Stephen Christopher Eddy (Chris), 57, of Thatcher passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Friday, August 7, 2026. He was born in Ogden, Utah to Stephen Ray and Jean Hufstetler Eddy.

Chris worked at the Ogden McDonald’s during High School. He and his sisters worked there since his family lived right across the street. He worked for Ogden Schools, Fresenius, ACE in Tremonton, and was working at the Promontory Autoliv plant at the time of his death.

While in high school, he was in the movie Three O’clock High filmed at Ogden High School. His beloved old truck, which he was honored to have handed down to him by his father, was also in the movie.

Having two younger sisters meant there was always someone keeping an eye on him. During one of his prom dinners, his sisters snuck around the corner to spy on him just as an annoyance. It was a funny story to remember.

Chris earned his Associates at Ricks College, now Brigham Young University Idaho, in Rexburg. While attending college, he was actively involved in the theater department and contributed to many productions. One of his favorites was Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat which had many technical elements. He was part of the lighting crew working with the lighting designer. His philosophy was you can’t have too many lights anytime, anywhere. He loved lighting so much that while decorating his Christmas tree one year he put so many strands of lights that there were more lights than tree.

While serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Georgia, Atlanta Mission, a remarkable “small world” moment in his life happened. He met a family who, unbeknownst to him at the time, would one day be connected to his own family.

Chris was a big scouter. He loved working with the Scouts and spent many hours camping and working in the scouting program with his brother-in-law Marcus. The scouts always looked up to Chris and thought very highly of him. Chris was the “fun” leader. He served as a leader for many years in Marriott and Thatcher.

He loved all things Tech. He controlled his home with his phone and apps. He loved movies and books and had an AMAZING collection of both.

He loved taking vacations with his family and created many memories along the way. Several years ago he surprised his sister Ronda, and her family, at Disneyland by being there when they exited the Peter Pan ride. His nieces and nephew were so excited to see him. One of the best parts of any vacation was spending time with family, enjoying great food and discovering new restaurants together.

He was a genuinely sweet and caring man who made a lasting impression on everyone he met. People were naturally drawn to his kindness, warmth, and easygoing nature. Everyone who knew him truly enjoyed spending time with him. His nieces and nephews were his joy and his world. He will be missed. He was a big man with a big heart.

Chris is survived by his parents Stephen and Jean Eddy of Thatcher, Sister Ronda (Marcus) Phipps of Thatcher, Nieces and nephew: Kaylee (Dalton) Burdick of Garland, Morgan (Blaine) Bass of Brigham City, Chantell (Justin) Kotermann of Ogden, Ammon Phipps and his fiancé Ash Poulsen of Garland, Addison (Ashton) Bilyeu of Lewiston, Payton Phipps, Kadyn (Brikell) Seibert of South Bend, Indiana, Bailee (Tyler) Mitchel of Roy, Kacie (Erik) Vaabene of Edmonds, Washington; great nieces and nephews: Isabelle, Taylor, Eveelynn, Piper, Murphy, Ashlyn, Ember, Tucker, Kendall, a future grandniece, and many lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, siblings Derrick and Stacie, and many aunts and uncles.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to The American Diabetes Association or The American Heart Association.

A viewing will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday August 17, 2026 located at Leavitt’s Mortuary & Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 36th Street, Ogden with a graveside service to follow at 2:00 p.m. A celebration of life and dinner will take place at the Thatcher ward building at 5:00 pm.