Franklin DeLoit Jaynes

November 16, 1946 - January 6, 2017

Our beloved Franklin DeLoit Jaynes, age 70, surrounded by loving family and friends, returned peacefully to a loving Heavenly Father on January 6, 2017. Born November 16, 1946, to George and Carol Jaynes, the second child of three. Graduated from Pleasant Grove High and attended Utah Technical College where he excelled in electronics and was asked to become an instructor. Married Cindy Fredrick and had five sons. Later divorced. Married Fay Clements on January 7, 1984, later solemnized in the Mt. Timpanogas Temple. Frank loved the great outdoors and enjoyed Scouting. He also enjoyed kayaking, built his own wood strip kayaks, and made annual trips to British Columbia, joined by Scouting associates, friends and family. He also went on four youth Pioneer Treks. Frank’s employment included geologist, copy machine technician, purchasing agent for Bratt Landscaping and electrical technician for Eads Systems which took him to over 100 LDS temples. Frank was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His service included a mission to the Southern States, bishop, ward missionary, youth leader and presidency of the Alpine Valley Care Center Branch.  He loved doing genealogical indexing and was responsible for over 450,000 names in 10 years! His life was spent studying the life of Jesus Christ and he led an exemplary life of love for all. He loved gardening, hiking, photography, singing Handel’s Messiah, working with his hands and painting portraits in the style of Bouguereau. Frank is survived by his wife, Fay, his sons Nathan Jaynes (Janene), Kenneth Jaynes, Seth Jaynes (Debbi), Heath Jaynes (Melissa), Ethan Jaynes, daughters Dorothy Sutherland (Randy, deceased), Rebecca Morton (Scott) and Kathleen Dutra. He is also survived by grandchildren Anne Lee (Vance), Jacob Sutherland (Camille), Kyle Sutherland, Kaitlyn Sutherland, Aaron Morton, Emily Morton, Kevin Dutra, Alex Dutra, Devon Jaynes, Isaac Jaynes, Tyler Jaynes, Matthew Jaynes, Aiden Jaynes, Bella Kirkland, Nathan Nutile, Tess Gaines, Cora Jaynes, Heidi Jaynes and great-grandchildren, Justin Lee, Paige Lee and Madison Lee. Adopted grandchildren Brianna Oneal, Natalia Oneal, Anna Nelson, Amanda Nelson, Kallie Nelson, Taela Nelson, Aiden Nelson and Ray Young. Survived by sister Vickie Anderson (Freeman) and Bruce Jaynes. Preceded in death by parents, George and Carol Jaynes and grandsons Jaxon Jaynes and LeRoy Jaynes. The family wishes to thank all of the wards, medical personnel and their friends for the loving support during the last few months of Frank’s life. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Pleasant Grove 9th Ward Missionary Fund (Unit number 101672) or to the Boy Scouts of America. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 12th at 11:00 am at the Pleasant Grove 9th Ward, 455 East 200 South, Pleasant Grove, Utah, where Viewings will be held Wednesday, January 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm and prior to services on Thursday from 9:30-10:45 am. Interment in Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.