KayLynne Olsen Yorgason

December 21, 1942 — June 24, 2022

KayLynne Olsen Yorgason, 79, passed away on June 24, 2022 after a courageous year-long battle with colon cancer.

KayLynne was born on December 21, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah to K Barton and Barbara Knudson Olsen. She graduated from Box Elder High School in 1961 and attended Utah State University. KayLynne was a wonderful older sister to her three brothers: David, Allan, and Nolan. She loved them and their families dearly and genuinely enjoyed spending time with them.

On February 12, 1965, KayLynne married Laurence “Lars” Yorgason in the Logan Temple. Theirs was a marriage that was filled with joy and lasted for more than 57 years. She provided never-ending support and encouragement for Lars in his work, his music, and his church responsibilities. All husbands should be so lucky.

KayLynne was a strong and resilient woman, as evidenced by her giving birth to six children in just five-and-a-half years: twins Daniel and Ethan, and then Tyler, Alisa, Jill, and Jon. The young family lived in Utah, Arizona, and Ohio before settling in South Ogden, where they lived for 45 years until KayLynne’s passing. KayLynne loved being a mother and loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren without exception or condition. They loved her in return and will miss her beyond measure.

In 1981, KayLynne began working for the Weber School District, including as secretary at Roosevelt Elementary School for 18 years.

KayLynne was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in a variety of stake and ward callings. She also loved serving in the Ogden Temple, which she did faithfully for many years.

KayLynne developed dear friendships throughout her live. To know KayLynne was to love her and be loved by her.

KayLynne is survived by her husband, Lars; her children and their spouses, Daniel (Sarah), Alexandria, VA; Ethan (Chiung Hwang), Hauula, HI; Tyler (Sophia), Pleasant Grove; Alisa Allen, Kaysville; Jill (Tim) Isom, South Ogden; and Jon (Becky), St. George. She is also survived by her brothers, David (Melinda) Olsen, Allan (Karen) Olsen, and Nolan (Kris) Olsen; as well as 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law, R. Milton and Norma Johns Yorgason; a beloved granddaughter, Xanthe; and special family friends, Kay and Elaine Shuman.

The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Johnson at the Cancer Center at McKay Dee Hospital and hospice nurse Jenn Davis for their compassionate care.

Funeral services will be Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley 5th Ward, 5735 S. Crestwood Dr., South Ogden. Friends may visit with family on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.

Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com.