Jerold Savage

Jerold “Jerry” Keith Savage returned to his Heavenly home on June 13, 2022, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loved ones. Jerry was born on January 3, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ward Franklin and Ethelynd Brown Savage, he was the youngest of 4 children. He married his childhood sweetheart Janene Riddle on October 29, 1961, their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple on February 22, 1964.

As a child Jerry learned the value of hard work farming and ranching in Antimony, Utah, with his dad. He later took over the farm, passing that value onto his children. For the majority of his married years in Antimony he also had the mail run, taking the mail from Antimony to Junction each day. He retired as a Facility Maintenance Worker for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints after many years. After moving to Cedar City and retiring from the Church he took on another job at Sparkles Car Wash, which he truly enjoyed.

Jerry served as the Bishop of the Antimony Ward, he also served in many other church callings, including being a temple worker in the St. George Temple. He had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and was a firm believer in paying a full tithe. His family and the church were always his top priorities.

Jerry loved spending time with his family, doing whatever made them happy. He was also happy getting his hands dirty in his flower beds. He had quite the sense of humor, mostly giving Janene a hard time. During his later years Jerry suffered many trials, and through those trials, he never complained.

Jerry is survived by his children Tresa (Dave) Robinson of Circleville, Ut, Keith (Renon) Savage of Cedar City, Ut, Tracy Savage of Cedar City, Ut, 9 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren with one on the way. He is preceded in death by his sweetheart Janene Savage, his parents Franklin Ward and Ethelynd Brown Savage, his three brothers and a granddaughter Mattie B. Savage.

The family would like to thank the staff of Zion’s Way Home Health and Hospice and the staff at Stonehenge of Cedar City, who treated our dad with the upmost love, care and compassion.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar North Stake Center (95 N 2125 W) in Cedar City, Utah. Viewing will be held June 21st from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Those who are unable to attend may view the service online. Online condolences may be sent at mortuary.org.