Raymond Ladiel Prescott

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Raymond LaDiel Prescott, who departed this life on 30 January 2026 in Highland, Utah at the age of 92. Ray was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Saints, worked for Union Pacific Railroad, was involved in the Afton, Wyoming community after retirement, a devoted family member, and a friend to many.

Born on 19 April 1933 in Sharon, Idaho to Hannah Margaret Hansen and Clifford Heber Prescott. His parents were blessed with eight children: Fern Rust, Vilda Howe, Albert Hansen Prescott, Robert C. Prescott, Ellis Carl Prescott, Joyce Tolman (only sibling living), Raymond LaDiel Prescott, and a stillborn baby boy.

In his early years he learned the value of hard work. He earned money by collecting beer and bottle caps for Saturday cowboy movies, delivering papers and setting duck pins until 1 am at the local bowling alley on main street for clothes and a little spending money.

His angel mother moved the family to Pocatello, Idaho where she supported the family financially by working at Idaho State University in the Blue room as their head cook. Ray had fond memories of her good cooking, pie and bread making, canning, picnics and family reunions in the summer. On Sundays they walked to church together.

In the summer, at the age of twelve, he worked with his dad and Ellis in the hills above Henry, Idaho to herd sheep. He loved riding his horse to the top of the mountains for a panoramic view. They would heat a big tub of water in the sun and later in the day take a bath. They rode their horses to town for needed groceries and supplies. His dad taught him a lot about caring for animals. That summer was the only time his dad gave him any money.

While attending Pocatello High School, he worked as a custodian for a real estate company. He kept that job after graduating from high school and worked two additional jobs for UPPR and Kraft foods. Indeed, he was a very hard worker.

He was on board the USS Prairie, AD-15 Navy ship from February 1952 to October 1953 as a seaman. Most of his time was spent in Sasebo, Japan. He received three medals of honor: The Korean War medal, Japan Occupation medal, and Good Conduct medal. Serving our country was his greatest honor.

After serving in the Navy, he returned home to work for UPRR and attended Idaho State University. He was a timekeeper, a surveyor and then went into management for the railroad.

After retiring from the UPRR he served a 12-month service mission in Pocatello, Idaho for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he served in the Employment Department. He was an active member of the church all his life and served in many callings including a temple ordinance worker in the Star Valley Temple.

Three loving daughters blessed his life: Jackie Lynne Struve, Vickie Louise Wheeler (deceased) and Nancy Jetton Kingston, ten grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren.

Judy Kay Babb and Ray were married in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 19, 1995. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Afton, Wyoming, where Judy taught at a local school. Ray enjoyed golfing with his golf buddies, lunches at the senior citizens center, mowing his lawn, shoveling snow, watching football games, and eating Judy’s homemade pies.

Judy and Ray moved to Highland, Utah in April 2025 to be close to family. Ray will be remembered for his love of apples and chocolate milk shakes. When you eat an apple, remember Ray!! He will be missed. We love you, Ray!