Don Wallace Meighan, a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully in his home on March 26, 2026 at the age of 82 surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 23, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Samuel James and Lorraine Lillian (Spera) Meighan. Don was the eldest of four children. He grew up learning the value of hard work, adaptation to challenges, and family duty—principles that guided him throughout his life. Don married Diane Waite on December 29, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and later sealed in 1982 for Time and Eternity in the St. George, Utah Temple.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and many loved ones. Don is survived by his wife Diane and children Shelly (Tim, deceased) James, Sharla (Eric) Poast, Don Jason (Veronica, Herminia) Meighan, Stacey (John) Sanders, Shari (John) Dosch-Lincoln, Sara Meighan, Danielle (Andrew) Bodmer, 31 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, brother Bob (Mary) Meighan, and sisters Charlene (Bill) Brooks and Rene’ (Jose) Ornelas, and many nephews and nieces.
Don was a glazier in Las Vegas for 35 years. He retired in 2007 and they moved to Parowan, Utah where he lived out the rest of his life. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and working in the Cedar City Temple.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:30 am at The Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 90 S. Main St. Parowan Utah.