John Barron

John David Barron, 38, passed away unexpectedly in Summit, Utah on March 24, 2022. He was born March 19, 1984 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the third child of David and Lynda Barron. John had two older sisters, Leslie (Cameron) and Laura (Brent).

John spent his early years in Las Vegas before moving to Salt Lake City, Utah where he lived with beloved friends, Robert and Raija Maddock, while attending Highland High School. He made many lasting friendships while living with the Maddocks and he treasured those relationships.

John was highly intelligent and had a passion for learning. He earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Utah and after briefly considering a Ph.D. in philosophy he elected instead to attend law school at his alma mater, becoming the third person in his immediate family to do so. John ultimately returned to his hometown of Las Vegas where he practiced law alongside his father.

John loved his friends and family and they loved him. He married Danielle Carter in Salt Lake City on August 14, 2007 and together they had three beautiful daughters (Frances, Louise, and Rosemary) whom he loved fiercely. John was also an animal-lover and he felt incomplete without a dog in his life.

John had a big heart and creative spirit. He loved music and played the guitar, but his true passion was skateboarding. He took his skateboard with him everywhere so he could take advantage of every opportunity to skate and he evangelized his favorite pastime among his nephews, earning their admiration.

John leaves an absence in the hearts and lives of all who knew and love him that will be felt until we see him again.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to World Central Kitchen at www.wck.org.

A graveside service will be held on Friday April 1, 2022 at the Summit, Utah Cemetery at 1:30 pm. A viewing will be held at the Summit Chapel (55 E. Main Street Summit, Utah) from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Final arrangements under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to www.mortuary.org