John Hale

November 17, 1948 - December 12, 2021

John was born November 17, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Walter and LaRue Hale and passed away at his home surrounded by family on December 12, 2021. John married Christine Dofelmire on May 26, 1990, in Richmond Utah. Together they built a life that included Christine’s four sons. Anyone who had the opportunity to know John would be aware of his love for family, 60’s music, fishing, and his train sets. John was a very skilled painter and made it his career for more than 40 years. Most recently he went to work for North Star doing maintenance and night watch. He enjoyed everyone he worked with and was unhappy when it closed just 2 months before his passing. John is survived by his wife Christine, stepsons Michael Dofelmire (Tiffaney), Mark Dofelmire (Brandy), Matthew Dofelmire, Mason Dofelmire (Crystal), sisters Maxi Abernathy, Maryjane Denter (Chuck), Kathy Bundy (Brad), brothers Richard Hale and Mickey Hale. John was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren that lovingly call him “Papa” as well as many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his father Walter Hale, mother LaRue Hale Cox, father-in-law Edward Jensen, mother-in-law Beth Jensen, brothers Edward Hale (Lucy Hale), and Bill Hale (Jeanie Hale). A special thank you to Intermountain Hospice for their support, care, and compassion. It meant so much to John and his family to be able to care for him at home. A celebration of life will be held January 8th, 2022, from 1:00 – 3:00pm at the LDS Stake Center located at 155 E. 1050 N. Hurricane, UT.