Jack Engebretsen Obituary (1941 - 2013)

"Love and Miss You" Jack Ross Engebretsen age 71, passed away on 2/27/2013. He was born in Murray, Utah to Ole and Ruth Engebretsen on 7/26/1941. After serving a two year LDS mission to Norway he married Gayle Loftis Engebretsen in the Salt Lake City Temple in 1964. He had a career at the University of Utah for 29 years. Jack is survived by his three lovely daughters, Kari [Bill] Jackman, Kelly [Darrell] Perry, and Kristi [Tom] Cowley; and eight grandchildren. He was an engaging writer and storyteller, always either cracking a joke or singing a song. Jack had a strong testimony of the gospel and dedicated himself to service in his church. He will be missed by his family as well as those who's life he touched. The family would like to thank Murray City First Responders for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jack's name to Primary Children's Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Monday. March 4, 2013, 12:00 Noon, at the Twin Peaks Ward , 5290 S. Wesley Road, Murray. A viewing will be held Sunday, March 3, 2013, 6-8:00 p.m., at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, and one hour prior to services at the church. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 4760 So. State Street Murray, UT United States 84107