Edmund King

Our dear sweet father, grandfather, and great grandfather Edmund Creighton King passed away on March 30th, 2026 at Legacy Village Assisted Living in Provo, Utah. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

Kraton, as he was affectionately called by his parents, brothers and sisters, was born in his family home in Teasdale, Utah, March 18, 1935 to Edmund Rice King and Cora Jane Williams King. He married Jean Engemann on June 4th 1956 in the Manti Temple. As a family they lived in Utah, Illinois and California. He was a sweet and loving husband. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Engemann King, his parents, his sisters: Cora Rowena King Leatherwood (Harold), Mary Lou King Black (James), his brothers: Teddy Rice King (Melva), and Emmett Legrand King (Mary Hadley).

He leaves behind his children: Suzanne King Gourdin (Bruce), Lisa King Baird (Scott), Edmund Creighton King, Jr. (Julie Luneke) and Heidi Jean King Sobisky (Stephen). His beloved grandchildren: Nicole Ashley Gourdin, Brianna Noelle Eskelsen (Kent), Drew Elliott Gourdin (Tiffany Ann Collyer) Jason Scott Baird (Emily Andrews), Nicholas Reese Baird (Carrie Andrews), Emily Baird Smith (Ron), Cassandra Baird Davis (Brennen). Brittany Ann Drake (Justin), Aimee Kathleen King, Kevin Creighton King (Lacey LeBaron), Cynthia Maren Plumb (Lance) and Cori Lynn King (Franchesco). Hannah McCall Sobisky Gordon (Cole), Chandler Stephen Sobisky (Mary Witham), Addison Jane Sobisky. There are also 29 1/2 great grandchildren that will miss him.

He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings: Ward and Stake clerk, ward missionary, Bishop of the Studio City 2nd Ward and then the Studio City 1st Ward. He also loved working in the St. George Temple. He had a beautiful testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ that he taught his family and was a great example of a follower of Christ.

When he was young he grew up on the family ranch and farm in Teasdale, Utah. He lived a rancher’s life helping with their sheep. He attended Wayne High School, then attended Wasatch Academy (while his parents traveled). Once his parents returned home, he and his parents moved to Provo, Utah where he graduated from BY High. He then went to college at BYU and graduated with degrees in both Accounting and Journalism. He began his career with Arthur Young and Company in Chicago, then transferred to the Los Angeles office. When they moved to Los Angeles the company merged with Ernst and Whinney and he became a partner with Ernst and Young. When he retired, he never stopped working, going on to start his own company, Trouver Capital Partners. He also sat on the boards of a few companies. He was a great example of a hard worker. He loved writing and wrote articles for industry magazines. He leaves behind 40 journals of his life. He was working up until the last few weeks of his life.

He loved dark chocolate, avocados, Havarti cheese and true black licorice. He rode horses and took his children on many adventures. He is well loved.

Our family really appreciates the Legacy Village in Provo. The CNAs and Med techs there were very kind. Also, the members of the Quail Ridge Branch.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Summit Ward Chapel, 4200 North Foothill Drive, Provo, Utah. The family will receive friends at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Friday, April 10 from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 13 at the Teasdale Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at www.bergmortuary.com.