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Jack Monson Bangerter 1925 ~ 2008 BOUNTIFUL - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Jack Monson Bangerter (Grandad) passed peacefully surrounded by his beautiful bride, Connie, and many other family members July 31, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jack was born March 11, 1925 in Bountiful, Utah. He was one of five children born to John Christian and Grace Lucille Monson Bangerter. He married his eternal companion and best friend, Connie Thompson on April 22, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they raised eight wonderful children. Jack was a vibrant, hard working, patriotic, and spiritual giant. He attended Harvard, Cornell, and the University of Utah. He was a veteran and served as an officer in World war II, enlisting in the Navy at age 17. He also served his community as a Utah State Senator for 12 years. He was the President of J.C. Bangerter and Sons Inc. most of his career. Jack loved the gospel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He faithfully fulfilled many callings including Mission President of the Nebraska Omaha Mission, Bishop, teacher, and home teacher. Through his callings he brought many members to the gospel and loved to help all of those in his stewardship. Jack loved his fellow man and in turn was loved by all who knew him either through his church callings or his community service. He is survived by his loving bride, Connie Thompson Bangerter, their eight children, Juliet (Lane Martin), Peggy (Vaughn Hyde), Paul (Leslie), Mark, Sandra (Dan Rast), Claudia (Steve Allen), Jeannee (Kevin Elder), Elizabeth (Curtis Croft), 30 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Katherine Goodfellow and brothers, Douglas, Frank, and Jerry Bangerter. We give special thanks to all who cared for Grandad in his declining days, particularly family members and the staff at the University of Utah Hospital. We will miss his strong testimony, his inspiring strong voice, his devotion to missionary work and his great love for his bride and family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 4, 2008 at the Bountiful 34th Ward Chapel, 500 North 1200 East. Friends and family may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful and Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment - Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Church or the missionary fund of the LDS Church.

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Published by Deseret News from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2008.

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John White

August 25, 2008

It was a pleasure to know Bishop Bangerter. I appreciated the great example he set in every aspect of his life. His home was a safe and fun place to be. His children were all terrific and many of them had a tremendous influence on me and many of my friends. I am grateful to have been able to spend a little time in this life knowing Jack and his family.

Howard Vickers

August 11, 2008

Bishop Bangerter was my bishop, boss and friend. He sent me on my mission and had a great influence in my life.

My family and I have many terrific memories those days in the old Bountiful 16th Ward. We often reflect on those special years and we are greatful for the influence of the Bangerter family.

The Vickers family offers our sincere condolences to you Connie, and the rest of the family. The "Bishop" will always be in our memories.

Jenn (Goutcher) Fullen

August 6, 2008

I served in the Omaha Nebraska mission and President and Sister Bangerter took such good care of the sisters, the Elders would get jealous of that. President Bangerter truly loved his sister missionaries. He taught us love and the power of the spirit through music. One of the greatest memories for most of us was to play our harmonicas with the President. "Ask about Nerbraska"-our mission song- we would all gather together and President would start us out, he loved his harmonica and would get so giddy when he played it. He truly was a great man and a great leader, thank you for your love and example!

Thomas Amby&Kathy Briggs

August 6, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Valeriano Ugolini

August 5, 2008

Dear Sandra and Family,

Our heat-felt condolences. May you be comforted at this very tender time of temporary separation.

With love,

Carolyn & Val Ugolini

Tracy (Conk) Horsley

August 4, 2008

Dear Bangerter Family,
What a hugh void this leaves in so many of our hearts. I had the opportunity to live by this amazing man and wonderful family for the majority of my life. I have so many fond memories of Bishop Bangerter, from catching a greased pig at the ward party, to the annual potatoes that were received at Christmas. He had the heart as big as the state in which he served and the gospel that he loved and lived each and every day! He loved his bride… I never tired of seeing how sweet , loving and gentle he was with sister Bangerter. I will miss going to my parents home and watching the BYU football games and talking politics with bishop. I love you bishop, my parents and I have lost a life long friend!

Gaylen H Baird

August 4, 2008

Dearest Connie,
As truly good friends who have on special occasions been priviliged to share time and experiences with both you and Jack wish to acknowledge our great times together over the past 65 years or so. We have been blessed to have those eventful periods together. Please be aware that during this time of stress that our thoughts are with you and your family. We find it difficult to express our feelings in a manner that pass along those strong and remorseful thoughts that will be a benefit to you. We love you and know that in our prayers you will be remembered. May the Lord be with you and your family at this time. May our sympathy be felt by you. It is with a great appreciation and bountiful remorse we want you to know we love you. Always you and your family will remain in our thoughts. You and your family have our deep sympathy. Be assured that Jack will be prepared to greet you when the Lord directs. Our thouhgts dwell on the past and look forward to the future. Our love to you always. Your friends.
Pete/June Baird

Joseph and Suzanne Rust

August 4, 2008

To the whole Bangerter family, and particularly Sandy and Dan Rast,

We have know Jack and many members of his family for the 30 plus years we have lived in Bountiful. We became even closer when we moved a short distance away from the Bangerters and the Rasts. We loved seeing Jack out on his tractor working in the yard he so loved. He made many significant contributions to his city, his State, and his (and our) Church, all too numerous to recount. May the Lord's comforting hand be with you at this time.

Kirk and Chris Gardner

August 4, 2008

We would like to express our condolences to the Bangerter family. Jack and Connie have been so warm to us and embraced us into the neighborhood. We are so fortunate to have you and your memories with us forever.

Love, Kirk and Chris Gardner

Jamie Sweat

August 3, 2008

Once upon a lifetime great people cross our paths and President and Sister Bangerter crossed mine.
Pres. Bangerter was a mountain of a man and a spritual giant also. From our first meeting in Nebraska to our visits on the phone through the latter years I always looked up to Him. He was always interested in my family the farm and the trucks. (He once said "Elder Sweat we come from the same boat." I'd like to think so too!)
President and Sister Bangerter brought so many things to the mission field to teach us. They instilled so much into us as missionaries. I know I was better because of it, in Nebraska and in my life since then.
Thanks so much Pres. and Sister Bangerter, I love you so much.
Our condolences to Sister Bangerter and the family. Our prayers are with you.
God be with you till we meet again, President.

Bobbi BURTON

August 3, 2008

Dear Connie, I only met your husband two weeks ago ( He was my brother's roommate at the U Med Center), but what a wonderful impression he left on me. He was a gentleman who always asked for "Connie" each night as I sat with my brother, Jack would call for you. You're a lucky lady, Connie, to have had such a precious man.

Joyce & Max Hicks

August 3, 2008

Dear Paul and Leslie Bangerter

We want to send our love and condolences to you and to your mother and family. Paul, It was very apparent when we were introduced to your father, we were not surprised how his spirit radiated throuthout the room as well as your loving mother's spirit did also. It is a honor to be able to say that we were able to meet President Bangerter. His life was fully dedicated to his family, to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was a servant to the people of Utah. His wonderful spirit was infectious. He was truly a servant of the Lord.

May the good Lord bless all of you at this time.

Love,

Joyce & Max Hicks

Wendy Arbuckle Steenblik

August 3, 2008

To my mission dad, Pres. Bangerter. I miss your enthusiasm and singing. He called us the challenging, testifying and singing mission. He knew the power of song.

Because of his closeness to the spirit, he always seemed to call me at exactly the right time and have exactly the right things to say to me and to my companions.

I will be forever grateful for his example and his service and devotion to Jesus Christ.

Maurice Stacey

August 3, 2008

The Stacey Family knew and loved Jack and I remember him in a calling at 1st Ward as SCOUT MASTER.

He instilled leadership and honesty in myself, fellow scouts and my Brother Kent who was his assitant.

He always was the first to shake my hand and ackowledge me when I saw him on the street or delivering his paper.

He was a self-made man in my eyes and an example to us all.

Maurice Stacey
Woods Cross

Mark and Jamie Hyde

August 3, 2008

We love you, Granddad.

Maurine B. Lewis

August 3, 2008

Dear Connie and Kids,
We know Jack was not doing real well when we left for Chicago. We are now half way into our mission and wanted to express our feeling of loss at Jacks's passing. Also to let you know we will be praying for all of you. We are thankful to be part of this great family and hope you know of our love for you and yours. I will miss Jack. He always supported me in my family history projects. My two boys worked for Paul in Layton at one time. I'll bet there was a grand reunion above. We send our love and want you to know we are sorry to miss the celebration of his graduation.

We send our deepest sympathy,

Elder & Sister Lewis (alias Bowen & Maurine

Roxanne Frazier Smith

August 3, 2008

From one of your sister missionaries from Omaha Nebraska. Thank you for taking such good care of us and teaching us how to share the gospel with love and excitement. My best to Connie and the family. I pray for peace to be with you.

Matt Phillips

August 3, 2008

President Jack M. Bangerter has left this world a better place by having lived in it. President Bangerter was my mission president in the Nebraska Omaha Mission. He inspired me with his love for the Savior and for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I will always remember the way he lived his life with GUSTO! President Bangerter you will be missed on this side of the veil, but have already been welcomed on the other side. I am sure you are already busy there continuing the work you pursued here.

Bob Barker Jr.

August 3, 2008

I would like to express my condolences to all the family members of Jack Bangerter. He was my bishop while I was growing up. He was very inspirational and helped me do better because of his teachings and example. I worked for him and his brothers and dad for several years while going through high school. I enjoyed the company of his sons and daughters while growing up. I always will admire and appreciate
the Bangerter family. You are so blessed by strong and loving parents. Thank you for all you do and have done.
Sincerely,

dee Young

August 2, 2008

Tami and I want to express our love and sympathy to you Tyler, Staci, and to your great family. I know how much you loved your Grandad! You choose every day "Texas" to follow his example, and honor him by following the Savior. Just like your Grandad, you demonstrate complete honesty, love for your sweet companion Staci, devotion to your children, neighbors and friends. You are a leader, hard worker, and example to those who have the privilige of association with you. You have a great sense of humor, and a positive attitude. You are successful at whatever you do. You convey a genuine and sincere interest in others. When the going gets tough, you lead the way to better times. You are a true friend. I didn't know your Grandad personally, but I do through knowing you. I know he along with your parents instilled within you the principles that make you the great man that you are!
It is my hope, that our love, prayers and concern for you and your great family will provide some support to you at this sad time. May your hearts and minds be full of happy memories as you celebrate the life well lived by this great man!
Dee and Tami

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