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1923 ~ 2013
Joseph Cooper Ekstrom (Joe) returned to his Heavenly Father July 20th.
He was born June 7, 1923, in Arco, Idaho to John Lovett Ekstrom and Violet Parker Cooper. After the death of his father when Joe was only 7, his mother moved her young family to Cache Valley, Utah and later married John Heyrend, a widower with six children. Joe joined the Army and served in the European Conflict as a Military Policeman 1942-1946. Upon his return from World War II, he married his high school sweetheart, Loma Mary Jones, for time and all eternity May 1, 1946, in the Logan LDS Temple. He worked for Mtn. Bell Telephone where he retired after 35 years of service. He was actively involved in the LDS Church and served his Heavenly Father faithfully as an Elders Quorum President, Scout Master, Stake Missionary and in the Stake Mission Presidency. He and Loma served a full-time proselyting mission in Michigan and an inner city mission in Salt Lake City. They also served as temple workers for many years. His professional and church service and humble loving spirit brought him many lifelong friends. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his sweetheart Loma.
He is survived by their five children, Joseph Jones (Deann), Violet Ann McCleery (Michael), Edward Dean (Missy), Brenda Lee Mabey (Gary) and Michael Kelly (Rebecca); 41 grandchildren including spouses; and 53 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 29th at the Fort Union 5th Ward building, 6770 S. 500 E. in Midvale, Utah. Viewings will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 10-10:40 a.m. Monday at the same location. Funeral services are being coordinated by Lake Hills Memorial of Sandy, Utah
(www.memorialutah.com).
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Brenda, I am sorry to see that your Dad passed away! I was in Bountiful helping take care of my Mom for a week. I am living back in WA. Jan Barton
Jan Barton
July 31, 2013
May the "peace that passeth all understanding" be with the Ekstrom family as they remember their father, grandfather and great grandfather with love and respect. Our sincere sympathies, Naim and Valerie ElHalta
Naim ElHalta
July 29, 2013
Our family extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Joseph Cooper Ekstrom and Loma Mary Jones Ekstrom.
Hazel Elaine Ekstrom Clark
July 26, 2013
May the peace of God that excels all thought comfort the family during this time of sadness.
July 26, 2013
May God's spirit be with the Ekstrom family during this time of transition. I always admired Joe and Loma. they raised a wonderful family. Many good thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bryce Barney
July 24, 2013
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