Kevin James Crockett, 57, was born June 20, 1963 to James Albert and Leah Faye Crockett.

Kevin’s early years were spent exploring the Alaskan wilderness and around the Air Force Base by his childhood home. He loved telling stories of being chased by a moose, shoveling the never-ending snow in the winter, and staying out too late because the sun never set in the summer. He missed Alaska and through his stories helped instill a love for the great outdoors in all his children.

His family moved to Utah in 1976 where he attended Cottonwood High School and played on the football team. After High School he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Birmingham, England.

Kevin met his wife, Sharon Rose, and they began their life together on August 20, 1988, upon which he immediately became a great dad to her kids Derek and Natalie. Kevin and Sharon were blessed with four additional children; Reese, Zoe, Ty, and Rebecca. He always made a point to mention to anyone who would listen that he had three boys and three girls ordering: boy, girl, boy, girl, boy, girl. He loved being a Dad and made teasing and playing with his kids his life’s work.

Kevin was a tax accountant for many years. He had many clients who had a deep respect for him and would often come to him for advice for non-related tax and accounting questions. Kevin had wisdom beyond his years, and with that was able to show forth greater love and kindness to others.

Kevin’s greatest passion was to research any topic that would give him more knowledge and then pass that knowledge onto others to help them in their lives. Kevin loved to work with his hands and build things. And he had the patience for it. He always had a desire to some day work with wood and hopefully build furniture or carve objects out of blocks of wood to give to others.

He had a way of connecting with people. He would go out of his way to find and include everyone, especially those who didn’t always fit in. He tried to treat others the way he would want to be treated and because of this people felt accepted by him and welcomed into his life and family.

The past several years had been hard for Kevin. He had kidney failure and several other health challenges. Despite all his ailments he found ways to lovingly tease his granddaughters and develop relationships with them.

Kevin passed away on December 26, 2020 in American Fork, Utah due to complications from kidney disease. He is preceded in death by both his parents, James and Faye Crockett, and his brother Guy Reece Crockett.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his children Derek (Gaby) Crockett, Natalie (Jared) Forbes, Reese (Rachelle) Crockett, Zoe (Jacob) Brown, Ty (Lindsay) Crockett, and Rebecca (Zac) Willes, six granddaughters and two more grandchildren on the way. Kevin is also survived by his five loving older brothers and sisters Lonnie, Blayde, Mark, Aleah, and Roberta, and many brother and sister in-laws, and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly.

The family wants to express their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they have received.

Due to COVID restrictions, the family will have a small private gathering, by invitation only, to celebrate his life. Immediately following the service, a family burial will be held at the Highland, Utah Cemetery. Masks will be required for all in attendance.

For those who will not be attending in person we extend an invitation for you to join us virtually via the link provided below.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQATCjC1BqF4x5PZl3zDMIL6uE-4mSao8

The services will begin on the link above on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 11:00 am.

This Post Has 10 Comments

  1. Stephanie Gibbons Haderlie

    To Kevin’s family, my deepest sympathies and love and prayers go to you! Sharon, I love you with all my heart and wish I could be there with you to give you a hug!! I love Kevin! I will miss him!

  2. Lonnie Crockett

    I miss my baby brother tremendously. Kevin is the youngest and I am the oldest, being 16 years his Senior. He was not quite 2 years old when I graduated High School. The next 2 years I attended BYU. Then I immediately left for my mission to Switzerland when Kevin was not quite 4 years old. When I came home he did not know who this guy was who moved into his home and everyone was paying so much attention to. I the married and moved out of the home permanently so Kevin and I did not really get to know one another. But over time we grew close and he and I had many good times together hunting and enjoying the Alaska we all love. In Utah he loved riding horses with his older brother, Mark, and me and going to the Indian Reservation with our Navajo brothers around 4 points and Window Rock Arizona on his favorite horse Chet. He was very close to my children as he was only a few years older and they all remember and love all the good memories they had growing up around him. Aufwiedersehen (until we see one another again in Swiss) my brother. Lonnie

  3. Ginger Gregory

    My heart is so heavy today. I have been thinking of you guys so much. I have been praying for your comfort and peace. He was a wonderful man and you were so lucky to have him in your lives. I wish I were there to hug you, but I know you have great kids to get you through this. I have lost all my contact numbers, so I hope you at least get this message. I love you guys. Ginger

  4. Bonnie Spencer

    Kevin was a great person! I appreciate all the kind words and priesthood blessings that he offered in my behalf!
    Kevin and Sharon were always willing to offer a listening ear and offered some nice, kind advice. I got to sit with Kevin during one of his hospital stays and I learned that he was a humble soul and had a love for his family. He was very proud of his children and always had an unconditional love for Sharon!
    Sharon, you are my hero for your devotion toward Kevin during this hard time! May you and your children be blessed at this hard time and great loss! Love you!

  5. Donna R Breitling

    My Love goes out to you, Sharon and your wonderful family1 The funeral for Kevin was so special Each one of you gave Kevin a wonderful tribute. Natalie’s little girls comments and prayer was also so sweet and special.
    We loved Kevin’s fun personality and his kindness to us. I wish I could see you all and was so grateful to be able to see kevin’s service on line. I didn’t have the opportunity to say goodby to my sweeetheart as well so Sharon I can understand that empty feeling. My Love and prayers are with you, Aunt Donna (Uncle Bob too!)

  6. Anonymous

    Uncle Kevin we love you very much and are so thankful we know that families are eternal. We have many fond memories of you and the genuine love and attention you gave to our girls and to Adam and me will always be cherished. You most definitely had a way with connecting with others, I remember the very first time I met you at Aunt Aleah’s work and we were in a conference room. You were a big guy and intimidating to say the least, but as soon as you started talking I could feel your kindness and you gave the best hugs. I know you suffered a great deal in your life but your attitude would have convinced anybody otherwise. Your smile and laugh were contagious! We will love you always and forever. God be with you til we meet again!!
    Love Kelsey, Adam, Kalea, Raewyn and Mya Crockett

  7. Barry and Jennifer Cloward

    Kevin was a household name when Derek and our son Chad were the best of friends in high school. Chad was blessed by knowing Kevin and enjoyed talking to him about anything and everything. We send our deepest condolences at this time and can’t help but wonder if Chad and Kevin are carrying on conversations even now in heaven.

  8. Julio Sanchez Meade

    I just found out about the passing of a gentleman and great good friend. He was always talking about his wife and how super proud he was about his children. May God be with him always.
    I will always remember .my great buddy and his great jolly heart.

  9. Aicx

    Dear Kevin, Thank you for letting us take care of you when you were back here in the Philippines. You have such great stories about your family, friends, work, and life. I only knew about your passing about a year after. And only found this website today. Will always pray for your family, and will always remember you! God bless! Til we meet again.

    1. Anonymous

      This is Kevin’s wife, and I want to thank you Aicx for ALL that you did for Kevin while he was there in the Phillipines. You were a life saver for him. Thank you so much!

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