Jack LaMarr Wasden

Jack LaMarr Wasden, age 92, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

He was born May 22, 1933 in Filmore, Utah, to Ester (Esther) Lola Critchley and Kent Herman Wasden. He was married to Karma Kemp on October 25, 1952 in Mesquite, Nevada; they were sealed together November 25, 1955, in the St. George, Utah, LDS Temple.

He was raised in Filmore, Scipio, and St George, Utah. He played quarterback for Dixie High School and attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, for his Doctorate of Pharmacy. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and all things outdoors. He was a treasured scout master for 70 years.

He is survived by his children: Marsha Hatch (Mac) Idaho; Gary Wasden (Dawn) Utah; Lawrence Wasden (Tracey) Idaho; Shawna Gibbs (Brian) California; Krista Turner (Greg) Nevada; Brenda Butikofer (Paul) Idaho.

He is preceded in death by his girlfriend and wife of 80 years; Karma Kemp; his daughter, Sandra Kaye Criddle; his grandson, Richard Wasden; his granddaughter, Tamara Criddle; his great-granddaughter, Sunni Jean Wasden; his mother, Esther Killian; his brother, Raymond LeGrande Wasden; his father, Kent Wasden; and his step-father, Leo B. Killian.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints River Ridge Ward Meeting House,

912 S. 1740 E. St. George Utah, 84790.
Viewing: 9:00-10:30 am;
Funeral at 11:00am.

The interment will be at 12:30 -1:00 pm at the

St George Cemetery 650 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, Utah 84770.

Special Thanks:

The staff of Desert Haven Hospice especially: Hailee Pulufana (RN), Rebekah Foster (HHN), Brooke Maggard (dad's personal helper), Dr. Scott Foster, Chaplain Greg Wright.

Desert Oaks/Willows Memory Care Staff including: Dani, Nikole, Sarah, Jasmine, Kimberly, Glenda, Heather, Amber, Vicki, Shelley, Lilly, Amona, Sharaf, Kaydee, Taisho and Yvette, for their gentle compassionate care.

The dear friends and neighbors: Blaine Stilson and Bill and Louise Seger for all your love, support and looking after.

Thank you to the River Ridge Ward RS for their compassionate service.

We would like to recognize the tireless helping hands that were present during this difficult time:

Words cannot express our deepest gratitude!!!

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, (435) 673-2454.

Friends and family are invited to sign Jack's online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.