Tom Doxey Pratt

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Tom Doxey Pratt

December 23, 1934 ~ November 17, 2017

Tom died peacefully at home in Park City on November 17, 2017 at the age of 82.  

He was born Dec. 23, 1934 in Salt Lake City, the second of four sons of Georgia Doxey and Chester Case Pratt. He graduated from East High School, where he was voted “Mr. Touchdown” in 1952, and later attended the University of Utah. He married Josephine Urevig in 1956. They enjoyed more than 60 happy years together while raising five children.

After starting out as a heavy machinery salesman, he built up his own filter company to the point he was able to retire in his early 50s. He was a man’s man. He was a lifelong hunter, adventurer, horseshoe champ, wildflower expert and avid outdoorsman. He could build anything, which included the family cabin in Holiday Park and a 35-foot sailboat, “Cold Duck.” He was an ocean sailor and a Commander in the Coastguard Auxiliary. Tom and Jo spent the summers camping and hiking and the winters in Yuma, Ariz. for the last 25 years.  

He is survived by his wife and five children: Timothy (Terese), Jennifer Starr (Kevin), Mary Beth Yenna (Herbert Singleton), Ted (Cindie), and William (Bret Hanna); eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Joel and Randall.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James.

A celebration of Tom’s life was held on Nov. 25 at Starks Funeral Parlor.

Vaya con Dios, my love.