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John Mecham Obituary

John Lewis Mecham "Jack" Jack Mecham met up once again with the love of his life, his darling wife Mary, on February 8, 2005 after a bout with cancer. He was born July 3, 1915 to Jonathan and Eva Mecham. Jack lived all of his 89 years in Utah, spending most of that time raising numerous crops, working his ranch and inventing all kinds of gadgets over the years. He loved hiking any and every hill around, hunting, caring for his horses and being a great grandpa to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He married Mary Elizabeth LaBard on September 28, 1951. Jack was a farmer/rancher and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Orem City for 17 years. He and Mary raised their family in Utah County and then headed to Veyo to live out their years working the land. Jack was an extremely brilliant man who read every book he could find on geology and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His parents, sister Faye and wife Mary all preceded him in death. Jack is survived by their five children, Karen (Dennis) Willden, Kent, WA; John (Jaye) Mecham, Midvale, UT; LaDean (Ron) Cox, Las Vegas, NV; Jim (Tracey), Springville, UT; and Don (Cindy) Mecham, Elk Ridge, UT, and his brother Clyde Mecham. Jack is also survived by his 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held February 10, 2005 in Veyo, Utah.

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Published by Deseret News from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2005.

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Richard & Janet LaBard

February 27, 2005

Dear John & Jaye; Don & Cindy; Jim & Tracey; LaDean & Ron; Karen & Dennis, and Clyde:



We would like to express our sincerest condolences to all of you.

Jan & Marvin La Bard

February 26, 2005

Dear John & Jaye; Don & Cindy; Jim & Tracey; LaDean & Ron; Karen & Dennis, and Clyde:



We send our sincerest condolences to all of you. We are sure that our sweet sister Mary is enjoying a great reunion with her beloved husband, Jack.



Our prayers are with you at this time of loss. We love you all.

Jay and Wilma Neibaur

February 23, 2005

Dear John, Jaye, Don, Cindy and Families. Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Enjoyed visiting with him whenever he came to see us at the dealership. Love you guys. Jay and Wilma.

Jackie Grande

February 22, 2005

John, Jaye, Don, Cindy, and Family,



My deepest sympathy to all the family for the loss of your Dad. I always enjoyed the times I visited with him when he came to the dealership.

Crane Jennifer

February 22, 2005

So sorry for your loss. I never knew your father but John spoke very highly of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Larry Jeffries

February 22, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time of mourning. I met Mr. Mecham at the Salt Lake City dealership. He was a gentleman and a respected senior citizen. He often reminded me of my dad.



With Love

Troy Francis

February 22, 2005

John & Jaye,

Very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, he certainly raised a fine son.

Best wishes,

Troy & Christee Francis

janice ford

February 21, 2005

I didnt know your father nor your family,found out about your father's passing from a family member but I've heard of your father and your Grandparents when I was younger through my mother who is a cousin of your fathers.My mother is Mignon (Mecham) Clark(deceased),my grandparents are Fred and Marian Mecham(deceased) ..WE as a family just wanted to send our sympanthy at your time of sorrow..

Mike & Susan Morgan

February 18, 2005

Don, Cindy and Family,



Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We did not personnaly know your Dad, but we knew him through you. You have been our friends and will always be.



Sincerely,

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