Andrea Hastings Lemmon

Andrea Hastings Lemmon, 32, a resident of Houston, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 9, 2012 in Las Vegas. A beloved and devoted wife, mother, and daughter, Andrea was born in Provo, Utah, Jan. 21, 1980. From early childhood, she was a resident of Las Vegas. She was active in music, dance, sports, and worked as a lifeguard and swimming coach. She attended Valley High School and graduated from Silverado High School in 1998. Andrea received her bachelor's degree teaching Physical Education from Brigham Young University. Andrea met the love of her life, Kyle David Lemmon in college and they were married in the Las Vegas Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Aug. 16, 2002. She was a lifelong, faithful member of the Church, devoting her time in teaching and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Andrea taught high school until the birth of the first of her three precious daughters. Her family was the focus of her love, time, and effort. She found great joy in encouraging those around her to exercise and was always willing to help and support others. She loved spontaneity, going on family adventures, everything BYU, going to the beach, reading books, spending time with her family, and doing all she could to make her husband and three daughters to feel happy and loved. She is survived by her husband, Kyle; daughters, Brooklyn Michele (7), Karalee Jo (4), and Katelyn Jane (2); her parents, Danny and Michele Hastings; and siblings, Nathan (Liz), Ryan (Kacy), Loralee (Taylor) Warner, Julina, and Karalyn (Paul) Groesbeck. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 14, at the Paradise Stake Center, 1725 Palora Ave., Las Vegas. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday evening, July 13, at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, and at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 14, at the Palora chapel before the services. A donation account has been set up at http://pledgie.com/campaigns/17792 for Kyle and the girls to help with medical and funeral expenses. If you have any questions or would like to contact the family directly, email [email protected]