Kathryn Chidester

Kathryn Chidester

Manti, Utah

Kathryn Beach Chidester peacefully passed away on March 16, 2026 at the age of 88 after a valiant battle against cancer. Kay was born July 15, 1937 in Lexington, Oregon to Lawrence and Lorraine Beach but spent most of her early life in Logan and Springville where she graduated high school. She spent her youth working at the Pioneer Drive-In that her father and his cousin built. Kay was the oldest of four siblings, Dorothy (Dick) Crow of Aberdeen, Washington, Patricia Crowe of Newport, Oregon and Larry (deceased)(Sherril) Beach of Tucson, Arizona.

Kay met Wesley Chidester at the Drive-In and they were married November 25, 1955 and made American Fork their home. Kay is survived by her son Gary (BethAnne) of Manti, Utah and her four grandchildren Austin, Kaitlyn, Ally and Jacob.

Kay was loved by her many nieces and nephews as well as many close and dear friends. She was a quilter, painter, electrician, collector of antiques and depression glass, a gardener and card shark. She will be missed by all who knew her but celebrate her return to her beloved Wesley, whom she has missed for the past 27 years.

Graveside services will be held on April 11, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, Utah. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com