Eliza Jane Udy

Eliza Jane Udy was born on March 1, 2004, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Pamela Michelle Hite Yavanna and Kevin Udy. She was the youngest of five children and their miracle baby. She was fierce and determined to live life fully. She lived on her terms, defying all odds and having a unique way of doing everything. Eliza was an inspiration and impacted lives across the country.

Eliza was a free spirit, a true friend, and loved by everyone. She was always ready for an adventure. She grew up in Utah, first in South Weber City and later in Ogden with her family.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing video games, doing puzzles, and supporting each other. She also cared for her many pets, and they followed her everywhere.

Eliza earned her Bronze award as a Girl Scout.

After homeschooling through 8th grade, Eliza graduated from Ogden High School.

Eliza spent time with her dad, working as an electrician. She also enjoyed riding motorcycles with him and with friends.

Eliza danced with Imagine Ballet Theatre for six years. She could tell a story without words and danced gracefully and beautifully on stage. Eliza competed in the Rocky Mountain Choreography Festival, the Youth America Grand Prix, and the American Ballet Competition. She performed almost every role in the Nutcracker Ballet, including Clara. She performed in Alice in Wonderland, Fairyopolis, Bournonville Konservatioriet, and The Secret Garden. She found freedom in expressing herself through dance. Thank you, Raymond Van Mason, for showing her the discipline and the joy of dance.

Eliza was a muse. She tried several arts, including painting, knitting, photography, and playing guitar. She crafted several blankets for her family. She especially loved drawing all over herself.

She followed her friend Hannah Cross to South Carolina, where her heart grew. There, she met her boyfriend, Jacob Daubenmire, and they planned to explore the country together.

Eliza was just 21 years old when her life abruptly ended on May 18, 2025, from injuries sustained in a car accident that shouldn't have happened in Lexington, South Carolina.

Eliza was happy, and each moment we spent with her was a gift from heaven. Her family and friends are heartbroken and will deeply miss her.

Eliza is survived by her sister, Tawney Udy; brothers, Nathan Udy, Andrew (Kaylie Strandberg) Udy, and Seth Udy; parents (all in Ogden, Utah); and grandmother, Teresa Parr (St. George, Utah).

There was mutual adoration between Eliza and her nephew, Ethan Udy.

Eliza's many aunts, uncles, and cousins loved and supported her.

Eliza was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wayne Winfield Hite Jr; and John and Nadine (Thorpe) Udy.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Rd.

Services will be live-streamed and available the day of the services by scrolling to the bottom of Eliza’s obituary page at: www.lindquistmortuary.com where condolences may also be shared.

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