Jody Lynn Stoker

Beloved husband, Jody Lynn Stoker, 52, joined his ancestors on Friday, January 22, 2010, in West Point, Utah. He was born November 9, 1957, to Elva Kate Whitaker and Ellis Dee Stoker in Ashton, Idaho. He married his eternal love, Peggy Leigh Parker, on October 3, 1998, in Dillon, Montana, and they''ve been inseparable ever since. He was a lifelong Marine, starting his training at age 4 with his grandfather, a holder of the Blue Lady, and enlisting on November 10, 1975. Marines knew him as The Bear. While on convalescent leave following a severe injury in Desert Storm, he went to college, earning a BA, three Master''s degrees, and three Ph.D.s. When he learned that he was part Crow Indian, he embraced his people and their culture, being named Medicine Man of the tribe. They called him Big Medicine Wolf. Jody was a Seventy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, bringing many into the church by his example and strength of testimony. He loved music, especially rock, playing and singing in bands since his youth. He was a world-class historian who could make any story come to life. His gifts and passions were many, his love unending, his intellect a marvel. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, his son, Steven, others who took his last name to honor him as their father, and at least 4 grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his most trusted friend, Jamal, and too many fine Marines. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the West Point 10th Ward Chapel, 2852 West 300 North. Friends may call at Lindquist''s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South on Tuesday, January 26th, from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday at the Ward Chapel from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment , Willard Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com