Dean Holdaway

Dean Holdaway 1942-2026 Kearns/Price, UT-Dean William Holdaway, 83, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. He was born June 3, 1942, in Price, Utah, to Dean and Ethel Coli Holdaway. Dean shared a deep and lasting love with his wife, Sandra I. Holdaway, who preceded him in death. Together they built a blended family and many cherished memories. Dean also leaves behind a large and loving family. Tonya Bower was the first of his 15 grandchildren and held a special place in his heart as his very first grandchild, stealing it from the very beginning. His legacy continues through his 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Dean had a love for photography and was rarely without a camera in his hands, always taking pictures of everyone and everything. Somehow, they always turned out beautiful and now serve as treasured memories for his family. He also loved to bake, and his closely guarded recipes were famously fought over by family members hoping to recreate his delicious treats. He will be remembered for his love of family, his creativity, and the many memories he captured and created with those closest to him. His presence will be deeply missed and forever cherished by all who knew him. He is survived by his daughter, Teri (Mark) Gaus; his stepchildren, Ron Blanchard, Layne Blanchard, Lael McIntosh (Brian), Shelly (Bridget) Bishop, and Kelly (Chago) Leal; his sister, Sharon Jameson; and his brother, Eugene (Pam) Holdaway. He was preceded in death by his son, Jamie Dean Holdaway; his grandson, Brandon Mills; and his step-great-grandson, Traygen Johnson. Memorial service, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street, Price, Utah 84501) where the family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Huntington where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Dean online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.