Courtney Lance Evans, the man who could fix anything, went home to his beautiful wife Sara on Tuesday, November 4th after a determined battle with renal failure and complications after open heart surgery. He fought, iron-willed and unyielding, to the very end. Courtney was the youngest out of eight children, to his parents Cleo Walleen Evans and Francis Duane Evans. Born on April 18th, 1977 in Cedar City, Utah and grew up in Salt Lake City. Through his first marriage, he had three children; Kelley, Morgan and Hunter. It was through his second marriage where he made a home in Eagle Mountain with his wife Sara.

Being the youngest out of eight children, you could imagine he lived up to the title “the baby of the family” and some would say affectionately, “the favorite.” Not to be overshadowed by his strong will, courage and determination. His older siblings played an important role in his early years; teaching him how to throw a baseball, doing back flips on the trampoline, making sure he stayed on top of his school work and helping him find his love for hunting. He learned fast and was determined once his mind was made up. These qualities he kept throughout his life, never wavering.

Courtney grew to love the outdoors where he spent a lot of his time and adventures. Hunting, fishing, camping, riding snowmobiles, golfing and going rock crawling in his Jeep to name a few of his favorites. He also enjoyed woodworking when he could get his hands on a project. He included anyone who wanted to come along or learn something new. You could always count on him to be on “Courtney time” which meant he left the house when he felt like it even if that meant he was late to things and didn’t always have a plan but he would make sure everyone had fun in the meantime. Riding in the car with Courtney meant unprompted singing and country music. He had a varied taste in music genres and loved to connect to people through music, even learning the basics on guitar. He was a man of many trades, he could figure out how something works just by breaking it down and building it back up again.

Courtney became an auto mechanic from the young age of 16. He developed a passion and love for vehicles. There wasn’t a car that would come through the shop doors that he couldn’t repair. When something broke (especially vehicles,) you could call him up and rely on his help whether it was through the phone or him showing up to lend a hand. His adept skill of fixing things was cherished by many. A little later in life, he found himself working for Isco Industries where he served 18 dedicated years as a field technician and project manager. He poured his heart and soul into everything he did, creating life-long connections across the United States as well as across the world. Isco opened the door for him to travel to places he didn’t imagine he would see in his lifetime. He collected many souvenirs along the way through his travels and more than that, he gained life-long friendships, impacting the many lives he encountered.

Again, at a young age; Courtney became a father at 19 to his first born, Kelley, with Morgan and Hunter following with a couple of years in between each one. His kids became his whole world and was determined to show them the world. He included them in everything he did, from spending time outdoors to any spontaneous road trip no matter how small the distance. He believed in gaining knowledge and living life through experiences. His world was made even more abundant when his grandchildren came into the world. Lex, Salem, Oakley and Lukas gave him a renewed sense of life. He dove right in, head first, into being Grandpa with his little sidekicks and new adventures. You could find him packing them along in car seats on a hunting trip like he did with Hunter, singing karaoke in the living room and flipping them in the air to do back flips, assuring everyone he did that with his own kids.

In 2010, Courtney met his wife and soulmate, Sara. They made their relationship official (2010) and married (2018) on the same day of November 6th. They would have celebrated 15 years together and 7 years married this year. They built their life on love, passion and adventure. Their relationship inspired many and proved strong against any obstacle in their path. Sara fit right into Courtney’s life as he did hers, sharing many hobbies and interests, making even sweeter adventures when they could go on them together. Sara loved his kids as her own and together, they supported the kids and grandkids, making the root of everything they did about family. They showed up for siblings, nieces, nephews, parents, and friends ensuring they were always in your corner.

Courtney is survived by his three kids; Kelley, Morgan and Hunter (Sydney) Evans. His grandchildren, Lex and Salem Ramirez, Oakley and Lukas Evans. His mother Cleo Walleen Evans along with siblings; Tracy (Jackie) Evans, Troy (Debbie) Evans, Misty Evans Silva, Coty (Lisa) Evans, Alisha Evans, and Shon (Thelma) Evans, Brian (Amy) Blauser, Kristee (Jason) Castagno, Jennifer (Charles) Lawless, Scott (Lindsay) Blauser, many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his soulmate Sara Lynn Blauser Evans, father Francis Duane Evans, and sister Cindy Kay Evans.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11AM at the Vernon Ward Chapel 280 Main St. Vernon, UT 84080. Visitation will be held from 9AM to 10:30AM prior to service. Burial will follow in the Vernon Cemetery in the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home.