John Dale Ensign

John Dale Ensign II
March 17, 1928 - February 21, 2016

PERRY - John Dale Ensign II, 87, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 with his family by his side.
John was born March 17, 1928 in Salt Lake City, UT, the son of John Dale Ensign and Clara Hinckley. He grew up as the oldest in a family of three children. He especially enjoyed being outdoors and going for adventures with his little brother Roger, and his dogs Mike and Skippy.
He had many good memories of growing up surrounded by family members and spending quality time with his father in nature. During World War II the Ensign family relocated to Portland Oregon where John began working a variety of part time jobs such as service station attendant, lumber worker, box maker, and in the Yaquinna Bay Fish Co.
John always loved his country, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the ship AO32 Guadalupe. Following his Naval service, he received a BS and an MBA from the University of Utah, where he was a proud second-generation member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
John married Jo Elizabeth Degn on June 29, 1957. Together they had five children. They later
divorced. He married Sophia Shupe on June 21, 1984 in the Ogden LDS Temple, together they had three children.
John was an active member of the LDS church. He played the organ for more than 65 years. He played as a church organist for many years and even played onboard ship for the Navy, and for other religious denominations. He enjoyed theatre, musical productions, and composing, including writing the music for the Brigham Young Pageant, "We'll Find the Place."
John was the owner and president of Medica Systems Corporation for 36 years and held 14 patents, producing some of the first electronic thermometers. He later drove a school bus for the Box Elder School District. John was very involved in civic affairs.
Throughout his whole life, he was very active. He loved being outdoors loved the thrill of conquering the highest mountain. He organized the Golden Spike Track Club; he ran 16 marathons including the Boston Marathon. He inaugurated annual local road races which included: Golden Spike Marathon and half Marathon, Peach Days 10 K, The Perry Mile on July
4th and the Turkey Trot; John continued to run into his 80's.
John loved his family very much. He was supportive of all of his children and grandchildren. He was so proud of them and encouraged each one to reach to the highest goals. He loved the Savior and the gospel and was faithful in all of his callings. He will be greatly missed.
Surviving are his wife Sophia, children:Florence "Lori" (Mike) Sadler, Fruit Heights; Alison (Todd) Williams, Perry; Elizabeth "Beth" (Larry) Jung, Farmington; John Degn "Jack" (Stephanie) Ensign, Portland, OR; Meredith (Darin) Flake, Lubbock, TX; Mark Shupe Ensign, Salt Lake City; Sarah Jo (Reese) Bingham, Logan; 20 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also survived by siblings Roger Ensign, Logan; Carolyn (Ralph) Killinger, Chesterfield, ID.
Preceded in death by Parents and an infant daughter Mary Ann.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Three Mile Creek Chapel, 1290 W. 2950 S., Perry, UT.
Viewings will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
February 25, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServicePerry Three Mile Creek Chapel
1290 West 2950 South
Perry, UT 84302
February 26, 2016
11:00 AM
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
February 26, 2016