Wayne Richard Bergstrom was born January 4, 1940, passed away December 23, 2012, with his wife and daughter at his side.

Wayne grew up in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest of five children. He was an incredible mischief-maker and jokester, and loved to tease his older siblings. Wayne lived in the same home until he earned a gymnastic scholarship for Michigan State University. Having had enough of the cold weather after he graduated, he moved to sunny California, where he met his wife, Gay.

Wayne always had a love of music and sang in many choirs, from Chicago, to California and Utah. He also embraced old trains, and became an avid collector of any Lionel train he could get his hands on. One of his favorite vacations included a ride on the Durango-Silverton train; he enjoyed the scenery and had a wonderful time.

He married Gay Lynn Gifford in 1967; their daughter, Michelle Lee was born in 1971. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1978. He was later sealed to Gay in the St. George LDS Temple. He loved the gospel and shared his testimony.

He is survived by his wife, Gay; daughter, Michelle; brother, Don (Ann); sister, Gladys (Larry); and a passel of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Red Cliffs LDS 1 ^st Ward Chapel, 625 East Center Street, Ivins, Utah. A visitation will be held Friday, prior to services, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Springdale, Utah Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.