John Eugene Birkes Obituary

Name: Military honors
Start: 2020-02-22
End: 2020-02-22
Location: Military Honors Ivins City Cemetery

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Eugene Birkes (Ivins, Utah), born in Salt Lake City, Utah, who passed away on February 15, 2020, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Robert and Janice Burt; his wife Gwendolyn; his son Gene; his grandson David Bryan; and his son-in-law Dennis Butler.

He is survived by: his former wife Gwen Roberts; his daughters, Marsha Bryan (Doug) and Judy Butler (Dennis); his daughter-in-law Kathy Birkes (Gene); his son Brent Birkes (Terri); and his brother Bill Birkes (Eilene).

In lieu of flowers, friends may make a donation to the Salt Lake City Firefighters Relief Association, 124 West 1400 So. Suite 209, Salt Lake City UT 84115.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Metcalf Mortuary

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Feb 22

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Ivins Chapel - Center and Main

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Feb 22

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Ivins Chapel, Center and Main Street

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Feb 22

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Military Honors Ivins City Cemetery
200 W 400 N, Ivins, UT 84738

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