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1949
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2020
John Bodenhofer Obituary
1949 ~ 2020
John Marley Bodenhofer
- a missionary to hundreds, mentor to many, friend to all - passed away July 15, 2020, while surrounded by his family, in West Jordan, UT. He was 71.
John was born April 12, 1949 in Salt Lake City, UT to James Lester and Nellie Wanda Bodenhofer. John married the love of his life, Carlene Ruth Shaver, on June 14, 1974 in the Salt Lake Temple. He had a great love for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in various church callings. His favorite callings were serving with the youth, where he became a second father to many of those neighborhood kids. He loved writing, music, playing guitar, hunting, fishing, coaching his 4 kids, and raising his 6 grandkids.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Carlene; his children, Jeremy, Jodi (Ben), Jaime (Brent), Jennica (Brock); his grandchildren, Brody, Devon, Emarie, Elijah, Delilah, Zachary; His sisters, Joann (Marlin), Julia (Ben), Joyce; and many nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents; his beloved brother James "Bill", his sister Jeanne; his son-in-law, Wayne, Brother-in-Law, Don; and many other family members.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 11:30 at River Oaks 4th Ward, 8950 S. 1300 W., West Jordan, UT. 84088. There will be a visitation one-hour prior with the family. Graveyard services follow at Elysian gardens, 1074 E. 4580 S. Millcreek, UT. 84117. Masks required in the church house.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Bodenhofer
Jeremy Nelson
July 13, 2025
Five years already? I realize time has no meaning for you now but for me, I live with the memories until we meet again. I think of you often and wonder what you're up to. Are you and Bill hunting? You still playing guitar instead of a harp? Playing pranks on people? I wish you could let me know what he's like in person, being in his presence. I guess I'll know soon enough. I wonder what you'd think if you could see what the world is like now. You always had an opinion about it. Idk. Just wondered as I always do. Miss you. Miss everyone actually. Been thinking about the past a lot lately. I guess I was a dork looking back. I did and said so many things I wish I hadn't. Idk. I'm sure you know many things now as you are in eternity. Well, I guess I won't keep you bored. Sure do miss you. Miss everyone actually. Seems everyone has their own thing going and that's okay. Supposed to go that way. Guess I'll see you soon enough. Crazy huh? Us meeting, having some hearing issues we can relate to, you being buried on my birthday. Never in all the days we used to talk about life and the after did I think in all the days, it'd be that day you got to rest. Kinda glad, though. Amazing to me is all. Tell Wayne and all hi. I picture you all in your perfect white robes laughing and waiting for the rest of us. Well, I won't keep you. I'm sure Jesus got you busy. See you around buddy. Miss you.
Jeremy Nelson
July 13, 2023
It's been three years my old friend but not a day goes by that I don't think of you and the times we had. The times we went fishing, boating, walking the block, pranking each other, playing basketball, going to church, or just sitting out in the front yard in the grass just talking about life. I often wonder what you're doing now. I imagine you, Bill, Wayne, and all your other friends and family are just talking, praying, above all being in the presence of the almighty. Three years seems like a lifetime but I'm truly grateful that in all the days of the year, you got to finally rest in your place. You give more meaning to July 22 than just my birthday. You are and always will be my friend. I miss you and I'm sorry for all the childish things I did and said. Until we meet again, I'll always think of you. You will never be forgotten.
Jeremy Nelson
July 23, 2020
Carlene, Jeremy, Jodi, Jaime, Jennica, and the rest of the Bodenhofer family I'm so sorry. There are no words. John was by far one of the best men I ever knew. Be at peace John. May your eternity with the Lord be blessed. I'm sorry I didn't get to say goodbye but we'll always have a hello in the future. Till we meet again old friend, I will never forget you.
Jaime Ranke
July 22, 2020
My dad, the man that alway got back up from the punches life handed him. He was more than 60% deaf in one ear and about 80% in the other, and he didn’t quit, he went through two surgeries for 9 herniated discs, and he didn’t quit, he wasn’t able to stand up straight for the last 10 years of his life, and he didn’t quit, he kept going, even after he was given the prognosis of Parkinson’s plus, and he didn’t quit, he taught us about perseverance, faith and kindness to others, he was a constant tease, but he loved his family immensely. The selfish part of me wanted him to stay, but the empathetic part understands he’s no longer in pain and is now enjoying an elk hunt at that big mountain in the sky. I’ll miss you until the day I die dad, until we meet again, love you dad!
Jennica
July 21, 2020
You will always be my hero. I'll like you forever, I'll love you for always. As long as I'm living, my daddy you'll be! Til we meet again, dad!
Jodi
July 21, 2020
I love you so much Daddy!!! Forever and ever til we meet again~ RIP
Stephen Hardy
July 20, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Johanna and Rich Hall
July 20, 2020
Bodenhofer family,
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. It was a pleasure to know Brother Bodenhofer and serve with him in church callings. He was kind, fun, and quick to share his testimony. Much love to you all.
Valene Hagen
July 20, 2020
Sorry for your lose. Love the bodenhofer's.
Joyce Russell
July 20, 2020
I will miss you Johnny. Hoping that your Heavenly reunion is wonderful. Until we meet again soon, Love you from your Sister Joyce
Robyn Shrman
July 20, 2020
Prayers and my deepest condolences to you Jaime, your Mother, and your entire family.
Devon
July 19, 2020
I love you, Grandpa. You taught me all I know after my dad passed away. Im glad that you were the man I got to call my grandfather and the man who raised me. Rest in peace to the greatest of them all.
I am here, but you are gone. I remember you, so you are eternal.
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