Lloyd "Ned" Kohler

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81705717548?pwd=YThIQ3BOTW1UcWlNbDA3UVZzNGFNZz09 Meeting ID: 817 0571 7548 Passcode: 84121 Lloyd Ned Kohler, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ned was born on March 26, 1940, in Milford, Utah to Lloyd Fred and Jeanette Skinner Kohler. Ned spoke often of Milford and had fond memories of growing up there and spending time in his dad's dental office, going to The Corner Drug Store for Iron Ports, and mischief with childhood friends. Ned joined the Utah Army National Guard in 1960 and completed his military service in 1966. He graduated from Utah State University. While at Utah State he developed many dear friendships, including his Sigma Nu friends who are still his close friends to this day. It was also at Utah State during graduate school where he met the love of his life, Joan Manion. Ned and Joan were married on August 12, 1966, in the Salt Lake City Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were blessed with four children: Jill, Kevin, Jocelyn, and Jana. Ned and Joan raised their family for many years in Poway, California where many happy family memories were enjoyed and life-long, cherished friends were made. A job change brought the family to Salt Lake City in 1994 where they have gained many more family memories and cherished friends. Ned loved life. He loved good food, pressed dress shirts, tailored suits, fine ties, colorful tennis shoes, and all things BYU. His greatest loves were the Savior, his beloved “Joanie”, his children, and grandchildren. He loved celebrating holidays, chocolate chip cookies, pine nuts, and anything chocolate – especially grainy fudge. He and Joan loved to travel and enjoyed several trips biking in the US, Canada, and Europe. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and spent considerable time serving many people in various responsibilities in his church and in the community. He loved the Savior and followed His example by serving others. His love for people touched many lives. He was known for hand-written notes, delivering boxes of chocolates, and always offering words of encouragement. He had a way of making everyone feel appreciated and loved. He was an organizer, meticulous, prepared, and a leader. He cherished his grandkids and loved supporting their various activities. He is famous for his grandkid trips to Milford, Zion’s, Yellowstone, the Dude Ranch, and San Francisco. He loved providing unique experiences for them and took every opportunity to love, entertain and teach them along the way. Ned is survived by his wife Joan; his four children – Jill Cluff (Bob) of Orem, UT, Kevin Kohler (Jane) of San Diego, CA, Jocelyn Staller of Herriman, UT, Jana Smythe (Jason) of Draper, UT; his thirteen grandchildren – Mitchell Kohler, Maddie Cluff Ortolano (Danilo), Nathan Kohler, Will Cluff, Jackson Smythe, Noah Smythe, Ellie Smythe, Jake Staller, Zack Staller, Carson Smythe, Kate Smythe, Paige Smythe, Emma Kohler; and his sister Madelyn Mash of Murray. He was preceded in death by his parents. There will be a viewing from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at The Salt Lake Cottonwood Stake Center, 1830 East 6400 South, Murray, Utah. Funeral services will be held at the same location Friday, December 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will follow the service at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.serenityfhs.com.

Lloyd "Ned" Kohler

March 26, 1940 - November 23, 2022