Obituary: Joe J. Patience

Joe J. Patience 1928 ~ 2005 Joe J. Patience, 77, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on June 7, 2005. He was born May 28, 1928 in Midvale, Utah to Robert John and Carrie Vincent Patience. He married Rachel Day on September 22, 1950 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. After graduating from Jordan High School in 1946, he served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Joe built his home in Draper and lived there for over 40 years. He served as a Salt Lake County Deputy Sheriff for 35 years. Joe loved sports, gardening and woodworking. He started a greenhouse as a hobby, which grew into a thriving business in Draper. Joe was a master craftsman and built many beautiful pieces of furniture. His grandfather clocks are still loved by his family and friends. Joe is survived by his wife, Rachel; six children, Debbie (Jim) Fairbourn, Steve (Pam), Kathy (Lyle) Nielsen, Tyler (Cherilyn), Jolene (John) Priddy, Rachelle (Jody) Watts; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Robert; sisters, Elaine Buckley and Carolyn Dangerfield. Preceded in death by a baby son; brother, Vince; sister, Dorothy Rasmussen. Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 13, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the River Ridge 8th LDS Ward, 10200 South 1300 West, adjacent to the Jordan River LDS Temple. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State Sunday 6-8 p.m. or Monday at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.