James Lynn Eggett

January 31, 1942 - May 16, 2019

James Lynn Eggett, 77, of Elk Ridge, Utah passed away from heart failure in the early morning hours of May 16, 2019. He was born on January 31, 1942 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Orson Eggett, Sr. and Mildred Brown. He grew up with his siblings in the hills of Bountiful, Utah near where the Bountiful Temple now stands. At the age of 19, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Taiwan, after which he attended college at Brigham Young University. Following graduation, he worked briefly at Hill Air Force Base, after which he took up employment with BYU as a Computer Programmer. He later met Sue Ellen Eggett at a campus Family Home Evening event, whom he fell in love with and married in the Provo Temple on June 20, 1973. He continued to work at Brigham Young University as a Computer Analyst & Architect until his early retirement. James had an avid love of science. He was a member of Phi Eta Sigma from 1961-1965 and spent many hours reading books and watching science programs on television. He loved to share his knowledge with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed building electronic equipment, and even built one of the first Altair computers. He is survived by his loving spouse, Sue Ellen and his children: Brandon Eggett, El Paso, TX; Laurie (Belal) Joundeya, Brooklyn, NY; Ben Eggett, El Paso, TX; Jonathan Eggett, Elk Ridge, UT; and foster-daughter Selina (Aaron) Seal, Belton, TX. He is also survived by his grandchildren Joshua, Trevin, Joey, and Anthony. James is preceded in death by his son Brian Eggett, his parents, and all of his siblings (Joseph Orson Eggett, Jr., Keith David Eggett, Lois Lorraine Eggett, Jean Luanne Eggett, Linda Kaye Eggett, and Dennis Roger Eggett). Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 23rd, at 10:00 am, at the Elk Ridge 3rd Ward, 259 East Alpine Drive, Elk Ridge, Utah, where Viewings will be held Wednesday, May 22nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and prior to services on Thursday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Interment in Salem City Cemetery. Special thanks goes to Amy Stone, caring neighbor and professional nurse from A+ Healthcare & Hospice, who has always been available at a moment’s notice to tend to James’ medical needs over the years. Funeral Director: Utah Valley Mortuary.