Jack Christensen Obituary

Jack Christensen 1930 ~ 2008 Pilot Valley, Nevada/ West Jordan, Utah: Jack Christensen, age 78, died Oct. 7, 2008 of Cancer. He was born April 4, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to George W. Christensen and Annie Eden Christensen. Jack served in the US Army in Korea in 1951-52. He married Geraldine (Gerry) Knowles in Elko, Nevada, on December 26, 1953. Jack was a carpenter and builder in West Jordan, Utah, before moving to Nevada where he owned and operated the Bar O Ranch in Pilot Valley. He retired from ranching in 1993 and worked part-time for the Peppermill. After his retirement, he and his wife traveled all over the United States. Jack is survived by his sons Kevin (Geralyn), South Jordan, Utah; Mark (Shellie) and Mike (Des), daughter Leslie Haslam, all of Pilot Valley in Nevada. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, brother Richard (Fontelle), Hurricane, Utah; and sister Beverly (Jim) Mussett, Avondale, Colorado. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Gerry, daughter, Susanne Michele, and sisters Betty Lou Sudbury, and Alberta Bills. A short Graveside Service will be held at West Jordan City Cemetery, 7800 S. 1300 W. West Jordan on Monday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. At Jack's request, his body was donated for medical research and will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Primary or Shriners Childrens Hospitals or American Cancer Society.

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Published by Deseret News on Oct. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack Christensen

8 Entries

Joey

October 6, 2025

Jay Dee and Diane Cahoon

November 9, 2008

We wish to express our love to all of you at this difficult time. We know that you will find great comfort in your faith, and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

JOEY CHRISTENSEN

October 29, 2008

well grandp's i dont know were to start. all i really can say is that we have alot of memory's all the trips to the auctions, cattle drive's, and fishing trips, and coffe in the morning one of your favorite times of the day. i will always keep those close to my heart. i'll miss you very much. til we meet again love always and forever.
joey

Shelby Christensen

October 12, 2008

There have been so many happy memories i have shared with you. You are really the only grandpa I grew up with. I would love herring up from school just to go talk to you and grandma. I loved spending so much time with you. I love your crazy exciting stories you would always tell me those stories never got old. I remember when i was in 3rd grade and I came home and told you about field day and how I got first place in the running race and you told me I had your genes and I ran home and told my mom and dad that I had your pants. my parents were all confused and asked what i meant by that and I told them well grandpa said I had his genes and well they had to explain that there are two different types of genes they laughed so hard about that story and know I get why it was so funny. Grandpa you have always been there for me threw all the good times and bad. You have been there every step of the way. I will never for get are many memories especially are hunting memories. Those were the best you always know how to make me laugh thank you so much for that. I also remember when grandma past away and you told me every thing was going to be ok and not to cry because she wouldn’t want me to be so sad. Well im trying not to cry for you but its so hard but im going to be strong because that’s what you want you want me to be strong for are family especially my dad. Im going to be strong for everyone because I trust you in everything you have taught me. You are a true hero and im going to try not to let you down I hope when I grow up I will be as strong and wise as you. Thank you again for everything you have thought me and everything you have shown me. I love you more than anything and i know you will always be in my heart.

Shelby Christensen

October 12, 2008

There have been so many happy memories i have shared with you.You are really the only grandpa i grew up with. I would love huring up from school just to go talk to you and grandma. I loved spending so much time with you. I love your crazy exciting stories you would always tell me those stories never got old. I reamember when i was in 3rd gread and I came home and told you about fild day and how I got first place in the running race and you told me i had your genes and i ran home and told my mom and dad that i had your pants. my parents were all confused and asked what i meant by that and i told them well grandpa said i had his genes and well they had to explain that there are two differebt types of genes thay laught so hard about that story and know I get why it was so funny. grandpa you have always been there for me thew all the good times and bad. You have been there every step of the way.I will never for get are many memories exspecialy are hunting memories. those were the best you always know how to make me laught thank you so much for that. I also reamember when grandma past away and you told me every thing was going to be ok and not to cry becauce she wouldnt want me to be so sad.Well im trying not to cry for you but its so hard but im going to be strong because thats what you want you want me to be strong for are family exspecialy my dad.Im going to be strong for everyone because i trust you in everyuthing you have taught me. You are a true hero and im going to try not to let you down i hope when i grow up i will be as strong and wise as you. Thank you again for everything you have tought me and everything you have shown me.I love you more than anything and i know you will always be in my heart.

David & Holly Fail

October 12, 2008

Kevin & Geri,

We are so deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Kevin's father. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Heath Hillyard

October 12, 2008

Grandpa Jack

From the time we first met as I watched you build your house in West Jordan you treated me as family. You took me into your family and treated me as one of your children. When I did something good you always had a positive word to share. But when I did something wrong you didn?t hesitate to correct me. In my eyes you were my grandpa. The relationship grew even strong when you invited me to the ranch that first summer. I didn?t want it to end. But once again you gave me words of encouragement that the ranch would always be there. Again you were right because soon you invited me to live there with you. What more could a person ask for. I enjoyed every minute of it. I enjoyed the ranch but most of all I enjoyed being there with you Grandpa Jack. I can not thank you enough for the things you taught me or shared with me. And though the last few years I didn?t keep in touch as much as I should have you were never far from my thoughts. When family is discussed with me you and the ranch are always brought up. Because when I think of home I think of Grandpa Jack and the ranch. That will always be home to me. Grandpa Jack I could not have asked for a better man to have helped raise me. I know I?ve made some mistakes but I know I won?t have to look far for them words of encouragement. All I have to do is think of you and I?ll find them.

I Love you Grandpa Jack

Heath.

Dan and Karen Johnson

October 11, 2008

Dear Christensen Family:
We are so blessed to know all of you. We honor your mother and father and all they have contributed to the world. What wonderful people! We have many great memories of these two special people and will miss our chats and visits through the green-belt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God bless,

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