- Date Of Birth: February 4, 1925
- Date Of Death: December 24, 2015
- State: Arizona
Family and friends are morning the sudden loss of Jack Sowell, longtime Payson resident. Jack was taken to join his Heavenly Father on December 24th, 2015. He was born on February 4, 1925 in Safford, AZ, to Ben Lavert and Teresa Scarlet Sowell.
The day he graduated from Safford High School, Jack enlisted in the US Army and proudly served his country until 1945. On March 23rd, 1944, while on leave, Jack was sealed in marriage with his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life, Emma Jean Cluff in the Mesa LDS Temple. For many years they made Tempe, AZ, their home, where they raised their four children in a very loving and active life. Jack worked for many years with Pillsbury where he retired. Jack loved making wonderful memories with his family and friends camping, fishing, boating, and traveling to Rocky Point. He always had the most unbelievable stories to share and made everyone laugh. Those sparkling eyes and kidding grin will be dearly missed by everyone around him.
Jack is survived by his wife Jean Sowell; children Jacque Reidhead, Rick Sowell and Marsha Johnson (Rick); 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jo Layton and son Keith Sowell.
