The Salt Lake Tribune
February 23, 2005
page C6
Robert Vern Dunn, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him, passed away February 20, 2005 while vacationing in Hawaii. Robert was born December 25, 1935 in Murray Utah to Kenneth Vern and Vera Whetman Dunn. He married his eternal companion, Constance Gay Robinson on June 19, 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He is survived by his wife Gay, Sandy Utah; daughters, Stacie Frame (Scott), South Jordan; Shawn Simons (Brad), Draper; son John (Cessalea), Pleasant Grove; 12 grandchildren whom he adored; brother Richard (Wanda), Vancouver, Washington and sister Joyce Dahl, Midvale.
Robert's family was by far the most important thing in his life. He often repeated his favorite quote, "Other things may change, but we begin and end with family." His exemplary devotion to his family throughout his life was a testament of his deep love for them. He had a huge, loving heart and his generosity was never-ending. He never passed up the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, and he would always make changes to his schedule and travel long distances if necessary to attend even the more simple family events. His greatest joy came from spending time with his children and grandchildren. Robert taught industrial arts in the Jordan School District, retiring after 28 years. During his career he was recognized as Teacher of the Year, served as President of the Jordan Education Association, Board Member of the Utah Education Association, and served for many years in the Jordan Credit Union Association where he held a Board position at the time of his passing. He also served in many other political and educational positions over the years. He was a natural leader and his involvement in teaching, politics and his work with the U.S. Forest Service yielded many life-long, close friends. He was loved by all who knew him and it was not uncommon for him to run into friends while traveling far from home. Robert served valiantly in various positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Sunday School, Young Men's, High Priests, Scouting, and as counselor in the Bishopric. He had a deep and abiding faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and took great joy in the doctrine of eternal families. Robert was a very hard worker. No matter how difficult the task, once he committed to it, he gave it his all until it was done right. He lived by the motto taught to him by his father, "Any job worth doing is worth doing right." Until his last few years he could ALWAYS out-work men many years younger. He loved the outdoors and, particularly in his younger years, was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was active in the shooting sports and enjoyed teaching the hunter's safety course. He loved to spend time in the mountains watching wildlife, and especially enjoyed the hunting and fishing trips he shared with his son and his dear friends. His children grew up hearing his entertaining, and often exaggerated, hunting stories. These hobbies helped him create special bonds with his children and grandchildren. We are eternally grateful for the opportunity we had to be a part of his life here on earth and look forward to the time when we will see him again. He is now celebrating a great reunion with those he has missed for so long, and is happy to be finding new work that he can do. We know that he will have prepared a great gathering of family and friends to meet us on the other side. We love you and miss you dad!
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest 3rd Ward, 8600 South 1200 East, Sandy, Utah. Friends and family may call Thursday, February 24th from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South) and from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. at the church on Friday prior to services. Burial will follow at Midvale City Cemetery.
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February 23, 2005
page C6
Robert Vern Dunn, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him, passed away February 20, 2005 while vacationing in Hawaii. Robert was born December 25, 1935 in Murray Utah to Kenneth Vern and Vera Whetman Dunn. He married his eternal companion, Constance Gay Robinson on June 19, 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He is survived by his wife Gay, Sandy Utah; daughters, Stacie Frame (Scott), South Jordan; Shawn Simons (Brad), Draper; son John (Cessalea), Pleasant Grove; 12 grandchildren whom he adored; brother Richard (Wanda), Vancouver, Washington and sister Joyce Dahl, Midvale.
Robert's family was by far the most important thing in his life. He often repeated his favorite quote, "Other things may change, but we begin and end with family." His exemplary devotion to his family throughout his life was a testament of his deep love for them. He had a huge, loving heart and his generosity was never-ending. He never passed up the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, and he would always make changes to his schedule and travel long distances if necessary to attend even the more simple family events. His greatest joy came from spending time with his children and grandchildren. Robert taught industrial arts in the Jordan School District, retiring after 28 years. During his career he was recognized as Teacher of the Year, served as President of the Jordan Education Association, Board Member of the Utah Education Association, and served for many years in the Jordan Credit Union Association where he held a Board position at the time of his passing. He also served in many other political and educational positions over the years. He was a natural leader and his involvement in teaching, politics and his work with the U.S. Forest Service yielded many life-long, close friends. He was loved by all who knew him and it was not uncommon for him to run into friends while traveling far from home. Robert served valiantly in various positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Sunday School, Young Men's, High Priests, Scouting, and as counselor in the Bishopric. He had a deep and abiding faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and took great joy in the doctrine of eternal families. Robert was a very hard worker. No matter how difficult the task, once he committed to it, he gave it his all until it was done right. He lived by the motto taught to him by his father, "Any job worth doing is worth doing right." Until his last few years he could ALWAYS out-work men many years younger. He loved the outdoors and, particularly in his younger years, was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was active in the shooting sports and enjoyed teaching the hunter's safety course. He loved to spend time in the mountains watching wildlife, and especially enjoyed the hunting and fishing trips he shared with his son and his dear friends. His children grew up hearing his entertaining, and often exaggerated, hunting stories. These hobbies helped him create special bonds with his children and grandchildren. We are eternally grateful for the opportunity we had to be a part of his life here on earth and look forward to the time when we will see him again. He is now celebrating a great reunion with those he has missed for so long, and is happy to be finding new work that he can do. We know that he will have prepared a great gathering of family and friends to meet us on the other side. We love you and miss you dad!
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest 3rd Ward, 8600 South 1200 East, Sandy, Utah. Friends and family may call Thursday, February 24th from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South) and from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. at the church on Friday prior to services. Burial will follow at Midvale City Cemetery.
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The Salt Lake Tribune
February 23, 2005
page C6
Robert Vern Dunn, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him, passed away February 20, 2005 while vacationing in Hawaii. Robert was born December 25, 1935 in Murray Utah to Kenneth Vern and Vera Whetman Dunn. He married his eternal companion, Constance Gay Robinson on June 19, 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He is survived by his wife Gay, Sandy Utah; daughters, Stacie Frame (Scott), South Jordan; Shawn Simons (Brad), Draper; son John (Cessalea), Pleasant Grove; 12 grandchildren whom he adored; brother Richard (Wanda), Vancouver, Washington and sister Joyce Dahl, Midvale.
Robert's family was by far the most important thing in his life. He often repeated his favorite quote, "Other things may change, but we begin and end with family." His exemplary devotion to his family throughout his life was a testament of his deep love for them. He had a huge, loving heart and his generosity was never-ending. He never passed up the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, and he would always make changes to his schedule and travel long distances if necessary to attend even the more simple family events. His greatest joy came from spending time with his children and grandchildren. Robert taught industrial arts in the Jordan School District, retiring after 28 years. During his career he was recognized as Teacher of the Year, served as President of the Jordan Education Association, Board Member of the Utah Education Association, and served for many years in the Jordan Credit Union Association where he held a Board position at the time of his passing. He also served in many other political and educational positions over the years. He was a natural leader and his involvement in teaching, politics and his work with the U.S. Forest Service yielded many life-long, close friends. He was loved by all who knew him and it was not uncommon for him to run into friends while traveling far from home. Robert served valiantly in various positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Sunday School, Young Men's, High Priests, Scouting, and as counselor in the Bishopric. He had a deep and abiding faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and took great joy in the doctrine of eternal families. Robert was a very hard worker. No matter how difficult the task, once he committed to it, he gave it his all until it was done right. He lived by the motto taught to him by his father, "Any job worth doing is worth doing right." Until his last few years he could ALWAYS out-work men many years younger. He loved the outdoors and, particularly in his younger years, was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was active in the shooting sports and enjoyed teaching the hunter's safety course. He loved to spend time in the mountains watching wildlife, and especially enjoyed the hunting and fishing trips he shared with his son and his dear friends. His children grew up hearing his entertaining, and often exaggerated, hunting stories. These hobbies helped him create special bonds with his children and grandchildren. We are eternally grateful for the opportunity we had to be a part of his life here on earth and look forward to the time when we will see him again. He is now celebrating a great reunion with those he has missed for so long, and is happy to be finding new work that he can do. We know that he will have prepared a great gathering of family and friends to meet us on the other side. We love you and miss you dad!
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest 3rd Ward, 8600 South 1200 East, Sandy, Utah. Friends and family may call Thursday, February 24th from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South) and from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. at the church on Friday prior to services. Burial will follow at Midvale City Cemetery.
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February 23, 2005
page C6
Robert Vern Dunn, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him, passed away February 20, 2005 while vacationing in Hawaii. Robert was born December 25, 1935 in Murray Utah to Kenneth Vern and Vera Whetman Dunn. He married his eternal companion, Constance Gay Robinson on June 19, 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He is survived by his wife Gay, Sandy Utah; daughters, Stacie Frame (Scott), South Jordan; Shawn Simons (Brad), Draper; son John (Cessalea), Pleasant Grove; 12 grandchildren whom he adored; brother Richard (Wanda), Vancouver, Washington and sister Joyce Dahl, Midvale.
Robert's family was by far the most important thing in his life. He often repeated his favorite quote, "Other things may change, but we begin and end with family." His exemplary devotion to his family throughout his life was a testament of his deep love for them. He had a huge, loving heart and his generosity was never-ending. He never passed up the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, and he would always make changes to his schedule and travel long distances if necessary to attend even the more simple family events. His greatest joy came from spending time with his children and grandchildren. Robert taught industrial arts in the Jordan School District, retiring after 28 years. During his career he was recognized as Teacher of the Year, served as President of the Jordan Education Association, Board Member of the Utah Education Association, and served for many years in the Jordan Credit Union Association where he held a Board position at the time of his passing. He also served in many other political and educational positions over the years. He was a natural leader and his involvement in teaching, politics and his work with the U.S. Forest Service yielded many life-long, close friends. He was loved by all who knew him and it was not uncommon for him to run into friends while traveling far from home. Robert served valiantly in various positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Sunday School, Young Men's, High Priests, Scouting, and as counselor in the Bishopric. He had a deep and abiding faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and took great joy in the doctrine of eternal families. Robert was a very hard worker. No matter how difficult the task, once he committed to it, he gave it his all until it was done right. He lived by the motto taught to him by his father, "Any job worth doing is worth doing right." Until his last few years he could ALWAYS out-work men many years younger. He loved the outdoors and, particularly in his younger years, was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was active in the shooting sports and enjoyed teaching the hunter's safety course. He loved to spend time in the mountains watching wildlife, and especially enjoyed the hunting and fishing trips he shared with his son and his dear friends. His children grew up hearing his entertaining, and often exaggerated, hunting stories. These hobbies helped him create special bonds with his children and grandchildren. We are eternally grateful for the opportunity we had to be a part of his life here on earth and look forward to the time when we will see him again. He is now celebrating a great reunion with those he has missed for so long, and is happy to be finding new work that he can do. We know that he will have prepared a great gathering of family and friends to meet us on the other side. We love you and miss you dad!
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest 3rd Ward, 8600 South 1200 East, Sandy, Utah. Friends and family may call Thursday, February 24th from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South) and from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. at the church on Friday prior to services. Burial will follow at Midvale City Cemetery.
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