John Herbert Jackson, age 80, of Sandy, Utah, passed away at home August 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and holding his sweethearts’ hand. John will be missed by his loving wife JoAnn, his children Clint (Melissa), Sheri (Kent) Hutchinson, and Debbie (Dan) Walker, 18 devoted grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his four brothers Paul, Larry, Noel, Kirk, and preceded in death by his sister Zina.
John was born September 29, 1942, in Archer, Idaho, to John Nichols and Martha Elizabeth Bell McFarland. He was sealed to JoAnn Utley, in the Salt Lake Temple on April 30, 1962. John worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, but his passion was truck driving. He loved camping and boating with his family, talking with his sweetheart, collecting model cars, and talking about old cars.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug 17th at 11:00 a.m. at the Eastridge 1st Ward located at 552 E 11400 S in Draper, Utah. A viewing will be held prior from 10 - 10:45 a.m. at the same location. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
The service will be available to watch online through Zoom using the following link:
JoAnn,
I'm writing to send my condolence to you and your family. I'm sorry I couldn't be there in person to give you a hug, but I did want to reach out to you. I have enjoyed listening in to the funeral services today.
John has a special place in my heart! I will miss seeing him! My fondest memories of him are welcoming him each week to church as he came into the side door. He always had a fun comment to make and made me feel like he loved and supported me. I will miss his sense of humor. I will miss you poking him when he's say something that you felt he shouldn't.
I always knew that he truly loved you and his family, even though he'd tease and joke. And listenening to the funeral today, further emphasized his committment to family and his love for each of you. He's a great example to all of us of how to focus on our family.
I love John and you. We miss you in our ward. I pray for you during your transition to a new life without him. May God bless you and your family!