JOHN SYPHERS Sr.

JOHN SYPHERS Obituary

John A. Syphers, Sr. 11/16/19 ~ 10/14/09 John Albion Syphers, Sr. was born in Ogden, Utah, on Nov. 16, 1919, the son of Orlo Lionel and Mary Ellen Syphers. He died at home of natural causes on Oct. 14, 2009. On Sept. 19, 1945, he married Edith Harriet Spencer, the love of his life, in an Episcopal church in Pueblo, Colo.He was a graduate of Weber College and the U of U where he was affiliated with Sigma Nu fraternity. During World War II he served as a combat engineer in the European Theater of Operations. He was an advertising copy writer and manager of a printing and publishing company, practiced accounting in the partnership of Syphers & Assoc, and founded Intermountain Transfer and Intermountain Data Corp. for which he served as President and General Manager for over 20 years. In later years, he was corporate controller for various real estate development corporations and consultant for several roofing contractors. He was an avid reader. After his retirement he served as a literacy advocate at Salt Lake Community High School, treasurer of Literacy Volunteers of America, Wasatch Front, and as an ESL tutor at Edison Elementary. He was loved and admired by friends and family who enjoyed his sharp wit. He is survived by his wife, son John Jr. (Kam Chi) of San Francisco, daughter Stephanie (Roy), and grandson, Aelric Kofoid, of Woodland, CA. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christie, brother Tom and parents. He has donated his body to science and at his request there will be no funeral. The family wishes to thank Haven Health Care and Hospice and The Wellington for their compassionate care of John. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Huntsman Cancer Center, Shriner's Hopsital or a charity of your choice. Condolences: www.legacy.com

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Published by Deseret News on Oct. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN SYPHERS

6 Entries

Aelric Kofoid

October 31, 2020

It is hard for me to imagine John being gone for 11 years now. I was John and Ediths only grandson. I miss them tremendously I was 19 when John died and Edith died 5 years later. I will always cherish the many memories I have of them.One memory I have of my grandfather is I refused to eat a casserole my grandmother cooked so he told me if I ate it that it would grow hair on my chest. And I believed him I have never been picky about eating anything since.

July 1, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you remember your love one. May God provide comfort and ease your sorrow through the power of prayer and the hope of his Kingdom to come with all of it's promises. Matthew 6:9, 10; Daniel 2:44

Joyce Keller

October 21, 2009

Stephanie,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I hope this message finds you, your mom and Aleric well.
I would love to hear from you. ([email protected])

Kam Chi Lam

October 20, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss, my heart and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God bress you, please take good care of yourself.

Heidi Johnson

October 18, 2009

Dear Edith,
It doesn't seem that long ago that your daughter passed away. I knew you at the Children's Center. I'm very sorry to read of the passing of your sweetheart. He sounds like he was a wonderful man.

I have fond memories of my time at the C.C. and am grateful for the experience I gained there.

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Sincerely,
Heidi

Kathy Lambert

October 18, 2009

John was an important part of my life growing up. I first met him 45 years ago when I was 5 and we moved in across the street. I remember him then as being a very tall man. I thought he was about the tallest person I had ever met. He was always extremely nice to me. I learned to appreciate his dry sense of humor, but I have to admit, at first I was a little scared. I remember John bringing home stacks of computer cards. Remember those little cards with the many holes in them that ran computers? I remember thinking they were so cool and that he had to be really smart to know what to do with them.
John never seemed to mind that I spent most my waking hours at his house during the summer. He always welcomed us to his home and kept his pool sparkling clean for us to swim. I don't think I ever remember John being angry. He was a calm, friendly presence in our neighborhood.
I feel bad I didn't know he tutored students at Edison Elementary. I could have asked him so many questions. How impressive that he helped so many with literacy! He was a great man and he will be missed.

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