Kaydell Duane Leavitt

On Saturday May 15, 2021 Kaydell Duane Leavitt, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather sadly passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60. 

Kaydell was born December 12, 1960 in Tooele Utah to Janice Leavitt and (Stephen) Udell Leavitt. He received a Bachelors degree in computer science from The University Of Utah in 1987 and worked as a computer programmer for 20 years until he had to retire. On August 6th, 1988, he married Gailene Lowe and instantly gained two daughters, and later had another daughter together. 

Kaydell was passionate about programming and loved computers. Some of his other interests included University Of Utah, the USA, world maps, and of course his Diet Mountain Dew.

Kaydell loved his family very much especially spoiling his grandchildren. 

Kaydell is preceded in death by his parents Stephen Udell and Janice Leavitt, and many other family members. 

He is survived by his wife,  Gailene Leavitt; 3 daughters: Krystal (Lindy) Bronson, Anissa (Kodie) Wheelwright, and Amanda (Mark) Despain; as well as10 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild, He is also survived by 4 siblings:   Debra Jorgensen, Douglas Leavitt, Korey Leavitt, and Jason Leavitt.

A viewing will be held from 9:30 am-10:30 am on Friday, May 21 at the Fort Lane Ward chapel, 1402 North Fort Lane, Layton, Utah. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00 am.  Burial will then follow the funeral at the Tooele City Cemetery, 361 S 100 E,, Tooele, Utah