John H Rencher

1929 - 2011

John Rencher — father, granddad, brother, friend — returned home to his Heavenly Father on June 12, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. He was born March 19, 1929 to John and Mary Rencher. He married Sharon Holyoak on June 24, 1955 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Dad graduated from Burley High in 1947, lettering in football and All-State in track. Dad graduated from the University of Utah in 1955, interrupting his studies for a three-year LDS mission to Sweden. Following graduation and marriage, Dad entered the Air Force, ultimately flying B-47 bombers in the Strategic Air Command. Following his military service, Dad worked for Tronac, E Systems, and Hercules Inc., and for the State of Utah as Director of Industrial Promotions.

Dad was a life-long active member of the LDS Church, serving in various teaching, service, and administrative positions. Dad particularly loved teaching his Gospel Doctrine classes and sharing his testimony of Jesus Christ.

He is preceded in death by: his parents; brothers Horace and Irvine; and several great-nephews. He is survived by: his sweetheart, Sharon; sons John (Karen) Rencher, Jaryl (Julie) Rencher, Jaren (Leslie) Rencher; brother Clifford (Helen) Rencher; sisters-in-law Cherie and Doris; 10 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mark’s Hospital third floor and TCC units, as well as the staff at CareSource for their loving care.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Fri., June 17 at the Fortuna Ward, 4407 S. Fortuna Way, SLC. Viewings: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thurs., June 16 at the church and 9:30-10:30 prior to services. Interment at Wasatch Lawn, 3410 Highland Drive.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society. www.cancer.org