Jacques Anthony Pares Obituary (1933 - 2007)

OGDEN - Jacques Anthony Pares, 73, returned to the arms of his loving Father in Heaven on Saturday, February 24, 2007, due to complications of lung cancer. Jacques was born August 24, 1933 to Cesar Pares and Grace Shelden at Fort Totten, New York City, New York. He married Frederika Hofman on Long Island, New York. Shortly after their marriage he and Frederika moved to Southern California where a precious little daughter, Wendy Michele, was born. On Christmas Eve, 1969, Frederika and two year old Wendy were hit by a car and killed while crossing the street in front of their home. A few years after this tragedy, Jacques met Betty Jean Goodman who was instrumental in introducing him to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Soon after meeting Betty, Jacques joined the Church in Southern California. He was a faithful member of the church throughout his life. Later, he was sealed to his first wife, Frederika and his little girl, Wendy, in the Los Angeles Temple. Jacques married Betty Jean Goodman on November 11, 1973 in Tijuana, Mexico. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple. Betty Jean passed away on February 19, 2006. Jacques graduated from Patchogue High School, in Patchogue, Long Island, New York. Shortly after high school graduation he joined the Air Force and served honorably in the Korean War. He worked for several years as a custodian for United Artist's Movie Theaters and then worked several years as a veterinarian's assistant in Orange County, CA. Jacques was a very thoughtful and generous man. He had many challenges and trials in his life, which he met with great courage. He was dedicated to his family and made sure they were well taken care of. He liked to take long walks everyday when the weather was good and enjoyed walking to Denny's Restaurant, in Ogden, on Saturday mornings to eat breakfast. Jacques is survived by a daughter, Sheila Michele of Layton; a son, David Paul of Garden Grove, CA; three sisters, Diana (the late Frederick F.) Fisher, Chagrin Falls, OH, Lila (Walter) Sauerteig, Chagrin Falls, OH, Claudia (Daniel) Janis, Asheville, NC; and two brothers, David Pares, Omaha, NE and Cesar R. Pares, Newburgh, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family and friends of Jacques would like to thank the staff of Aspen Care Center for all their kindness and care during his several stays at their facility. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 March 2, 2007 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CemeteryUtah Veterans Memorial Park 17111 S. Camp Williams Rd Bluffdale, UT March 2, 2007 1:00 PM ServiceGraveside , March 2, 2007 1:00 PM