Wayne Julien Torrie

Wayne Julien Torrie 16, our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend returned to our Heavenly Father due to an automobile accident on March 24, 2010. Wayne was born January 17, 1994 in Logan, Utah. He was our miracle baby that survived much on his first day on earth. Wayne is survived by his parents, Mel & Raeghn Torrie, siblings, Kveena 14, Shad 12, Adam 7, Andrew 5 and Kaera 6 months, grandparents, Wayne & Judy Torrie, Julien Kim & Diana Ripley, Yahna & Tom Mehegan, great grandmother, Guinevere Torrie, and loving aunts, uncles, cousins and many wonderful friends.
Wayne was named after his two grandfathers, and really lived up to their names. He was strong in the Gospel, and hard working. Wayne stood strong in his integrity, with all the younger cousins and siblings looking up to him with great admiration. He was such a good friend to everyone that knew him, and never wanted to see anyone sad. His heart was golden, and often told people of the good things he noticed about them.
Wayne was a junior at Mt. Crest High School; he previously attended InTech Collegiate High School. Wayne was a recipient of the presidential scholar award, skipped the eighth grade with amazing mathematic abilities, and was working hard on his Eagle Scout Award. Wayne worked for two summers at Camp Fife and loved working with the scouts and other counselors there. He also worked on his Grandpa Wayne?s farm for two summers, and proved he was a farm boy by nature. Wayne had a love for the Lord, and in his sixteen years on earth did His will impeccably. He loved to play with his brothers and sisters, chat with friends & cousins, study the gospel, play the guitar, snowboard, read, write, ride 4-wheelers, and was a wiz in photography and computers.
Many friends have asked how they can help our family. We feel the best way to honor Wayne?s life, would be for each of us to commit to improving one aspect of our lives. It would really bless our lives to hear about the changes you?ve made. Please email them to improveforwayne@gmail.com .
Wayne, you will truly be missed by all of us who came in contact with you. The way you lit up a room when you walked into it will be missed. We are so grateful that we got to share a piece of your life with you here on this earth. Until we meet again?.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Mendon Stake Center, 476 S 100 E Mendon, UT. Viewings will be held Friday evening, March 26 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E 400 N, Logan, UT and Saturday at the church from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. prior to services. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com .