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James Brock Obituary
Our dear friend and father, Jim "Grizz" Brock, passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2013 in Salt Lake City after a short illness.
He was born on Sept. 19, 1944 in San Luis Obispo, CA to John William and Ellen May Cairns Brock. Jim's early years were spent in Montrose, CO. The family moved to Moab, UT when Jim was 10 years old. He spent the rest of his youth in Moab where he met his wife Jean Gordon. They moved to Salt Lake City and were married in 1962. Jim was a respected member of the IBEW Local 354, was a Master Electrician with over 40 years of work experience and was the Superintendent for DeVoge Electric, Inc. Jim retired in 2011.
Jim was an avid reader, a fly fisherman and enjoyed camping and other outdoor activities with his family. We will miss his singing, dancing and his wry sense of humor.
He is survived by his sons, Steven, Clinton (Mary), Anthony (Heather); grandchildren, Caleb, Connor and Cassidy. Also by his mother and stepfather, Ellen and Ray Alger, his dear friend and companion, Sandy Garlick, by sisters, Katie (Murray) Hanway, and Bonnie (Ray) Walker, numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded death by his wife, Jean, his daughter-in-law, Debi, and father, Bill Brock.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel, 10600 S. 1950 East with a visitation from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Online condolences at www.larkincares.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Brock
Joe Reilly
January 29, 2013
Thanks for the things you taught me.
Rest in peace, Brother.
January 20, 2013
True to his family,true to his friends, and true to his craft. A great sense of humor and he handled a fly rod as well as anyone I've ever seen. Rest in peace Jim Bob Thomas
Dan DeVoge
January 19, 2013
Big Jim...Powerful Voice, Few Words, Giant Heart. RIP Brother.
January 18, 2013
Uncle Jim, I've learned so many things about being a man from you, and I hope to be as good a man as you, and my kids will know how great a man their great-great uncle Jim was.
Cody Rands
January 18, 2013
I had so many good memories with grandpa.And now hes gone all i can do is think of those and cherich them. i miss and love you grandpa.
January 18, 2013
Jim you missed by all! thanks for all you have given to so many people.
Rusty Courville
Lynette DeVoge
January 17, 2013
So many memories...a man I will never forget, a friend I will never forget, and a voice I will never forget.
Ken Knight
January 17, 2013
Farewell to a dear High School friend. I hope to see you again when I make the big move.
Martin Christensen
January 16, 2013
Jim will be missed by his Brother Wiremen. I remember he treated us Apprentices with great respect and was never too busy to show us a pipe bending formula or to turn down the amperage on my welder. I worked for Jim on many projects in Salt Lake and Huntington and miss his leadership!
Linda & Fred Powell
January 16, 2013
The class of '62 will miss seeing you at the reunions. Our sympathy to Jim's family and sister Katie. Love always,
Erin Gibson
January 16, 2013
We will miss you so much, Grandpa Jim. You meant the world to us & we will always remember the fun times we spent with you. You treated me like a daughter & I loved you like a dad. Love, Erin, Anthony, and Seamus
Dale Cox
January 16, 2013
we had a lot of fun with you but you were just fun to be around RIP my friend
Wayne Nielsen
January 16, 2013
Jim, I have only met you a few times, but I feel I know you very well because of my close relationship with Steve, through the years Steve has told me very much about you. You will be missed.
Tom DeVoge
January 16, 2013
Well my friend, you have found the end of the trail. I want to Thank You for your friendship, loyalty, trust and humor we shared together over the years. You are where you want to be, just hope you remembered to take that harmonica with you.
Todd Miller
January 16, 2013
Steve, Tony and Clinton, Sheryl and I are so sorry for your loss. Over the years I have worked, fished and lived with your father. He could always put a smile on my face. We send our sincere condolences.
Rich Kingery
January 16, 2013
The officers and members of IBEW Local 354 send their sincere condolences to the family of Jim. He was a great asset to our union industry and will be missed.
January 16, 2013
Uncle Jim, you made me laugh so hard my face hurt for days! You're leaving quite a hole in this world you know! love, Carla, Mark and kids.
Linda (Zufelt) Strickland
January 15, 2013
Jim was always a good friend. We loved to dance together in high school. He is now at peace and my prayers and love is with his family
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