Doyle Kirt Lott

"The thing about it is", Doyle Kirt Lott, 75, passed away peacefully in his "mini mansion" in South Salt Lake City, Utah on December 14, 2024.

Doyle was born in Logan, Utah on March 24, 1949 to Melvin Grant and Lula Buttars Lott. Doyle was the second child to a family of 9. He was raised in Trenton, Utah and attended Trenton Elementary, Lewiston Junior High, and graduated from Sky View High School in 1968. During his early years, he enjoyed sports, especially basketball. Later in life, Doyle took up golf, which he really enjoyed.

After his school years, Doyle joined the U.S. Army on January 15, 1969. During his years of active duty, he served in Vietnam and earned the rank of Sergeant on April 25, 1970. He was honorably discharged on August 19, 1970 and served in the reserves until January 14, 1975. He was awarded three medals for his service in the Vietnam Campaign. Doyle had a great love for his country and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He had a great honor for the United States flag and flew it proudly at his home. 

Doyle spent many years living in South Salt Lake City and was well known around his neighborhood. He volunteered many hours in the community and enjoyed his neighborhood friends. He spent many hours volunteering and helping with the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. If ever there was a fundraiser or someone in need, Doyle was there to contribute. 

Doyle worked many jobs in the construction industry and eventually became employed at Hill Air Force Base. He retired from Hill Air Force Base and was proud of the work he completed there as a machinist. 

He took great pride in his home and yard and spent many hours beautifying it. He had a great love for animals and was known for his many cats that he loved and adored. Later in life he took great joy in feeding the local squirrels and pigeons. 

Doyle was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He considered many of those in the Haven Ward to be family. He served in many callings throughout the years. His favorite calling was that of building security. He would ensure the church building was locked and secured each evening. 

After retirement, due to effects from his early years in Vietnam, he suffered multiple health issues. Even having these disabling conditions, Doyle kept a positive attitude. With the help from his loving and very patient sister, Shelli, and her family, he was able to stay in his home. When most would have felt defeated, Doyle was known for saying "there is someone who always has it worse" and "I have been blessed". Being wheelchair bound in his final years; he was able to "macgyver" nearly anything. He learned to become more and more independent each day and didn't let his disability stop him from completing his many home projects. He was able to reobtain his driving license and proudly drove all around the city. 

He had a heart of gold and great love for his family. He was proud of his family, both immediate and extended. During his final years he spent numerous hours and took many fun adventures with his niece Eljin, her husband Colton, and her daughters. He developed a loving bond with her daughters Crislyn, Bretlee, and especially with Kyzie. Kyzie and Doyle spent many hours doing crafts together and working on projects around his home. Whenever they would visit, he would always have something for Kyzie to help with. He was famous for saying, “that’s a Kyzie job”. These memories with “Uncle Kirt” will be forever cherished. 

Doyle is preceded in death by his father, Melvin Lott, his mother Lula Buttars Lott, and his brothers Kim Lott and Brooks Lott. Doyle is survived by his siblings Kent (Kathy) Lott, Bart (Lesa) Lott, Shawn (Ellen) Lott, Shelli Lott Bickmore, Travis (Teri) Lott, and Troy Lott. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and an unknown number of cats.We wish to thank all of those in his neighborhood, especially Rae, Atilla, “Bobby Joe" Joey, Richard, Andrea, and Merrill, as well as the Haven Ward for all the love and support that has been given to Doyle throughout the years. 

A viewing will be held on Monday, December 23rd from 10 AM - 12 Noon at Allen Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center St. Logan, Utah. Following the viewing, a graveside with Military honors will be held at the Trenton, Utah Cemetery. 

Memories and condolences may be shared and expressed at www.allenmortuaries.com.