Colby Day Spradlin

April 18, 1983 - June 7, 2018

Colby Spradlin 1983 - 2018 It is with a broken heart that I share the news of Colby Day Spradlin leaving this world way too soon on June 7th, 2018. Colby was a loving and an adoring husband, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle, and above all else, a friend. He was an extraordinary man with a staggering amount of love to give to all. Colby was also a quiet man with complex emotions and deep thoughts. He touched the lives of hundreds of people who will never forget the joy he brought them. Attempting to pack everything that Colby was into a small number of words is impossible. However, four things irrefutably defined him as the remarkable man he was. 1. Music — He loved to play, discover, and share its beauty. It was an integral part of Colby's life from childhood to adulthood and affected him in so many positive ways. In fact, it meant so much to him, that his only tattoo was of a single musical bar note. 2. The Utah Jazz — Don't mistake this love as a mere pastime during the NBA season. No. His passion was a year-round devotion and commitment. He lived and breathed Utah Jazz! 3. Animals — There were many dogs, cats, birds, and even pigs and ducks, who had the honor of gaining Colby’s attention and be on the receiving end of his love. The last of whom were our two kitty cats, Cosmo and Chloe. They loved their daddy. 4. People — Colby was extremely proud of his family and friends. Because he was so quiet, reserved and self-contained, I don’t think people realize just how much and how highly he thought of them. If there is nothing else you take from this, please know that he cared about you. Just like all of us, Colby had his demons. I debated internally with myself about whether or not to share what comes next, but feel it is necessary for me to keep the promise I made to him and myself as I vowed never to let his death be in vain. In addition to his neurological difficulties, Colby also suffered from crippling anxiety and depression. Tragically, this ultimately led him to take his own life. I cannot claim that everything was perfect in his life. In reality, he was facing some overwhelming changes and challenges in his life. But, without the fear and darkness surrounding his mind, I know he would still be with us. If there is anything to be learned from this painful trial, it is the fact that life is always worth living. There is still another song to hear, another game to watch, another kitty cat to love, and another chance to say "I love you." If you know someone who is struggling to hold on to life, please do everything you can to encourage them to get help. If you are fighting the battle yourself, do the same. It doesn't matter who, how, or why...reach out! As you help yourself and others through their hopelessness, the pain of the Colby-shaped hole in your heart will begin to subside. We cannot do for others what they must do for themselves, but we can always show them love and encouragement. Not surprisingly at all, Colby did not want anything conventional associated with his passing. Unfortunately for him though, he forgot who he married! Please join me on Saturday, July 14th, 2018 at 10 am to celebrate his life. We will meet at Mt. Timpanogos Park* located at the mouth of Provo Canyon. I will miss Colby every day of my life. He was my best friend. He was my husband. I will love and remember him always and forever. With Love, Amy Spradlin