More detail on this person: Kent G. Averett
passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in his
home on June 19, 2013, in St. George, Utah.
Kent was born Sept. 22, 1936, to Grant "Fritz"
Averett and Louie Lindsay Averett in Heber, Utah.
Growing up in Heber, Kent was always surrounded
by loving family. He was gifted in athletics and
loved the outdoors. Kent was involved in
basketball, football and tennis. Kent joined the
junior ROTC during high school and continued after
graduation.
He married Judith Marie Schnabel on April 16,
1960, in Los Angeles. He took great pride in the
large family they raised together. He is survived
by his wife and eight children: Neal, Leslie
(Thomas), Suzanne (Hemsath), Scott, Nancy
(Milles), Lizabeth, Paul and Derek. Kent also has
23 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
His ROTC unit was activated in 1961, with the
"Berlin wall crisis." While active, he decided to
take helicopter training in the U.S. Army Air
Corp. He stayed in the army for six years, serving
a tour in Vietnam.
After leaving the army, he became a civilian
helicopter instructor at Fort Wolters, Texas. He
was honorably discharged in 1968.
In 1969, Kent moved his family to Fairbanks. He
got a job as a pilot with Era Helicopters during
the building of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline.
Kent flew workers and equipment all over the
state.
He developed a tremendous love for all the great
beauty Alaska offers. Later, Kent became a real
estate broker. He purchased a piece of property in
North Pole.
Kent and Judy then became co-owners of Roads
End RV Park. Kent and Judy loved caring for all
the travelers and maintaining the RV Park. Kent
always loved Alaska and the wonderful people he
met there. He was a friend to all he met.
Kent was active religiously and community minded.
He was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and was active in the church his
entire life.
He served in many church positions including first
counselor in the Fairbanks, Alaska Stake
presidency and as a full-time missionary in the
West Central States Mission. He was also active in
the community through the Boy Scouts of America
and coaching youth basketball.
Preceding him in death were parents, Grant and
Louie, and sister, Linda. In addition to Kent and
Judy's Family, he is survived by brother, Eric,
and sister, Christine.
His funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. June
25, 2013, at The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, 166 South Main Street, St.
George, Utah. A viewing will be held one hour
prior to services.
Condolences may be shared at
mcmillanmortuary.com.
Published in Daily News-Miner on June 23, 2013
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