Jackie Colman Unker Obituary (1931 - 2016)

Jackie Colman Unker, 85, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 at his home in South Jordan, Utah. Jack was born August 9, 1931 to Henry Nicolas Unker and Leone Parmelia Colman in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from West High School and attended the University of Utah. Jack worked at the Salt Lake Police Department for a short time and spent 35 years working for the US Postal Service. He converted to the LDS faith and served as a bishop, stake high councilman, and branch president. Jack had a passion for studying the scriptures, playing tennis, and lifting weights. In his younger years, he wrestled for West High and boxed for the U of U boxing club. He is survived by his beloved wife, Coy McKee Unker; his daughter, Merrilee Trovato (Fred); his sons, Matt, William, and John; grandchildren, Nick (Janna), Anthony, Andrew, Alec, and Annie; and great-grandchild, Scout. Along with his brother, Gary (Charlene) and 3 children from a previous marriage; Randy, Marsha, and Mark. Our family would like to extend a special thank you to the CNS Hospice Services and nurse, Wendy. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 21st at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) Viewings will be Tuesday, December 20, from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment South Jordan City Cemetery. Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095