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Joseph Gilmore Obituary
1949 ~ 2019
Joseph (Joe) Eugene Gilmore, 69, passed away March 1, 2019, from complications of respiratory disease. Joe survived a bout of cancer in 1996 which left him with many years of health problems. He was a lifetime resident of Kaysville.
He was born on Nov. 29, 1949, to Roger Grant and Marilyn Edvalson Gilmore in Ogden, Utah.
He graduated from Davis High School in Kaysville in 1968 and served a mission in California for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He married Jennifer Layton in the Salt Lake Temple on December 17, 1971. During their 47 years of marriage they raised six beautiful children.
Joe was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed the Mountain Man scene, both attending Rendezvous and reenacting mountain man scenarios. He was a whiz at anything mechanical. He loved trains and old cars. He loved designing and was phenomenal at fixing things and working creatively in all types of media. His knowledge of tools, computers, and his ability with numbers was astounding.
Joe spent many years as a Cub Scout leader and Boy Scout leader, and loved his time as a Wood Badge instructor. Joe served faithfully and lovingly as the caretaker of his ward chapel for many years. His love for his Savior was always evident. His compassionate heart was always giving to and surprising others. He had a quirky sense of humor.
He worked for 25 years for Lagoon where he loved and was responsible for the trains, bringing the Pioneer Village train to Lagoon from Oregon, painting it and the others, maintaining them, and training the engineers to drive them. He also drove a school bus for the special needs students in Davis County and worked at DATC for 30 years as an instructor in the Manufacturing and Machining Department.
He is survived by his wife Jenny, his six children: Melanie Gilmore, Roy; Roger Brent (Janelle), Clinton; Stanford Phillip (Diane), West Valley City; Michelle Johnson (Craig), Layton; Paul (Dani), Washington Terrace; Julie Gilmore, Springville; his 3 brothers: Richard (Roma), his twin brother David (Karen), and Rex (Joni); 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Joe, we love you and miss you!
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville 7th Ward, 333 South 50 West, Kaysville. Friends may visit family Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.
Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com
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Cathy Brande
April 28, 2019
I just came across this and was saddened to see Joe had passed away. I was one of those young train engineers that worked with Joe at Lagoon and I valued his expertise and mentorship. Joe was a great guy. My condolences to Dave and Karen on the loss of their brother.
Kevin Boardman
March 8, 2019
I went through Kaysville Jr. High School with Joe and his twin Dave. We never hooked up again after those exciting teen years, but I will always remember the both of them as great friends. Dave, please accept my sincere regrets at your brother's passing.
Kevin Boardman
C S
March 8, 2019
My hearts go out to you and I offer my deepest sympathies. May your memories always bring smiles to your faces and comfort to your hearts. And may the "God of all comfort" help to ease the pain of your grief.
March 7, 2019
I worked with Joe at LaGoon, he was a great guy and a good friend. It was 40 years ago, but you never forget a nice person. Truly a blessed son of our Father in Heaven. To his family, you will be reunited with Joe. My condolences.
Richard Olsen
Independence, MO0
Barbara and John Mackay
March 6, 2019
Dave and Karen,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. It's a trying time to lose a close member of your family, we experienced it ourselves a few months back.
May the Lord bless you and your family as you mourn the loss.
March 6, 2019
As you remember your beloved one, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in May God be your strength in this time of sorrow Matthew 5:4 "Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted."
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