John W Alexander

John W. Alexander

OGDEN - Our loving Dad, John W. Alexander, Sr (Jack), passed away on Sept. 12, 2010 with his daughter Darlene by his side. He was 94 years of age.

Jack was born June 12, 1916, in Coniston, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Jack was the third of 10 children born to William Stuart Alexander and Mabel Gladys Turner.

His family moved to the United States in 1923 when he was 7 years old, settling in Ogden, Utah. Jack became a citizen of the United States on Nov. 17, 1941 at the age of 25.

He married Hazel Rosella Smith on April 3rd, 1938. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on April 3rd , 2008, Hazel passed away on April, 28th, 2008. She was 85 years of age.

As a young man, he worked for Felt Auto Parts, Irwin Chevrolet, Wright's Department Store and Intermountain Neon Sign Co. In 1941 he hired on with AT&T (Mountain Bell). He retired in 1978 with 37 years of service.

He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, a good friend and neighbor, and a hard worker. He helped his family with construction of their homes and also helped friends with building, wiring, plumbing, concrete, wallpapering, painting, roofing and anything that was needed.

In 1995, Hazel suffered a debilitating stroke that left her dependent on Dad to care for her, which he did lovingly for 12-1/2 years. He kept her at home and with some help from his family and friends he took amazing care of her, never complaining.

The last 2-1/2 years have been a challenge for him, as he slowly lost his ability to see from Macular Degeneration. He had to depend more and more on help from others. He kept an amazing sense of humor through it all. He fought the good fight. He is now where he wants to be with his loving wife Hazel and his daughter Chris. He will be missed.

Jack was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on December 11, 1982 at the age of 66. He so enjoyed the home teachers who would visit and bring the sacrament to his home.

He is survived by one sister, Shirley Alexander, Sylmar, California, three daughters and two sons, Darlene Wood, Ogden, Utah. Jackie (Jim) Garner, Hooper, Utah. John (Annette) Alexander, Hyrum, Utah. David (Kaye) Alexander, South Ogden, Utah. Colleen (Val) Read, Pleasant View, Utah, Gary Napper son-in-law, Riverdale, Utah, 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Hazel, daughter Chris, son-in-law, Larry Wood, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. William, Albert, Arthur, Ernest, Leonard, Robert, Bertha, Gladys.

Dear Dad
We will miss you. Thank you for going with us to eat at the Chuck-A-Rama and The Golden Corral, even though you really didn't want to. And taking those really long rides, when you would really rather have been at home. There aren't enough words to express our love and gratitude to you for all the love and support you gave us. You were truly an amazing man. We are so thankful for these last 2-1/2 years, that we were able to spend time with you. We will cherish those memories forever. Love, Dar and Jackie.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donationin his name to the Brent Crompton Scholarship Fund @ Weber State University, care of Development Office, 4018 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84403

A private viewing for family and extended family will be held at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd, Ogden, on Thursday, September 16th from 7 to 8 p.m.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Hooper Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Myers Mortuary of Ogden.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
September 16, 2010
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CemeteryHooper Cemetery
5290 South 6300 West
Hooper, UT 84315
September 17, 2010
11:00 AM
Graveside ServiceHooper Cemetery
4290 S 6300 W
Hooper, UT
September 17, 2010
11:00 AM