Michele Waite

April 23, 1958 - March 22, 2022

Michele Diane Waite, 63, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away March 22, 2022 after a painful battle with pancreatic cancer. Michele was born on April 23, 1958 to Jesse and Janice Asay in Renton, Washington. She is the oldest of five children: Brent, Mark, Alan, and Cara Lee. Throughout her childhood she moved several times within Washington, Texas, and Utah. Graduating from Orem High School in 1976 with high honors, she went on to study Elementary Education at Brigham Young University. While studying at BYU, she met Randy Waite and they were married in the Salt Lake temple in 1982. After obtaining her degree, she taught 5th grade at Provost Elementary in the Provo City School District. She taught for one year and after finding out she was expecting her first child, decided to stay home. They had 4 children together: Jessica, Natalie, Jocelyn, and Greg. After 13 years of marriage, she and Randy divorced. Michele raised all 4 children in her home. Soon after the divorce, she returned to teaching at Provost Elementary, where she taught 5th grade and then 6th grade. In 2007 she transferred to Nebo School District to teach 6th grade at Larsen Elementary. She earned a Masters in Education from Southern Utah University in 2011. She became a Literacy Coach in 2014 until she could no longer work in January 2022. Being a mother and grandmother was a highlight of Michele’s life. Known for good hugs and being quick to help, she was always a source of empathy and comfort. Throughout her life, she made many lasting friendships at work, church, and in her community. She was easy to love and those who were loved by her were blessed beyond measure. Michele loved music, cooking, teaching, and spending time with family and friends. She learned to play the piano and sing. She accompanied, directed, and participated in community and church choirs. A patron of the arts, she enjoyed attending performances, ballets, plays, and music concerts. Michele loved learning, reading, playing games, and most of all chatting. Her family remembers backyard dinners, singing around her piano, and her thoughtful love. Jewelry, flowers, bright colors, birds, gift giving, and animals made her happy. She left behind her sweet puppy dog Parker, aged 14. Michele cherished being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She willingly shared her testimony, time, and thoughtfulness with others. Some of her favorite callings were serving as Young Women President, Choir Director, Stake Chorister, Primary Teacher, and Visiting Teacher. Michele was a natural teacher who always catered to her students. She prepared lessons and materials meticulously and thrived on the challenge of helping students improve. She completed many continuing education courses, including endorsements in math and reading. Michele was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2022. She battled pain and nausea. After a week in the hospital she returned home and spent her last few days with family. Michele was predeceased by her parents Jesse and Janice Asay, and her nephew Braden Asay. She is survived by her children Jessica and Derek Roylance, Natalie and Rhett Hall, Jocelyn and Tyler Smith, and Greg and Bethanna Waite, 6 grandchildren and two on the way. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 26th at 11:00 am, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Spanish Fork Stake Center, 1006 East 180 South, Spanish Fork, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Interment in Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Please click on the following link to view a recording of the funeral services: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/ULhmAhrcnX15_DZK-_O54wturnv3VFVJWMPAgOljXVlu7bTNi_3Xe_xukg301qzZ.pnAItpmjHQeN4uVg Passcode: G4dJ#IrJ