John Dean Campbell

JOHN DEAN CAMPBELL
Together Again

ROY - John Dean Campbell, 85, passed away Monday, December 12, 2005 at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah.

He was born December 6, 1920 in Roy, Utah, close to where Roy High School stands today. He was one of fourteen children born to Raleigh Helaman and Effie Ballentine Campbell. He grew up in Juniper Idaho before returning to Roy where he lived most of his life. In his later years he was a familiar sight to many there, riding his three-wheeled bicycle around town.

He married Anny Margaret Jacobsen on December 15, 1949 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Anny passed away June 18, 2001. John and Anny were one pair of three brothers who married three sisters. He was a devoted father and husband. In her later years, Anny contracted Alzheimer's and John cared for her patiently as she declined. He visited her daily for hours during her long nursing home years.

He joined the Navy at the start of WWII and was moved to the Marines where he served as a medic. He saw combat at Tarawa, Saipan and Tinian. He received two Silver Star medals for his gallantry in recovering wounded soldiers from fire during battle.

John was a Fifty Year member of the Carpenter's Union, and labored on many large commercial buildings and several buildings at Weber State.

John was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Surviving are his son John D. (Lillian) Campbell Jr., Plain City, eight grandchildren- Carolanne, Crystal (Keaton) Smith, Carma, Brandon, Melody, Stacy, Katey, and Tiffany. Also surviving are brothers and sisters Grace (Adrian) Janse, Huntsville; Doris (Jack) Tittensor, Ogden; Dorothy (Jack) Ormand, Willard; Eve (Don) Cavalli, Farr West; James Vern (Mary) Campbell, Payson; Leslie (Ruth) Campbell, Payson; David (Joyce) Campbell, Auburn, WA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and seven siblings.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
December 18, 2005
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary of Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
December 19, 2005
11:00 AM
CemeteryRoy City Cemetery
5200 South 2300 West
Roy, UT 84067
December 19, 2005