John Thomas Romney 1985 ~ 2006 A gentle giant slipped from mortality, following a fatal automobile accident in southern Idaho on April 5, 2006. Born Oct. 5, 1985, in Mesa, Ariz., John Thomas Romney was a quiet young man whose intensity for life expressed itself on the football field and wrestling mat, where he excelled. He was just as comfortable listening to the heart-felt words of his sister as he was riding Jeeps in Moab. He deeply loved his family, a love that grew even deeper after the death of his older brother, Jared, last summer. He enjoyed hanging out with his three younger brothers and snow skiing with his dad. John was known for his caring nature. He was the son who would surprise his mother with flowers when she wasn't feeling well. He was the good uncle who adored his two young nephews, often showing that love through teasing. John always liked school, loved to read and earned top grades. He lived for the outdoors-camping with his family near Loa, fishing with his grandpa or visiting the Uintah's with friends. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was active in the scouting and Young Men's programs. He had visited his family in Alpine, Utah, from his current home in Idaho, the day before he died. They will cherish the memory of a young man who was happy, vibrant and focused on the future. John was preceded in death by his grandfather Wayne L. Romney and brother, Jared Romney. He is survived by his parents: John and Connie Romney; three brothers: Justin, Nick and Adam (Alpine), his sister, Melissa Romney (Pocatello, Idaho); his grandparents, Jay and Juanita Singleton (Alpine) and Joan Romney Udall (Mesa, Ariz.); his nephews: Zack and Mason, and many cousins and aunts and uncles. Funeral services for John will be held Monday, April 10, 2006 at 11:00 a.m., in the Alpine 12th Ward Chapel located at 910 South High Bench Road, Alpine, Utah. A viewing will be held Sunday evening, from 6-8 p.m.. at the Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah and an additional viewing at the Ward Chapel on Monday one hour prior to services. Interment for John will take place immediately following his funeral service at the Alpine City Cemetery.
Obituary: John Thomas Romney
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