John R Clegg

1921-2010

John Russell Clegg passed away November 24, 2010. Russ was born May 25, 1921 in Magna, Utah to Alfred and Stella May Hick Clegg. He was the third of five children. Russ was born and raised in Magna and graduated from Cyprus High in 1939. He married his sweetheart Bertha L. Clarke in Salt Lake City on September 20, 1947. Later their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple in 1951.

He was very proud of his service in the Navy during World War II. He was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941. He served honorably on the USS Rigel for 4 years. After the war he returned home to Magna, and attended LDS Business College where he and Bertha met. Russ worked at Kennecott Copper, Hercules, and then the US Post Office where he retired after 22 years in 1983.

Russ was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many positions during his lifetime.

Preceded in death by his wife. Survived by daughters; Diane Sorensen (Marlin), Rhonda C. Busch, Cyndy Petersen (Jerry), and Tina Clegg (Scott Hansen), 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, sister; Betty Eyre, and brother; Raymond (Sandra). The family would also like to thank everyone at the VA Nursing home and Bristol Hospice who cared for Russ.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 3, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home (4335 W. 4100 S.). Family and friends may call 1 hour prior to service.

Interment: Valley View Memorial Park

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association Utah Chapter (855 E. 4800 S. Ste 100 SLC, UT 84107) ph. 801-265-1944 www.alz.org/utah or to Disabled American Veterans (P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 Attn: Gift Processing) www.dav.org

Condolences may be sent to the family @valleyviewfuneral.com.