Calvin Tebbs

Calvin Clement Tebbs, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away September 25, 2014 at the age of 86. He was born August 24, 1928 in Salt Lake City, the fourth child and second son of Dudley D. Tebbs and Odelia Barney. Calvin’s mom passed away when he was only 12 years old, leaving him to grow into adulthood without a mother. In 1948 he married Shirley Virginia Fortier and they had three children together before divorcing. In 1968 Calvin married Beth Monson Johnson and they remained together until Beth’s passing in 1996.

At a young age, Calvin exhibited a strong aptitude for mechanical and electrical subjects, which led him to a successful 35-year career at Hill Air Force Base as an aviation mechanic and electronics technician. His skills at troubleshooting problems in sophisticated aircraft gave him the opportunity to travel all over the world. After retiring in 1983, he and Beth enjoyed spending time with their many friends in Utah and the Southwest. They especially enjoyed their visits to Hawaii.

Calvin is survived by two children, Calvin Douglas (Carolyn) Tebbs and Joan Dee (Greg) Merrill; six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his youngest son, Chris Lee Tebbs, and a granddaughter, Jennifer Tebbs, as well as parents, a brother and two sisters.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 9:30am at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary (3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City); funeral service at 11:00am. Interment will be held at the Murray City Cemetery (5490 South Vine Street, Murray). Online condolences may be left at www.wasatchlawn.com