Jack Lindsay Brinkerhoff

Jack Lindsay Brinkerhoff was born November 10, 1964, the youngest child of Gerald and Dorothy Brinkerhoff. He passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2026, at age 61, following a brief illness.

Jack was raised in Lovell and called it home for most of his life. He was a 1983 graduate of Lovell High School. Jack enjoyed drama, acting, script writing, and directing – participating in numerous high school plays and attending Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah following his mission to study theater and film, with an emphasis in screen writing. He returned to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a screen writer. He had a few small acting credits and a number of great stories from his time in California.

Ultimately, though, Jack returned home to Lovell, where he engaged in many community activities and helped care for his aging parents. He served for many years on the Hyart Theatre Committee, helping organize and promote concerts and other shows to raise money for building repairs. Two of his favorite acts he helped bring to town were actor and comedian Kirby Heyborne and singer Carmen Rasmusen. He was also a member of the Big Horn Arts Council.

Jack loved his Savior Jesus Christ and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following high school, he served a mission, being called to teach the gospel in American Sign Language (ASL), which allowed him to serve in multiple missions on both sides of the country, including Washington, North Carolina, and California. He loved sharing his love and knowledge of the gospel in Sunday School and Priesthood classes, either as a teacher or a class member. Many members of his ward felt blessed by his insights and the testimonies he shared.

Later in life, Jack turned his love of LDS Church history and writing skills into a two-volume travel guide following the footsteps of Latter-day Saints pioneers titled "From Vermont to the Great Basin." He did a lot of personal research, visiting numerous historical sites to take pictures and learn the history of each location.

Jack is survived by his sister Barbara and his brother Jay, and 16 nieces and nephews, who all loved him and have many fond memories of playing and having fun with their Uncle Jack and will miss him dearly. His nieces and nephews also provided him with 44 grand-nieces and nephews and more than a dozen great-grand nieces and nephews – with 2 more on the way. Even with so many family members to keep track of, Jack always made sure he never missed sending a happy birthday text or message.

Jack was preceded in death by both his parents, his brother Scott, his sister Peggy, his brothers-in-law Delmar Nickeson and Frankie Rohrer, his sister-in-law Marjie Brinkerhoff, and a grand-nephew Nathan.

Jack may be gone from this life, but his memory will live on with those who knew and loved him for years to come until we meet again.