John T. Davis, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and hero passed away January 28, 2025 at the age of 83. He was born January 24, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Carma Crompton. John graduated from West High School in 1961 and served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Zealand from 1961-1963.
John enjoyed woodworking, music, hunting, fishing, and scouting. He loved working for the fire department. His favorite station was working at the Salt Lake Airport. He always had a story to tell everyone.
John married Linda Ann Shelley on July 16, 1965 in the Manti Temple. They had five children; Megan Wiesen (Ed), Michael Davis (Marnie), Brandon Davis (Cherie), Todd Davis, and Nicole Davis (Russ). He has fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren,
He was preceded in death by his son Todd, his grandson Gabriel, his grandmother Meme who raised him, his sister Jo, and his mother Carma.
John is survived by his four brothers, two sisters, fourteen grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren.
The world lost a great man, until we meet again we all love you!
A viewing will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 from 10:00-11:15 AM at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary (1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd, Sandy, Utah) immediately followed by the funeral service at 11:30 AM.
To watch the service via zoom, please follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89965122923