Eddie E. Springer
Taylorsville, UT – Eddie Eugene Springer passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
Born January 4, 1929 to Lee Roy Springer and Juanita Duran Springer in Las Vegas, NM. Upon Juanita’s death, Lee Roy married Esther and their combined family totaled ten children: Lee, Eddie, Jayne, Janet, Judy, Juanita, David, Jackie, Scheril and Carolyn.
Eddie joined the United States Navy at the early age of 15, serving in World War II on the U.S.S Nevada for three years with honorable discharge. He later became a professional long-haul truck driver, retiring from Stone Container at the age of 72.
Eddie married Beverly Tolman in 1948. They had three children, Max, Lorraine and Marty. Divorced. Married Marian Atkinson. They had two children, Mark and Lori. Divorced. Married Josephine (Jo) Pacheco in 1990. Jo was the love of his life, with whom he would spend the rest of his days. The love and commitment they showed one another was unbreakable and unconditional. Eddie gave his time and energy to making sure Jo was always taken care of, always putting her first, and never expecting anything in return. His love for her was endless. He was so loved by Jo’s kids, Rick, Vera, Ken and Monica – he was truly a “Dad” to them.
Eddie was a true man of integrity, a man of service, and a man of great faith in God. He began service in the Knights of Columbus at St. Francis Xavier Church in 2003, and was honored as the 2012-2013 “Knight of the Year.” His volunteer service in the church included food service, ushering, collection of offerings and bereavement services. He was well respected and loved by all in his church and was always making a new friend.
Family and friends will remember him for his smile and jokes that he would share with anyone who would listen (and laugh.) He was kind, intelligent, and giving, and he made everyone feel welcome and accepted as one of “his friends.” Eddie will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Jo; brother, half-sisters and half-brother; sons Max (Judy) Springer, Marty (Kris) Springer; Mark (Kim) Springer, Lori (Kip) Day; stepchildren; Rick Owen, Vera (Randy) Archuleta, step daughter-in-law (Brenda) Owen, Monica (TK) Owen. Their combined families gave them numerous beautiful grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, half-sisters; Jackie, Scheril and Carolyn, daughter Lorraine and stepson Ken, grandsons Mathew, David and Jesse.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, March 20th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at St. Martin de Porres, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville, where a vigil service will begin at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 21st at 11:00 AM, also at St. Martin de Porres. Interment to follow at Mt. View Memorial Estates, 3115 East 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights.