Jerry Kenneth Lanier

August 17, 1937 - August 23, 2014

Jerry Kenneth Lanier, 77, passed away at home on August 23, 2014. He was born on August 17, 1937 in Coalville, UT to Robert Lanier and Crystal Brown. He served in the United States Army and also completed and LDS mission. Jerry married Linda Huntington on February 14, 1962, they were later divorced. Together they had five children, David, Philip, Susan (Jeremy), John and Brian Lanier, all of the Salt Lake area. Jerry married Barbara McIntyre Rosander on May 11, 1974 they were later sealed in the Jordan River Temple. His stepchildren are Pamela (Tim) Giblette of Savage, MN; Welsey (Lona) Rosander of Alameda, CA; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He worked for Hercules for 30 years and was also a self employed landscaper for 40 years. Jerry was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Bishopric, on the High Council, and as a Tempe Worker. Jerry is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, grandchildren and siblings, Betty Lanier, Dan Lanier of WVC and Mary JaKubs of Vernal, UT. Funeral Services will be at 12 noon of Friday, August 29, 2014 at the River View Ward, 4845 S. Woodhaven Drive (1365 W) in Taylorsville, UT. A Viewing will be from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Burial with Military Honors will follow the services at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 Camp Williams Rd, (Redwood Rd) Bluffdale, UT.