Don Hampton

June 13, 1979 - November 1, 2020

Our hearts are heavy as we announce the unexpected passing of Don Hampton on Sunday November 1st, 2020. Don was born on June 13th, 1979 in American Fork, Utah and was raised in Lehi by his parents Roy and Patricia Hampton. Don was a man that was larger than life, lived it to the fullest and always in the fast lane. He was always down for an adventure no matter what it was, where it was, or what time it was. He loved being outside camping, fishing, hunting and hiking. The mountains were always his safe Haven. Adventure is how he lived. There was always a road trip on payday, didn’t matter if there wasn’t a destination set in place. He enjoyed working on cars & trucks as well. Don had a wide range in music, some songs better than others, but he always had something playing. His greatest hobby in life was playing in the dirt working construction and running heavy equipment. He would always talk about the D9 Dozer or the new 475 Komatsu Loader he was running. To watch him load trucks or just move dirt it was a great art that came so natural to him always jamming out and singing while he worked. Don would take his son Hank to work with him when he could so he could ride with him and just spend some quality time together pretty sure he was hoping Hank would choose the same career. He got his Step-daughter Shylin a job with him when she was 15, he taught her how to run the compactor, the loader as well as his favorite, the Dozer! I was always getting videos of them at work. Don spent many hunts on the mountains hunting archery and rifle hunts with his mom Patricia and dad Roy as well as his brothers Jeffrey & Royce. From all the stories I heard it was a great competition with this family. He was always telling friends old and new about all the mounts in his parents’ home. Don was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois; uncle, Scott and brother, Jeffrey. Don is survived by his grandparents, Leland Hampton, JoAnn Nicholes, Lee and Bonnie Nicholes; parents, Roy and Patricia Hampton; his 4 children, Hank (HR), Shylin, Will and Kenzie; nieces and nephews, Gracie, Stetson & Jaxson and wife, Shannon Cook-Hampton. A private viewing for Don's family will take place Saturday, November 7th.