John (Jack) Allsop

JOHN DARWIN ALLSOP (JACK)
June 4, 1917 – March 6, 2016

John Darwin Allsop, known to absolutely everyone as “Jack”, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Hyde Park, UT. He was born on June 4, 1917, in Smithfield, UT, to T. Earl and Bessie Plowman Allsop. Jack married his life- long companion, Phyllis Nelson Allsop, on December 21, 1937. They celebrated more than 78 happy years together.
Jack and Phyllis raised three children: Terry, DeeAnn and Bob.
Working side-by-side, Jack and Phyllis spent many wonderful years as owners and operators of Jack and Bob’s Foodtown. Following retirement they spent many happy years traveling with friends. Jack was a founding member of the Smithfield Kiwanis Club, and he spent many years as an active member of the Logan Golf and Country Club. He loved golf, hunting, fishing, camping, horses and hard work. He was a member of the LDS Church serving in several capacities.
Jack is survived by two children: DeeAnn Budge (Bill) and Bob (Kaye); four grandchildren: Debra Dee Gary, Justin Allsop, Colby Allsop, Chelsea Morton, and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his spouse, Phyllis; son, Terry; brother, Dewey; sister, June Curran.
The family would like to thank Encompass Home Health and Hospice, Autumn Care, and a special thanks to Nathan Young.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, at 12:00 noon at the Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan, UT. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home in Logan and also Friday from 10:30-11:30 prior to the services. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com .