He was born in Hurricane, Utah on November 12, 1917 to James Wilson and Ada Spendlove Imlay. John spent twelve years in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, worked as a barber, and then as a truck driver for Salt Lake County.
He is survived by his wife Theda; a daughter, Ann Imlay-Spangler; son-in-law, Michael Spangler; a sister, Luetta Imlay; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He loved people, antique cars, gardening, the desert, and the open road. His extended family and large circle of friends will remember him for his kind heart, smiling gentle nature, selflessness, great stories, and warm hugs. At this time, many Americans are being called, rightfully so, heroes. For John's family and friends, he has always been a hero to us.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2001 in the Russon Brothers Salt Lake Mortuary Chapel, 255 South 200 East. Friends may call on Friday, December 28, 2001 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and prior to the services from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Burial will follow in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from December 26 to December 27, 2001.
He was born in Hurricane, Utah on November 12, 1917 to James Wilson and Ada Spendlove Imlay. John spent twelve years in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, worked as a barber, and then as a truck driver for Salt Lake County.
He is survived by his wife Theda; a daughter, Ann Imlay-Spangler; son-in-law, Michael Spangler; a sister, Luetta Imlay; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He loved people, antique cars, gardening, the desert, and the open road. His extended family and large circle of friends will remember him for his kind heart, smiling gentle nature, selflessness, great stories, and warm hugs. At this time, many Americans are being called, rightfully so, heroes. For John's family and friends, he has always been a hero to us.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2001 in the Russon Brothers Salt Lake Mortuary Chapel, 255 South 200 East. Friends may call on Friday, December 28, 2001 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and prior to the services from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Burial will follow in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from December 26 to December 27, 2001.
Family Members
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James Fenton Imlay
1907–1966
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Ruth Imlay Hardy
1909–1981
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Luetta Imlay
1910–2003
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Kenneth Spendlove Imlay
1912–1969
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Fern Imlay Benson
1914–1939
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George Wilson Imlay
1915–1986
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Florence Eveline Imlay Bowers
1919–2001
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SSGT Mark Evan Imlay
1921–1944
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SSgt Mark Evan Imlay
1921–1944
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Eva Imlay Gillespie
1924–1984
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Arthur Davies Imlay
1925–1941
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