Kathleen (Moyle) Rasmussen

Kathleen Moyle Rasmussen

1937 ~ 2026

A farm girl, who loved Alpine.

Kathleen Moyle Rasmussen passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, April 4, 2026, following a brief illness. Mom was born on February 28,1937 in Lehi, Utah, to Wendell Thomas and Lucille Walker Moyle and was the third of 4 daughters.

She grew up in Alpine, Utah, and had a wonderful and active childhood. From her earliest years -- life on the family farm taught her the value of hard work and self-reliance as she tended to chores with dedication and care. Her experiences nurtured a life, long love of working with her hands. Those early years were filled with hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors that stayed with her throughout her life.

She began her schooling at the old Alpine Elementary and later attended junior high and high school on the hill in American Fork. Always involved, she loved all sports, participated on the yearbook and newspaper staffs and marched proudly in the band, playing the trombone. The friendships she formed meant everything to her and she nurtured them for a lifetime, never missing a reunion and often helping bring them together.

Mom graduated from Brigham Young University in 1958 with a degree in Elementary Education, then set out on her first adventure, teaching in Bandon, Oregon. It was there, at a ward activity, that she met Elder Ron Rasmussen. After his mission and her return to Alpine, their story truly began with a beautiful courtship. They were sealed in the Manti Temple on July 7, 1961, and built a life centered on faith, family, and love.

Eventually, they settled in Alpine, Utah, in the home of her grandparents. The following years were filled with running the family farm, expanding their household, remodeling the home to accommodate the family, and supporting all the extra-curricular activities that came with raising seven children.

Caring for and teaching her family the lessons for life was at the center of her life. She created spaces where her children and their friends learned about hard work, service and sacrifice. But the lesson they remember most is the steady, never- ending rhythm of planting, harvesting, and canning green beans.

She believed deeply in giving back and dedicated much of her life to serving others. Her commitment to volunteerism was unwavering—she gave countless hours as a voting registrar, the PTA, the daughters of Utah Pioneers, and in many other ways. Side by side with her husband, she helped build the local soccer program. She also devoted over 20 years to humanitarian efforts.

Her love of service was closely tied to her love of heritage. She spent countless hours giving tours and sharing stories of the John Row Moyle Home and Moyle Park—work that brought her genuine happiness and allowed her to share the legacy of those who came before her.

Her life was rooted in faith and service. As a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many callings and built her life upon a strong and steady testimony of Jesus  Christ. She shared that testimony often with her children and grandchildren, especially during treasured family gatherings, always sincere, and from a place of deep conviction and love.

She and her husband served together as missionaries at the Lindon Dry Pack Cannery for two years. Her willingness to serve reflected her faith, and she showed her family that the greatest lessons are taught by consistent example.

She is survived by her children Kendall (Karen) Rasmussen, Ann (Clark) Taylor, Doug (Janae) Rasmussen, Nanci (Scott) Roberts, Jodi (Justin) Wilson, Wendy (Shane) Sorensen, Carolyn (Chad) Christensen, 33 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. Her sisters, Meridee Smith and Susanne Smith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ron Rasmussen, an infant daughter, her parents, Wendell and Lucille Moyle, her sister Janene and husband Jim Cooper and brother-in-law’s, Cleon Smith and Alan Smith.

Our deepest gratitude to the nurses of Symbii Hospice and Stonehenge Care Center for their tender service in the care of our mom. Although it was brief, their kindness is genuinely appreciated.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Alpine North Stake Center Chapel located at 1125 East Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday evening April 12, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah. An additional viewing on Monday morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to services at the church.

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