Tristan Daniel Penrod

https://www.youtube.com/@BroadcastSouthMountain1stWard/featured Tristan Daniel Penrod, 24, passed away on July 12, 2023, in Draper, Utah. He was born February 6, 1999, in Ogden, Utah to Daniel Gordon Penrod and Tori Anne Roberts. Tristan had an unsurpassed zest for life and accomplishment. An early walker at nine months old, his innate determination continued throughout his life. Whenever his passion steered him in a particular direction, he worked tirelessly until he could master the skill. Playing violin, unicycling, mountain biking, juggling, and especially playing volleyball were activities he enjoyed and quickly excelled at. As a freshman, Tristan made the varsity team at Oak Park High School (OPHS) in Oak Park, California where he was a key contributor, and started in many matches. He helped his team to a CIF Southern Section first-place finish and a CIF Southern Region second-place finish during his sophomore year at OPHS. He earned many medals and awards for volleyball with his club and high school teams in California and Utah over the years, including state MVP honors his junior year at Corner Canyon High School (CCHS), as he led his team to a state championship in 2016. His successes on the court continued into college as he played with the Utah Valley University Men’s Club team and later with University of Utah’s Men’s Club team, as well as on the sidelines as a coach, primarily for the boys’ varsity team at CCHS the past few years. We have countless amazing highlight videos and pictures of his illustrious career spanning 2008-2023. Tristan has helped many young men learn and love the game of volleyball. Tristan grew up mostly in Agoura Hills, California. He lived there with his family from 2005-2015, attending Yerba Buena Elementary, Lindero Canyon Middle School, and OPHS. He finished high school at CCHS after moving with his family to Draper, Utah during his junior year, graduating with the Class of 2017. Many of his most cherished and enduring friendships were formed during his years in Agoura Hills, including Luke Leard, Grant Williams, Dallin Webb, and many others. Tristan was active in church, Cub Scout, and Boy Scout programs where he experienced many adventures from backpacking to white water rafting and many more. Tristan’s contagious smile, fun-loving and sometimes goofy nature, and enthusiasm for adventure are remembered by all those who knew and loved him. Having touched so many lives, Tristan’s absence will be profoundly felt. We will miss him tremendously and will never be able to fill the spot in our hearts that he so uniquely held. Tristan is survived by his father Daniel Penrod; his mother Tori Penrod; siblings Forrest, Heidi, Kira, and Gavin Penrod; nephew Lincoln Penrod; grandfather Lynn Penrod; grandfather Rex Roberts; grandmother Lindy Dilworth; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins who love him dearly. Tristan was preceded in death by niece Addison Rose Penrod, grandmother Darlene Penrod, grandmother Joyce Roberts, grandfather Wayne Dilworth, uncle Les Penrod, aunt Suzette Penrod, and cousins Tamra Sherwood and Craig Coleman. A funeral service for Tristan will be held Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 11:00 am at the LDS Church building located at 272 Traverse Pt Dr, Draper, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:00am-10:30am. Following the funeral, a short graveside service and dedicatory prayer for Tristan’s final resting place will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, Utah. We would also like to give our heartfelt thanks to officers from the Draper Police Department, Draper Fire Station 22 B Platoon, and other professional and citizen first responders, for their care and professionalism on the day of Tristan’s passing. Your compassion and tenderness towards Tristan and our family will never be forgotten. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com.

Tristan Daniel Penrod

February 6, 1999 - July 12, 2023