Jack, 88, passed away at his home of natural causes under care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. Jack was born to Vernon Hawkes Wickham and Mary Lavina Rasband Wickham and grew up in Idaho Falls. He joined the United States Navy during World War II, served as a Water Tender Second Class aboard U.S.S. Herald of the Morning, and received four victory medals. He participated in the Asian Pacific Area Campaign, American Area Campaign, and Liberation of the Philippines. On July 20, 1949, he married Lucy Hannah Barnes in Twin Falls. Jack and Lucy were blessed with five children, Bruce, Joyce, Carol, Janet, and Terie. Jack and Lucy made their home in Idaho Falls, where Jack worked for Bingham Mechanical as a plumber and pipe fitter. After fifty years of marriage, the love of his life, Lucy passed away on January 2, 2000. He missed her dearly. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed building, gardening, woodworking, camping, and the great outdoors. Jack was mechanically gifted and could build or fix anything. He built the family home. Later he built the family cabin and made many pieces of furniture for family and friends. Survivors included:
son, Bruce (Lori) Wickham of Idaho Falls;
daughter, Joyce Wickham of South Jordan, UT;
daughter, Carol (Ron) Orbison of Idaho Falls;
daughter, Janet (Ken) Rodham of Pleasant Grove, UT;
daughter, Terie (Jay) D'Ewart of Rock Springs, WY;
13 grandchildren and a great grandson.

He was preceded by his wife, parents, a brother, and three sisters. Funeral services held February 8 at Idaho Falls Willow Creek Ward, 6925 N 15th E, Bishop Jason Hales officiating. Burial was in Ririe-Shelton Cemetery, with Military Rites performed by Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.