John (Jack) Harrison Pearce died Feb. 1, 2004, with his loving wife of 55 years by his side.
Jack was born to Thorley and Ethel Pearce. He grew up in Magna, Utah, and attended Cyprus High School, where he excelled in track and field. At the age of 17, Jack fought with honor as a naval gunner in some of the fiercest battles in the Pacific Theater. Jack returned to marry his sweetheart Annie Nell Atwood, who has been the love and light of his life. Together they had five devoted children. Jack graduated from the University of Utah in business and worked as a salesman for 42 years, receiving many honors and awards. His abiding love for people and his desire to serve made him successful in all his life endeavors. Above all, Jack cherished his family and the time spent together hunting, camping and participating in sporting events. Jack was a devout member of the LDS Church, having served in the bishopric and High Priests group. Jack endured many physical challenges during his life, yet considered himself to be "the luckiest guy in the world."
Dad, we love you and look forward to being with you again.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents: sister, Fern; brothers, Thayne, Percy, Dale; and his granddaughter Shelby. His is survived by his wife and five children; Janell Mattheus (Onno); David (Sue), Drew (Rhonda), Clay (Sharla), Scott (Tara); and thirteen grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Todd Gardner, the nursing staff and heart transplant clinic of the VA Hospital, and Dr. Kithas for all his kindness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Olympus Stake Center, 4500 S. 2700 E. Friends may call on Wednesday evening, February 4th from 6-8 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, and also one hour prior to the services at the stake center. Interment, Pleasant Grove City Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Utah.
From the Deseret News.
Jack was born to Thorley and Ethel Pearce. He grew up in Magna, Utah, and attended Cyprus High School, where he excelled in track and field. At the age of 17, Jack fought with honor as a naval gunner in some of the fiercest battles in the Pacific Theater. Jack returned to marry his sweetheart Annie Nell Atwood, who has been the love and light of his life. Together they had five devoted children. Jack graduated from the University of Utah in business and worked as a salesman for 42 years, receiving many honors and awards. His abiding love for people and his desire to serve made him successful in all his life endeavors. Above all, Jack cherished his family and the time spent together hunting, camping and participating in sporting events. Jack was a devout member of the LDS Church, having served in the bishopric and High Priests group. Jack endured many physical challenges during his life, yet considered himself to be "the luckiest guy in the world."
Dad, we love you and look forward to being with you again.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents: sister, Fern; brothers, Thayne, Percy, Dale; and his granddaughter Shelby. His is survived by his wife and five children; Janell Mattheus (Onno); David (Sue), Drew (Rhonda), Clay (Sharla), Scott (Tara); and thirteen grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Todd Gardner, the nursing staff and heart transplant clinic of the VA Hospital, and Dr. Kithas for all his kindness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Olympus Stake Center, 4500 S. 2700 E. Friends may call on Wednesday evening, February 4th from 6-8 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, and also one hour prior to the services at the stake center. Interment, Pleasant Grove City Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Utah.
From the Deseret News.
John (Jack) Harrison Pearce died Feb. 1, 2004, with his loving wife of 55 years by his side.
Jack was born to Thorley and Ethel Pearce. He grew up in Magna, Utah, and attended Cyprus High School, where he excelled in track and field. At the age of 17, Jack fought with honor as a naval gunner in some of the fiercest battles in the Pacific Theater. Jack returned to marry his sweetheart Annie Nell Atwood, who has been the love and light of his life. Together they had five devoted children. Jack graduated from the University of Utah in business and worked as a salesman for 42 years, receiving many honors and awards. His abiding love for people and his desire to serve made him successful in all his life endeavors. Above all, Jack cherished his family and the time spent together hunting, camping and participating in sporting events. Jack was a devout member of the LDS Church, having served in the bishopric and High Priests group. Jack endured many physical challenges during his life, yet considered himself to be "the luckiest guy in the world."
Dad, we love you and look forward to being with you again.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents: sister, Fern; brothers, Thayne, Percy, Dale; and his granddaughter Shelby. His is survived by his wife and five children; Janell Mattheus (Onno); David (Sue), Drew (Rhonda), Clay (Sharla), Scott (Tara); and thirteen grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Todd Gardner, the nursing staff and heart transplant clinic of the VA Hospital, and Dr. Kithas for all his kindness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Olympus Stake Center, 4500 S. 2700 E. Friends may call on Wednesday evening, February 4th from 6-8 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, and also one hour prior to the services at the stake center. Interment, Pleasant Grove City Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Utah.
From the Deseret News.
Jack was born to Thorley and Ethel Pearce. He grew up in Magna, Utah, and attended Cyprus High School, where he excelled in track and field. At the age of 17, Jack fought with honor as a naval gunner in some of the fiercest battles in the Pacific Theater. Jack returned to marry his sweetheart Annie Nell Atwood, who has been the love and light of his life. Together they had five devoted children. Jack graduated from the University of Utah in business and worked as a salesman for 42 years, receiving many honors and awards. His abiding love for people and his desire to serve made him successful in all his life endeavors. Above all, Jack cherished his family and the time spent together hunting, camping and participating in sporting events. Jack was a devout member of the LDS Church, having served in the bishopric and High Priests group. Jack endured many physical challenges during his life, yet considered himself to be "the luckiest guy in the world."
Dad, we love you and look forward to being with you again.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents: sister, Fern; brothers, Thayne, Percy, Dale; and his granddaughter Shelby. His is survived by his wife and five children; Janell Mattheus (Onno); David (Sue), Drew (Rhonda), Clay (Sharla), Scott (Tara); and thirteen grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Todd Gardner, the nursing staff and heart transplant clinic of the VA Hospital, and Dr. Kithas for all his kindness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Olympus Stake Center, 4500 S. 2700 E. Friends may call on Wednesday evening, February 4th from 6-8 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, and also one hour prior to the services at the stake center. Interment, Pleasant Grove City Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Utah.
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