Joseph L. Emerson

January 25, 1934 - April 17, 2012

Joseph L. Emerson

We Love You, Joe

Joe Emerson passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 of COPD.

He was born on January 25, 1934 in Springfield, MO to Wilbert and Claire Emerson.  He enjoyed his lifelong employment as a salesman in the food industry. Joe was a Knight of Columbus and was active in the St. Martin de Porres parish.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.  He will be missed by the many who love him. 

Survived by his wife, Evelyn; son, William; grandson, Timothy (Brenda); two great-grandsons; and many extended family members.

He is preceded in death by his first wife and parents.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 25th at 7:00 PM at St. Martin de Porres Parish, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville, where a rosary will begin at 6:30 PM.   His ashes will be laid to rest at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Avenue and "T" Street.

In Loving Memory

Evelyn: I'm sending my condolences on the passing of your husband, Joe. He will be missed at Church. When you lose someone in life they will always be with you in your Heart. God be with you and help you heal. Joe - you will be missed at St. Martin DePorres Church. Rest in Peace.

Carrie Ulmer

Taylorsville, Ut

Evelyn, You were a rock for Joe with everything he went through. I know he was so grateful for your companionship. I send my love and thoughts hoping that God surrounds you with peace and comfort. God bless you. Chaplain LeNae

LeNae

West Jordan, Ut

Evelyn, I worked with Josephine at Saleswest when he did the bids for me. I gave him that name cause i truely liked working with Joe. He would always say to me "Let me tell you how it's done" I got a kick out of that cause i would give it right back to him. "Let me tell you how it's done, my way" We would both laugh. I enjoyed the both of you when you came down for breakfast at the Elks. I always looked forward to seeing Joe & you since i had left Saleswest. My prays are with you and your family. Joe will be missed.

Jacquie Sandberg

Salt Lake City, Ut

Evelyn & Family, I worked with Joe for a couple of years at Century 21. Joe was a wonderful person. Joe always spoke about his family and you could see the pride in his eyes. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time of loss. I know what you are going through right now as I too have lost my husband not too long ago. May you always keep him close to your heart. Sincerely, Sharon Luke

Sharon Luke

North Las Vegas, Nv

/ Well, it's hard to know. It's been a long time since I saw Joseph as a baby. I'll have to find one of him at 3 months. Evan has curly hair like Joseph's, but Joseph's hair was dark like Maren's, and hers is curly-ish too. They both have ears like Papa, not me. They have those hangy-downy lobes. (Maybe like their Grandma and Grandpa too; sorry, Sherrie and Tony, I haven't cehcked out your ears!)I've looked and compared his early baby pictures with Evan's and they didn't really look alike but they do kinda act alike! I do see the Joseph Thomas mischief in Evan's eyes. And I do think I see Suzanne in Maren. Wow, I don't know, but they are both such good-looking kiddos!

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