John E. "Ed" Philpot

John E. Philpot "Ed" 8/21/15 ~ 4/29/04  Ed Philpot, devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Thursday.  He was born in Salt Lake City to John V. and Agnes Philpot. Married Edith I. Casey (Died 1974) and raised three sons in Magna, Utah.  Ed was an excellent craftsman and built many houses in the Salt Lake Valley area. Also built a small cabin in Benmore Canyon where he loved to spend time with his family. He worked as a maintenance foreman at Kennecott's Arthur Concentrator for 45 years. Ed married A. Fern Diamond (children: Judy, Denny and Debbie) in 1980 and spent much of his retirement years traveling with Fern. Ed is survived by his loving wife Fern; three sons, John, Jr. (Peggy), Richard B. (Jean), Steven (Melody); sisters, Alice Harkness and Dorothy Coon; brother, Myron (Pat); 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grand-children. Preceded in death by brother, Bob Philpot and sister,  Florence Kirk. Funeral Services will be held Tues., May 4, 2004 at 12:00 Noon at Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 W. 4100 S. The family will receive friends at a viewing Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Dad will be remembered and admired for his willingness to lend a helping hand and for his generosity. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.