Lenard Bruce Flygare passed away on October 25, 2026, in Provo, Utah, according to an October 28 report. Born on August 15, 1946, in Provo to John William and Flora Hooley Flygare, he was raised in Orem and graduated from Orem High School.
After serving a mission in parts of Arizona and California, Flygare married Kathleen Sims on December 27, 1967, in the Manti Temple. The couple lived in San Diego while he served in the Navy before moving to Payson and eventually settling in Orem, Utah. Together, they raised four children: Lonny, Holly, Tami, and Brady.
Flygare graduated from Utah Technical College, now Utah Valley University, with an associate’s degree. He spent the majority of his career at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center and served as Director of the Mechanical Engineering Department for Intermountain Health Care until his retirement.
An avid outdoorsman, Flygare enjoyed rodeo racing, hunting, jeeping, and four-wheeling. He was known for his hard work and for volunteering to load trailers for others. A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many callings.
Flygare is survived by his daughters, Holly (Dave) Gardner and Tami (Shane) Clevenger; his son, Brady (Brook) Flygare; eighteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and brothers Kay (Sharie) Flygare, Dean (Cheryl) Flygare, Morris (Paula) Flygare, and David (Wendy) Flygare. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; his son, Lonny (Lisa Sirrine) Flygare; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, with a viewing from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM and a memorial service at 11:00 AM at the Northridge 14th ward LDS church house in Orem. Interment will occur at Orem City Cemetery.
