LaVon was born on April 23, 1934, in Tremonton, Utah to Vernon Leonard Hess and Rhea Mae Udy. Attended Granite High School.
On November 8, 1952, LaVon married her sweetheart, Robert G. Walkenhorst Jr. in Salt Lake City.
LaVon loved and took pride in her home of 67 years where she and Bob raised their 4 children. They loved the summers in their yard, rocking in their swing admiring their flowers.
LaVon was the wonderful caring wife to Bob for over 70 years.
She was the best mother that one could ask for of Pauline, Valerie, Robert III and Jeff.
She was a friend to many and loved by everyone she knew.
LaVon was very crafty and loved to paint, sew, and crochet. She loved making and giving her towels away to everyone. She enjoyed her bowling and golf outings.
She enjoyed her time in sorority (Beta Sigma Phi) and the many friendships that she acquired throughout her years in sorority.
She enjoyed all her traveling adventures with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Robert G. Walkenhorst Jr. and her four children: Pauline (John) Speirs, Valerie (Kent) Broadbent, Robert III (Laura) Walkenhorst, Jeff Walkenhorst. She has seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. LaVon is preceded in death by her father Vernon Leonard Hess and her mother, Rhea Mae Udy, her sisters Carol Haacke and Margaret Ann Hess, her granddaughter Nicole Marie Speirs.
A viewing will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S Highland Drive in Millcreek Utah on Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A viewing will also be held on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. followed by her funeral at 1:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. The interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
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