Kathy Anderson Dayton

AMERICAN FORK, UT – Kathy Anderson Dayton, 63, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 14, 2023, after a valiant three-year battle against cancer.

Kathy was born February 12, 1960, to her parents, Wayne Fredrick and Carma Erickson Anderson, in Rupert, Idaho, where she was raised with her four older siblings on the family farm. Her younger years spent in Rupert always held a very dear and sentimental place in her heart. Idaho was always home to Kathy. She graduated from Minico High School in 1978 and shortly thereafter she completed cosmetology school.

She married her highschool sweetheart, Brent Dayton, on November 2, 1979, and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Kathy had a love for the Gospel and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brent and Kathy were blessed with four children and raised them in American Fork, Utah. As her children grew older, Kathy worked at Sara Lee Bakery as a regional manager with more than 20 years of service.

Kathy most cherished her role as a mother and grandmother. Kathy’s life exemplified unconditional love and dedication to her family. She found joy in thoughtfully planning family vacations, filling holidays with special memories, and always uniting her loved ones for frequent family dinners. Her home was filled with love and unity.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Carma Anderson; her sister, Lynda Dockstader; and her brothers, Lynn Anderson and Clair Anderson.

She is survived by her husband, Brent Dayton; her children, Barry (Tisha) Dayton, Melissa (Rick) Hansen, Michael (McKenna) Dayton, and Matthew (Taryn) Dayton; her grandchildren, Kaden, Abby, Clara, Bree, Kate, Trey, Jack, Maya, and Jay; and her sisters, Sharen (Robert) Stoker and Patricia Manning.

Kathy’s family would like to express their gratitude to the Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Hospital, along with the many physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff who demonstrated continuous love, support, and care for her.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 25, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Hillcrest 2nd Ward, located at 1120 N. 150 W., in American Fork, where family and friends will be received from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, August 24, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Friday, prior to the service. Burial will follow at Highland City Cemetery.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/yJl3We2zFjw.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.