Alma Hue Jewkes

1919 ~ 2021

Service:

April 17, 2021
11:00 AM
8950 South 400 East; Sandy, UT

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Alma Hue Jewkes passed away on March 30, 2021 at the age of 101 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born to Alma Gardner Jewkes and Emeline Cox Jewkes on December 23, 1919 in Orangeville, Utah, he was one of 13 children. Raised in Castle Dale, Hue was an athlete all through school, graduating from Central High School in 1936; he then attended Utah State University where he was a nationally recognized running back for the Aggie football team. After graduating, and the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hue enlisted in the U.S. Navy and attended midshipman training at Notre Dame University. Hue became a Lieutenant in the Navy, commanding a PT Boat in the Pacific Theatre. While on leave in San Francisco on April 3, 1945, he married Carol Jean Thornton whom he’d fallen in love with through their exchange of letters; the two were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. He was honorably discharged in 1945, and returned to USU to get his masters degree and then his administrators certificate. Upon completing his master’s, and turning down an offer to join the NFL, Hue and Carol moved to Kamas, Utah, where he taught just about every subject and coached just about every sport at South Summit High School for 22 years, and where they raised their 4 children. In the summers, Hue enjoyed cutting timber for many saw mills. They moved to Sandy, Utah where they raised a foster son, and where Hue taught for another 22 years at Mount Jordan middle and high schools.

A beloved coach, teacher, and devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Hue was a man of faith who believed in service to country, family, and the less fortunate, in hard work, and in day-old donuts. Known as Hue, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, friend, and Coach, Hue was honored to be the primary caregiver to his two sons, who had muscular dystrophy, until he was 97. For the last few years Hue lived with his grandson Jeff in Sandy, Utah, finally allowing his family to care for him.

Hue is predeceased by his parents, Alma Gardner and Emeline (Cox) Jewkes, 11 of his 12 siblings, his dear wife, Carol Jean (Thornton) Jewkes, his sons Lee and Ray, his daughter Mary Beth Hodges, and his granddaughter Jackilyn Jewkes. He is survived by his youngest brother Tom Jewkes, his daughter AlmaJean Jewkes Porschet (Doug), his son Eduardo Escobedo (Adena), grandchildren: Jonathan Porschet (Christine), Jeffrey Jewkes (Emily), Dania Mecham (Vern), Christopher Escobedo (Robyn), Martha Porschet-Shum (Robert), Elana Johnson (Charles), Paul Jewkes (Erica), Valerie Jewkes, and Lauren Jones (Benjamin), several great-grandchildren, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on April 17, 2021 at 11am at the Mount Jordan 3rd Ward (8950 South 400 East; Sandy, UT). Due to COVID precautions, there will be no calling hours. Masks will be required. Those wishing to view the services remotely may do so via the following link: https://zoom.us/j/7851983831?pwd=Zm9GOXpLKzhQNFhsM3dDYWwrWDhNZz09. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Hue’s honor to the Muscular Dystrophy Association: mda.donordrive.com, 1-800-572-1717, or to Honor Flight at honorflight.org, 1-937-521-2400.

To see the article and interview about Hue's military service done by the Salt Lake City Veteran's Administration, click the following link:
https://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/features/100_year_old_WWII_Veteran_R.asp



Guestbook/Condolences

Hue has been an inspiration to us and a good friend. He will be missed.


- Bruce and Joanne Wayman

I remember Coach Jewels as a basketball player and runner in middle school (1975-1977). What a great man and example of putting in hard work to achieve something great in return. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.


- Dan Parker

I loved you Uncle Hue! Learned so much from you! See you in heaven!


- Cathy Lee Thornton Davis


Hue Jewkes
1919 ---- 2021

Fred and Edward then Erma, Mary. Bernerd and Hue then Kay.
Filled the kettle of family-mixed-with a mother’s hope and pray.
Then added still Beth, Dall and Thomas. Rounding out the mix.
A time far gone when held them all, in a home secured of sticks.

Mighty, strong the men flew forth, meeting maiden fair.
Women sought the men, all bound, to God beneath their care.
Alma Hue Jewkes, grew then tall, strengthened harvesting hay.
Knew horse and buggy, to fetch and plow and till a land so gray.

And Emery land did know his youth and fought to keep him still
But knowledge sought and college-bound did guide his spirits will
Till duty rang the bell of war, drafted to an ocean’s beck.
Placed a Captain’s hat on head, and bound him to a deck.

Then roled red waves, crashing ‘gainst shores on foreign soil.
Saw humbled hero returned, God’s forged and hardened foil.
To find the wife of equal sight, beauty, focused on a home
Carol by name, held square his feet and quailed his urge to roam.

Profession bound, found in a coach, to academia’s youth.
Hammering boys to men, taught sportmen's learned truth.
And begat his fame twix two sons, strong boys to test his fire
Soon felt the pain of crippling hope that killed the father’s ire.

And held the rod, watching growth, of a blessed family scene,
but blessed far most, four kindred souls, to carry on his dream.
Two daughter’s love could not quench a thirst so freely given.
Did hug his neck and kiss his cheek entwining souls as ribbon.

Sorrow, mourning, the loss of that which fathers should not bury,
The birth of those came to his life but needed not to tarry.
100 years came and went, breathed he through two century.
Good yield his harvest, kin to all, and vetted by the Gentry.

No claim to fame will mark his grave, but all who knew will know
He loved the most that fed the small and set the world aglow.
Came he now, from horse till rocket, stumbling through the time.
Letting go now earth, sallying forth, seeking love’s calling chime.


- Nephew Lowry

Thinking of your family at this difficult time. What an amazing man!


- Stacey Williams

Sending Condolences to you Alma Jean and family. He was a good and great man


- Terry and Vicki Atknson

Coach Jewkes taught both of us in school and coached Dallas in sports. We loved him and his family. He was such a great example to all of us.


- Dallas and Janet Thacker

Great coach great man 1967


- Brent Murdock

I always lived Coach. He appeared to some but he was just an ole softy. He always teased me and I have great memories of how sweet he was to his wife


- Dixie McNeil Averett

What a great man. He was my driver's education teacher. He put the brake on his side of the car, when I had not counted to 3 when I stopped. I gave him a look and he just laughed. I always had a lot of respect for him. My love and prayers for your family.


- Connie Simpson Nowling

Thoughts and prayers for the Jewkes family.RIP Coach Jewkes!!❤


- Pamela Skelly Salvato

As I have watched Coach Jewkes’s life as a student, a friend and a brother I have come to the conclusion that Hue Jewkes had the same challenges as the prophet Job in the Old Testament. I also believe that Hue Jewkes over came the Challenges with the same amount of humility, gratitude and love for God as did Job.
The total amount of love and respect that Coach had for Family will not be recognized until the books are opened on the other side of the Vail. Until that time; Thank you for standing tall and truly living a Christ like life.


- David Ure

I always loved being in his class! He is a very kind, great teacher❤ Great Man!


- KRIS LEWIS

Uncle Hue was such a beautiful kind man. He always made me feel important. He was easy to love. The way he kept in touch and made lunch dates with my mom (Teri Lowry) after my dad (John Lowry) died was so important to me and I know it meant everything to my mother. Thanks for being you and giving everyone your love.


- Erma Lowry

A great friend for years, will not forget him. Love to the family at this time.


- Nancy Bentley

101 WOW what a great tribute .So much I didn't know about my South summit driver's ed teacher. Condolences to his great family


- Jolene O Moon

Dear Porschet Family,
What a legacy this valiant man leaves with you. No matter how long we have a loved one with us, it is never long enough. A. J. I remember (hopefully correctly) that you were the only daughter and your Dad was such a great Dad to you. Knowing you, your talents, contributions, dedication to that which is good, speaks highly of him as well as you. May you all be comforted knowing where he is, and that one day you will all be together for ever. Fondly, Sally Jo


- Sally jo Winebrenner

Hue Jewkes was a great neighbor, friend, and home-teacher. I never remember him driving by when he didn't wave or stop to say hello. Even after he stopped driving, he would walk by with his walker and wave hello or stop to chat a bit. Before 2020, we had the privilege of having him attend the annual Veteran's Day Celebration at our school. He always seemed thrilled to be there, but in fact, we were the ones who were honored that he could attend along with my parents. His life was an extraordinary example of humility and kindness for all who knew him.


- Heidi Hardcastle Wigren

Alma Jean and family, I had heard your Dad was ill but didn't realize he had passed until I saw someone's post today. What a great man he was! He was a legendary figure at SSHS through all my years at school there. I remember taking math and history from him, and yes Driver's Ed as well. He was well-loved as a Coach and will long be remembered by many. Certainly his was a life well-lived. My deepest condolences to you and your family; may God bless and comfort you at this time of sorrow.

Dorothy (Wagstaff) Laney


- Dorothy (Wagstaff) Laney