Sherrill Sawyers

On Saturday, March 4th, 2017, Jack Sawyers peacefully returned back to his heavenly home, with his loving family by his side. Jack was known for his kind and loving manner as he was selfless and caring to everyone whom he encountered. He had a wonderful sense of humor that only meant he cared about you if he shared it with you. His selflessness can be seen with the honorable life that he lived. Jack was born on August 28th, 1933 in Joseph, Utah to William Mack and Jennis Irene Miller Sawyers. Being the youngest of 8 children, Jack was raised with an immense sense of work ethics. Most of Jack’s younger years were spent in Joseph, Utah growing up with his family and working together then he later moved to Cedar City and became a teacher for Cedar High School. He met his beloved wife Jackie while living here in Cedar City and became sealed for time and all eternity in the St. George LDS Temple on June 7th, 1962. Jack has always had a “we” mentality, especially after marrying Jackie, the true love of his life. There was not a single time that Jackie and him weren’t together. They were always know as “Jack and Jackie”. Jack had a strong passion for sports and coaching, especially football. He was not only a teacher for Cedar High, but he was also the Driver’s Ed teacher and the Football Coach. From this, he helped to shape many of the community’s leaders into who they are today. Even today, anyone who knows Jack, still calls him by “coach” because of the respect they have for him. Jack and Jackie had the opportunity to purchase the Cedar City Main Street dress shop that was later transformed in to the Main Street movie theater which was enjoyed by much of the community. They also built the Fiddlers Theater on the north end of Cedar City and not only owned, but managed it for over 25 years. Jack also had the opportunity to serve as the Mayor of Cedar City from 1978-1981. His accomplishments while in office were many and it paved a way for him and his wonderful wife for greater successes later in their lives. While running the theaters, Jack received a job with Paiute Housing Authority as the Director of Housing here in Cedar City and served the tribe diligently for 28 years. His faithful service brought the tribal authority many national awards and recognitions along with funding to help raise money for families within the organization. Jack’s passion for helping others is seen all throughout his life and his example will live on forever. His advice to all is to get yourself prepared now! Opportunities will always present themselves, but it is up to you to be ready for them and to take them! Jack is survived by his loving wife Jackie Sawyers followed by his son, Justin Sawyers and his daughter, Jodi (Brent) Williams. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren, Tyson (Jordan) Williams with their daughter Tatum Williams, Tanisha (Casey) Bouck, Brady (Sumer) Williams, Brittney (Jason) Mitton, Jaden and Keisha Williams. Siblings of Jack: Maxine Buchanan (deceased), Barbara Julander (deceased), Garth Sawyers (deceased), Mary Chapman (deceased), Betty Lorenz, Don Sawyers and Linda Baum followed by the countless cousins and friends who loved and deeply admired him with all of their heart. His legacy will live on through all of us throughout all eternity. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Cross Hollow Stake Center (2610 West Cody Drive, Cedar City, UT). A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 North 300 West, Cedar City, UT) and a viewing will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 10:00-10:45 am at the Cross Hollow Stake Center. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to www.sumortuary.com. In lieu of flowers the family and Jack himself has requested you take a friend or a loved one to lunch or donate to a charity of your choice.