Francis “Lamont” Theall passed away on August 22, 2025, in Bountiful, Utah. Lamont was born to
Frank Theall and Vernessa Miller on February 3,1947 in Ogden, Utah. He enjoyed playing with his
brothers and childhood friends and was always up for an adventure. Lamont graduated from Ogden
High School and attended Weber State University.
On August 4, 1967, he married his high school sweetheart, Kathie (Bell) Theall. Together they
created a strong and loving home in Ogden, Utah where they raised three amazing children and
created a lifetime of memories.
Lamont retired from Utah Power & Light as Computer Systems Management and Disaster Recovery
Supervisor for 33 years. During that same time, he retired from the Utah Army Reserves with 22
years of service.
Retirement did not slow him down and in 1996 he and his family opened their first Papa Murphy’s
store and grew it into a successful chain of stores. He loved working with family, his
employees and cherished the community they built. Lamont was a devoted seasoned ticket holder
of the Utah Jazz for over 40 years. Going to the Jazz games was part of what being a "Theall"
meant. Thanks Dad and Grandpa for sharing your love of the game!
Lamont instilled his family with a lifelong passion for living life to the fullest. He was our
rock and above all, Lamont was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He served as an AYSO commissioner, coach and referee for many years and was fortunate enough to
take a youth team to play in Germany for 3 weeks.
Lamont is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathie; children, Travis (Christy), Danielle (Nels)
and Matthew; grandchildren, Gabriel and Abigail; his mother Vernessa Miller; siblings, Cary
(Linda), Kent (Cindy). He is preceded in death by father, Frank, stepfather Don and Harold
(Ruth) Bell.
Lamont loved his children more than anything else and taught them that there was so much joy in
being together whether it was skiing, fishing, golfing or simply spending time in nature.
Lamont will be deeply missed and forever and always loved by his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from
11:00 to 2:00pm at Red Butte Gardens and Arboretum at 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah.
