Mr. Jack Reynolds

August 9, 1944 - April 6, 2013

Jackson Edward Reynolds, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away April 6, 2013 in Baker City, Oregon. Jack was born August 9, 1944 to Earl and Vermilla Reynolds. He was the youngest of nine children. Jack served a building mission for the LDS church in the Seattle, Washington area. While on his mission Jack honed skills that he used to bless the lives of others his entire life. He also developed a deep love of the northwest, especially Oregon. Soon after, he met and fell in love with Janis Marie Larsen. They were married in the Salt Lake City LDS temple on May 19, 1972 and of this union came 5 children. Jack was a hard worker and had several jobs over the years to support his family. Most notably are the years he spent at Pleasant Grove Junior High cleaning and making it a better place for teachers and students. Jack also enjoyed the time he worked for Utah Valley University. Later in life he was a bus aide for the school district and was much loved by the kids he cared for. Jack was a tremendously skilled woodworker. He spent many hours in his workshop practicing his craft building all kinds of eclectic furniture. Using his skills he built much of the home his family has resided in for the past thirty years. A very generous person he was always willing to use his skills to help others and did so on a regular basis. Jack had a big personality that helped him lead a full life. His personality always shown through; whether it was as “Puznik” the clown, Santa Claus, his flair as the family cook or dancing at family reunions. Practical jokes were his expertise and everyone who knew him loved him for it. He had a particular talent for telling stories; whether it was life experiences, things he had heard or jokes he was retelling. It was a joy to listen to Jack. Family was important to Jack. Family life was filled with camping trips, vacations, reunions, dinners in the yard and hours talking and socializing with the people he loved. Jack will be missed by everyone his life has touched. Jack is survived by his wife of forty years, Janis and children Jana (Kary) Johansson, JoAnn Reynolds, Jayson (Mandi) Reynolds, Julie (Dean) Krzymowski and eleven grandchildren. Also survived by his brothers; Kenneth Peterson, Paul Peterson and Jay Reynolds. Jack was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers; Fred Reynolds, George Reynolds, Clifford Reynolds and Sisters; Ruth Green and Lilian Truby and also proceeded in death by his infant daughter Jennifer. Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 22, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Lindon 1st Ward, 56 East 600 North, Lindon, UT, where a Viewing will be held that morning prior to services from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Interment to follow in the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East Orem. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.