Alan Kohler Hyde

Alan Kohler Hyde, of Cave Creek, Arizona, passed away on April 24, 2015. He was a devoted husband, father, son and friend. Alan was born on November 8, 1966 in Denver, CO. His parents are William and Margaret Hyde. Alan grew up in Yuma, AZ and graduated from Yuma High School in 1985, BYU-Hawaii in 1991 and BYU-Provo in 1994. He married Kathy Scott in the Mesa Arizona Temple for time and all eternity on June 18, 1999. Together they have 3 beautiful children, Sara, Ashton and Bennett. Alan was an attorney who worked with his friends and partners at Holm, Wright, Hyde and Hays for 15 years. Prior to that he worked at Gallagher and Kennedy in Phoenix and Cades Schutte Fleming and Wright in Honolulu. He counted many of his clients as his friends. Alan was a loyal friend who nurtured and grew relationships throughout his life. He made everyone feel important and his optimism and faith were contagious. Those who knew him loved him and felt like they were his best friend. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved the gospel and was often found quietly serving others and sharing his faith and testimony. His many passions included BYU football, writing, spending time with his family at their Pinetop cabin, and going to Diamondback baseball games with his kids. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 8, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6840 E. Gold Dust Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 at 11 am with visitation beginning at 10 am. The interment will follow at Hansen Desert Hills Cemetery 6500 E. Bell Road Scottsdale, AZ. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary 710 W. Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ. Alan’s friends have started college savings accounts for his children. Donations are appreciated. Sara: http://go.fidelity.com/b2pf, Ashton: http://go.fidelity.com/y576, Bennett: http://go.fidelity.com/228b.