John Francis

John C. Francis

On October 8, 2015 our beloved husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather walked peacefully through heaven’s gates and is now in the hands of God.

John was born June 11, 1943 to William E. and Bessie Francis.  On April 24, 1970 he married the love of his life, Margaret Evans in Layton, and was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June 25, 1971.

He was born in Kanab, UT and at a young age moved to Clearfield, UT.  From there his family relocated to the family ranch in Spring Valley, NV for several years, and then moved to Mountain Green, UT.  From there he joined the Army and excelled in the military and became a Green Beret.

He enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing, and spending quality time with his large family.  John was an avid gardener as well as attaining his private pilot’s license.  He enjoyed his flight time.

John is survived by his loving wife Margaret, children, Tammi (Dennis) Tuke, Lauri (Steve) Klink, Matt Francis, and Cody (Shana) Francis, 17 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, with 2 new great granddaughters on the way.  He is also survived by his brother Harlan (JoAnne) Francis and sister Birdean (Arnold) Lechner.

Preceded in death by his parents, a brother Al (Jean) Francis and a daughter and son-in-law, Shellie (Jim) Noon.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Rd.  Friends may visit with family Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary.

Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Rd.

The family would like to express gratitude to the attending police and paramedics.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any America First Credit Union under the name of: John C. Francis.