After putting up a fierce fight against leukemia, Arthur Merit Boltz, passed away, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 23, 1954 to Phillip and Georgia Faye Boltz of Lehi, Utah. Everyone in the neighborhood was excited to welcome a new baby boy, and he quickly stole the hearts of many.
Art had a big heart, and was always ready with a good joke. He had a great love for fishing and hunting, as well as football. Go, BYU! He attended Lehi High School, where he lettered in football and tennis, as well as played trombone and was president for both band and choir.
On August 10th, 1973 he married the love of his life, his sweetheart, Carrie Vance, in the Salt Lake City Temple. Shortly after, he began work in construction. Art spent years working on churches, hospitals, even the Salt Palace, before opening his own business, Boltz Construction. He was well known for his craftsmanship in Parade of Homes, and won many awards. When he retired, Art went on to work at Home Depot for fun.
He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and was a fine example of continuously serving others without reserve. Art was looking forward to one day serving a full-time mission with his wife.
Art is survived by his wife, Carrie, his children, Shalyn Boltz, Amanda (Ron) Boltz-Prue, Tyson (Holly) Boltz, Mckenzie (Tyson) Fawcett, 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild (come spring!), and two siblings, Phillip Boltz and Patricia Jakeman.
He was a great man, and will be well missed by so many, especially his family. He was a wonderful husband, a devoted father, and the best grandpa.
A viewing will be held at the Hillcrest First Ward (949 North 540 West American Fork, Utah 84003) on Monday, September 26, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the Hillcrest First Ward, with a short viewing beforehand, and services at 11:00 AM. Internment, Lehi City Cemetery.
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