Thomas Sheldon Frost

On January 13, 2026, Thomas Sheldon Frost, 29, passed peacefully and unexpectedly at his home in Farmington, Utah. He was born on April 24, 1996, to Matthew Brent and Zanna (Bird) Frost and was raised in Davis County, Utah, spending much of his time in North Salt Lake. He graduated from Woods Cross High School.

Tommy was born in Bakersfield, CA, on April 24, 1996. Matt and Zanna Frost adopted Thomas as an infant and could immediately feel his loving spirit.Tommy was a very kind child, always making those around him feel welcome.

He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and enjoyed participating in the scouting and youth programs all throughout his childhood. He loved all the associated activities. He also enjoyed sports and was very athletic playing 6 years of organized baseball and football.

One of Tommy’s favorite activities was family vacation, travelling all over the US and abroad and visiting new places, being surrounded by family. He especially enjoyed traveling to Ash Grove, Missouri to spend time on his grandparents’ ranch. While there, you would find him outside roaming around the ranch lands, playing with his cousins, catching frogs and fireflies, helping with the cows and goats, or riding go-karts all over the place. He loved all of his time spent in Missouri. Thomas also enjoyed the association with his cousins in Utah and Idaho, spending numerous hours with them at his grandparents’ home in South Ogden, Utah. Whether he was trick or treating, camping, playing sports or video games, or just watching TV, he really loved his cousins.

Tommy enjoyed music, the outdoors, and spending time with his family. He loved his dogs, Buddy and Jake, and his cat, Salem. He could often be found fishing—his favorite pastime—and sending photos of the fish he caught to those he loved. He also enjoyed snowboarding, skateboarding, creating art, and taking care of his cactus plants. He loved exploring both the mountains and the city, and had a deep appreciation for new experiences, including trying new and exotic foods.

Tommy approached life with curiosity. He loved exploring new places, especially when it came to fishing. Quiet and observant by nature, he always came in with the funniest comments at just the right time and had a way of making the people around him feel happy. He enjoyed talking with the older fishermen at the lakes, listening to their stories, and learning about fishing spots off the beaten path.

When Tommy found something he loved, he poured himself into it completely. Fishing, music, anime, video games, art, and Japanese culture—especially his love of sushi—were things he genuinely cared about and invested himself in. He was adventurous and athletic, always pushing himself to try new tricks while snowboarding or skateboarding, and never afraid to test his limits. That same enthusiasm followed him from childhood into adulthood, whether it was mastering a skill, preparing meticulously for his next fishing day, or sharing what excited him with the people he loved.

Thomas was adopted by Matt and Zanna out of Bakersfield, CA. Being adopted, he had no idea that his birth mom had given birth to another boy, a younger brother named Marco. Through a fortunate set of circumstances (divine intervention), Thomas became aware of his younger brother a few years ago. Over the past 2 years they became great friends, always phoning and texting each other, or playing on-line games. This relationship culminated with Marco flying from Norfolk, Virginia to SLC and spending Thanksgiving with Thomas and the Frost family. This was a great reunion for the two brothers that had never met in person, building an even closer bond over those days. Marco is part of the family now.

From Tommy’s younger sister Olivia - “Thomas was such a fun-loving older brother. One of my favorite memories with Tommy was him teaching me how to play video games when I was around 6 or 7 years old. We would stay up way past when we were supposed to, trying to beat a game. He would always convince mom to let me stay up later to play games with him. I didn’t really understand how to play, but he never got mad or upset with me when I would mess up, he would just say “it’s ok let’s try again”. The whole time we would play he would make the funniest jokes, and we would just sit and laugh. Thomas was hilarious, he always made everyone laugh with his jokes and impressions. I’ll always remember me, him and Isaac playing on the Nintendo 64 after church on Sundays for hours on an old tv we had in the basement. He was always really good at all the games we’d play together and all of us had the best time hanging out.”

From Tommy’s older sister Savannah Hunsaker – “There are no words to express the love my brother had for all of his family. He was one of those rare people who loved deeply and looked out for those around him. He was uniquely kind and empathetic, often meeting people’s needs before they asked. He was also incredibly funny and made us all deep belly laugh with his sharp humor and infectious giggle.

Tommy treated everyone with respect and kindness, whether they were family, friends, or strangers. He was always willing to help and never hesitated when someone needed him. Showing up for others came naturally to him, and he did it quietly, without expecting recognition or praise. The people in his life knew they could always count on him.

Tommy took his role in his family seriously and loved deeply in every relationship he had. As a son, he was protective of our parents and said he was grateful to live by them so he could take care of them. He helped around the house and was always there whenever they needed him. As a brother, he was someone I could call at any time and always count on. We grew up wrestling, playing games, four-wheeling on camping trips, building campfires, and getting into all the kinds of trouble kids do together. As an uncle, he brought joy and laughter, happily playing whatever games his niece and nephew wanted and looking forward to teaching them all the fun things in life—fishing, baseball, camping, and more.”

From Tommy’s younger brother Isaac Frost – “When I was 11 years old and my brother was 14, he and I were at the church for an activity with many others our age. Near the end when people were leaving, my brother and I found some brooms and were using them to pretend to fight each other. Another kid my brother’s age at the time, joined in and ended up hitting me with a broom a little too hard. In response, my brother came to my defense and him and the other kid banged each other up pretty good with my brother giving the other kid a bloody nose. Everything turned out fine in the end between the two, but I knew that my brother cared a lot for me to make sure no one ever hurt me.”

From Tommy’s younger brother Marco – “It was a miraculous set of circumstances that allowed me to get in contact with Thomas. I was always looking for him in one way or another, and then I got a message out of the blue with contact information. I took the opportunity and made contact. I visited the Frost family home on November 25, 2025, and spent the next seven days with Thomas. We told each other stories about our adventures and misfortunes, life and family. We had many things in common. I will remember those days fondly for the rest of my life.”

Thomas Frost is survived by his parents, Matt and Zanna Frost; by his siblings, Savannah Frost Hunsaker and her husband Gates Hunsaker, Isaac Frost, Olivia Frost, and Marco Mojica; by his niece and nephew, Tatum and Deacon Hunsaker; and by his grandparents, Tom and Peggy Bird.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Aultorest Memorial Park.