Wayne Carlton, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Lehi, Utah after a 6 year battle with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia.

He was born on September 26, 1938 to George Albert and Hazel Porter Carlton in Draper, Utah. At age 5, his parents moved their young family to Lehi, and purchased a home on Trinnaman Road. Wayne attended Lehi Elementary and Lehi High School. He graduated from Lehi High School in 1956.

Wayne married Loraine Evans on April 14, 1961 in the Salt Lake Temple. Wayne had a deep love for Lehi. He and Loraine built a home on Trinnaman Road, next to his parents, where they raised their family.

He was a member of the Army National Guard for 8 years as part of the 1457 Engineering Battalion. Wayne worked for F.G. Ferre and Sons, Hercules, and Salt Lake Hardware. In 1968, he began a career at Kennecott Copper Corporation as a Metallurgical Statistician. He retired in 2001, after more than 30 years.

He was an avid fan of University of Utah sports. For many decades, he attended football games with his wife, Loraine, and his son, Mike.

Wayne dedicated his life to community service. He was a member of the Lehi Booster Club. In the early 1970s, he was asked to serve on the Supervisory Committee at Cyprus Credit Union. Little did he know this experience would propel him to a position on the Board of Directors of Cyprus Credit Union, culminating in 39 years of service. Wayne also served on the Lehi City Planning and Zoning, Parks and Recreation Committees and was elected to serve on the Lehi City Council for two and a half terms.

Wayne was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in multiple bishoprics as a ward clerk. Together… Wayne and Loraine served for 5 years as Guest Service Missionaries at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City and as temple workers at Mount Timpanogos Temple.

Wayne loved to travel with his wife and family and enjoyed being at the family cabin he built with Loraine at Legacy Mountain in Fairview, Utah. Recently, Wayne restored a 1929 Model A Ford which he enjoyed riding in.

He is survived by his wife, Loraine and his four children Troy (Helen) Carlton, Ann (Jeff) McAllister, Sharee (Jeff) Hills, and Mike (Hollie) Carlton all of Lehi. 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. His siblings: Kenneth (Lorene) Carlton, Geraldine Burnham, Faye (Jerry) Finkelstein, and Blaine (Marilyn) Carlton. He is proceeded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Rex Burnham.

A viewing will be held Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 6-8pm at Wing Mortuary at 118 E Main Street, Lehi. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 11, 2022 at 11am with a viewing prior from 9:30-10:30am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1149 N 300 W, Lehi. Interment in the Lehi City Cemetery with Military Honors.

The family would like to thank Bellaview Assisted Living in Lehi for their love and care of Wayne over this last year, as well as Deanna and Allison from Inspiration Hospice. We are forever grateful.

A live broadcast of the service can be found at https://zoom.us/j/92283487779