Lynd Draper of Manti, Utah, passed away on Oct. 30, 2026, at the age of 87, according to a Deseret News report published Nov. 4. She had been persevering through heart failure and pulmonary fibrosis for several years.
Born on Aug. 28, 1939, to Lester and Clara Larsen, Lynd was named after her Aunt Ethel. She was a 1957 graduate of Manti High School. On Aug. 12, 1961, she married Dennis Bruce Draper, with whom she had three children: Shawn, Nicole, and Tiffanie.
Draper was known for her artistic talents, including fine arts and painting scenery. She was also a skilled seamstress who worked in management positions at various sewing plants and later managed the fabric department at Ben Franklin. Beyond her professional life, she was known for her dedication to caring for aging and ailing family members and neighbors.
Draper is survived by her three children, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bruce, and her siblings.
A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Roy's Pizza, located at 81 S Main, Ephraim, UT. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations or adoptions from local animal shelters.
