Jamin Vaun Mikesell, our beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, returned home on March 20, 2019. Jamin was born on November 18, 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah to parents Annie Stauber and Michael Mikesell.
Jamin graduated from Riverton High School in 2010, served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Argentina Bahia Blanca Mission (2011-2013), then received his Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Sales from Weber State University in 2017. He married the love of his life, Jayna Bell, on November 13, 2015 in the Ogden Utah Temple.
Jamin will be remembered for his love of water sports, disco skating, dancing, and making people laugh. Jamin lit up any room in a matter of seconds with his charming smile and engaging sense of humor. He was loved by all who met him and had a deep desire to help anyone in need. He craved salt water in his hair and loved to attend, analyze, and think about all sports.
Above all, this fun-loving soul cared about spending time with family and friends. Jamin is survived by his wife, Jayna Mikesell; his parents, Annie and Patrick Stauber, and Michael and Jenni Mikesell; his twin brother, Kyler Mikesell; sister, Kelsee Mikesell; step-siblings, Derrick, Travis, Spencer, Lauren, and Kasidy; in-laws, David and Christie Bell; and countless friends and relatives who will miss him dearly.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201. An additional viewing will also be held at 10:00am on Friday, March 29, 2019, prior to the funeral service to be held at 11:00am, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Boulder Creek Stake Center, 3025 South Hawes Road, Mesa, Arizona 85212.
We are so sorry we will miss him so much. A great man and friend
Jamin you are a great person and we will miss your smiling and carrying personality.you were always ready to help everyone or anyone who needed help
We love you Jamin. Our condolences to all his wonderful family. Your family is amazing and we are lucky to be part of it. We love you all so much. Terrence & Suzi
I met Jamin through the Admissions Office at Weber State. I came on as a full time staff and loved working with him every minute. He brought so much laughter and light into the office. Admissions definitely felt a little more empty when he moved to Arizona. But that hole that has grown immensely since his passing. He is a part of the Weber Admissions team. He was so so loved. I’m sorry for his loss. Just remember, if you need ANYTHING, you have that family right there to help.
Jamin is one of the most genuine people I ever came to know. I am deeply saddened by his passing and share my condolences with his loved ones. He touched many lives and will be missed.
Our love and prayers are with you.
I knew Jamin for just a couple of years, but will never forget his smile and beautiful personality. He will be sorely missed. My love goes out to Jayna and her family and all of Jamin’s family and loved ones. May God be with you now and always.
I love you and miss you so much! You will live on by your friends and family!
Jamin I’m so sad to hear of your passing. I’ll always remember Sunday dinners with our family when you lived down stairs. And most of all mine and Riley’s wedding. Your energy and dancing made the day so fun. Our family loves you and will miss you!
The Painters (Riley and Hayley)
I met Jamin when he attendedUtah Business Week at Utah State as a 16 year old. he immediately became the sunshine of the week. We will miss you Jamin. love and hugs to all
So sadden and sorry for your loss.
God Bless All family and loved one.
Jamin, you will be missed. i loved your enthusiasm for life and how you always made time for my kids, and the rest of your cousins. you turned out to be a great man. someone that others could look up to. you will be missed dearly. may heavenly father bless you in the life to come and comfort those who you left behind.. love you man.
I will so miss Jamin’s happy smile and big hug every time he saw me. God bless you Jayna and all of the Bell and Mikesell families. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Dan and Donna Thomson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this hard time…may you find peace through our Lord and Savior. Sending our love always…
Our condolences to Jayna, her family and Jamin’s family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Clifton and Tanya Robinson
From the Marbella Ward
Patrick and Annie,
Jolie and I are so sorry for your loss. We send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Take comfort in knowing that Jamin is reunited with friends and family who have passed before him. He is reunited with GOD, and you all have an amazing guardian angel watching over you……..
Chuck and I were very sad to hear this. Our hearts go out to you and we are thinking about you.
Oh my goodness. This is so sad. I can only imagine what you’re going through Annie. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you and the family.
We are sending our thoughts and love to all of you at this time.
Our hearts are broken. Such a wonderful man so many memories of the cousin’s playing together. We will miss your smile so much. Hugs and prayers to those you left behind! Until we meet again hang out with Blake and Cory
So sorry for your loss guys. Thoughts go out to you and your family from ours.. <3
I will never forget Jamin’s kindness. Every time he saw me he went out of his way to ask me how I was. I will never forget his kindness. Please accept my sincere condolences. Thelma Loock
I am deeply saddened to learn of Jamin’s passing. I had such a wonderful time with him at Disneyland as he took old Grandma Pam under his wing. He was my “date” and I treasured the time with him. Deepest condolences to all his family.
Pat and Annie –
Our family is so sorry to hear about your loss! Jamin was always so happy, helpful and friendly to everyone. We cherish our memories with your family and with Jamin. I hope you can find peace knowing he is in a better place.
My heart and prayers go out to Jayna and the entire family. Jamin was such a helpful, happy, friendly, and kind young man. Condolences from the entire New River Elementary School staff.
The staff at Esperanza Elementary School sends our prayers and condolences to Jayna, the family and friends. Jamin was always so helpful, kind and sweet. He will be missed on our campus.
Claire and I will miss Jamin. He and Jayna always made us feel the most comfortable and welcomed when we were together with all our friends. We are thinking of the Mikesell family. We wish you could have met our daughter, she would have loved you J. Love you man.
On behalf of the staff and students at Gateway Pointe please accept our sincere condolences. Jamin was with us several times in the weeks before his passing. His helpful nature and charm always left the best impression. Your whole family is in our thoughts. He will he missed.
Tucson will miss you Jamin. I enjoyed our banter back and forth, we had great laughs together. We were in touch the last few weeks, as it was spring picture time. I am saddened and will miss you friend. My deepest condolences to all those that loved and enjoyed Jamin.
Words cannot express how saddened all of us at Sunset Ridge School were to hear of Jamin’s passing. He was just here with us a few weeks ago. As always, he lit up the room with his smile and friendly demeanor. He went above and beyond to accommodate the requests of our community. Please know that we are thinking of all of you at this time. We will miss him.
Desert Mirage as well as other schools in the Pendergast District are mourning the loss of Jamin. He was so personable, fun and approachable. He did excellent work for our school, went above and beyond, always with great pride. Picture day was fun with Jamin!
He will be deeply missed and our entire school sends prayers, thoughts and strength to his wife and family.
Jamin was an amazing missionary and wonderful human being. He was fearless and so upbeat. I remember you coming over to stay the night with Reed before your boating trip. Love you brother.
My hearth broke when I heard about it. I had the honor to serve with him in the mission and spent the happiest time of my mission with him. We share so many stories, trips and moments toghether. He was an exceptional child of God, I love him so much! Till we meet again dear friend!
Jamin’s passion for life was contagious. I love you brother. God be with you till we meet again.
I was fortunate enough to be one of Jamin’s companions on the mission. I learned a lot from him among which were love and care for others. Everyone was always happy to see him because of that. I considered him a good friend and someone I could look up to. My condolences to all his family.
Jamin was such a rock for me in a hard time. A bright, cheerful rock. I can’t believe he is gone. Such a loss for the world.
Jamin fue un excelente misionero, le apreciamos mucho, y lo recordamos con mucho amor, lamentamos profundamente su pérdida, nuestras oraciones están con su esposa y su familia. HASTA VERNOS CON EL REY JAMIN! Familia Genova- Viedma Rio Negro Argentina