Joseph Taylor Osguthorpe
Joseph Taylor Osguthorpe, born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph Vere and Juana Taylor Osguthorpe on February 18, 1946, passed away peacefully in Park City, surrounded by his loving family on August 1, 2017.
He attended Skyline High School and the University of Utah and, after serving in the New York Cumorah mission, he began his career at Mountain Fuel (later Questar) where he designed much of the natural gas pipeline infrastructure for Summit and Wasatch Counties, Richfield, St. George, and areas of Salt Lake City.
He married his sweetheart and partner in exploration, Vera Ellyn Jacobsen, in the Salt Lake Temple on July 12, 1968, and together, with their own hands, built their beautiful home in Park City where they raised two loving children and countless horses, cows, pigs, goats, dogs, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and bees.
Joe mentored countless young men as a Scoutmaster and friend, explored the mountains and deserts of Utah and beyond, and applied his creative passion and skill to everything from large-scale carpentry to the fine woodwork of building violins, mandolins, and guitars. His talent wasn't limited to wood, and he taught others the art of gem and stone cutting, metallurgy and jewelry making.
His bona fides included engineer, chemist, botanist, metallurgist, wood worker, prospector, beekeeper, rancher, geologist, luthier, builder, brewer, explorer, theologian, anthropologist, psychologist, political scientist, and mechanic. Yet, the only titles he ever acknowledged were Joe, dad, or Papa.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Vera Ellyn (Jacobsen), his son, Shane (Angie Hampton and Ashley Smoot), and daughter, Amy (Ben Castro), his five grandchildren, Hyrum, Kylie, and Isaac Osguthorpe, Paige and Anna Castro, his sisters, Georgina (Brozell Coons), Harley Hansen, and Naomi (Marvell Jones) and 21 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Duane Hansen, Karon Jacobsen, Lucy and Doyle Thorne.
Joe loved family gatherings such as parties, Thanksgiving and reunions. Outside of that, he pretty much eschewed any tradition that was perpetuated for the sake of tradition alone. As a result, "traditional" funeral services weren't part of his wishes. Understanding the impact he had on so many lives, the family will hold a reception at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E., on Thursday, August 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Per his wishes, a small graveside service will be conducted on Friday, August 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the Manti City Cemetery and close friends and family will enjoy an informal gathering at his home at 280 W. Union St. in Manti, where he wanted everyone to share good food, good music, funny stories and fond memories, and insisted that absolutely no neckties be present. In lieu of flowers, Joe would want you to tend to a horse, adopt a dog or add a Willie Nelson, Grateful Dead, Tom Waits or Rolling Stones CD to your collection and give it a good listen.
The Salt Lake Tribune | Salt Lake City, Utah | August 2, 2017
Joseph Taylor Osguthorpe, born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph Vere and Juana Taylor Osguthorpe on February 18, 1946, passed away peacefully in Park City, surrounded by his loving family on August 1, 2017.
He attended Skyline High School and the University of Utah and, after serving in the New York Cumorah mission, he began his career at Mountain Fuel (later Questar) where he designed much of the natural gas pipeline infrastructure for Summit and Wasatch Counties, Richfield, St. George, and areas of Salt Lake City.
He married his sweetheart and partner in exploration, Vera Ellyn Jacobsen, in the Salt Lake Temple on July 12, 1968, and together, with their own hands, built their beautiful home in Park City where they raised two loving children and countless horses, cows, pigs, goats, dogs, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and bees.
Joe mentored countless young men as a Scoutmaster and friend, explored the mountains and deserts of Utah and beyond, and applied his creative passion and skill to everything from large-scale carpentry to the fine woodwork of building violins, mandolins, and guitars. His talent wasn't limited to wood, and he taught others the art of gem and stone cutting, metallurgy and jewelry making.
His bona fides included engineer, chemist, botanist, metallurgist, wood worker, prospector, beekeeper, rancher, geologist, luthier, builder, brewer, explorer, theologian, anthropologist, psychologist, political scientist, and mechanic. Yet, the only titles he ever acknowledged were Joe, dad, or Papa.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Vera Ellyn (Jacobsen), his son, Shane (Angie Hampton and Ashley Smoot), and daughter, Amy (Ben Castro), his five grandchildren, Hyrum, Kylie, and Isaac Osguthorpe, Paige and Anna Castro, his sisters, Georgina (Brozell Coons), Harley Hansen, and Naomi (Marvell Jones) and 21 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Duane Hansen, Karon Jacobsen, Lucy and Doyle Thorne.
Joe loved family gatherings such as parties, Thanksgiving and reunions. Outside of that, he pretty much eschewed any tradition that was perpetuated for the sake of tradition alone. As a result, "traditional" funeral services weren't part of his wishes. Understanding the impact he had on so many lives, the family will hold a reception at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E., on Thursday, August 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Per his wishes, a small graveside service will be conducted on Friday, August 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the Manti City Cemetery and close friends and family will enjoy an informal gathering at his home at 280 W. Union St. in Manti, where he wanted everyone to share good food, good music, funny stories and fond memories, and insisted that absolutely no neckties be present. In lieu of flowers, Joe would want you to tend to a horse, adopt a dog or add a Willie Nelson, Grateful Dead, Tom Waits or Rolling Stones CD to your collection and give it a good listen.
The Salt Lake Tribune | Salt Lake City, Utah | August 2, 2017
Joseph Taylor Osguthorpe
Joseph Taylor Osguthorpe, born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph Vere and Juana Taylor Osguthorpe on February 18, 1946, passed away peacefully in Park City, surrounded by his loving family on August 1, 2017.
He attended Skyline High School and the University of Utah and, after serving in the New York Cumorah mission, he began his career at Mountain Fuel (later Questar) where he designed much of the natural gas pipeline infrastructure for Summit and Wasatch Counties, Richfield, St. George, and areas of Salt Lake City.
He married his sweetheart and partner in exploration, Vera Ellyn Jacobsen, in the Salt Lake Temple on July 12, 1968, and together, with their own hands, built their beautiful home in Park City where they raised two loving children and countless horses, cows, pigs, goats, dogs, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and bees.
Joe mentored countless young men as a Scoutmaster and friend, explored the mountains and deserts of Utah and beyond, and applied his creative passion and skill to everything from large-scale carpentry to the fine woodwork of building violins, mandolins, and guitars. His talent wasn't limited to wood, and he taught others the art of gem and stone cutting, metallurgy and jewelry making.
His bona fides included engineer, chemist, botanist, metallurgist, wood worker, prospector, beekeeper, rancher, geologist, luthier, builder, brewer, explorer, theologian, anthropologist, psychologist, political scientist, and mechanic. Yet, the only titles he ever acknowledged were Joe, dad, or Papa.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Vera Ellyn (Jacobsen), his son, Shane (Angie Hampton and Ashley Smoot), and daughter, Amy (Ben Castro), his five grandchildren, Hyrum, Kylie, and Isaac Osguthorpe, Paige and Anna Castro, his sisters, Georgina (Brozell Coons), Harley Hansen, and Naomi (Marvell Jones) and 21 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Duane Hansen, Karon Jacobsen, Lucy and Doyle Thorne.
Joe loved family gatherings such as parties, Thanksgiving and reunions. Outside of that, he pretty much eschewed any tradition that was perpetuated for the sake of tradition alone. As a result, "traditional" funeral services weren't part of his wishes. Understanding the impact he had on so many lives, the family will hold a reception at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E., on Thursday, August 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Per his wishes, a small graveside service will be conducted on Friday, August 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the Manti City Cemetery and close friends and family will enjoy an informal gathering at his home at 280 W. Union St. in Manti, where he wanted everyone to share good food, good music, funny stories and fond memories, and insisted that absolutely no neckties be present. In lieu of flowers, Joe would want you to tend to a horse, adopt a dog or add a Willie Nelson, Grateful Dead, Tom Waits or Rolling Stones CD to your collection and give it a good listen.
The Salt Lake Tribune | Salt Lake City, Utah | August 2, 2017
Joseph Taylor Osguthorpe, born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph Vere and Juana Taylor Osguthorpe on February 18, 1946, passed away peacefully in Park City, surrounded by his loving family on August 1, 2017.
He attended Skyline High School and the University of Utah and, after serving in the New York Cumorah mission, he began his career at Mountain Fuel (later Questar) where he designed much of the natural gas pipeline infrastructure for Summit and Wasatch Counties, Richfield, St. George, and areas of Salt Lake City.
He married his sweetheart and partner in exploration, Vera Ellyn Jacobsen, in the Salt Lake Temple on July 12, 1968, and together, with their own hands, built their beautiful home in Park City where they raised two loving children and countless horses, cows, pigs, goats, dogs, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and bees.
Joe mentored countless young men as a Scoutmaster and friend, explored the mountains and deserts of Utah and beyond, and applied his creative passion and skill to everything from large-scale carpentry to the fine woodwork of building violins, mandolins, and guitars. His talent wasn't limited to wood, and he taught others the art of gem and stone cutting, metallurgy and jewelry making.
His bona fides included engineer, chemist, botanist, metallurgist, wood worker, prospector, beekeeper, rancher, geologist, luthier, builder, brewer, explorer, theologian, anthropologist, psychologist, political scientist, and mechanic. Yet, the only titles he ever acknowledged were Joe, dad, or Papa.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Vera Ellyn (Jacobsen), his son, Shane (Angie Hampton and Ashley Smoot), and daughter, Amy (Ben Castro), his five grandchildren, Hyrum, Kylie, and Isaac Osguthorpe, Paige and Anna Castro, his sisters, Georgina (Brozell Coons), Harley Hansen, and Naomi (Marvell Jones) and 21 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Duane Hansen, Karon Jacobsen, Lucy and Doyle Thorne.
Joe loved family gatherings such as parties, Thanksgiving and reunions. Outside of that, he pretty much eschewed any tradition that was perpetuated for the sake of tradition alone. As a result, "traditional" funeral services weren't part of his wishes. Understanding the impact he had on so many lives, the family will hold a reception at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E., on Thursday, August 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Per his wishes, a small graveside service will be conducted on Friday, August 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the Manti City Cemetery and close friends and family will enjoy an informal gathering at his home at 280 W. Union St. in Manti, where he wanted everyone to share good food, good music, funny stories and fond memories, and insisted that absolutely no neckties be present. In lieu of flowers, Joe would want you to tend to a horse, adopt a dog or add a Willie Nelson, Grateful Dead, Tom Waits or Rolling Stones CD to your collection and give it a good listen.
The Salt Lake Tribune | Salt Lake City, Utah | August 2, 2017
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