John Park Brockbank

During his youth John attended Brigham Young Academy (University). On March 28, 1904 John went on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Northern States Mission. Much of this time was spent in Iowa and he presided over the West Iowa Conference for six months prior to his release on 7 April 1906.

He and Ellen were married on 1 May 1894 by Bishop Peter Johnson at Huntington, Utah. They resided there until the fall of 1925, and then moved to Salt Lake City. They were later sealed on 19 Sep 1894.

While they were living in Huntington, John owned and operated a general merchandise store, from June 1919 until they left to go to Salt Lake City. He also was employed in the United States Forest Service as Forest Guard and Ranger from June of 1906 until Dec 1917.

On May 16, 1916 John was set apart as counselor in the Bishopric of the Huntington Ward (Emery Stake) and ordained a High Priest at that time by Apostle Joseph Smith Jr. He served for eight years in that position.

After moving to Salt Lake City, John engaged in temple work doing the work for more than 600 people. While in the temple, he fell and broke his hip and was unable to walk after that.

He died on 26 Dec 1938 and is buried in the Elysian Burial Gardens Cemetery in the Holladay area of Salt Lake County.

An Historical and Genealogical Record of Isaac Brockbank, Sr., Volume I, Published 1959, Pages 50-51

• Updated from Find A Grave Memorial via brother Taylor Park Brockbank by SmartCopy: Apr 4 2015, 16:17:18 UTC