John Harold Fawcett passed away peacefully from cancer in Salt Lake City Sunday February 4th. John was born on March 2, 1944 in Preston, England to the late Harry and Margaret Fawcett. While living in England, John\s parents joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1951. Their conversion led them to immigrate to the USA and settle in Salt Lake City a short time later. John was blessed to return to Europe in 1963 when called to serve a 2-year LDS mission in Ireland under the leadership of Stephen R. Covey. He later fulfilled a life-long dream of serving as a senior missionary in the London, England temple for 2 years.
John married Ella VanTielen, a blond Dutch girl, on August 16, 1968 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Ella passed away in 2007 after a long struggle with cancer. This left John with many years of trying to fill a void...which has now been filled. John was a peaceful, unhurried person who enjoyed working in his yard and spending hours around his beloved fish pond. He had a special place in his heart for the many pets he had over his lifetime. He also loved motorcycles and Land Cruisers and used these modes of transportation to visit National Parks and enjoy nature. John was gifted and worked with computers throughout his life. He put his knowledge to good use while serving countless hours in various callings in the LDS church. Despite John\s desire for peaceful surroundings and his inability to \"hurry\" or \"be rushed" he brought seven children into the world for whom he spent his life working long hours to provide for.
He is survived by his children and their spouses; Michael and Allison Fawcett of Cheyenne, WY; Jeffrey and Rachelle Fawcett of Riverside, CA; Jennifer and Olivier Lesage of Paris, France; Christopher and Tina Fawcett of Tucson, AZ; Cynthia Lisonbee of Cottonwood Heights; Melissa Freshman of Salt Lake City, UT; Stephen and Heidi Fawcett of Columbus, OH. He also leaves behind 18 grandchildren and counting, many of whom he proudly baptized and confirmed as members of the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter- Day Saints. He is also survived by his younger brother and only sibling Eric Fawcett and many loving in-laws.
Services will be held Saturday February 10th at 11:00 am at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 S. SLC with a viewing 1hour prior. Interment also at Larkin Sunset Lawn. For condolences, please visit www.LarkinCares.com.
