John Howard Stahle

Our dear kind, gentle father, John Howard Stahle, 90, died on February 10, 2016. He was born on July 28, 1925 in Bountiful, Utah to John Stahle and Lydia Lucile Schulthies. Howard married Betty Goodfellow in 1945 and was later divorced. He married Bonnie Olsen on December 15, 1967. Together they raised nine children. Howard was a hard worker. He worked side by side his sweetheart until he was 88 years old.. He spent his early years as a sheepherder before joining the U.S. Navy and serving in World War II. He served aboard the U.S.S. Barnstable, a Bayfield class attack transport serving in the Pacific theater. After the war Howard became a lino-type operator for the Salt Lake Tribune, Newspapering became his passion. He owned several newspapers including the Roy Sun Chronicle, The Newspaper in Park City, The Eagle Standard in Fallon, Nevada, and the Magna Times. In 1987, he was recognized by the Utah Press Association with its high honor of Master Editor and Publisher Award. Howard Served as the President of the Association in 1972. Being a newspaper publisher was his passion. His greatest love was his family, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and serving the community through newspaper. He is survived by his children: Sharon Stahle Howes; Craig (Shelly) Stahle; Corey (Cheryl) Stahle; Jeff (Lynne) Stahle; LuAnne Stahle Lewis; Glen (Peggy) Adams; Tracie (Kirt) Bailey; Steffnie (Randy) Shepherd; Mont (Elaine) Adams: 42 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, and three brothers. He was preceeded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister and by his wife Bonnie Merlene Olsen Stahle. Funeral services will be held February 19, at Noon in the Canyon Estates Ward, 965 E. Oakwood Drive, Bountiful, Utah. Friends may call on Thursday February 18, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Friday February 19, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all who assisted our Dad in his final days,especially South Ogden Post Acute and the staff at Davis Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.serenityfhs.com

John Howard Stahle

July 28, 1925 - February 10, 2016