Our beloved, husband & father, Joshua James Sylvester, age 45, passed away May 4, 2021 at 3:21 am at his home in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born April 26, 1976 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joe & Cindi Sylvester. He graduated from Pine View High School. On September 22, 2018, he married Ashley Ginn in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Josh had an enthusiasm for life and a deep love for his family, friends and even those he’d just met. People would meet him once and he’d make them feel like lifelong friends. To say, “He had a heart of gold,” doesn’t nearly give him enough credit. Josh loved BIG!! Josh lived BIG!! His story telling was legendary. He would draw crowds and make everyone laugh.
Josh was an amazing father to his three beautiful daughters. Vacations snorkeling were some of his favorite moments with his girls. The late night Nerf gun battles at their home were epic. He loved outdoor activities with his wife and kids. He especially enjoyed taking his family to the Bee’s games. Josh was an avid sports fan and a diehard LA Dodgers, Utah Jazz and San Francisco 49ers fan. Those teams may have lost their biggest fan on earth, but we know he’ll be watching and cheering on each game in heaven.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ashley; daughters: Ashlynn, Kaitlynn & Brooklynn Sylvester; parents: Joe & Denise Sylvester & Cindi & Gary Newman; siblings: Justin, Jake & Jairen Sylvester and grandmother, Ethel Naomi Eaton. Josh was preceded in death by his Grandpa Ted Griggs, Grandma Isabelle Perry and Grandpa Joe Sylvester.
In honor of Josh’s memory, a viewing will be Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm followed by funeral services at 3:00 pm at Valley View Funeral Home, 4100 South 4335 West, West Valley City, UT.
“We love you, Josh. You are gone but not forgotten.”
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