Ethan Lambert Woodbury

Ethan Lambert Woodbury, 100 years old, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in South Weber, Utah. Born on March 24, 1924 to Warren Haskell and Hattie Druce Woodbury in the family home in Granger (West Valley), Utah, where he was a lifetime resident. He was the seventh of nine children and the last remaining of his siblings. He married Janice Marie Condie Woodbury on March 13, 1946. Together they raised 4 sons, Scott, Doug, Kent and Mark.

Ethan, part of “The Greatest Generation”, served his country in World War II in the Army Air Corps as a flight engineer on a B-24. Because of his valor, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross by patching holes in the fuel tanks with strips torn from his flight jacket, saving his entire crew from destruction. His interview about his WWII experience can be seen on YouTube filmed by his grandson.

His remarkable service to our nation is just one facet of his outstanding character. An exceptional neighbor, church and community leader, and friend, he retired from Hill Air Force Base after 33 years. He then put his farming knowledge to good use by running the Utah Salt Lake canal for many years. He then became a Trustee for the Granger/Hunter Water Board and served as Chairman of this board and also served on the Board of Directors for Central Valley Water for many years.

A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ethan was always an example of Christlike love. He served in bishoprics, priesthood quorum leadership, and even as a coach for church basketball teams. Some of his teams competed in “All-Church” tournaments. He loved to travel with Janice as she sang in the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Ethan and Janice served as missionaries in the Salt Lake Inner-City Cambodian Branch for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ethan’s greatest joy was spending time with his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren adored him and loved making memories with him. He was an adopted grandpa to many and a friend to everyone.

He is survived by his sons Scott (Jane), South Weber; Doug’s wife (Lora), Layton; Kent (Ann), West Jordan; 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, and sister-in-law Karen Condie. He was preceded in death by Janice and two sons, Doug and Mark.

We give a special thanks to Petersen Farms Assisted Living and the many CNAs, Administrators, and all who provided for his comfort during his stay. Also, thanks to Kay Mottishaw, who was a great friend during his declining years. We also thank Cascade Springs Hospice for the tender mercies they gave him during the last few weeks of his life.

Funeral Services will be held at 11am, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Memorial Ward Chapel, 4251 South 4800 West, West Valley, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Friday, September 27th from 6pm-8pm and Saturday, September 28th from 9:45-10:45am at the church house. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.

The funeral service will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page (click here) and on this obituary page below, where it will appear 10-15 minutes prior to the funeral service at 11 am.