Dr. Jack Wayne Lamoreaux

Lehi - Dr. Jack Wayne Lamoreaux was born on October 30, 1938, in Mesa, Arizona, and passed away on April 13, 2004, in American Fork, at the age of 65. He married Cherie Southwick, in 1958; later divorced; and, married Eileen Bradford, in 1981; later divorced, in 2002.


He attended BYU and got his PhD in Mathematics from the University of Utah. He was a professor at BYU for over 35 years, loving every day of his job. He had an unreal passion for knowledge and was always involved in new research with his colleagues at BYU.


He was an avid outdoorsman, loving hunting, fishing, camping, and scuba diving. He loved shooting and reloading, painting, spending time with his family and friends, and reading, always having a book in his hand.


He is survived by his father, Raymond (Carol) Lamoreaux; daughters: Jane (Russell) Fox; Mary (Jerry) Duncan; Susette (Nikki) Pino; Elisa (Pat) Martinez; Krystle Lamoreaux; and a son, Ray Lamoreaux; step-children: Scott (Lisa) Bradford; Allyson (Darrin) Richardson; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; his siblings: Carolyn (Drake) Markle; Tom (Paula) Lamoreaux; Beverly (Bennie) Hall; Pamela (Rick) Thompson; James (Margo) Lamoreaux; and Allison (Neil) Hargrave. Preceded in death by his mother, Lucy; a brother, William; and a sister, Suzanne Lamoreaux.


He was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and loving friend who will be missed dearly for the rest of our lives.


Funeral services will be Monday, April 19, 2004, at 11 a.m., in the Lehi 1st Ward Chapel, 200 S. 200 West. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi; and Monday, at the church, one hour prior to services. Interment, American Fork City Cemetery.