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Maria Henry Payne
November 13, 2007
One memory that I have of Uncle Jack includes his love of working with leather. He would make wallets or belts using tools to create impressions in the leather that were so nice. Oh how I loved the smell. He patiently showed my brother Mark how to make the imprints and we would go home from his house with our own leather pieces we had created. I also remember riding with him shortly after my older brother Daniel had learned to drive. I recall hearing him give some advice on how to slow down carefully so that people riding would be more comfortable when the car came to a stop. He had a willingness to teach and share his talents with others.
I hope those closest to Jack will feel the Savior's love and comfort during the following days and months. We have a great hope for the wonderful life he is living now. My prayers are with his wife, kids, and siblings.
Monica Couch
November 12, 2007
I don't remember Jack when he wasn't in his wheelchair - he was probably busy doing construction projects and taking care of his family. I know how important he was in my mom's life before then, though, because she tells stories of him coming to visit her at college and giving her money to help out, and of his construction projects, and the time when he was going to propose to Thelda. Connie, thanks for posting that picture from 1970.
After the accident, when he was able to drive, Jack would come out to our house on Saturdays and take us for rides in his truck. I had to laugh when Karra talked about the Vienna sausages, because I remember those too - must be a Nine Mile Wimmer kids thing, because I remember Gran had Vienna sausages out at the ranch. I remember Jack loving V-8 juice too, and he'd send us in the store to get little cans. He was a man of incredible integrity, and even though he was injured, he was able to live to raise his family and be an influence in so many of his friends' and family's lives. I appreciate having Thelda and Jack's family as a part of mine, and hope that my kids will remember him through the stories they hear from people who knew him.
Julie Forbush
November 10, 2007
The memory I have most vividly was when I went with my mother and dad to pick up Theda to take her to the hospital to see Jack for the first time after his accident. She and I were both expecting babies--my first and her third. It seems her baby girl was due any day, but she wanted to see her husband. I have always remembered going to the hospital and seeing Jack and being so sad about what had happened to him. As a nurse, I have come to know some of the many difficulties quadriplegics face in daily living and I think he and Thelda handled the situation very well. No one can really know what difficulties and sufferings other bare, but I sure admire Jack & Thelda for the saintly way they dealt with this challenge and know they were blessed with three beautiful and righteous daughters. Now they have been blessed with their wonderful grandchildren as well. I am so happy for Jack that he can run, leap, walk, and climb. How free he must feel after having his body keep him from doing so many things he would have liked to do in this life. I also remeber my Dad, George Marett, taking Jack on yearly trips to places Jack wanted to see. They would stay in a hotel one or two nights, and Dad would always come home with even more respect for Thelda and what she so non-complainingly did for so many years. He really held you in high reguard Thelda, and knew life had not been easy for you either. May your family all be comforted at this most difficult time for you.
Kimberlee Smith
November 10, 2007
Uncle Jack had a pick-up truck that was specially fitted so he could drive with only his hands (being paralyzed from the waist down). While I was growing up in Price, many times Uncle Jack would stop by our house, especially on a Saturday morning, and honk the horn and my Mom and a few of us would go out and talk with him. He had a phenomenal memory. If you were ever lucky enough to go out to Nine Mile with him, he could tell you facts, dates, names of people, when roads were built, where the hidden petroglyphs were, things that nobody else knew. I'll miss my Uncle Jack and I send my love to Aunt Thelda, Denette, Gayla, Karra and their families.
Nine Mile Oct 1970 Family Picture
Connie Wimmer
November 9, 2007
I was thinking of Jack and remembered a picture Lee took in the fall of 1970. I'd like to share it with you. The memories we have of Jack are precious. I'm sure he is having a wonderful reunion with his family on the other side of the veil.
Lani Asay
November 9, 2007
Dear Family,
I knew Jack for many years but not very well. He visited us at Crescent Junction a few times. My Mother is, I believe, a cousin-Bette Wimmer Lange. Mother passed away in August of last year. He was always a gentleman and I know he could tell stories. We always referred to him as one of the "Nine Mile Wimmers." My sympathy to his extend family.
Lee Anne "Lani" Lange Asay
steve n' Allie Brown Brown
November 9, 2007
My brothers, Lou, Lenard, Leon and I worked for your father at the saw mill, cutting posts and timber, in Argile, drilling a tunnel, (down by Beaver) Had alot of respect for the hard working man. met most of his family briefly. Spoke with your mother a few times just recently, was unaware of her passing until it was too late to go to the services, spoke with a sister after the services. Because of prior committments we will be unable to attend this funeral. would like to keep in touch. Sincerely,
Steve n' Allie Brown
Lee Wimmer
November 9, 2007
Growing up, I worked on construction projects with my brother Jack. He taught me how to operate the heavy equipment to do more work with less effort. He was patient with me and I enjoyed his mentoring. I remember how he used to read the scriptures in the evenings and discuss doctrine with me. He accepted the hand life dealt him with a positive outlook. I remember he had a horse that liked to buck, but Jack just kept riding him to handle the cattle on the ranch in Nine Mile Canyon. We will miss him, but know he has gone to join his parents and siblings in paradise.
Sandra Gold
November 9, 2007
I never met my Uncle Jack before he was confined to a wheelchair. What a trial that must have been! He was always very nice and seemed to be a very happy man every time I talked to him. What a person to look up to!! I have been blessed to have so many wonderful Aunts and Uncles to look up to! It is comforting to me to know that people with such hard trials don't have to suffer anymore when they pass on, but what a wonderful person to lose. I am deeply sorry for the loss all those who knew Jack must be feeling right now. I hope the knowledge that we have about life after death can be some comfort in this hard time. In any case, I am glad to have met my Uncle Jack!
Kenneth Goodrich
November 9, 2007
Uncle Jack would take me on many drives in the country growing up. Most of the time I didn't know our destination, but I knew I would hear some great stories and learn some great history wherever we went. I will always treasure those drives and the many things I learned from them.
Max Wimmer
November 8, 2007
Jack is one of my brothers who taught me to drive and he was so patient with me when I was learning. I loved his incredible memory for details wherever he had been and now I just think we all were so very lucky to have him with us as long as we did. My heart is with you all in remembering Jack my older brother and always a true friend.
Edythe Marett
November 8, 2007
Dear Thelda and family, Jack was such a sweet little brother. When we first moved to Nine Mile I was too old for the one-room school there so I had to go to Duchesne and stay with Grandmother Wimmer. Jack couldn't understand this (he was just four years old) and when he told me that there was a school in Nine Mile so I should stay there with the family I just had to cry. We were so glad when he married the lovely Thelda who has shown such continuous strength, compassion, and love through the biggest part of their married life.
We love you all. Sincerely, Edythe
Sally Henry
November 8, 2007
I have so many many fond memories of Jack. He loved his parents, his brothers and sisters and most of all his wonderful wife and beautiful daughters, their husbands and his grand children. I believe that he used to play basketball when he was in high school and he always retained a love for the game. Sometimes when he was in the living room he would fake, stop then "shoot" his ball at a basket. He loved the ranching work and one summer he broke a raw colt to ride. He always milked the cow at the ranch when he was there. He will be missed. He was patient and long suffering. Thelda you were an angel to him. We love your dearly. Denette, Gayla and Karra your dad was one of the best brothers ever born. To Jack's dear grand children, we are so sorry that you have lost your grandpa but I am sure that he is running and jumping where he is now, able to climb hills again, ride horses and be about his business. We share your loss and hope you will be comforted.
Doug & Jean Bills
November 8, 2007
Jack was next to Jean in the family. They had a lot of good times together. Jack loved horse back riding and would always put the saddle and bridle on Jean's horse for her. Once our mom said that when we came to Argyle most of her kids would look for a book or a magazine to read because we were blessed with no television; but, when Jack came he always looked for the scriptures to read.
We were able to attend the wedding of Jack and Thelda in the Manti Temple. That was a special day.
Jack and Thelda raised some beautiful girls. They are a tribute to good parents.
We love you,
Jean and Doug Bills
Arbra and David Wall
November 8, 2007
Thelda and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time - we are sorry for your loss and express our heartfelt love and deepest sympathy.
Arlene Hill
November 8, 2007
Thelda, Denette, Gayla, Karra, and families: I am numb with the losses in our family this year. I know that Jack is in a better place and no longer has to suffer, but we will miss him greatly. He never complained about his situation. Thelda, you have been a Saint to care for him for the past 35 + years. I will treasure the checkbook cover that he hand tooled for me. I love you all. I know that we will see him again. Now my brother will be able to run and walk again. Arlene (Wimmer) Hill.
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