Wade Fox

July 20, 1962 - October 22, 2016

No longer encumbered by a failing body, this great man can soar. Wade Kaye Fox was welcomed back into his Heavenly Fathers arms on Saturday, October 22 after an 18-month battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). He fought this battle like a true pioneer, never complaining, and always serving. Wade passed peacefully in his home in Pleasant Grove with his loving, sweetheart KayLee at his side. Wade was born on July 20, 1962 to Kaye and Lona Fox in Lehi, Utah. He grew up on his family’s farm and learned quickly the value of hard work. His passion for the dairy industry and woodwork began as a very small boy. Wade always took pride in his responsibilities and was a great leader and teacher to his 9 siblings that followed. When he wasn’t busy with chores, Wade excelled in the scouting program, FFA and was captain of his football and wrestling teams. Wade was sealed to the love of this life, KayLee Brady (daughter of Gene Lee and Nikki Brady) in the Manti LDS temple. They raised 6 hardworking children on the farm in Willard and then in Vineyard. After they sold their dairy in 1997, Wade went to work for DHI in Provo where he carried on with his passion for the dairy industry. He became instrumental in the growth and development of their cattle feeding process. He put in a lot of hours and miles and loved the relationships he had with his clients at the dairies all over the world. Wade will be sorely missed by all those friends at the dairy’s and at DHI. Wade served diligently in many capacities within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served for many years as a devoted Boy Scout leader and took pride in teaching and leading young men to become honest, obedient, kind, hard-working, and faithful men. Wade’s proudest accomplishment was his family, and he was always happy to be with them. Time spent together often included service for family or someone in need. He lived in service to others every single day. His dream was to serve a mission with his beautiful wife, but every day he lived as a missionary. His love for his Savior was evident to all those that knew him. We will miss his rib-crushing hugs, his quiet presence and eternal wisdom. He was a faithful, patient, and humble man who sought to uplift every individual that came into his life. Wade is survived by his wife KayLee, his children Jared and Annica Fox, Shyanne and Bryan Jensen, Cody and Haley Fox, Brandi and Mark Nielsen, Colton and Lauren Fox, Desirae and Brice Mabey and 14 grandchildren. He is also survived by his parents, Kaye and Lona Fox, brothers (Steve, Robert, Nathan, Jason, and Lonnie), and 4 sisters (Jeanette, Alicia, Kristi, and Shanalyn) and many loved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a daughter in-law Dani Jo and grandson Zachary, and two brother in-laws Randall Sutherland and Kirk Brady. All funeral services will be held at the Manila Stake Center, 850 North 900 East American Fork, Utah, which is located right by the Timpanogos Temple. Family will be greeting loved ones on Thursday, October 27 from 6-9 pm and Friday from 9-10:30 am. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 28, at 11 am. Interment will directly follow at the Lehi Cemetery. Funeral Directos: Utah Valley Mortuary.