Wes L. Boggs

Wes Lamont Boggs, was a tender-hearted man, who was always happy, smiling, and laughing. Some called him a gentle giant who found great joy in life’s simple and meaningful moments. You could always count on him to spread happiness to all those who were around him, that was just in his DNA. He was a man who wasn’t afraid to show his emotions. He would be the first one crying at the movies, at a sermon, at a touching story, and because someone complimented him.

Wes loved Jesus and later on in life he was committed to live his life pleasing God. His faith was not just something he spoke about, but something he lived out daily. He would boldly and confidently share Jesus Christ with everyone and he wasn’t timid about praying for you. He loved his church, Integrity Christian Fellowship and the people adored him. Singing and worshipping God was a faithful passion of Wes. You would always find him weeping with his hands lifted up, singing praises to God. He was an outstanding greeter in his church. One of the things that brought him great fulfillment was the opportunity to drive Sister Rosa Ortega to all the church services and they ended up becoming great friends. Through worship, fellowship, and acts of kindness, he lived out his love for God with sincerity.

Little league baseball, bowling, playing drums, singing, playing Yahtzee, ocean and big lake fishing (with his brother-in-law), talking and hanging out with his Zumba and exercise classmates brought him tremendous pleasure. One of Wes’s favorite pass times was watching the Utah Jazz with his son Paul and cheering loudly while enjoying snacks that Vicki (his sister) would make for them. Wes cherished his family, and holiday gatherings. Wes played close to 40 years with the bands known as; Crossfire, Controversy, and Control. He was an original band member in all of them. His brother Paul, started the band called Crossfire and Wes, who didn’t know how to play any instrument, learned how to play the drums (by ear) for the group. Upon Paul’s death, Wes and Lolly were determined to keep the band going. They changed the name and continued on with the legacy. Wes would get calls from other bands trying to persuade him to join them, but Wes was devoted to his brother’s vision, his best friend Lolly, and the awesome group of men in the band.

Along with everything else, Wes loved helping people and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Our family would often say, “Wes, that is not your job”. He would reply “well, they needed help.” Wes was a giver but, he wouldn’t give you his last dollar instead he would help you out as much as possible and then tell his family so we could help fulfill the need.

As time passed, you would find Wes by his dad’s side, taking care of his needs, helping him assemble furniture, fixing things in the house, cleaning, and cheering him on. Wes would check on him at least 10 times a day, go to the store every week to purchase 2 packages of vanilla Oreo cookies for his dad and he would drive him wherever his dad wanted to go. Wes was a fabulous caregiver and this brought the two of them closer. They were like the dynamic duo. The family feels the loss. We miss him.

Born January 31, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, Wes was tall, who hovered over his classmates, extremely well built, and strong. He didn’t know his own strength so playing games with him was not fun. In fact, it was downright dangerous at times. He was so strong that people wanted to be on his team. Paul and Vicki used that height and physique to threaten people who would pick on them. They would say something like I am going to get my brother. What people didn’t know was Wes would not hurt anyone. He was always asking “Why are people so mean?

Everyone who knew Wes knew that he enjoyed; all seafood, all Asian food, barbeque ribs, potato salad, baked beans, cherry pie, chocolate cake, banana pudding, and everything his mom, dad, sister, brother-in-law, daughter, even what his ex-wives cooked. He would say “This is so good” which would mean, I am going to eat all of this and you will not have any leftovers. Thus, it was fitting for Wes to die in his favorite room—the kitchen. This was truly an very unexpected natural caused death. He was 72.

Family gatherings really touched his heart, as he was delighted to be with the entire family. His favorite times would be when he, his mother, his daughter, his son, his sister, his aunt, and/ or cousins would play Yahtzee around the kitchen table. He could play all night. He had to keep an eye out on his son and aunt because they often cheated. After 8 -12 games of Yahtzee people were tired and said Wes, I am going to bed.

Paul and Vivian Boggs are his parents. He graduated from Clearfield High School in 1972. He was always a hardworking man and loyal to his jobs. He worked for 19 years, at Fram in the Freeport Center in Clearfield and then, 20 years at the Smith’s bakery plant in Layton. He recently moved with the family to Clinton but, he grew up on Hill Air Force Base in Clearfield, UT.

Wes leaves behind his father, Paul W. Boggs, his sister, Vicki Henderson, Tim Henderson, his brother-in-law, his daughter, Rose Saldarriaga, his son, Paul A. Boggs, nephew, Karleton Munn and grandchildren, Salofi Gaoa and Fia Gaoa. He also leaves behind his beloved church members and special church member Rosa Ortega from Integrity Christian Fellowship Church , his best friend Lolly Yanez, his former bandmates, his childhood friends, and Optum exercise classmates. There are many other relatives that live in Ohio, Michigan, Maryland, and Kansas that are also feeling the loss . He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Arabella Eaton, his mother, Vivian Boggs, and younger brother Paul Boggs, Jr.

The service will be live streamed on Aaron’s Mortuary website.

A very special Celebration of Life jubilee service is planned for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00 am at Aaron’s Mortuary,1050 S State Street; Clearfield, UT 84015. A meet and greet with the family has been set for 10:15 am until 10:45 am. There will not be a viewing as Wes did not want that. In lieu of flowers Wes would like you to: Love the Lord God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Secondly, he would ask that you love your neighbors, stop the hate, serve and help others.

Services will be livestreamed and can be viewed on this page.

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