John Arthur Servoss Jr.
May 24, 1932 – October 10, 2022

John (Jack) Arthur Servoss Jr., (90), passed away at the Oneida County Long Term Care Facility in Malad, Idaho on October 10, 2022. Jack was born in Malad, Idaho on May 24, 1932. He was the first son to John Arthur Servoss Sr. and Helen Irene Buck Servoss. Later the family was joined by a sister, Jean and a brother, Rick. He quickly became their confidante and mentor. They shared many adventures growing up, learned to work hard and play hard. Although life has taken them in different directions and places, they have remained close.

Educated at Malad High School and graduating in 1950, he was often seen cruising around in his blue convertible. He then attended Idaho State College in Pocatello, Idaho and studied diesel mechanics.

He married Mary Connie Jones on October 18, 1951. With that marriage came 3 children: Linda, Vickie and John. Jack and Connie were later divorced. Growing up on a dry farm and a cattle ranch, he continued to teach his children the concept of hard work, but also made sure they had a good life and fun times.

Jack was literally a jack-of-all trades. He could do and fix anything. His first job away from the farm, after he was married, was working as a mechanic at Hillfield. Although he was a farmer at heart and spent most of his time farming in Arbon Valley and Malad, he also worked in various other jobs in the winter months. For about 4 winters he worked for Crowther Bros. Mill as a laborer and also drove trucks throughout the western states. He then went to work as a mechanic at Jones Chevrolet and then for the Ford Garage. He spent five winters working for Magic Gas Propane. His last winter job was working for U&I Sugar Factory in Garland, Utah. During his second year there, he was trained to be the assistant chemist in the lab. This knowledge and experience helped him immensely when in1979 he was employed by Thiokol Corp. as a chemist.

On December 4, 1976, he married Janice Mione Benson. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Brigham City Temple. There were three more children added to the family – Vivian, Vincent, and Deidre.

Jack and Janice eventually moved to Tremonton and Jack started his career at Thiokol. During his many years at Thiokol, he received numerous awards for his suggestions, performance, and quality. He also traveled to various places to inspect the testing sites and offer suggestions to improve production, cost and safety. It was a sad day when he announced his

retirement in 1995. However, I am not sure the word “retirement” has ever been in his vocabulary because he continued to work odd jobs and help whenever he could, even at 90 years old.

His entire life was defined in service to his community and to his family. He served on the Oneida County Fair Board for 4 years and was chairman 3 of those 4 years. He was also a charter member of the Oneida County Search and Rescue and served as quarter master.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His favorite calling was a scoutmaster in the Malad 2nd Ward. Jack was very instrumental in his son getting his Eagle Scout Award.

He is survived by his children: Linda (Mike) Isaacson, Vickie (Greg) Lamb, John (Michelle) Servoss, stepchildren: Vivian, Vincent, Deidre, a sister Jean (Ted) Andra, a brother Rick (Connie) Servoss and lots of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, and his parents, 2 nephews, a great nephew, and a great great granddaughter.

There are really no words that can describe or even honor our dad. He was a gentle giant among men. He was soft spoken and humble. His sense of humor and witty personality knew no limits. Dad was never known to have idle hands. Even in his later years, he was either putting puzzles together, moving from town to town, or even just apartment to apartment in the same complex.

Dad, our hearts are literally broken, but realize you have gone home to be with loved ones. We already feel a tremendous loss and you will remain in our hearts forever!

The family would like to express their appreciation to the Nell J. Redfield Hospital staff and the Oneida County Long-Term Care staff for their amazing care, as well as Horsley Funeral Home.

A private family service will be held at Horsley Funeral Home on October 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Malad Cemetery