Joshua Luke Bawden

Beloved father, son, brother, uncle, grandson, cousin, friend, and mentor, Joshua Luke Bawden, age 30, passed away at his home, of natural causes, April 16, 2015. Joshua was born October 10, 1984, in Murray, Utah. He was the seventh child of 14, born to Dee Jay and JoAnn Lucile Giles Bawden. Joshua was loved by so many. He had a way of cheering anyone up with his humor, smile, and contagious laugh. He was an avid believer in service, and was diligent about it on a daily basis. He loved helping people, sharing the gospel, and sharing his testimony of the Savior. He was great at managing his father's sculpting business, and always found joy in his work. A talented artist and sculptor, he assisted in completing many wonderful statues and monuments with his father and siblings. He was a great lover of music, a master of silly walks, a comedy movie guru, a devoted Miami Dolphin's fan, and a delightful encyclopedia of random knowledge about everything. He was the favorite uncle for many of his nieces and nephews. He loved children and his family very much, and was a loving father to his beautiful little daughter, Jacey. Josh was the greatest example of never giving up, of loving unconditionally, and of random acts of service to others. He will be greatly missed on this earth. He is survived by his daughter, Jacey; father, Dee Jay; step-mother, Deana; siblings, Amy (Ernie) Hasna, Jay, Angela (Curtis) Harward, Molly (Scott) Ferguson, Eva, Bonnie (Richard) Keele, James (Megan), Paul, Margene, Audrey (Adam) Prothero, Beth, Koleen and Spencer; two grandmothers; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnn. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Hunter LDS Ward, 3665 south 6000 West, in West Valley City. A viewing for close family and friends will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the LDS church located at1745 South State Street in Provo. An additional viewing will be from will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Place of Birth:Murray, UtahPlace of Death:Provo, UtahOccupation:Sculptor, Web Designer