Alan Layne Siddoway passed away on October 11, 2026, at his home in Rockport, Utah. According to a report published by Walker Mortuary, the 62-year-old died while surrounded by loved ones after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Siddoway spent nearly 42 years serving as a peace officer with the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, where he rose to the ranks of Captain and Lieutenant. During his three decades as a Medical Death Investigator, he provided support to families during difficult times. He also served as the Chief Investigator at the Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office in 2008.
His service extended to international disaster response through the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT). In this capacity, he assisted in identifying remains and reuniting victims with their families following the Korean Flight 801 crash in Guam, the World Trade Center terrorist attacks, and Hurricane Katrina.
Siddoway was a dedicated liaison to Summit County Search and Rescue, working alongside volunteers in various weather conditions. His commitment to emergency services was recognized when the Search and Rescue Building in Kamas was dedicated as the Alan Siddoway Mountain Rescue Center.
Beyond his public service, Siddoway maintained a 51-year legacy of farming and ranching on his family's 100-year-old farm in Rockport. He was a collector of antique farm implements and horse-drawn carriages.
Born in May 1964 at Dugway Proving Grounds, Siddoway moved to the family farm in Rockport at age 11 with his parents, Merlene and Francis (Fritz) Siddoway. He was married to LouDean McNeil on March 28, 1987, at the Echo Church, and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 17, 1991.
A viewing is scheduled for Friday, October 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the Old Church in Rockport State Park. A second viewing will be held Saturday, October 17, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the LDS Stake Center in Coalville, Utah. Funeral services are scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, at the Coalville Stake Center.
