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Lesa Molyneaux Hyd
11/11/1973 ~ 12/2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, Lesa Molyneaux Hyde, 51, of Springville, Utah. She was a woman of boundless love, kindness, and generosity, always putting others before herself and brightening the lives of everyone she met. Above all else, she was a devoted mother and grandmother whose greatest pride and joy were her children and grandchild.

Born on November 11, 1973, in Payson, Utah, to Clark Lee Molyneaux and Cleo Beth Simmons Molyneaux, Lesa grew up in the close-knit community of Mona alongside her seven older siblings. Known for her warmth, giving heart, and impressive collection of Christmas decorations, she brought joy to all who knew her. Her love for her family was limitless, and she took immense pride in watching her children grow.

One of the happiest moments of her life came shortly before her passing when she became a grandmother for the first time. Though she is no longer here to watch her grandson grow, we take comfort in knowing how deeply she loved him and that she will always be his guardian angel. Lesa’s family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life, not the sadness of her passing.

She is survived by her son, Brennan (Alyson) Cronquist; daughter, Brecia Cronquist; her cherished grandson; husband, Shane Hyde; siblings Debbie (Curt) Adams, Randy (Sarah) Molyneaux, Ronda (Gordon) Jarrett, Scott (Melanie) Molyneaux, and Jill (Greg) Loader; sister-in-law, Cindy Molyneaux; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Bandit.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clark Lee Molyneaux and Cleo Beth Simmons Molyneaux, and her brothers, Steven C. Molyneaux and Jack W. Molyneaux.

A public visitation period will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 10:00-11:15 AM at “The Old Mona Church,” 65 East 100 North, Mona, Utah. A private ceremony will be held that same day. Interment will take place at the Mona Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North, Nephi, Utah. Flowers and memorial gifts are welcome but not necessary. Alternatively, donations may be made to two causes important to the family: organizations that promote awareness of and prevent domestic violence, and those that support individuals with Down Syndrome.

Mom, your love will always be our guiding light. We thank you for every hug, laugh, smile, and moment of love you shared with us. Though our hearts are shattered, we will carry your love and spirit with us every day.

Betty Mikkelson
1939 ~ 2025

Betty Jean Johnson Mikkelsen passed away in Nephi, UT on February 24, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born on November 15, 1939 in Fairview Utah to James and Cora Johnson. She grew up in Fairview, Utah with her 6 brothers and 1 sister. Betty was the 5th of the 8 children. She attended Fairview Elementary, North Sanpete Junior High, and graduated from North Sanpete High School in 1958.

She met her husband, John Mikkelsen, dragging Main in Mt. Pleasant on John’s birthday in May of 1959. They got engaged on Betty’s birthday and were married on March 26, 1960. “They were coming up on their 65th wedding anniversary. Their marriage was solemnized in Manti in 1963. After they were married, they lived in Salt Lake City for a year before returning to Fountain Green, UT to run the farm and raise their family. They were blessed with three daughters, Ann, Bonnie, and Amy. Betty made sure that her daughters were always learning and doing good things. They did 4H, played many instruments and were active in school and the community.

Betty was also always learning and doing. She loved school. After her children were born, she went to college and earned several degrees in the field of Education, including a Masters and a PhD, which she received in 1993 from BYU. Throughout her career in education, she taught all grades from Kindergarten to Middle School. She became the principal of Nephi Elementary School in 1985 and was there until her retirement in 2001. As a principal, she was described as “tough, but fair”. She was proud of the way she ran the school, and to this day her family still hears stories from past students of times that they had to sit in the principal’s office with Dr. Mikkelsen. She was awarded the Utah Science Educator of the Year in 1999 by the Utah Science Teachers Association. The Utah Women Educational Administrators Association recognized her with their Leadership Award in 1992 and the Innovative Educational Leader Award in 1999.

As much as she loved being an educator, she also loved being retired. She retired just in time to be able to be in the cast of the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, an experience she remembered fondly. In her retirement she mostly loved that she had more time to spend with her grandchildren. Betty was a very involved and proud grandma. She loved watching her grand kids in sports, rodeos, music concerts, recitals, drill team competitions, and anything & everything they were involved in. She hardly ever missed an event. She loved taking them to BYU football and basketball games, plays at Snow College, and for bike rides down the Provo River trail, among many other things. Up until her later years when health started to decline, Betty always wanted to be doing something or visiting with someone, and didn’t like sitting still for long. She loved to travel, and one of her favorite accomplishments was getting to visit all 50 states.

Betty was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the Church, and loved to serve. She was a Service Missionary at the LDS Church Office Building from 2003 to 2009, and served in the Manti Temple for 10 years. One of her favorite parts of her week was watching the Tabernacle Choir’s Music & the Spoken Word.

Betty is survived by her husband John, of Fountain Green. Daughters: Ann (Brian) Okelberry of Goshen, UT, Bonnie (Larry) Blain of Lake Shore, UT, and Amy (Craig) Sorensen of Logan, UT. Brothers: Arthur (Janet) Johnson, and Perry (Christie) Johnson. 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Brother-in-law, Glen (Leola) Mikkelsen, and sister-in-law, Ruth Mikkelsen.

She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, 5 siblings (and their spouses): brothers, Jay (Bernice) Johnson, Reese (Shirley) Johnson, Eddie (LaRue) Johnson, Ronald (LaVon) Johnson, and sister, Ruth (Sam) Bramall. Sister-in-law, LaRue Mikkelsen Petty, and brother & sister-in-law, Andrew & Anita Mikkelsen.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Fountain Green Chapel, 151 South 200 West, Fountain Green, Utah. Viewings will be held at the church on Tuesday, March 4 from 6-8 pm, and Wednesday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 am. Interment will be in the Fountain Green City Cemetery. Online condolences at Rasmussenmortuary.com