warmth. I pray for clarity and peace during this confusing time. I will keep you all in my mind and pray each day gets better. We weep together.
I did not know your son but he sounds like an amazing young man! Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Sending love, prayers and love to all family and friends 💜
I am so very sorry for your loss. We never know or fully understand why these things could happen, but I pray you cherish the gift God gave you of having known him. I know this must be so very hard to all his friends and family and i hope you can keep him in your heart and know that ill be praying for you all. God bless you. Be proud to see his picture up, you may not hold him & it will hurt, but he wouldve liked to be remembered cause he was so very special! Amen
I don’t know your loved one personally, however, I seen this obituary as a top search on Google and felt I should at least give my sympathies. I read the entire obituary and I at least know his life has impacted you all and certainly many more people you never knew he met in a positive and uplifting manner. I bet he was a great person and I wish you all the best. May there be peace and strength upon you.
To my dear friends the Langston family… I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain you all feel. I send all my hugs and prayers your way.
To the family of Spencer, you don't know me and I never had the privilege of meeting your son. But I ran across his obituary and I wanted to offer my heartfelt condolences. I'm a grandmother and I cherish my grandchildren. I can't even imagine your pain in losing your son but please know I'm praying for you all! May Spencer rest in peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And I also pray for Jesus to give you the strength, endurance and most of all His ultimate peace and healing only He can give I send you my love.
I just saw this pop up on Google. I don’t know any of the bereaved but I am so sorry for your loss. 😔 💔
My Thoughts & Prayers to Aiden’s Family and Friends during this time of mourning..:l
May You Rest in Eternal Peace with Our Lord & Savior.
Love sent all the way from Sugar Land Texas
I’m deeply saddened by this tragic accident my condolences to you all
I’m so sorry for your loss your family is in my prayers
Sending prayers and condolences
When google popped up on my screen, your son’s name appeared first. I am from OK and didn’t know your son. But he sounded so sweet and fun and amazing. I am so sorry for your loss. 😇😇😇 I cannot imagine your pain. That was the best obituary I have ever read. I pray God gives you peace and wraps his loving arms around y’all. Deepest sympathy, Ruthie Powers
Purcell, OK
Dear Lord how my heart is breaking for your tragic loss!! It's is unfathomable that something like this has happened and I want you to know that Our Father in Heaven sees and knows all and will be there to help comfort you. Your beautiful son will live on and he will be with you always.
My condolences to the family and love ones of this young man. I am so sorry for the loss of your son whom was also a freind, brother, and blessing to many others. I pray that God continues to give your family strength at this time and that the Holy Spirit and his precious memories bring you much comfort during this difficult time. God Bless ❤️🕊️.
Elder Langston,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your son.we send our love we send our love and sympathy to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss.
Bless him rest in piece
My deepest condolences! May God gives you healing in this terrible times.
We are very saddened by the news and are sending our deepest condolences 💐 and the brightest light to all affected.
Hi
I have 14 children. I can not imagine your loss. My baby brother Hector died at nine. May Adonai bless you and prosper you in your time of mourning.
I don't know your family, or Spencer in any way, but I can tell he was so loved by his family, and friends. Your young man was an inspiration, and a go getter. I am deeply sorry for yours and your family's loss.
I’m gonna miss you Spencer so much, I love you I’m miss all the times we spent together rest in peace
it doesn’t feel real that he’s gone. Maybe that’s the denial but i just don’t want to accept it because he was such a great guy to everyone and was so good at making everyone laugh. I remember going into escosios class in the middle of the period just to hangout with him. He was a great friend to me and to everyone. He was always saying hi to people in the hall and reaching out to people he was an incredible person and such a good example to me. I love that kid so much and i hope i can see him again someday
In reading the obituary of your beautiful boy one can feel the love, deep sorrow and devastating shock of Aiden’s loss. His accomplishments are numerous and his legacy will live on in all of you. From one parent to another I wish you any peace you can find in these moments. I hope for you that in a warm summer breeze you can catch Aiden’s spirit and that you can be comforted by that.
Never met him. Never knew him. But I have a son and can only imagine the pain of losing a son in this time of their life. I have only recently found God and i can't even begin to understand why life is as difficult and complicated and painful as it is, but I know it all happens for a reason and God took him home for a reason. He rest with God now, and your pain may feel like a burden but it truly is only the gift of life we mourn. May God bring your family peace.
Adien was a good kid. I was a year older then him i barely talked to him. the first time i saw him was in middle school in gym class, i thought he was cute, but never thought or did anything about it 😅 Im more then shocked that his happened out of all the people i knew i never thought it would be him. when i found out i about had tears in my eyes. again i talked to him about 2-3 times, but i would see him in the halls being goofy and that big smile of his. i remember one time in the Halls he was wearing his hawaii like shirt and just dancing around with some friends. not many people knew him but everyone knowed him. I pass the rode where it happened and can’t stop thinking about him, and i asked myself why it had to be him. I barely knew aiden and he some how impacted me greatly, he made my high school fun… even tho i only saw him in the halls or in the commons.
I’m truly sorry for your loss he’s in a better place God had bigger plans for aiden. thought in prayers from me forever.
I did not know you, but the people who did have expressed so much endless gratitude and appreciation towards you and i just hope to spread prayers and the best of luck to everybody regarding the healing process, you are so deeply loved and important.
I met Aidan when he was in 7th grade and I was his substitute teacher. I had the pleasure of watching him grow up over the years as I continued to substitute many of his classes. He was always laughing, telling me jokes, and talking with me. Even when I wasn't his teacher that day, if he saw me in the halls he would walk with me and ask me how I was doing. I always appreciated how fun Aidan was and what a good friend he was to others, including my own daughter. He was a bright light in the world. My love and condolences to his family and friends.
To my dearest Lysters who will forever & always be family & to the Langston & Heyer families who are all tragically affected by this terrible loss, please know that the Allen family is praying for you. I’m so incredibly sad for the pain you are having to endure and am sending my love & hugs.
I did not know Aiden but when I heard about him, I was very sad about what happened. Just by reading about his life and those that knew him, he sure was a great person. I am so sorry to his family for their loss. May they be comforted.
Dear Langston family,
This life can be so fragile. We wish you the very best as you suffer through this grief. We grieve and cry with you. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Thank heaven for the divine gift of eternal life, and that we know where Aiden is - in the arms of his loved ones on the other side. Such a gift to know that there is more than just this experience here. May God bless you all!
Much love - Matthew & Heather Jarvis
aiden was one of the funniest people i'd ever met. he never failed to make me laugh, despite not being super close friends. he was always so happy, i don't think i've ever seen him without a smile on his face. he showed me how important it is to appreciate life, and it breaks my heart to see his cut so short. i know he would have lived an incredible life. he didn't deserve this we don't know why it happened. but let's all live for aiden 🩷
Love and big hugs to your family! What an amazing kiddo! You are all in our thoughts and we share in your grief.
Aiden truly was an amazing person. We weren’t the closest of friends but I loved him. No matter how long we didn’t talk for we could always play video games/ text each other about any of our problems with no loss of closeness. I will miss our late nights playing games and just talking about his girl problems and my boy problems. I wish we were actually able to go on that trip to St George that we were talking about before you left for the navy. ❤️
I’m am sincerely sorry for your loss. Aiden was a great kid and was so nice to me. He knew how to light up a room. We had 9th grade art together and that was my favorite part of the day when we all got to hang out and do our art projects together. Rest easy Aiden you will be missed by many.
I’m so sorry for your loss. What an amazing young man!My son worked with him at Jiffy Lube. His memories will live on forever. May your family be watched over, loved and together forever. Sending all our love and prayers.
Langston Family,
My deepest condolences in this time of loss. We are not meant to part with our children so soon. I did not know your son but his story, short as it may be, demonstrates that he touched lives. Heavenly Father has a plan for all of us and we may never know why he recalls some back to him when it seems there is so much more to do. I'm sure he would have been an asset to the Navy, rippling the waters of life with fellow shipmates and experiencing things few have only dreamed. Now, he can regale stories with angels and look onward over those standing watch in his place.