Lowell Jared Budge, 45, of Cedar hills, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Jared was born March 12, 1966 to Lowell and Deanna Budge in Walnut Creek, CA. he married Monica Montoya on December 15, 1986 and was later sealed to his wife and children in the Oakland, California LDS Temple on June 22, 1999 for time and all eternity.

Anyone who knew Jared knew about his passion for life. He lived and loved with 100% of his heart, always trying new things and constantly pushing himself to be the best. Jared spent a lot of his time playing music, playing with his “toys”, exercising, reading, befriending the world, and countless other endeavors. However, more than anything, he was always the happiest spending time with his family. He was so looking forward to the birth of his first two grandchildren. Jared was a loving husband and father, devoted son and brother, and the best friend you could ever have.

Jared is survived by his wife, Monica; five kids: Mandy (Eli) Adams, Melissa (Jason) Hruban, Jacob, Joshua, and Miranda; mother and father, Lowell and Deanna Budge; and four siblings: Tracy (Ken) Ward, Todd (Lori) Budge, Shelly (Frank) Crespo, and Sesly (Donny) Constantineau.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the manila Ninth Ward Chapel, Cedar Hills, Utah. Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove.