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1930
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2018
Byron Horrocks Obituary
1930 ~ 2018
Byron "J" Horrocks passed away March 12, 2018 shortly after his 88th birthday. Though small in stature, he was a giant of a man with a heart as big as all outdoors.
Born on March 1, 1930, Byron was the only child of Otis Joseph Horrocks and Mary Ellen Adams. They lived on a farm in Bennett, Utah. After moving to Salt Lake City, Byron met his eternal companion Vera Leone Rowley. They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple on April 11, 1958.
Byron did great things in a quiet unassuming way. He loved to make others happy. He loved talking with people and looking for ways to brighten someone's day. He had a gift for making everyone feel loved and important. He found great joy in serving and always thought of others before himself. As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served 6 missions, 5 of them with his sweetheart. While serving, they made friendships that have lasted throughout their lives.
Byron served his country in the Coast Guard from 1952-1955. On his 80th Birthday he was honored for that service by those restoring the lighthouse where he served in Crescent City, California.
Although he accomplished many things in his life, Byron's greatest achievement was that of father. He loved his children dearly and sacrificed much for them. As his children married he never thought of their spouses as in-laws. They too became his children and he loved them like his own.
Byron is survived by his wife Vera, his children Julie Oldham (Brian), Kathy McBride (David), Byron Horrocks Jr (Cindy) and Mary Alice King (Ryan), 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren with one on the way. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sweet granddaughter, Adrianne McBride.
Friends may visit on Thursday March 15 at the LDS Chapel 8950 S 1300 W West Jordan, UT from 6:30- 8:00 pm or Friday March 16, 2018 from 9:30-10:30 am prior to the funeral services to be held 11:00 am.
The influence of a life well lived will be felt throughout eternity. Until we meet again Pops, we love you!
Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com
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March 16, 2018
Dear Vera,
This is Garr Bolton, I am an old friend of his from Bennett. We had wonderful times in our life there. We had a lot of baseball games together. We send our Love and prayers to you and will continue with our memories. I just turned 97 on 7 March 2018. Garr & Nelda Bolton
Ruth Rowley Morgan
March 16, 2018
Dear Vera and Family,
I am so thankful to have had Byron as a brother-in-law. Byron was such a good man. He was so helpful to me when I needed it, and was always thinking of ways to serve others. He will be greatly missed. Love, Ruth
Janis Rowser
March 14, 2018
Dave, Kathy, Julie, Brian, and families,
What a beautiful tribute to your dad. May sweet memories sustain you until you are able to be reunited once again. Although our paths don't cross much, I think of you often and am grateful for the friendships that we share.
Audrey Fowles
March 14, 2018
Sorry for your loss Vera and family, Byron was always such a great, soft-spoken but kind man. We haven't had much connection in the last 25 years but that doesn't mean you haven't been thought of lots.
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