Joseph Tyler Witt (49), born February 12, 1977 in Provo, Utah, passed away on February 18, 2026, doing  what he loved. Joe made the world a better place and was dearly loved by many. He changed lives with  his kindness and generosity and left a lasting impression on all who knew him. His influence and legacy  lives on through all he touched. Joe is the beloved son of Mike and Eddis Witt, and the seventh of eight  children. 

Joe married his eternal companion, Terri Lee Duncan, on May 6, 1999, and together they raised three  beautiful children who were the greatest joy of his life. Joe loved being a dad more than anything else and  had a fierce love and devotion to his kids. He was so proud of them. He was also a devoted husband,  son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. His relationships were deep and loyal and he has lifetime  friends that he considered brothers.  

Joe had “dirt in his blood”, falling in love with heavy equipment as a baby while riding in tractors and  trucks with his father. He comes from a family of tradesmen, and his skill sets spread across many  platforms. He built his career as a contractor from the ground up.  

Joe graduated from Wasatch High School (Heber City) and served a mission for the Church of Jesus  Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Catania, Italy. He attended UVSC (UVU) and worked with his brother Mike  to learn the skills of woodworking and cabinet installation. He worked with his brother Russ in the  excavating business, and worked with his brother Tim installing cabinets. Over the years, Joe worked  with every single one of his siblings in one capacity or another.  

Joe dreamed big. He was forward-thinking and had vision that was unmatched. He started his hardwood  flooring business in 2002 and also built his first spec home that year. Joe became a respected custom  home builder in the Wasatch and Summit County areas, where he has built many beautiful homes. He  had several homes in the Park City Showcase of Homes. Joe was known for his craftsmanship and  attention to detail. His homes were unique, and so were his jobsites. He liked a clean jobsite and you  wouldn’t see an empty pop can, stray nails, or random boxes on the site; you took off your muddy boots  to walk on the unfinished floors.  

Joe was definitive and could make decisions quickly. He wasn’t afraid to say what needed to be said and  make a hard decision. His heart was kind and gentle, but his words were bold and straightforward. He  built lasting relationships with those he worked with – they were his friends. 

Joe worked hard and played hard. One of his favorite things to do was to put on his cowboy hat, hop on  his tractor, and bale hay. He went back to his roots raising cows, which he used to feed his family. He  loved being outdoors and enjoyed riding motorbikes, camping, and snowmobiling. He loved being on the  water, boating, rafting, fishing, and anything where he could spend time with his family and friends. Joe  didn’t think twice about ending the work day early and going for a ride on the boat, or a snowmobile ride  in the fresh powder. He knew how to enjoy life.  

He had a caring and giving heart and would do anything for someone in need. He noticed and acted  quickly to make the world a better place. He rallied contractors and the community to rebuild a home for a  family whose home burnt down; he filled freezers with meat; he renovated his parents’ home to make it  accessible and keep his dad in it for five years longer. Joe was generous with his resources and talents  and shared them freely. He employed many, including his nieces and nephews. He served as president  of the Park City Homebuilders Association (HBA) for several years and started a scholarship for kids  going into the trades. Joe had a gift of mentoring and knew how to make boys into men. He mentored  many students in the Wasatch High School (CTE) homebuilding class, teaching them his craft and skills  and helping to give them a start on the road to success. This was a bright spot in his life, and he loved his  students.  

Joe had an unwavering testimony of Jesus Christ. He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus  Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and served faithfully in many callings. Most recently he was the Branch President of the Heber Valley Care Center where his father is a resident. He loved older people and loved  serving there. He loved taking them by the hands, looking into their faces, and talking to them.  

Joe pinned a quote on his message board days before he passed away: “There is no better Celebration  of Life than the understanding and proclamation of life beyond earthly death…Joe Witt” To say it in the  style of Joe: One thing is certain, “to the fact to where” we will all miss him dearly, and look forward to  seeing him again.  

Joe is survived by his wife, Terri; his children: Brooklyn and Bracken Rothwell; Mitchell Joseph (serving a  mission in Bolivia); and Vincent Tyler; his parents, Mike and Eddis Witt, and his seven siblings: John  Michael Jr. (Martha); James Russell (Cathy); Janet Marie Littleford (Curtis); Robert Timothy (Ana);  Eddislynn Sanders (Jon); Bonnie Vance (Clayton); Benjamin Taylor (Elizabeth). Joe and Cindy and the  entire Duncan Family, and his adoring nieces and nephews.  

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12 pm in the Heber Stake Center Chapel  (150 N 200 West, Heber City, UT, 84032). Viewings will be held at the same location on Friday, February  27 from 6-8 pm and Saturday February 28 from 9-11:30 am.

Burial will follow in the Heber City Cemetery in the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home. 435-884-3031

Those wanting to stream the service here is the link: https://zoom.us/j/92687062598?pwd=FL0nbSJVQnmYpU4dmNtD8utD0d8gJ2.1

Joe Witt Future Builders Scholarship – https://bit.ly/JoeWittScholarship