John James Lakman

John James Lakman passed away September 30,2009 at his home in Bountiful.

He was born March 14, 1934 in Sweetgrass, Montana, to Joseph and Margaret Pogreba Lakman. He was raised and educated in Montana. He served in the U.S. Navy. He married Leona Schweitzer on April 11, 1959 in Hingham, Montana. In 1963 the couple moved to Bountiful where they made their home and raised their family.

He was retired from IBM where he worked for 32 years as a Computer Technician. He was a skilled and resourceful man who enjoyed working with his hands and helping others with anything they needed.

He was a member of St. Olaf''s Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Leona; sons Joe (Juliet) Lakman, Tim (Jennifer) Lakman; daughters, Janice Oswald, Jill Johnson; brothers Ted Lakman, Bill (Isabele) Lakman; sister, Margaret Ellison and seven grandchildren,Christopher, Brianna, Nicole, Madison, Katie, Tyler and Dani.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, at St Olaf''s Catholic Church, 1800 S. Orchard Drive. A visitation will be held Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E., with prayer service at 7:45 p.m. Inurnment will be at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum in Salt Lake City at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6. Cremation under the direction of Lindquist Crematory.

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