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2013
Justin Covington Obituary
Justin Max Covington, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend, passed away July 16, 2013, one day short of his 91st birthday. He was born July 17, 1922 to Isaac Loren and Anna Eagar Covington in Hurricane, Utah. He grew up with 4 brothers and a sister in a very happy childhood.
Justin served his country proudly for 3 years during World War II as a medic in the European Theatre, while being married to Lillian Chamberlain. They were blessed with 6 wonderful children, Lucy Anne (Doug) Freestone, Max (Mary) Covington, Paul (Jo) Covington, Ardell (Joan) Covington, Jeffery (Kathy) Covington, Geneva (Gordon) Bringhurst. Lillian preceded him in death. Then he married Anne Garfield, who brought another daughter into the family, Becky (Steve) Vermillion. They had 38½ wonderful years together, serving a Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Nauvoo, Illinois Visitor's Center in 1993, and also they served at the Church Offices as Membership Locators for 2½ years. Justin was active in the LDS church all his life, serving in various callings. He was Ward Clerk to 3 different Bishops for 20 years. He worked for the International Harvester Co-op store in Hurricane, Utah for 18 years, and many other jobs over his working years. He retired in 1982 and then served as an ordinance worker with Anne in the Jordan River Temple for many years. They were able to travel extensively during their retirement.
Survived by his wife, Anne, his seven children, 46 grandchildren, 133 great grandchildren, and 20 great great grandchildren. Justin was preceded in death by granddaughter, Elesha Rasmuson and great grandchild, Adam Johnothan Covington, daughter-in-law, Norlena Spendlove Covington, brothers, Loren Clell Covington and Darrell Covington.
Services will be held Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 13006 South 1480 East, Draper, Utah at 12 Noon, with viewings Friday the 19th, 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the Boulter Street building. Interment, Draper Cemetery.
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Roberta Katchko
July 19, 2013
Dear Anne,
I am so sorry to hear about Justin. My prayers go out to you at this time. Remember God hears your prayers. He will comfort you.
Deanna Langston
July 19, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Justin's passing. He was such a familiar part of my childhood growing up in the "North Ward". I have such fond memories of Justin and all of you children. It takes me back to a simpler way of life when it really did take a village to raise a child. My heart is with each of you and may you be comforted knowing your family is eternal.
Myrtle & Howard Allen & Family
July 18, 2013
Dear Friend Anne, We were deeply saddened to hear of Justin death. He is a very special man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
July 18, 2013
Anne - we send our love and sympathy to you at this time. Our prayers are for you that you might feel peace and love,
Ann & Arnold Peart
Esther Kinder
July 18, 2013
Dear Anne: My heartfelt prayers go out to you and all of your family on the loss of your dear husband. I am so glad that I got to know Justin and he was able to share stories with me.
Remember he will always be with you. Bless you all and know that my love and prayers are with each of you.
Juli Wallace
July 17, 2013
We love you and will miss you. So happy for you to be in peace and reunited with our Heavenly Father and those who passed before you who welcomed you with loving open arms.
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