Birth date: Mar 31, 1953 Death date: Nov 23, 2025
Maries Johnnybear, born John Maries Emmett on March 31, 1953, in Fillmore, Utah, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Provo, Utah. His life remains a reminder of the complexity of the human experience. John was prec Read Obituary
Happy birthday, dad.
Your birthday is tomorrow, dad. May you celebrate with the loved ones there. I'm grateful you have peace now. Love you.
John was a man who was never fully able to reach his potential. He had many health challenges, both physical and mental. When I first met him, a feel in love with a man who I knew was full of "wells" of deep imagination and "rivers" of creativity. John, you are now in a place where you can discover who you truly are, get to know your own spirit. Paint me a sky, John. I'll be watching for it.
I just discovered this notice tonight and am saddened by the passing of my dear JohnnyBear. John and I met in the Provo Temple in 1996 and did not find each other again until 2015. Most don't know this, but John and I were supposed to be married. We both knew of this back when we first met decades ago. But the Lord's timing involved placing a detour in our path back then. And, sadly, when we were reunited, John was not up to being married. So it seemed another detour was being set in place. After that, I chose to just focus on what it would be like once he and I were both back home and healed from the weighted issues of mortality. Now he's there and with my current health status, I may not be far behind in joining him. As to whether we are meant to be together then or not, only time will tell. For now, my sweet "JBear", I hope you are surrounded by all those who truly love you and are finally feeling the abundance of peace you wanted and deserve. All my love, Regi ♥♥♥
I'm shocked to learn that John had died. I just discovered this tonight. John was the man I was supposed to marry. When we connected 11 years ago, we enjoyed relating our individual journeys of how we first met in the Provo Temple back in 1996, and how excited we were that God had finally brought us back together decades later. But sadly, John was not able to go through with it; and it seemed as though God was placing a sacred detour in our path. I cannot say that he and I will be together for eternity or not. I do not know what lies in store for either of us once we're both back home. But for now, I'm so happy that John is in a loving and healing realm, surrounded by all those who will shower him with and abundance of love and contentment--and the peace he so desperately sought. Given my own health issues, it may not be long before I get to see him again. But for now, my sweet "JBear", rest well and I hope to see you again soon. All my love, Regi ♥♥♥
My father lived a difficult life, and much of his pain spilled over onto those around him. Still, I believe he was often misunderstood, and I find myself offering forgiveness—not to erase the past, but to release both of us from the heaviness of it. I have deep compassion for the battles he fought, especially the ones inside his own mind.
One of his favorite songs was “I Can See Clearly Now” by Jimmy Cliff, and I hold close the hope that those lyrics are truer now more than ever:
“I can see clearly now, the rain is gone…
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind.”
“I think I can make it now, the pain is gone…
Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin’ for.”
Dad, it is my hope that you can finally see clearly now. May you finally rest in the light you never could quite reach in this life. I love you.
My father lived a difficult life, and much of his pain spilled over onto those around him. Still, I believe he was often misunderstood, and I find myself offering forgiveness—not to erase the past, but to release us both from the heaviness of it. I have deep compassion for the battles he fought, especially the ones inside his own mind.
After so many years weighed down by mental illness, hardship, and the shadows that clouded his view, I am grateful he is finally free of pain.
One of his favorite songs was “I Can See Clearly Now” by Jimmy Cliff, and I hold close the hope that those lyrics are truer for him now more than ever:
“I can see clearly now, the rain is gone…
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind.”
“I think I can make it now, the pain is gone…
Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin’ for.”
Dad, may you finally rest in the light you never could quite reach in this life.
John was my brother in law, he was always kind to me. Though I lost touch with him. I always thought of him. I hope he's found peace and will be able to rest without the worries that plagued him. My heart goes out to the Emmett family. Sincerely Linda Emmett
