James Kent Abplanalp, 83, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 in St. George, Utah. He was born November 23, 1940 in Vernal, Utah to James Peter Abplanalp and Winona Beck Abplanalp. He married Barbara Curtis on November 9, 1981 in Sandy, Utah.

Kent had fond memories of growing up in Bingham Canyon, He moved to Kearns, Utah with his family when he was a teen. Kent worked at Kennecott Copper for many years, and later for the postal service as a mail carrier.

He had the sweetest, kindest soul, and was the guy in the neighborhood taking care of all the outside animals, along with many pets of his own. He will be remembered for his unconditional love for all. He loved his family endlessly and will be missed terribly.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Abplanalp, Hurricane, Utah, his daughters, Cindy Burningham (Kim), Lisa Carson (Matt), stepdaughters, Kelly Boyce (Steve), Kris Fronk (Gary), and Kathalee Stroud Beazer (Scott), eleven grandchildren, and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Peter Abplanalp and Winona Beck Abplanalp, and his sister, Shirley Bodily.

The family would like to acknowledge The Meadows of Escalante Memory Care Center, and Michelle of Zion's Home Health and Hospice for their great care of Kent.

There will be a graveside service for the immediate family at a later date.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 1 1 0 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.

Friends and family are invited to sign Kent's online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.