Kenya Ann (Blatter) Morganson

Kenya Ann (Blatter) Morganson at age 41 patiently and quietly passed from this earth life on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 surrounded by loved ones in her home in Payson, Utah. She is remembered for her incredible optimism and courage amid lifelong health complications, the last being cancer, which she has valiantly fought these past two years. Each day she lived was a gift to us all.

Kenya was born on October 27, 1964 in Provo, Utah to Layne and Lanea Blatter. She was raised on a small farm in Payson, Utah and was a role model of goodness for her 7 younger brothers and sisters. She attended Payson schools and graduated from Payson High School with high honors. She valued learning and continued her education at Ricks College where she earned an Associates Degree. Kenya's love for children inspired her to further her education at U.V.S.C. in elementary education. She never lost sight of this goal and was continually working toward it, even though her path was taken to other career opportunities.

Kenya's dependable and enthusiastic nature made her a highly valued and loved secretary at Eyring Research, Eagle Marketing, and Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, where she was employed for the last 15 years. She enjoyed her work and always put forth her best efforts. She made many friends throughout her employment and will be greatly missed.

At home, Kenya could be found spending time with her devoted husband of 12 years, Jay Dalton Morganson. Whether it was venturing off on a road trip, watching movies, building fences, or just feeding the cows, Kenya and Jay loved each other and treasured their time together. Kenya also enjoyed music, reading, serving others and spending time with her family, especially her 29 nieces and nephews. She was never too old or busy to pitch a tent and camp out on the lawn, catch butterflies in a jar, play hide and seek, or run through the sprinklers with the kids.

Kenya was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served a mission to Jacksonville Florida in 1887. She also served as a Relief Society president, Primary and Young Women's teacher, and thoroughly enjoyed sharing her musical talents and creativity as a primary music leader. She was a faithful visiting teacher and friend to all.

Kenya's legacy is her love of family and friends, love of the Lord, and her charitable service rendered to others. We are saddened by her death, inspired by her life, and we celebrate her memory.

Kenya is survived by her husband Jay Morganson of Payson, Utah; Parents: Layne and Lanea Blatter of Payson, Utah and siblings: Tresa (Jon) Heaton, Heidi (Byron) Conrad, Kett (Crystal) Blatter, Seth (Jessica) Blatter, Celeste (Ian) Penick, and Ian (Julia) Blatter. She was preceded in death by her brother Nathan Blatter.

Special thanks to the many doctors, nurses, family, ward members, friends, and neighbors for all the kindness and care.

Funeral services will be Saturday August 19th at 1:00 p.m. in the West Mountain Chapel, 3 miles West of Payson on Utah Avenue. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Friday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

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