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Larkin Sunset Gardens (1950 E. 10600 So. Sandy, UT 84092)Wednesday Feb 5, 2025 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
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Larkin Sunset Gardens (1950 E. 10600 So. Sandy, UT 84092)Wednesday Feb 5, 2025 2:00 PM
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Johney Colledge on January 30, 2025. He passed away surrounded by people that he loved.
Johney was born on February 8th, 1940, to Nancy Frances and Lester Colledge in Lehi, Utah where he had many adventures while growing up. Johney served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ontario, Canada where he met his wife, Lillian. At the end of his mission, Mission President, Thomas Monson, gave him permission to go back for her and the rest was history. They bought a house in Sandy, UT where they raised two boys, Craig and Kirk. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren also spent many holidays at the house and were very important to him.
Johney worked for the Utah Transit Authority for almost forty years where he drove city buses, ski buses and TRAX trains. In 1988, he received an award for “his professionalism and actions in time of imminent danger” when his ski bus was hit by an avalanche. He was the first driver of TRAX in Utah, and the first driver to log three million safe miles.
Johney and Lillian were happily married for over 60 years and celebrated their 50th anniversary with a trip to Hawaii which was one of the highlights of their time together. They also loved spending summer vacations at a cabin at Moon Lake where he taught the kids to catch and clean fish.
Johney enjoyed watching the Utah Jazz and recorded each game to avoid commercials. He loved reading Louis L’Amour westerns and later listening to them. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and always looked forward to their visits.
He had an infectious smile and was the kindest and most caring person you could meet. He was beloved by everyone who met him and will be missed by all.
Preceded in death by his brothers Dwayne, Elroy, Lavelle, and his parents Nancy & Lester.
He is survived by his wife Lillian and their two sons Craig and Kirk (Kristen), his grandchildren Tiffany Pienezza (Joe), Jessica Coffey (Sam), Maddison Snow (Robbie), Trent Clifford (Nikki), Kyle Clifford (Mary), his great grandchildren Zenna Pienezza, Olivia Pienezza, Lilyauna Coffey, Angelly Coffey, Kenzi Byington, Ari Clifford, and Goldie Clifford, and his brothers Larry, Brent, and Jay Colledge, and his sisters Beverly Burr and Rose Abbott.
Services will be held:
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Viewing: 12:30 – 1:45 PM
Funeral: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Larkin Sunset Gardens
1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092
Guestbook/Condolences
Tracy a I wish to express our sincere condolences to you Kirk, your wife Kristen, and your entire family. Losing a Father is tough, so many memories. If you need anything during this time of reflection and loss, let me know.
OSM John Haire
I am very sorry to learn of Johney’s passing. When I started with UTA in 1972, he was one of my trainers. We also worked together at TRAX as operators. He was a good man, and I feel privileged to have known him.
We wish to express our condolences to Lillian, Craig, Kirk, and all the family. Johney will be greatly missed. I know you all have great memories and will cherish them in the future.
love Jane and Gerry Rodrigue
Losing a loving father is so challenging. Reading his obituary and your memories of Moon Lake, that is a fun place and a great place to have memories. May the Lord bless you and comfort you during this difficult time and may you have wonderful memory to ease your loss. You & your family are in my prayers.
Lillian and family; we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
We will always have great memories or our brother in-law.
Carmen and Chris Wisson
I'm so very sorry to hear of Johney's passing.
He was one (probably the best one) of my trainers when I began at UTA 49 years ago this month. He remained a good friend through the years and will be missed.
So sorry to hear the sad news about Uncle Johney passing away. I wish to express my sincerest condolances and to send love to Aunty Lillian , Craig, Kirk and the rest of the family .
So sorry to hear the sad news about Uncle Johney passing away. I wish to express my sincerest condolances and to send love to Aunty Lillian , Craig, Kirk and the rest of the family .
I’m so sorry, Lillian, to hear about Johney’s passing. He was such a good person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all that you will have comfort and peace. The Lord will bless you and your family. Love you all! Louise Cook