John Wilson

John Mont Wilson--May 21, 1938-August 19, 2016

John Mont Wilson of Layton, Utah passed away on August 19, 2016 of complications due to a lingering illness.  If you called him “John” he knew you were from the Army or a solicitor; he was known as “Mont” to family and friends.  Mont was born on May 21, 1938 in Payson, Utah; the son of Waldo Matthew and Bernice Thomas Wilson and the brother of Sherol Wilson (Marian).

Mont married his true love and best friend, Maurine LeFevre, on September 21, 1957 in the Manti Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Four children:  Janette Bannister (Glenn) of Peoria, Arizona; Michael (Gloria) of South Jordan; Richard (Daralyn) of West Haven; and Michelle Maakestad (Michael Greene) of Sandy completed the family unit.  Known as “Grandpa” to ten wonderful grandkids: Sara Wilson, Matthew Bannister (Becky Maloney), Valerie Conklin (Dan), Emily Wilson, Jonathan Wilson (Jaymie Lawrence), Luke (Wendy) Wilson, Nathan Bannister, Logan Wilson, Afton Wilson, and Abigail Maakestad.  “Little” Logan Wilson (Jonathan’s son) is the first great-grandchild with two more on the way.  In ways expressed through action more than words, he leaves a family legacy of love, listening, guiding, caring, and being generous.

A well-read man and a lover of learning, Mont could carry a conversation on most any topic.  His formal education included graduating from Payson High School and obtaining a degree in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University.

Over the span of 48 years, Mont had a Hall of Fame career in the highway construction business in Utah and other western states.  He was named Engineer of the Year in 2005 by the Associated General Contractors of Utah.  If you drive on a state or federal highway anywhere in Utah or use a runway at the Salt Lake International Airport, you can bet that Mont has been there and had a hand in blazing the trail.

“John” joined the Army in high school and served his country in the Army Reserves for more than 27 years.  As a member of the 259th Quartermaster [Petroleum] Battalion from Pleasant Grove, Utah, he served a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1968.  He was one of 16 unit members to earn a Bronze Star Medal.  He retired in 1983 with the rank of Major.

Mont is survived by his wife, children, brother, sister-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandson.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to thank the care providers Dr. James Reynolds and Dr. Roger S. Hansen and their dedicated staff.  Their thoughtful and expert care helped us along our way.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Canyon Woods Ward, 1085 North (Mutton Hollow Road) 50 East, Kaysville, Utah. Friends may visit with family on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service.

Graveside will be at 2:30 p.m. at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to an educational institution of your choice or to the American Cancer Society.

We consider it a blessing to have been humbled in mumbly peg at the hands of Dad, Grandpa, or Uncle Mont. We love you and will miss you.