John Martin Cottrell
1957 - 2021
John Martin Cottrell
1957 - 2021
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BORN
1957
DIED
2021
John Cottrell Obituary
John met and married the love of his life in 1979, Alice Hernandez. They have three children LeAnna, Brandie & Jacob.
John attended Automotive Institute in Chandler Arizona which started his love of restoring vehicles. He loved helping out with Peach Days Car Show, and was involved with Bonneville Car Club. John was a foodie and showed his love feeding people, barbequing & omelets. He never met a stranger and loved the colors and flavors life had to offer. He loved his friends and his family. He was a man of faith.
John is survived by his wife, Alice; children, LeAnna (Robert) Tollefson, Brandie (Donnie) LeVasseur, Jacob Cottrell; siblings, Peggy (Wayne) George, Larry Cottrell; grandkids, Marcus Brower, Austin & Devin LeVasseur, Kylee Whitaker, Micah, Emma & Creed Tollefson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Lorena Denman.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Ogden Regional Medical Center for the care they gave to John.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Lillian G Herrera Martinez (Lily)
November 2, 2025
I heard that John had passed and it broke my heart. I knew John from Eloy and I will say that he was extremely kind and had beautiful manners. He will be sorely missed and the rest of us left will have very broken hearts. To his family and wife: I am so very sorry that you lost John and our Father in heaven has a new angel that definitely earned his wings. May G-d give you much love in knowing that you were blessed to have had John in your lives and may G-d also give you strength to carry forward. I will pray for us all but especially for you, his immediate family and his wife. Much love and respect being sent your way. Lillian (Lily) Herrera Martinez
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Hank. Garcia
August 12, 2021
I Am So Sorry to hear about John I lived right down the street i work for Smiths in Brigham city he was a good friend
True Ott
August 11, 2021
Heaven needed a skilled mechanic to work on the Lords fleet of chariots so they called John home. Earths loss is Heavens gain. Will miss ya John.
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