On Wednesday evening, December the 15th, 1993, at their home in Salt Lake City, Jim died suddenly but quietly in the arms of his beloved Bonnie.
Jim was born on September 16, 1912, to Mary Copley and James Albert Hogle. He grew up with his sister, Katherine and brother, George at their home at 548 East South Temple in Salt Lake City. He attended high school at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire where he lettered in football, baseball and track. He subsequently graduated from the University of California at Berkeley where he majored in Mining Engineering. While at Berkeley he met Bonnie Elaine Smith who was also from Salt Lake City. The two kids from Utah fell in love, were married in 1936 and have shared together 57 happy and fulfilling years.After college, Bonnie and Jim returned to Salt Lake where he joined his father at J. A. Hogle and Company. He worked for the brokerage firm and served for many years as its managing partner until its merger with Goodbody & Company in 1964. His other business interests included real estate development, mining and petroleum exploration and production. He was a principle in Hogle-Kearns International, Inc., which developed magnesium properties of the Great Salt Lake in the 1960's. In addition to his business interests, he was involved in a variety of other civic and community activities. He served as chairman of the board of Hogle Investment Company, president of Salt Lake, Garfield and Western Railway Company, as a director and secretary-treasurer of Banner Mining Company and president of Consolidated Eureka Mining Company. In 1950, at the age of 38, he became the governor of the New York Stock Exchange and also served three terms as governor of the Association of Stock Exchange Firms. He was president of the Salt Lake Stock Exchange from 1947 until 1953.
He served on the Salt Palace Board, was president of the Downtown Planning Association, chairman of the Community Chest and governor of the Chamber of Commerce. He was chairman of the Victory Fund Committee, vice chairman of the War Finance Committee and was an Honorary Colonel in the Utah National Guard. He served on the Salt Lake City Board of Education, the Advisory Council of University of Utah School of Mines, the Board of Trustees of Westminster College, and the Board of Trustees of Roland Hall-St. Mark's School. He was member of the Board of Trustees of St. Mark's Hospital and Fund Raising vice chairman for the University of Utah Medical School
He was the founder and chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Utah Zoological Society and played a critical role in the growth and development of the Hogle Zoo. He served on the Board of the Salt Lake Art Center, was a sponsor of the Utah State Symphony and a patrol sponsor of the Utah Opera Guild. He was president of the Alta Club in 1972. He was a member of the Salt Lake Country Club, Deseret Island Country Club, the Rotary Club and the Rancheros Visitadores.
For his myriad contributions to his community, his state, and to his fellowman, Jim was recognized and honored by receipt of the Achievement Award of the Chamber of Commerce in 1945, the Citizen of Achievement Award from B'nai B'rith in 1957, the Brotherhood Award of the National Conference of Christian and Jews in 1969.
In 1967 he was Knighted by Queen Elizabeth with Investiture into the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem of the British Empire.
He was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters Honorary Degree from Westminster College in 1958, and in 1971 was made an Honorary Alumnus of the University of Utah. He received a Distinguished Service Award from Westminster College in 1986.
Jim loved Brighton, the outdoors and whacking a golf ball with more or less success. He was a beautiful fly caster, and a member of New State Duck Club and one of the first members of Ducks Unlimited in Utah.
Jim always felt a comfortable obligation to share his success with others. He had a wonderful sense of community and his generosity found its way into every corner of our local culture. The arts, education and educational institutions, religion, healthcare and public recreation were all beneficiaries of his time and resources.
Father, you have taught us through your wisdom, you have led us by example, you have lifted us with kindness, and you have bonded us with love. You will live on because you are woven into the fabric of our lives. Your influence will pass on to our children and they will pass it on to theirs. We are immensely proud of you and eternally grateful to have shared your life.
The shadows lengthen, the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over and your work is done. Rest now loyal son of Utah. Well done. Well done indeed.
A memorial celebration of Jim's life will be held at St. Mark's Cathedral, 231 East First South, 2 p.m., Saturday, December 18th.
Funeral Directors: Eastman & Evans Mortuary
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Utah Zoological Society or Roland Hall-St. Mark's School.
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