Beau McNiven's Obituary
Beau McNiven was born on May 1st, 1980, the sixth child of Sylvan and Val McNiven. Beau was plagued with multiple medical problems throughout his life, but was always upbeat and had a great attitude and a positive outlook. Beau learned the fine art of saddle making and leather work which he did on a regular basis. He loved to joke and tease his nieces and nephews and was loyal to his friends and family. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Intermountain HealthCare who loved and cared for him over the last 25 years. He will be missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his older brother Scott and father Sylvan McNiven. Survivors include his mother Val McNiven of Sandy, Utah; sisters: Michelle McNiven, of Laurel, Montana; Valene Payton of Cody, Wyoming. Brothers: Shawn (Melanie) McNiven of Kearns, Utah; Cody (Deva) McNiven of Laurel, Montana.
In honor of Beau, you are invited to wear blue at the funeral and blue with cowboy hats at the graveside memorial in Afton, Wyoming.
Friends and family are welcome to attend one or more events as schedules permit:
On Friday, September 9, 2022, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the hospital chapel, there will be an informal gathering at the Intermountain Medical Center where Beau received so much loving care from doctors, nurses, and staff. The hospital is located at 5121 Cottonwood Street in Murray, Utah (53rd and State Street). Light refreshments will be served. The chapel or meditation room is located on the first floor between buildings 4 and 5.
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 11:00am. The funeral will be held in the Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 8670 South 220 East in Sandy, Utah. A lunch will be provided immediately after the funeral at the Stake Center.
On Sunday, September 11, 2022. The family will gather at the Afton Cemetery in Star Valley between 12:00pm. The cemetery is not too far from the temple. Take East 6th Avenue off Washington to Madison Street.
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