Thank you for visiting this memorial page honoring those who either graduated or would have graduated from Granger High School in 1965. We are honoring as many former classmates as we can find who have passed on. They were our friends, associates, teammates and, in some cases, our lifelong partners and companions. We also honor our veterans and those gallant young men who gave their all, in defense of the country they loved so much. To our MIA, James Schiele, we will never forget you and will continue to look forward to the day your remains are returned to the land of the free, the home of the brave.

Thanks to everyone who helped in the development of this memorial page, especially Diane Day Cooper, who would have graduated a Lancer were it not for her parents relocating their family in 1960. Without her, this would not have been possible. Thom Rich

“And each one there has one thing shared, they have sweated beneath the same sun, looked up in wonder at the same moon, and wept when it was all done, for bein' done too soon.” Neil Diamond

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Jack Cavanee


Jack Roy Cavanee "Papa Jack" WASHINGTON, UTAH - Jack Roy "Papa Jack" Cavanee passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side Sunday, June 26, 2011 after a courageous three month battle with a brain tumor. 

He was born the youngest of three children, in Hunter, Utah on November 2, 1946 to Dennis E. and LaUna B. Cavanee. He met his high school sweetheart at Granger High School, Connie Orr, in 1963. They were married in 1966 and together raised three children, Jason, Josh and Angie. 

Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. 

He has seven grandchildren: Maqael Jean Cavanee, Kaleigh Jean Cavanee, Anthony Jack Scartezina, Kennedy Taylor Cavanee, Jackson Douglas Cavanee, Daytona Jean Cavanee and Dalton Joshua Cavanee. Maqael was the oldest of the grandchildren. She enjoyed spoiling Jack during his recent illness. She often visited and supplied him with his favorite shake and fries. Jack enjoyed playing and teasing all of his grandchildren. He is so proud of each and every one of them.
Jack retired fro
m Kennecott Copper and Utah Power and Light. In the last few years, he turned his hobby into his career and opened up his own Chrome and Powder Coating shop. Many people know him by Papa Jack's Chrome. He had a passion for life; in particular, he always loved cars. Race or antique he enjoyed working them to perfection. His kids and grandkids enjoyed watching him turn a diamond in the rough into a piece of detailed art. Jack and Connie loved to get in one of their cars and attend car shows, local or out-of-state. Many lifelong friendships were made through attending car shows and many of those close friends became family. Jack loved the outdoors. He and Connie enjoyed spending time at their cabin that they built in the Uinta Mountains. He loved to ride motorcycles, four wheelers and snowmobiles, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He shared this love with his kids and grandkids. Jack was the master of fixing and repairing all things - he was the "Jack" of all trades. He was famous for his whistling while he worked. He believed that a deal was a deal and a handshake sealed the deal. 

Jack is survived by his wife, Connie Orr Cavanee; children: Jason (Sandy) Cavanee, Joshua (April) Cavanee and Angie (Dan) Scartezina and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. A special thanks from Papa Jack and his family to all the staff at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City; especially to Dr. Parry, Dr. Kurt, Michelle, Lane, Connie, Jeff, Mike, Byron, MaryAnn, Dana and so many more extraordinary care givers! 

Jack has requested there be no mourning of his death, but a Celebration of his Life, which will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation at christopherreeve.org. Online condolences may be sent at metcalfmortuary.com.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on June 29, 2011
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