Kory Welber Newbold

Kory Welber Newbold, a true hero to so many, passed away at the age of 59, unexpectedly on October 13, 2021 at the University of Utah Hospital. Kory was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 24, 1961 to Boyd and Joyce Newbold. He grew up spending time outdoors where he loved to be. He married Lori Kay North on May 21st, 1988 and they had 3 beautiful daughters. He was an amazing father to his children. He always put them first before everything. When Kory wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting, camping, and playing his guitars. He had a secret talent of singing that not many people got to experience.
He became an officer at the West Valley City Police department in 1986 where he spent most of his career until he retired as a Lieutenant. During his time with WVPD he graduated from the FBI academy in 2009. In 2014 he was hired on with the University of Utah Police Department where he spent the remainder of his career. Kory was a decorated officer with 2 medals of valor.
Kory had a heart as big as the world. He was a beloved son, brother, father and grandfather. He is survived by his father Boyd Newbold, sister Vicki Buttars (Clint), his daughters Whitney (Krizten) Newbold, Brandy (Tyson) Black, and Tiffany (Cristian) Rojas. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Thurston, Deegan, Caden, Waylon and one on the way. He is preceded in death by his mother Joyce Hardee Newbold and his siblings Mark, Krissie, and Shellie. We love you dad.
Funeral Services will be held October 21, 2021 at 11:00 am at the LDS Institute at the University of Utah, 1780 E South Campus Drive Salt Lake City, Utah. A public viewing will be starting at 9:00 AM. Interment will be at the Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah following the funeral service. To participate in the services via live stream, please view the instructions below.
 
STREAMING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Joining by computer
a. Go to zoom.us in any internet browser
b. Click “join meeting”
c. Enter the meeting id – 8015661249
d. A box will open saying “https://zoom.us wants to open this application”. Click “open zoom”
e. Click “Join with Computer Audio”
f. Click “Mute” in the bottom left hand corner so that your audio does not interrupt the funeral services
 
2. Joining by phone or iPad
a. Download the Zoom app
b. Open the app and select “join a meeting”
c. Enter the meeting id – 8015661249
d. Select “join without video”
e. Select “Call using internet audio”
f. Select “mute” in the bottom left hand corner so that your audio does not interrupt the funeral services.
Service Information
Viewing October 21, 2021 at 9:00 - 11:00 AM
LDS Institute at the University of Utah, 1780 E South Campus Drive Salt Lake City, Utah





Funeral Service
October 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM
LDS Institute at the University of Utah, 1780 E South Campus Drive Salt Lake City, Utah