1953 ~ 2026
Country Crossing 6th Ward
11173 South Copper Point Way South Jordan, Utah 84095Thursday Apr 30, 2026: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Country Crossing 6th Ward
11173 South Copper Point Way South Jordan, Utah 84095Friday May 1, 2026: 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Country Crossing 6th Ward
11173 South Copper Point Way South Jordan, Utah 84095Friday May 1, 2026: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Larkin Sunset Gardens
1950 E Dimple Dell Rd, Sandy, Utah, 84092Friday May 1, 2026: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
John Roger Stevens, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones on April 22, 2026.
John was born on September 7, 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Paul and LaVerne Stevens. He was the youngest of seven children.
John graduated from Skyline High School in 1972. He then went on to study business at the University of Utah and graduated from Salt Lake Community College in business.
John worked for Dunford Bakers until 1981 when it was sold, then he started Donuts Inc. and Rocky Mountain Bread with his partner and brother Ron. They later acquired Salt Lake Donut and Dunford Bakers until he sold the business and retired. He genuinely loved the baking industry.
John enjoyed pranks and telling jokes. He loved motorcycles, boating, being outside and cars but most of all enjoyed being with his family and loved ones.
John married Shirley Wilson in the Salt Lake City Temple in 1974, they were married for 35 years before divorcing. John married Kim Laaw in 2010 and they were later sealed in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.
John is preceded in death by Paul and LaVerne, Sandra Stevens, Michael Stevens, Sherrie Spinelli and Paula Cluff, niece Julie Stevens and nephew Gary Stevens.
John is survived by his children Bethany Russell (Steve), Andres (Stephanie), Quintan, Miranda Porter (Sean), step-children Tish Dyphibane, Ti (Noi) Dyphibane, Donna Dyphibane, Shauna LaBee. Grandchildren Tyler, Aliel, Leila, Owen, Que, Rae, Remy, Claire, Tissa, Alex, Summer, Benjamin, Neo, Zage. Sister Carolyn Stevens and brother Ronald Stevens.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 30 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Friday, May 1 from 9:30-10:45 AM at the Country Cross 6th Ward (11173 S. Copper Point Way, South Jordan, UT 84095). The funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 1, 2026. The interment will take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery (1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd, Sandy, Utah 84092).
For those unable to join us in person, a Zoom broadcast of the service is available by clicking the blue tab above that says "Watch Service".
Thank you for the years of leadership mentorship and kindness. Working for you was a privilege for which I will always be grateful 🥹 Rest In the arms of the Heavenly Father 🙏
Thank you for the years of leadership mentorship and kindness. Working for you was a privilege for which I will always be grateful 🥹 Rest In the arms of the Heavenly Father