Ernest John Beaumont

In the early morning of September 4th, 2026, our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, Ernest John Beaumont, passed away, aged 91 years. Ernest was born on September 13, 1934 in Beaver, Utah to his parents Clifton Beaumont & Florence L. Beaumont; the second eldest of their children.

Ernest is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jacqueline Yvonne Beaumont, his parents Clifton and Florence L. Beaumont, his siblings: Alma Kay Beaumont, Kenneth Beaumont, LaVerne Bradshaw, Keith Beaumont, his son Bruce Boyer and 3 grandchildren.

In 1962 Ernest met the love of his life, Jacqueline Yvonne Wickham, in Salt Lake City. The pair married in June of the same year. Together they raised eight children: Norman Dekker (Christine), JoAnn Nash (Dirk), Bruce Boyer, JaNae Worthen (Ray), John Thomas Beaumont (Debbie), DuRee Beaumont, Michael Shane Beaumont (Lorraine), Noel Curtis Beaumont (Mayana).

Ernest and Jacqueline were blessed with 37 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

In his youth, Ernest helped build a wood & metal shop for his high school in Beaver, and performed as the school’s radio broadcaster. Upon graduating, Ernest received a scholarship to Utah State University in Electrical Engineering. After two years, Ernest enlisted in the United States Army. He served from December 11, 1957 to December 10, 1959, and received a Parachutist Badge in Field Artillery Basic. Before being honorably discharged, his last duty as Field Artillery Paratrooper in the United States Army was with the Mortar Battery 2nd Airborne Battle Group 501 Infantry in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Ernest served a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Missouri, South Carolina and North Carolina. He loved studying the scriptures and collected historical religious books. He enjoyed playing the harmonica and piano for the grandchildren and taking scenic drives through the Beaver Canyon to look for deer and elk.

Ernest will be sorely missed by his children, grandchildren, his siblings, extended families and friends, whom he leaves to mourn his loss.

A funeral service will be held Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Beaver LDS 1st/2nd Ward Building (15 North 100 West, Beaver, UT). A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30 am also at the Church. Interment and military funeral honors will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver (600 N 650 E, Beaver, UT). Online condolences may be shared and a live stream of the funeral service viewed by visiting www.mortuary.org.