John Holbrook

John Holbrook, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at his home Sunday, November 28, 2010. John was born February 20, 1920, in Bountiful, Utah, to Moses Lamoni and Gertrude Eliza Holbrook. Following service to his country during World War II, he married Zina Stevens of Holden, Utah, on September 27, 1947. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. John retired from Phillips Petroleum Co. in 1982 after 36 years of employment with the company. Family was the most important thing in Johns life, and those who have been left behind will deeply miss him. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the caregivers who so lovingly cared for John in his home during the last several months of his life. John was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles Chick Holbrook and Ted Holbrook; and two sisters, Phyllis Parkin and Nora Parkin. John is survived by his wife; four daughters, Linda Wright (Robert), Holly Perkins (Gary), Susan Schulthies (Val), and Diane Perry (Doug); one son, Brad (Mary) Holbrook; 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2010 at the Greenfield Ward Chapel, 1298 North 400 West, Centerville. A visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery.