Kevin E. Hampton

Redmond, Utah - Our wonderful loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, Kevin Elgin Hampton, age 50, of Redmond, passed away peacefully in his home in Redmond, surrounded by his family, who adored him, after a valiant battle with cancer, on November 4, 2014. Kevin was born June 27, 1964 in Gunnison, Utah, a son of Merrill C. and Fay Bouvang Hampton. He graduated from North Sevier High School, Class of 1982. He attended Utah State University in the Dairy Herdsman Program for 1 year. Kevin married his best friend and the love of his life, Nancy Rich, May 9, 1986 in the Logan LDS Temple. They were blessed with five wonderful children and six grandchildren, who were the light of his life. Nothing meant more to him than his children and grandchildren and supporting them in their activities. Kevin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission in the Philippines and had a great love for the people there. He had many callings in the church, including Scoutmaster, Young Men's President, High Council Member and was currently serving as the Bishop of the Redmond 2nd LDS Ward. His heart was filled with love for those he served. Kevin spent his life working with family in their farming business, Hampton Farming and Livestock. Kevin was lucky enough to spend his time farming and ranching with the family he loved. He always felt so blessed to be able to have his children and other family members spending time together as they milked cows, put up crops and gathered cows off the mountain. Some of his favorite things to do with family were hunting, fishing and riding horses together. Kevin was a peacemaker and always thought of others before himself. He had many friendships he cherished. He considered the gospel, family and friends the most important things in his life. He was a great example to all who knew him. He made many lasting friendships through his fight with cancer. He always saw the blessings he received through the people he met. He was optimistic, encouraging to others, and deeply cared about the friends he made. The family wishes to thank the many doctors and nurses who took care of him, the community that rallied to support him, and the encouragement and love shown to him by everyone. Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, of Redmond; children: Tyler and Amie Hampton of Redmond; Megan and Jesse Shetler of Park City; Marlee Hampton, Trent Hampton and Lance Hampton, all of Redmond; 6 grandchildren: Levi, Kolton, Jace, Leighton, Taylor and Sabrina; his parents, Merrill and Fay Hampton of Redmond; brother and sisters: Keith and Patsy Hampton, Terri Lyn and Burke Williams, all of Redmond; Cynthia and Marlin Mason of Ephraim; and his mother-in-law: Gail Rich of St. Charles, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law: Glenn Rich. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 10, 2014 at 12 Noon in the Redmond 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Sunday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or Monday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Redmond City Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.