Sean Atkisson

May 16, 1961 - March 5, 2019

Sean J. Atkisson, age 57, passed away peacefully early on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2019, at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah with his loving wife, Tawnya, by his side. He was born May 16, 1961 in Sterling, Colorado, to Berna Mings and Guy Atkisson. He was raised in a loving home by his stepmom, Judy Atkisson, and his dad, Guy, along with his brothers Shane and Shannon and his sister, Kim Fitzsimmons. He received an undergraduate degree from Evergreen State College and two masters degrees in family studies from the University of Illinois, after which he worked as a licensed clinical social worker. He married his sweetheart, Tawnya Lynn Curtis on August 5, 1983, to whom he was sealed for eternity on January 14, 1984 in the Atlanta, Georgia Temple. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a 2-year mission in Columbia, South America, and held and magnified many callings in the church including as a bishop, seminary teacher and elders quorum instructor. His love of the Savior was apparent in the way he lived his life. Sean enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and playing with his grandkids who adored him and affectionately called him “Gimpa.” He was extremely kind, a wonderful listener, and loved by everyone who met him. He was passionate about genealogy. Sean served as a church history missionary for 4 years, working relentlessly on researching the Peter Whitmer family line (a puzzle which we expect by now he has solved!). He is survived by his wife, Tawnya; his children, Seth (and Jackie) Atkisson, Brianna (and Eric) Nelson, Curtis Atkisson, Hannah (and Sean) Navarro, Saren (and Paul) Davis; his grandchildren, Taylor, Ellie, Maxine, Ruby, Graham, Nora, Jude, Clara, Clark; his mother, Berna Mings; his stepmom, Judy Atkisson; his brothers Shane and Shannon Atkisson; and his sister Kim Fitzsimmons. He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Atkisson. All are invited to attend funeral services and a life celebration held Friday, March 8th, at 11:00 am, at the Cascade 3rd Ward Chapel, located at 1051 East 200 North, Orem, Utah, where a visitation will be held prior from 9:00 to 10:30 am. He will be laid to rest at East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.