Kent McLaren Obituary

Love you forever, Pops! Thank you for everything.

To his family so sorry for your loss. Kent was a great guy. My wife and I met Kent at Clipper games. He started a tradition with my wife at every game letting her hug the game ball for good luck. And it worked during the regular season. Not so much during the playoffs. I just saw this post and I´m absolutely shocked at his passing. Rest in Peace my friend

Kennnnnn oh my god my heart is broken my friend!!! You always brought a light into oceans every time you walked in! Always making me smile and laugh!! Talking about your family and grandkids and always showing me pics of them! So proud! I am truly going to miss you so so much!!! I´m forever grateful to have you as a friend! Xoxo

Kent was so animated in life in all his communications. We will miss our Sunday conversations at church . He took time to tell his stories and could lure you in just sharing his life experiences. We love and miss him. So blessed to have known him.

With Love from Kevin and Catherine Clegg

Kent, so shocked on the news. Known Kent since I was 5. He was my next door neighbor as I grew up. Taught me golf, played baseball and we traveled together to Scotland on our missions. Gave him my first blessing in a Scottish hospital. He taught me so much as we competed in many sports. He was my idol. Best man at my wedding. I was even there when he first met Chris in a theater class at the UofU. I could write a book of memories. He was a brother to me and mentor. Love you Kent. See you later my friend.

I´ve known Kent since Beacon Heights. What a great person. May his family find peace and the memories always make you smile.
Shelley Strong Olson

I haven´t seen you since elementary school , but I have followed you on Facebook. You and Eric Nelson were two of my favorites. Thinking of you today. I am praying for your family. A great loss! Beacon Heights, Jim Fenton

Kent was a person I looked to talk to every time I attended church , we shared a passion for running that bonded us. He will be missed beyond description

Marathon running including a memorable trip to Boston and the LA Marathon. Serving together in the National Guard for several years. Exchanging jokes and stories. I will miss you, Kent! Bob Burton

You are an extraordinary man with a loving heart and special spirit. We know you will be a blessing to all in the Spirit World. But you will be greatly missed here. Love from David and Linda Eldridge

For ten NBA seasons I sat to the right of Kent at the scoring table at Los Angeles Clippers games. Kent was the Official Scorer and I was the game announcer. Kent had to be spot on in scoring and that enabled me to be perfect as well. Next to Kent sat the timer, Kyle Lucas, and Tony Monton on the 24-second clock. Each of us relied upon each other no matter how stressed it was. Kent was also the lead to work with the NBA officials. Kent also was under the gun from the Clippers´ ownership and the press, but Kent handled it with his extensive knowledge, patience, and a professional demeanor. God bless Kent.
Dennis Packer

Dearest, Kent: Your huge smile, happiness, cheer, and enthusiasm every time we saw one another will be dearly missed.
Rest in peace, sweet friend.

Dearest family of Kent. I adored you in high school. I´ve really enjoyed following you and your posts on Facebook. Rest in peace dear friend. Mary Louise Hall.

You´re my buddy, my pal, my friend
It will be that way until the end.
And wherever you go, I want you to know,
You´re my buddy, my pal, and friend. ~Willie Nelson

We miss you already.
Much love to Chris, Callie, Courtney, Kathy, Stuart and the grandkids,
Pam and Val Ossmen

I had the pleasure of working with Kent for the last few years, and my family had worked with him for decades before then. He was always such a sweet, caring, funny guy. He made doing the mundane fun. I'm so grateful we got the time together that we did, and I'll cherish those memories. May he rest in peace.

Kent was such a ray of sunshine even when we knew he was in pain. We will miss his humor and his big personality. We were so lucky to see him often, especially these past several months.

Kent was a great guy. It was always fun being with Kent and Chris at the U of U.
So glad to have reconnected at Skyline´s 50th reunion. Thank you for such fine memories.
Rob and Bev Schissler

Uncle Kent was always the center of the room and larger than life in this nephew´s eyes. Even still, he knew how to connect in the quiet moments and to everyone individually that was the most dear and sweet. Love you Kent

I love my BIG BROTHER!
Stuart