John Udy

John Austin Udy, age 94, of West Valley City, Utah,

Born: October 04, 1929

Died: April 17, 2024

John was born in Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah to Austin Udy and Mabel Arminta Pett. He was reared in Riverside, Utah.

John attended the Riverside School through third grade and finished his elementary school education at Garland Elementary School in Garland, Utah. He established lifelong friendships with many of his classmates. John graduated from Bear River High School in 1948 where he excelled in farm mechanics, which piqued his interest in welding. He also excelled in athletics, especially baseball.

Some time after his high school graduation and prior to his mission, John served for a few months in the Utah National Guard.

John served in the "Southern States Mission" for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

While serving in the West Florida area, he was successful in teaching and baptizing new members.

In 1952, John was drafted into the United States Army. After completing basic training at Fort Ord, California, he served in Kaiserslautern, Germany.  While attending a serviceman's branch of the church, he met his future wife, Margaret Ann Funk. John was honored with an early discharge and returned home after his father suffered health problems causing hardship to the family farm operations.

September 2, 1954, John and Margaret were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. Austin Udy, John's father, passed away on March 16, 1956. Following the untimely death of his father, John continued running the family farm supporting his stepmother, younger brothers, and sister. He discontinued working the farm about 1970. John invested time and land into the development of Udy Springs, known later as Belmont Springs Resort. John volunteered much of his time to make this venture successful. He kept an RV trailer in "His Spot" at the RV park. He enjoyed camping, swimming and golf.

Using his GI bill, he attended Utah Agricultural College in Logan, Utah pursuing a degree in Industrial Technology with a major in welding. Eventually securing a Bachelors Degree and later a Masters Degree in Industrial Education from Utah State University.

In his professional life he was proud to be a Farmer, Delivery Truck Driver (Winget's Ice Cream), Chemist (U & I Sugar), Welder, Forman, Maintenance Technician (Thiokol Chemical Corp.14 years), Welding Instructor, Division Chair (Utah Technical College at Salt Lake/Salt Lake Community College, 24 years) retiring in 1992. During his tenure at Salt Lake Community College, John was instrumental in the establishment of the Aviation Mechanics and Non-Destructive Testing programs. As Division Chair, he managed up to 12 separate programs within the College.

For many years, John was an active member of the American Welding Society, serving as an officer and committee member in the Utah Section. In 1980 John was the honored recipient of the HOWARD E. ADKINS MEMORIAL INSTRUCTOR MEMBERSHIP AWARD, having been nominated by his peers across the United States. This award represents excellence in the teaching and training of students in welding. John was well known for his knowledge, abilities, skills, and lectures nationwide.

John continued to actively pursue his interests after retiring, by traveling, golfing, fishing, hunting, keeping "In-Shape" at the Fitness Center, and snow skiing into his 70's.

Throughout his life John diligently served in a variety of church callings: Stake Seventy, Bishopric Counselor, Home teacher, Sunday School President to name a few. John loves the Lord and has an unwavering testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was a great exemplar, teacher, and patriarch to his family. He and his wife were actively engaged in their faith serving for many years as temple workers at the Jordan River Temple in SouthJordan, Utah.

John always gave his best effort, especially for his family. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was always supportive of his children and grandchildren in their activities. He will be dearly missed.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Austin Udy and Mabel Udy; stepmother, Mary Bailey Udy; sisters, Carol Udy, Margaret Udy, Hanni (Kenneth), brothers, Ronald Dean Udy (Julie), and Dennis B. Udy (Marilee).

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann Udy; sisters, Joyce Udy Weese & Doris Udy Foster (Stephen); children, Robert A. Udy (Rebecca), Vickie Ann Snow (Douglas), Susan Rebecca Pate (Alan), Gail Jane Christensen (Todd); 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 25. 2024, 11:00 a.m. at 5000 West Pavant Avenue, West Valley City, Utah. Viewings will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 6-8:00 p.m. and again Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:-10:45 a.m. also at the Church Pavant Ward.
Interment, Riverside Cemetery, Thursday April 25, 2:30 p.m.

The family wishes to thank the following organizations for their loving, compassionate care: Utah Veterans Administration, Holy Cross West Jordan Hospital, Doctors, Nurses, and staff, Brighton Life Home Health, Meadow Peak Assisted Living and Re-Hab Canyon Home Health and Hospice.

For those who would like to view the services remotely, please click on this link.  (https://youtube.com/live/j-423lXS5i0)