Lyman Verl Mecham

Lyman Verl Mecham, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by family in the home he built and loved.

Verl lived a life defined by quiet strength, unwavering faith, and deep devotion to his family. A farmer’s son, skilled heavy equipment operator, and respected builder, he spent his life working hard, serving others, and leading by example. Those who knew him best remember not only the work he accomplished, but the steady character with which he lived: humble, dependable, and faithful to what mattered most.

Verl was born July 26, 1933, in the same farmhouse where he and his nine siblings were raised, the son of Leland Henry and Reta Agnes Mecham. Life on the farm began teaching him lessons about responsibility, perseverance, and the quiet satisfaction that comes from building something with your own hands.

As a young boy, he worked side by side with his father in the fields—preparing the ground, planting crops, irrigating, harvesting, and caring for the animals that made the farm run. He especially loved working with horses. His pulling team, Mack and Steel, were a source of pride, and by the time he was only twelve years old, he was already competing with them at county fairs.

He also served as the family farrier, making sure each horse was properly shod and ready for work. Farm life instilled a principle he carried throughout his life: work comes before play.

During his teenage years, many of his older brothers and sisters had already married or enlisted in the military, leaving his father with a heavy workload. Verl made a decision that would shape the rest of his life—he left school to stay home and help his father run the farm. Later in life, he quietly finished what he had started by earning his GED.

Even with the demands of farm life, he still found time for fun. During those years he could often be found at the Como Springs roller rink, where he spent evenings skate dancing with a young lady that he had his eye on. That young lady was Deanna Waldron. Verl was a talented skate dancer, and she often joked that she spent most of the time just trying to keep up with him.

He eventually swept her off her feet and proposed at the Motor View Drive-In Theater on Riverdale Road in Ogden. After a whirlwind romance—and a little convincing that country living could be great—they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on August 11, 1954.

Together they built a life that would span more than 72 years of marriage, centered on faith, family, hard work, and adventure.

Shortly after their marriage, Verl was drafted into the United States Army, serving from 1955 to 1957 in Kitzingen, Germany, during the time of the Hungarian Revolt. There he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic, maintaining a fleet of military vehicles and machinery. The skills he learned there would become the foundation of his life’s work.

In 1961, Verl and his younger brother Geary founded Mecham Brothers Construction Company. Verl operated the heavy equipment, and people would often stop what they were doing just to watch him work. He truly was a master of his craft.

Verl often joked that his favorite hobby was working.

Through decades of dedication and long days, the company grew and prospered. After 42 years, he retired, leaving behind a legacy of skill, grit, and determination.

But if you asked Verl what mattered most, it was never the business it was his family.

Verl’s life was defined not by the things he accumulated, but by the character he lived each day—humility, integrity, faith, and service.

Verl loved his community. He was a loyal Morgan High School Trojan fan and quietly supported local students and programs whenever he could. To his grandchildren, he was always their number one fan.

He loved the Savior and sought to follow Him throughout his life. He served throughout his life in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, fulfilling callings as bishop, stake president, high councilman, and young men president. Later in life, he and Deanna served together as missionaries at Adam-ondi-Ahman in Missouri.

When reflecting on Verl’s life, it is fitting to think of a great oak tree.

Oak trees grow slowly and steadily—season after season. Their roots reach deep into the earth, giving them strength to withstand storms and stand firm through time. As they grow, they provide shade, shelter, and protection to everything around them.

Verl lived a life much like that.

His roots were planted deep in faith, family, hard work, and service, and generations of his family have grown in the shelter of his example.

Though he has now stepped beyond this life, the roots he planted remain in every lesson he taught, every act of kindness he showed, and every life he touched.

His life was a blessing, and his example will continue to guide the generations of his family.

And like the great oak trees he resembled, the roots of his life run deep—and through the generations of his family, his strength and influence will continue to stand.

Verl is survived by his beloved wife Deanna Waldron Mecham, and their five daughters: Pam (Mark) Huerta; Pauline Flitton; Sherrie (Mark) Rich; Sue (Stan) Stark; and Melanie (Eric) Moore.

He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, with two additional great-grandchildren expected soon.

Funeral Services

Saturday, March 7, 2026 — 11:00 a.m. Rock Church

Viewings Friday, March 6 — 6:00–8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7 — 9:00–10:30 a.m. Rock Church

Interment South Morgan Cemetery

The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Rudit, Quality Hospice and Home Care, Cindy, Lia, Leina, Mame, and Lee, whose love and care meant so much to our family during Verl’s final days.