Walter Randolph Austin

Walter Randolph Austin, born July 12, 1950, in Oak Park, IL, USA, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and found great joy in serving in various roles within the Church. He and Evelyn served together as emergency preparedness specialists, and wrote the church history books, always including photos of the church’s special events. They served a Family History church service mission together, and were so sweet to all the young people at the church, including attending their youth basketball games, Eagle Scout awards nights, missionary farewells, wedding receptions, and more. On his own, Walt served and completed his work earlier this year as a temple ordinance worker, which he really loved, and as the ward and stake membership clerk. He also sang with the Ward and Stake Choirs. His strong faith and dedication to service were an inspiration to all who knew him. He was a distinguished Network Engineer in the Information Technology, Aerospace, and Telecommunications Industries. He held a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ. He was employed at Honeywell, where he applied his training to the installation of fiiber optics, and later worked as a Water Specialist for the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Beyond his professional achievements, he enjoyed piloting small aircraft, and took classes in jewelry making. He and Evelyn were inseparable. They did everything together before her passing in 2019. They loved to travel to the Hawaiian islands, particularly Kauai’i, and upon Walt’s retirement, painstakingly restored the vintage VW Bug that was brought to the United States from Paris, France, by his late wife Evelyn’s Uncle Jack. He was easy going, kind hearted, extremely generous, and a good friend to many. He will be dearly missed.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents,  his wife Evelyn Bott Austin, Leonard Edmund and Dorothy Fitz Austin, his wife Evelyn Bott Austin and sister-in-law Mary Bott. He leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory, including his brother-in-law Victor Wayne Bott Jr., his nieces Cynthia (Brent) Kelley and Suzanne (Scott) Gittins; Great nieces and nephews: Lexi (Michael), Jacob (Katie), Bailey, Sophie, Gabby and Grace and great great niece, Addy.

We invite all those who knew and loved Walter to leave their memories and upload photos to his memorial page. As we celebrate the life of Walter Austin, let us remember his bright spirit, his unwavering faith, and his dedication to service. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at 1:30pm at Myers Mortuary Chapel 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, UT. Interment will follow in the Brigham City Cemetery.