James Howard Weaver

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James Howard Weaver

Nov. 18, 1932 ~ Feb. 7, 2022

After a lifetime of commitment to family, faith, community and many friends, James Howard Weaver, 89, died February 7, 2022.

Born in Park City, Utah, on November 18, 1932, to Margaret McKnight and James Howard Weaver, Jim was a life-long resident of old town Park City. He attended Marsac Elementary School and Park City High School. He married Marilyn Musick (they later divorced); they had three children: Stephanie Ann Weaver, Kimberlee Ann Weaver Lewis and James Clinton Weaver. Jim was a loving father and son, who cared for his aging mother in her final years; a loyal friend, who always had time to talk and listen; and a committed neighbor.

Jim was a lifelong, devout Catholic, active member of Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish in Park City and member of the Knights of Columbus. He quietly and endlessly volunteered his energy, time and support to the parish and the Saint Mary’s thrift store. He was indispensable to the parish community, who relied on him heavily and who returned his love and commitment by faithfully serving him in his final years.

He was a volunteer firefighter, president of the Park City High School alumni association, and involved with annual July 4 and Labor Day community celebrations in Park City.

Jim loved hunting, fishing and driving in the mountains; morning coffee with friends; fixing things that were broken (often with a part stored for years in his home); long talks on his front porch; his independence; and especially his grandchildren Mary Elizabeth Weaver, Matthew Steven Lewis, Emma Kathryn Weaver and Sarah Rebekah Weaver. He spent hours reading them books, buying them dinners and watching their sporting and school events. He delighted in their accomplishments.

Jim is survived by his children, grandchildren and a son-in-law and daughter-law Steven Dale Lewis and Sarah Jane Weaver. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Colleen Margaret Weaver Miley and Michael Patrick Weaver.

The family expresses deep appreciation to Jim’s friends, neighbors and fellow parishioners whose help and support enabled him to spend his final years in Park City.

Funeral services were held February 12, 2022, at Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Interment: Park City Cemetery at a later date.