(Ethel) Lynd Draper

(Ethel) Lynd Draper passed away on Oct. 30, 2026, at the age of 87. True to her tenacious and fighting spirit, she had persevered through heart failure and pulmonary fibrosis for several years.

She was born Aug. 28, 1939 to Lester and Clara Larsen, in Manti, Utah. Born on her Aunt Ethel’s birthday, she was thus named but grew to prefer her own identity as “Lynd”.

Lynd grew up in Manti and was a graduate of Manti High School in 1957. She married Dennis Bruce Draper on Aug. 12, 1961. They would go on to have three children: Shawn, Nicole, and Tiffanie.

Lynd was well known for her artistic talents. As a young woman she decorated and danced for many social gatherings and events. She loved to ice skate and was well remembered for that by her family and classmates. Her artistic talents also incorporated fine arts and she painted several canvases of beautiful scenery for family members.

She was an amazing seamstress and worked in the industry at several sewing plants for various retailers, rising to management positions because of her great skill. She could sew anything, even without a pattern. She later worked in retail and managed the fabric department at Ben Franklin and was sought by many for her advice and assistance in their sewing projects.

She was absolutely dedicated to her family. She cared for aging and ailing family members and neighbors all her life, while still working and caring for her own immediate family. Her children and her grandchildren were her greatest source of pride and joy.

She is survived by her three children, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bruce, and her siblings.

As per her wishes, family and friends may gather to celebrate her life, and enjoy her favorite pizza, at Roy’s Pizza (81 S Main, Ephraim) on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to, or adopting from your local animal shelter.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at http://www.maglebymortuary.com.