Jack Russell Tittensor

OGDEN - Jack Russell Tittensor, 88, died in his home in Ogden, Utah on December 30, 2008 of several lingering illnesses. He was born April 13, 1920 in Bedford, Wyoming to Russell Tittensor and Emma Bleazard.

He attended elementary school in Bedford and graduated from Star Valley High School in 1938.

The following year, he attended Utah State Agricultural College in Logan. In the fall of 1939, he went on a LDS mission to Brazil. He served till June 1942 and upon returning home, enlisted in the US Army. He served in the European Theater in England, just before the invasion of Europe by the allies. Because of his experience with foreign languages he was assigned to military Intelligence. He returned home at war's end, then he moved to Ogden where he worked at Naval Supply Depot in Clearfield. It was here he met his sweetheart, Doris Campbell. In January 1948 they were married and blessed with six children, Dale (Samantha Hofer), Phoenix, AZ; Jack Douglas (Veronica Alambra), Layton, UT; Paul Arden (Tori Nelson), Brigham City, UT; Annette, Ogden, UT; Elaine Sofield (Rick), Blufton, SC; and Russell Vern (Georgia Velis), North Ogden, UT. Also surviving is his sister, Anagene Hepwoth, his nieces and nephews.

Jack was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in the past he served as ward clerk to three consecutive Bishoprics.

Jack was employed for over 30 years as a guidance counselor in the Ogden City Schools, and held a Master's degree in education. Jack enjoyed photography, computer work and was very talented with radio technology.

The family would like to thank Love Hospice and Micki, Sarah and Emily for their compassionate services.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Steve Billings officiating. Friends may call at the Mortuary Saturday morning from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, where Military Honors will be accorded by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
January 3, 2009
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden
1875 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, Utah 84401
January 3, 2009
11:00 AM
CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
January 3, 2009