On September 11, 2020, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, John William Maddocks, 77, returned to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father where he will be reunited with loved ones who have been waiting for his return.
John was born August 3, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John E. and Almeda Maddocks. He married Linda Lorraine Ellsworth on April 5, 1969 in Elko, Nevada. He and his wife and children were later sealed in the Jordan River Temple on September 28, 2007.
They have four children: Justin (Emily) Maddocks, Toni (Daniel) van der Wekken, Jed (Suzanne) Maddocks and Tracie (Todd) Gillis. They also have 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
John attended Cyprus High School in Magna, Utah and later earned an Associate of Science degree from SLCC. John served in the US Army then continued to work for the military at Tooele Army Depot from which he retired after 30 years. After his retirement he worked for UTA for 10 years. He served faithfully in many capacities within his church.
John was a hardworking man, who put his all into everything he did. He was practical and would fix things instead of buying new ones. He was tough as nails but had a huge warm smile and was always willing to help friends and family. He enjoyed his garden and spending time caring for his property. He was always teaching his children in whatever he was doing. He was serious but teased a lot, it was often hard to tell if he was joking. He always showed love to everyone that came into his home. He was fiercely loyal to his family. He will be remembered and missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
John was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Lorraine Courtright and Susan Rasmussen. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sister Karyn (Rick) Evertsen, brothers, Michael (Bonnie) Maddocks, Bruce (Sarah) Maddocks and Kenneth Maddocks.
Funeral service will be held Friday, September 18, 2020, 2 p.m., at the Valley View Funeral Home 4335 W 4100 S, West Valley City. Friends may call Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. and 1 hour prior to service. Interment at Valley View Cemetery.
Due to current Covid restrictions the funeral service will be for family only.
