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Former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich died at 72 on Thursday.

Sakievich resigned in September of 2024 due to glioblastoma brain cancer diagnosis.

He was praised for his service from the Marines to Utah County Commission.

PROVO — Former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich died Thursday at the age of 72, according to the social media posts of several Utah politicians.

"I don't have many words at this time, but I want our friends to know that former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich passed last evening. I am broken-hearted," Utah Rep. Lisa Shepherd, R-Provo, wrote in a Facebook post Friday.

Shepherd told KSL that Sakievich died at his home, surrounded by family.

Sakievich announced his resignation in September 2024, ci

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