Obituary for Bill Vaughn Lathim
Bill Vaughn Lathim
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on November 29, 2022 in his home in Cedar City, Utah.
Bill was born June 21, 1946 to Darrell and Oneita Lathim in Kanab Utah. He grew up in Fredonia, AZ. where he played high school football and basketball. Bill was the oldest of three boys, followed by Bob and Rod.
Shortly after graduating high school Bill married Rayola Griffiths. He was then drafted during the Vietnam War, where he was fortunately sent to Germany. During their years of marriage, Bill and Rayola had two children together: Wayne and Winna .
Bill later met the love of his life Melanie Hansen. With their marriage he gained 2 more children, Kristen and David. In later years Bill and Melanie adopted their granddaughter Alyssa.
Bill worked as a mechanic and a tow truck driver for Lunt Motor Company, where he worked long days and late hours; going above and beyond for those in need. In his retired years he spent his days helping his wife with her sewing business.
Bill loved spending time in the mountains, camping, four wheeling, and hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Bill loved to laugh and was always joking with someone in the room. Everyone knew if he was teasing you it meant he liked you.
Bill is preceded in death by his Parents: Darrell and Oneita Lathim, his son Wayne Owen Lathim and most recently his wife Melanie Lathim. He is survived by his 2 brothers Bob (Lisa) Lathim and Rod (Rita) Lathim, four children: Winna Lathim Hesser, Dr. Kristen (C. Ray) Gregory, David Ballard, and Alyssa Lathim. Six Grandchildren and Six Great Grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Saturday December 3, 2022 at Heartlight Affordable Funeral Home at 2002 N. Main Street, Cedar City from 11:30am to 12:30pm followed by a grave side service at 1:00 pm at Cedar City Cemetery.
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on November 29, 2022 in his home in Cedar City, Utah.
Bill was born June 21, 1946 to Darrell and Oneita Lathim in Kanab Utah. He grew up in Fredonia, AZ. where he played high school football and basketball. Bill was the oldest of three boys, followed by Bob and Rod.
Shortly after graduating high school Bill married Rayola Griffiths. He was then drafted during the Vietnam War, where he was fortunately sent to Germany. During their years of marriage, Bill and Rayola had two children together: Wayne and Winna .
Bill later met the love of his life Melanie Hansen. With their marriage he gained 2 more children, Kristen and David. In later years Bill and Melanie adopted their granddaughter Alyssa.
Bill worked as a mechanic and a tow truck driver for Lunt Motor Company, where he worked long days and late hours; going above and beyond for those in need. In his retired years he spent his days helping his wife with her sewing business.
Bill loved spending time in the mountains, camping, four wheeling, and hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Bill loved to laugh and was always joking with someone in the room. Everyone knew if he was teasing you it meant he liked you.
Bill is preceded in death by his Parents: Darrell and Oneita Lathim, his son Wayne Owen Lathim and most recently his wife Melanie Lathim. He is survived by his 2 brothers Bob (Lisa) Lathim and Rod (Rita) Lathim, four children: Winna Lathim Hesser, Dr. Kristen (C. Ray) Gregory, David Ballard, and Alyssa Lathim. Six Grandchildren and Six Great Grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Saturday December 3, 2022 at Heartlight Affordable Funeral Home at 2002 N. Main Street, Cedar City from 11:30am to 12:30pm followed by a grave side service at 1:00 pm at Cedar City Cemetery.