John Strong

Our beloved Father and Grandfather John W. Strong, age 79, peacefully passed away on May 15, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah of Interstitial Lung Disease. His loving family was by his side. John was born to J. Walter Strong and Lala Mae Burdick on October 19, 1936.
He attended East High School and the University of Utah where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. John was an avid University of Utah fan who loved attending the football games with his close friends. He served in the US Military reserve from 1954-1963 and attained the rank of Sergeant First Class in the Military Police Corp. He married Sharon Virginia Woolley in 1958 and was later sealed in the LDS temple. They were later divorced. John married Susan Ostler in 1995. Later divorced. John started his career in the punchboard and giftware business with his father at J. W. Strong Company and later purchased Quality Sales Co. distributing wholesale giftware. John loved his job as well as all of his customers.
John was a member of the LDS church and held several callings. He loved his family and enjoyed watching his grandkids play football and other sports. His passion was playing golf with his buddies every Friday afternoon.
He is survived by his sister, Pauline Hunt, his son Bret Strong (Brandi), daughters, Julia Millburn (Jim), Amy Crawley (Bill). Thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and sister Geraldine Strong.
A special thanks to John's doctors and nurses at IMC's Respiratory Unit.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S.). There will be a viewing from 10 –10:45 a.m. prior to the service. There will also be a viewing on Wednesday evening May 18, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the same location.
Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com