Eldon Ronald Losser Obituary (1934 - 2018)

Eldon Ronald Losser – Butch - passed away Sunday evening, December 9th in his home in Murray, Utah. He had enjoyed dinner with his family the night before and gone to church Sunday morning. We will miss this gentle, kindhearted man dearly. Butch was the son of Swiss immigrants, Abraham Losser and Verena Sturzenegger. His father was instrumental in beginning what became Christ Lutheran Church where Butch was a faithful member all his life. He was happiest when attending the activities of his children and grandchildren. He and his wife JoAnn rarely missed a baseball game, soccer game, dance recital, birthday celebration or graduation. Butch loved to fish and enjoyed many trips to Strawberry Reservoir. He loved to tell stories about his days as a strapping young basketball player and continued his love for the game as a die-hard Jazz fan. Butch had a long career in purchasing, but always enjoyed side jobs such as cooking at Solitude Ski Resort and Ruby’s Inn. He also liked tending bar at The Lone Star Saloon and serving guests on a tour boat on the Great Salt Lake. He served in the United States Army from 1956 – 1958. Butch was a farmer at heart – his garden was his pride and joy. With the help of JoAnn, they produced hundreds of pounds of fresh produce every year which they shared with family, friends and the community. Butch is survived by his beloved wife JoAnn Losser and her children, Christine (Jody) Davis, Robert (Gloritta) Tebbs, Lori (Shayne) Ramsay and William Tebbs and their children, Adam, Arlyn, Brandon, Brady, Bailey, Connor, JoAnna, Brad and Jake. He is also survived by his sweet sister Ruby Douglas, first wife Elaine Ness, his sons Mark Losser and Jeff Losser (Fay), and grandchildren Kyle, Ben, Hannah and Kate Losser. Butch was preceded in death by his son Steve, siblings Roy, Lilly Beagley, Carl, Vern, Raymond, Richard, Irene Stewart, and Darlene Bogenschutz, and his parents Abraham and Verena. A service to honor Butch will be held Saturday, December 15th, at Christ Lutheran Church, 240 East 5600 South, Murray, Utah 84107. The family will greet guests from 9:00 – 9:45 am and the service will begin at 10:00 am.