Spencer Kimball Riddle

Spencer Kimball Riddle, our family member, friend, and husband, traded in his lungs for a set of angel wings on December 11, 2011 after an awe-inspiring, 23 year battle, with cystic fibrosis. He fought a valiant fight with great patience and good cheer. Breathe easy dear Spencer! Spencer was born in Bountiful, Utah on July 12, 1988 and spent his youth there, where he attended Bountiful High School. He had a keen mind and was an avid reader with an enthusiasm for a myriad of subjects. He loved logging onto Starbright World every day and volunteering his time mentoring young minds and inspiring hundreds of chronic and terminally ill teens. He was passionate about helping others. One of his fondest dreams was to work as a psychologist or teacher, working to shape and mold the lives of young kids. Someone said God takes his favorites home early. We agree. Spencer was a favorite - of God's, of ours, of those who cared for him, and of all with whom he came in contact. He touched every single life which crossed his path. His engaging smile revealed his king-sized forgiving heart. His faith, his kindness, his sensitivity to others, his selflessness, and his patience in suffering touched even the hearts of strangers and are an inspiration to all of us. Spencer is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Nikki (Johnson) Riddle, formerly of Bird City, Kansas, and by his mother, Pamela Pickett Riddle, of Bountiful, Utah. Spencer's father, Mark A. Riddle, preceded Spencer in death by six months. Spencer is also survived by ten siblings, Joseph Riddle (Laura), Brigham Riddle (Blair), Heber Riddle, John Riddle, David Riddle, Cassandra Sanford (Jacob), Isaac Riddle, George Riddle, Michael Riddle, and Merry Riddle. Additionally, Spencer is survived by his grandparents, Chauncey and Bertha (Allred) Riddle of Provo, UT. We express our deepest thanks to the many friends and family who loved, supported and cared for Spencer during his life. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Spencer K. Riddle Account at Zion's bank to be used to pay it forward and to help others fighting their battles against cystic fibrosis. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 3707 South 800 West, Bountiful, Utah. A viewing and celebration of Spencer's life will be held in the Relief Society room at the church on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. (please wear red.) A viewing will also take place on Saturday prior to services from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery.