John Edward Roach, 73, passed away July 22, 2019, unexpectedly at home of natural causes.
Born in Salt Lake City on Dec. 6, 1945, John always recognized Tooele as home. Graduating from Tooele High School, class of ’64, he found a fit in the swim team and as a life guard. Post high school he attended Weber State College, and then proudly enlisted with the Air Force, working air traffic control through the conflict in Vietnam.
John worked at the Tooele Army Depot for many years as a mechanic and security officer, then later at the nuclear waste management site in Tooele County. Where occupations found John in Oregon for a few years, John found his definition to provide for the living. He’d never tell you he pulled three people out of a burning car. For him, it was Tuesday.
John is survived by four children, Glenna, Martha, David, Richard. He was preceded in death by son, Charles; and parents, Glen and Verna Roach.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2019, at the Tooele City Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a viewing from 9 – 9:45 a.m. at the Tooele North Stake Center, 583 N. 270 East, and a luncheon from 11 a.m. – noon back at the stake center.