Jerry L Rigby

Jerry LaVal Rigby died on January 6, 2025 at the age of 83.

Jerry was born in Preston Idaho on November 17, 1941 but later moved to

Lake Point, Utah as a young boy in 1952. The family has lived on the same

property ever since.

Jerry married his wife Sharon on June 19, 1961 and raised their five children

there as well. He truly loved and cherished his family’s place and put his

whole life into protecting and taking care of it for future generations.

Jerry worked hard throughout his life at various jobs including working at

Kennecott for many years. After retirement he started his own business in

Brine Shrimp which was harvested from The Great Salt Lake.

In his later years Jerry kept himself busy with his chickens, garden and woodshop. 

He was very talented at whatever he put his hand to. He was always building

something. He loved a good project. Jerry will be missed dearly and

remembered by his family and friends as a man who stood firm in his faith,

loved his family and was always happy to sit and talk awhile with anyone who came to visit.

Jerry was preceeded in death by his parents, Charles and Anna Rigby,

his brother Larry (Joyce) and his four sisters Darlene (Ray), Gloria (Rod),

Joyce (Al) and Karen (Elrod).

He is survived by Sharon his wife of 63 years, their five children Mike (Lauren),

Kevin (Tammy), Lisa, Mark (Erilyn) and Justin. He is also survived by

nine grandchildren Brandon (Kendra), Melissa (Tyson), Sierra (JJ),

Jordan, Savannah, Elijah, Charlie, Lincoln and Sylie and seven great grandchildren

Kamden, Kenleigh, Kenzie, Kennedy, Adeline, Jacey and Wyatt.

Jerry’s absence will be felt deeply among his family but knowing God’s

perfect plan brings peace, comfort and strength to their hearts until they see him again.

A celebration of life will be held for family and friends.

January 26, 2025

The service will be 1:30-2:30 pm

Open house will be 2:30-4:30 pm

The Pear Place

311 S. Main St. 

Tooele, Utah 84074

It will be held in the large building by the back parking lot. Behind the coffee shop.