Dee Max Lovell, 81, passed away on October 13, 2026 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Green River for 52 years. He considered himself a Wyoming native.
Dee was born on September 21, 1945 in Bingham Canyon, Utah, the son of Milton Max Lovell and Mary Evelyn (Nelson).
He graduated from Bingham High School with the class of 1962 before attending BYU, Western Wyoming College and graduating from Trade Tech.
While attending a dance class at BYU, he met the love of his life, Linda Hopper. They were married and sealed at the Salt Lake Temple on June 1, 1970. They moved to Wyoming as Dee was employed as an electrician at FMC for 37 years until his retirement in July of 2008. He never took a sick day in 37 years.
Dee was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, arrowhead hunting, camping, and attending the Fort Bridger Rendezvous for over 40 years. Dee was a jokester. He enjoyed teasing his grandchildren or anybody within sight. Dee looked out for the underdog and made sure everyone felt welcomed and loved. He was known for being an avid history buff and gun enthusiast. He had an extensive collection of guns, knives, and swords. Above all else, Dee loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who brought so much joy to his life.
Survivors include his wife Linda Lovell of Green River; sons Tom (Carol) Dee Lovell of Gillette, Jason Dee Lovell of Green River; daughters Diane (Hyrum) Marie Kurth of Green River, Jane (Garrett) Leigh Howell of Laramie; grandchildren Spencer Kurth, Dallin Kurth, Laural Kurth, Wyatt Lovell, Noah Lovell, Logan Lovell, Shalese Lovell, Jeiden Lovell, Taylor Howell, Kenton Howell, Mason Howell, and Claira Howell and numerous extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents Milton Max and Mary Evelyn Lovell, brother Dennis Nelson Lovell, sisters Lucy Jane Carpenter and Marillyn Lovell, and grandchildren Grant Howell and Keagan Kurth.
His humor, quick wit and sarcastic comments will be missed.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 19, 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 120 Shoshone Ave, Green River. A viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the church.
Graveside services and interment will take place in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River.
Condolences for the family can be left atwww.foxfh.com.
