1952 ~ 2004
John Kenneth Lofgren passed away peacefully on June 21, 2004 in Salt Lake City, UT.
Born July 21, 1952 in Salt Lake to Benjamin E. and Ruth Lofgren. He grew up in Sacramento, CA and came to Utah to attend BYU, following an LDS mission to Texas. He married Jennifer Hunt in 1974, later divorced. John enjoyed outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hunting, and camping. He also loved to play racquetball, volleyball, ping-pong, golf, travel with his family, and entertain. His barbeques and Super Bowl parties will be missed! John worked as a general contractor until his health failed several years ago.
John is survived by his mother Ruth Lofgren, sister Ann Seamons, brothers Steven and Robert Lofgren, and four children: Jamilyn Mitchell (Kyle), John Lofgren, Jr. (Chelsea), Jessamy Lofgren, Jaclyn Jones (Bryan), and one granddaughter: Iree Mitchell.
We will miss Dad greatly, but know that he was ready to return to his heavenly home. We love him for his strength and perseverance.
The family wishes to thank his many friends for their companionship and support and also the staff at the University of Utah Hospital and CareSource for their care.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 26, at 2:00 p.m. with a viewing at 12:30 p.m., Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple. Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery.