Pat T. Ovard

Pat T. Ovard completed a full and happy life on July 16, 2016 while visiting family in St. George. He was born March 17, 1943 in Coalville, Utah to Bud and Clara Ovard. He spent his childhood days in Henefer. He attended Henefer Elementary School and North Summit High School. He married Bonnie Jean Brooks on August 26, 1960. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He was a 1966 graduate of Weber State College majoring in Aircraft Instrument Repair. He was employed at and retired from Hill Air Force Base after 38 years. He and his wife Bonnie enjoyed 56 years of marriage and raised seven children in Henefer.

Pat loved to drive his tractor, fish, hunt, and observe nature. He entertained crowds with fireworks displays throughout Summit County for many years. He had a vast knowledge of aviation and military history. He served the Lord and community in many capacities. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and affectionately nicknamed them all. He had an original sense of humor and contagious laugh. His tall tales are legendary among his family members and earned him the title of "The Fibbing Grandpa."

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, Elaine Ovard, brother, Paul J. Ovard, and grandson, Seth Mondragon. Pat is survived by his wife Bonnie, sister Judy (Bob) Roath, brothers Harold (Delores) Ovard, and Dode (Karen) Ovard. He is also survived by seven children, Phil (Marjorie) Ovard, Susie (Arvin) Bond, Orlene (Snook) Snyder, Errik (Nancy) Ovard, Dane (Hydee) Ovard, Angie (Alan) Ramage, and Sandi (John) Kunkel, 16 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in the Henefer LDS Church. Friends may call Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 P.M. and preceding the funeral from 9:30-10:45 A.M.