John D. Durrant
August 2, 1922 - April 24, 2014
To all who knew him, he was a man of few words, a dry wit, with a god given talent in the vegetable garden. John Durrant left this world on his own terms at the young age of 91 ¾ on Thursday April 24, 2014.
He was born in Wisconsin on August 2, 1922. He married Katherine DePasquale on March 4, 1946. He was a veteran of WWII, having received the American Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal. John retired after a long career with Christensen Diamond Products, was an active member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, and the 49’ers Club. He was also an avid golfer, a gardener, a straight-faced jokester, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
He will be remembered with a smile by all who knew him, and will live on through his son John W. (Eileen) Durrant of Dallas, TX; daughter, Marie Taggart of Sandy, UT; and his grandchildren Cindy Durrant, John M. (Michelle) Durrant, Jessica Taggart, and soon-to-arrive great-grandson Durrant. As well as his brother-in-law Louie DePasquale. He is together again with his wife of 66 years, Katherine, who passed away in May of 2012. She always said that their warranty had expired, and each day after that was a gift. Behave you two and try to stay out of trouble.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 2335 Redondo Avenue Salt Lake City, UT. A private inurnment will be held at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor.
In lieu of flowers, please say a prayer for the family.
In Loving Memory
Dear John, Eileen and Family - Ilene and I were saddened to read of the death in your family. The ancient Greeks believed that a deceased person was immortal so long as his name was remembered and spoken by the living. Your Fathers name will be remembered and spoken often.
Vern Gorzitze
Salt Lake City, Ut
Dear John and Marie, We were sad to hear about your father's death. Your mom and dad were such wonderful neighbors and friends to my parents. We were so blessed to live next door to you. I have nothing but wonderful memories of your family. I'm sure your mom is growing a beautiful flower garden and your dad is working on tomatoes that will be bigger than my father's! I think their tomato competition will go on forever! Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families. Love, Steve and Barb (Fisher) Olsen
Stephen and Barbara Fisher Olsen
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Ut
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love to all, Betty
Betty Holbrook
Salt Lake City, Ut
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we extend our condolences to you John, and your family. Your father is in our prayers, as are you all.
Mary Trifovesti
Irving, TX