Dorothy Teegarden

Dorothy Nicole “Nikki” Teegarden, age 46, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 11, 2021 at Pineview Assisted Living in Eden, Utah.

Nikki was born in Provo, Utah on July 8, 1974 to Katherin Jean Boren and Robert Lee Teegarden. She grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1992. As a child, Nikki had a love of riding horses and camping. She especially enjoyed her family’s annual deer hunt camping trip.

During adulthood Nikki’s interests continued to involve animals of all types, but she was most passionate about her dogs. Nikki also enjoyed various crafting projects and visiting with friends.

Nikki led a resilient life defined by her kind, sassy, heart. She was easy to befriend and always made sure to express love to her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her siblings: Dana (Robert) Gee of Santaquin, Utah; Travis (Kasaundra) Teegarden of American Fork, Utah; and Kimberly (Douglas) Mclaughlin of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is also survived by her stepmother Terry Teegarden of Central, Utah as well as many nieces and nephews.

Nikki is preceded in death by her grandparents Dorothy Eardley, Floyd Eardley, Jay Boren, Dorothy Teegarden, and Shelby Teegarden; her parents Katherin Richardson and Robert Teegarden; and one nephew Garrett Gee.

A graveside memorial service will be held Monday, February 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah.