John ''Johnny'' Thomas Newberry

John Newberry passed away peacefully in his sleep and returned home to his personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and his son, Rob on October 29, 2003.

He was born March 6, 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of Harry and Nellie Newberry.

On January 5, 1942 he married Ethyle Geraldine (Jerri) Chapman in Salt Lake City. They were married 36 years until divorcing in 1978.

Johnny served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot in World War II. He was an avid philanthropist and donated to many organizations and causes. He was a member of the DAV and Elks. He was "one-of-a-kind" and was known for his wit and great sense of humor. As such, he wrote the following obituary for himself: "Johnny Newberry left the world to be with his Lord and Personal Savior, Jesus Christ on the 6th day of March in the year of our Lord 2020 A.D. He belonged to the DAV, Elks and the PT1, also the CHL and the VFW - F.B.I. - C.I.A. - K.G.B. - K.K.K. Johnny loved to travel in the U.S.A. and had been to Europe, Canada and Mexico".

John was baptized in the Heritage Baptist Church in Salt Lake City in 1983 and was the benefactor of the Salt Lake Heritage Baptist Church and the Salt Lake Baptist College. He was on the Board of Directors for both. He graduated from Ogden High School and attended West Minster College and Officers Candidate school. He was a successful businessman throughout his life managing several businesses and later owned and operated Spic-N-Span Carpet Service, which was later changed to Newberry Carpet and Upholstery Service. He owned boats and enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, golfing and bowling. He was very knowledgeable on current events and politics and enjoyed conversing about them. He was a loving and generous father and was extremely proud of all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were his greatest joy in life. He was known for his kindness and generosity with his family and around his community.

Our sincere thanks to Pam Hoaglin and Bud White for their caring support and friendship to Johnny.

He is survived by two sons and two daughters, Dr. Thomas Brent (Theresa) Newberry, Mississippi; Tim Russell (Tina) Newberry, Paris, ID; Cary Kristine (Kris) Castillo, Ogden; and Heidi Alyson (Larry) Palmer, Roy. He is also survived by one daughter-in-law, Cassie A. Newberry, Washington Terrace; one sister, Betty Coliana of California and 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Rob; one great-grandchild, Jude M. Newberry; two brothers and four sisters.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
November 3, 2003
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary of Ogden
845 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
November 3, 2003
1:00 PM