Marvin “Flynn” Udall, 84, passed away Jan. 12, 2023, in Taylor. Born to “Jack” Udall and Ecco Udall on July 24, 1938, in Eagar. He grew up and went to school primarily in Eagar but spent many summers throughout his life in Luna, N.M., where his family still owns a beautiful and serene piece of land that will continue to be enjoyed by his family for generations as a result of his careful and loving stewardship. He graduated high school in Mesa and went on to serve an LDS mission in the southern states. He then served in the U.S. Army at home and overseas. He met his forever sweetheart, Kathryn Shumway and they married in the Mesa Temple, then settled in Taylor to start their family. He earned a reputation for his skill and talent as a mechanic, welder, driver and equipment operator. It seemed there wasn’t anything he couldn’t repair, restore or build. Although Flynn was known for his quiet nature, he had a deep love for members of his church and community and expressed that through acts of service. As a loving husband and devoted father, he took great pride in his family and often expressed that his children and their successes were his life’s greatest accomplishments. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Udall; children, Carolyn Heslop, Richard Udall, Ryan Udall, CK Udall, Steve Udall and Kathy Udall; sister, Connie Randall and brother-in-law Terry; sister-in-law, Fran Udall; 20 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Love Lake Chapel, located at 700 E. Love Lake Road in Taylor, with a viewing one hour prior. Following the funeral there will be a graveside service in Luna, N.M. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake handled the arrangements.
