Lindsey Hackard Kesler Jr.

Lindsey Hackard Kesler Jr. died on October 3, 2024. He was born on August 21, 1943 to Lindsey Hackard and Mildred Kesler. He was the second of three children. Lindsey was educated in the Salt Lake City public schools and at the University of Utah where he earned a degree in zoology. He was also a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity and maintained many of his college friendships for life. He married Sandy Seegmiller (later divorced) then married Anne Harte and had two children, Tommy and Katie. Lindsey and Annie later divorced. Lindsey worked for Dixon Paper Company. He also worked as a ski patroller and in later years as a mountain host. Lindsey excelled at fly fishing, golf, tennis, pickleball and skiing. He loved animals and was especially fond of Yorkshire Terriers and Great Danes. He is survived by his sister, Marilyn Kelsey, his brother, David Kesler, son, Tommy (Kellie) and daughter, Katie (Sam Waites), grandchildren, Patrick Kesler, Molly Kesler and Sutton Waites. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Sandy Kesler. The family thanks the many people who have cared for Lindsey in the past year. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Utah Humane Society or Best Friends Animal Sanctuary would be greatly appreciated. A celebration of Lindsey’s life will be on October 26, from 4-6 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Guests are encouraged to use the parking and entrance located on the north side of the building.