Horace "Lynn" Burgon Obituary (1938 - 2014)

Horace "Lynn" Burgon beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend passed away on September 25, 2014. He was born August 18, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Horace E. and Rea Burgon. He was a police officer for 30 years for Salt Lake City Police Dept. He became a sworn Crime Scene Investigator for Midvale Police Dept. in 1994 and became an Evidence Tech. for Unified Police Department in 2011. He was in the Army Reserve for 30 years and retired as a Command Sergeant Major. He was loved by many friends and family and will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. Lynn had a strong love for people. His favorite place in the world was Lake Powell. Some of his favorite things to do in life were boating, fishing, hunting, camping, four-wheeling and just hanging out with friends and family. Lynn is the most unique person you could ever meet. He is the most kind-hearted, selfless, warm soul to ever walk into anyone's life. He would drop everything he was doing just to help you, and he would be there for you no matter what the cost. He has touched the hearts of countless people, and not a day went by where his smile and personality would not bring happiness to everyone around him. His light will truly be missed in a world that needs more people like him. Lynn's legacy lives on in the lives of his wife Kimberly, his children; Kirk, Bret (Marilee), Cherilyn (Gordon), Cindy (Paul), Sean, Tanner, Rylee, and his grandchildren; Sarah, Kevin, Jeffrey, Rebecca, Kelly, Greg, Mindy, Whitney, Emily, Zach and Holly. Lynn will be dearly missed by his sisters Joan, Jean (Bob) and Charlene (Dave), extended family and friends. A viewing will be held at on Monday, September 29th, 2014 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley at 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan, Utah. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 at 11:00 am. A viewing before the funeral will begin at 10:00 am. No gravesite services will be held. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. South Jordan, UT 84095