Kyle Draper formerly of Mr. Pleasant
and currently of Logan Utah, passed away
in his sleep at his home on September 12, 2023.
Kyle was born in Calcutta,
India on August 18, 1988.
His parents Douglas Draper and
Shauna Hepworth adopted him
on April 2, 1989.
He was welcomed into his family and loved like their own.
Kyle had many health challenges throughout his life.
He was born with Cerebral Palsy and lost his left eye at four and a half years old.
Kyle underwent many surgeries
and many hours of various therapies.
He never complained and was a bright spot for others.
Kyle was a very happy guy.
Everyone loved his big smile and friendly attitude.
He made lifetime friends everywhere he went.
Kyle was an “old” soul.
He liked old movies, old music, and older people.
He always continued to learn, he enjoyed music,
trying new recipes, and making friends.
He loved history and especially
information about the U.S. Presidents.
He loved holidays but his favorite was Christmas.
He would put up his Christmas tree in October.
Kyle was a very determined young man
and tried his best at whatever he wanted to achieve.
He graduated from North Sanpete High School in 2006 with honors and was his
Senior Class President. He attended
Snow College in Ephraim, Utah.
He enjoyed getting to make friends
living in Ephraim at 5 different apartments.
He worked at the counseling office.
Kyle fulfilled a service mission
for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
while living in Ephraim.
Kyle made the move to Logan, Utah in 2014.
He kept active and enjoyed being independent.
He served others and did volunteer work at the mall.
Kyle had many Special mentors, teachers, therapists, and friends who helped him increase his quality of life. Stan and Teresa Clark's family of Garland Utah included him as one of their own.
He was very close to TaNeal Jenkins (Mt. Pleasant) and Diana Robbins (Manti) special friends who helped him fulfill throughout his life.
Kyle was preceded in death by friends; Colton Dyches (Moroni)
Bryce Warren (Tremonton)
Curtis Hardman and
Mickey Frodsham (Logan).
Also, grandparents Val and Beverly Moore
(Salt Lake City), Eva Staker (Mt. Pleasant),
and Uncle Pat Moore (Salt Lake City).
Kyle is survived by his parents Douglas Draper (Mt. Pleasant), Shauna, and (Terry) Hepworth (Mt. Pleasant). Siblings Kristy (Dave) Mayo (Mt. Pleasant), Klint Draper (Fairview) and Kim (Jaymes) Lamb (Wales). Many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held
Saturday September 23, 2023
Fairview Dance Hall
65 South State Fairview, UT
Open house from 2:00-6:00 pm
Casual dress
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