Britt Farrington Koeven

February 15, 1955 - March 7, 2018

Britt Farrington Koeven, 63, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the American Fork Hospital. Britt was born to Frank and Nora Lee Koeven in Farmington, New Mexico on February 15, 1955. He grew up in Gunnison, Sanpete County, Utah. As a child, he enjoyed water skiing, running, and performing in singing competitions. Britt was a gifted singer. In high school, he was the Sterling Scholar in Music for Central Utah. Northern Arizona University awarded him a scholarship for their opera program. Britt attended school there for a year, then surrendered his scholarship to serve a mission for the LDS church in Tennessee and Kentucky. After his mission, he attended Snow College for two years, then Brigham Young University where he earned a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Music. In addition to studying music and education, Britt served in the Utah Army National Guard. He also earned an Automotive Degree from Snow College. On June 23, 1978, he was sealed to Tena Marie Christensen in the Provo, Utah Temple. Together they raised four children. Britt worked as a schoolteacher at Sharon Elementary and then Aspen Elementary. He taught music and fourth through sixth grade for twenty-five years. As an Eagle Scout, Britt spent summers working at the Maple Dell, Thunder Ridge, and Scofield Boy Scout Camps. He taught aquatics and shooting sports. He was a Merit Badge Counselor for aquatics and helped many boys earn their merit badges. In 2003, Britt saved a man from drowning at the Scofield Boy Scout Camp. During the rescue, Britt fell and injured his back, leaving him permanently disabled. The injury combined with other complications caused his health to slowly decline over the past several years. Britt was a loyal and loving husband and father who sacrificed many things for his family. He loved fishing, and his sons love to tell stories of fishing trips with their dad. He also had a passion for music. He could play any instrument, and continued to play, sing, and compose music until the time of his death. Britt is survived by his wife, Tena Koeven, his children: Kasey Koeven of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Lance Koeven of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Brittney (Calvin) Weight of Taylorsville, Utah, Chris (Mary) Koeven of Sparks, Nevada, and his ten grandchildren: Ian Koeven, Blake Koeven, Carter Koeven, Mackaylance Koeven, Lucinda Weight, Ayden Jones, Brigham Weight, Oliver Weight, Lincoln Weight, and Caroline Koeven. He is also survived by his siblings: Dixie (Richard) Smith of Centerfield, Utah, Stewart (Jill) Koeven of Salt Lake City, Utah and Garen (Julie) Koeven of St. George, Utah. He was preceded in death by his father, Farrington John "Frank" Koeven on January 25, 1982, and his mother, Nora Lee (Lowe) Koeven on July 12, 2016. A Viewing will be held Monday, March 12th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Battlecreek 1st Ward Chapel, 1250 East 200 South, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 13th, at 1:00 pm, at the same chapel where a Viewing will be held prior from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Interment in Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.