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The Holbrook Mortuary is a two-generation family owned and operated business since 1941. The owner, John Holbrook, is the 5th child born to L. Dale and Beverly Holbrook. John earned his Eagle Scout Award, graduated from Olympus High School in 1977. Served a mission to Louisiana. He graduated from Cyprus College of Mortuary Science with an Associate of Science Degree and a Mortuary Science Degree. John was awarded the Scholastic Achievement Award for scholastic excellence and the Roslin R. Ragsdale Award for outstanding student leadership. John married Sandy Cochran Holbrook in 1981. Sandy graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting as well as a Master in Professional Accountancy. John and Sandy are active in church and community organizations serving in many positions of service where Sandy is currently serving in the Ward Relief Society Presidency and John in the Young Mens Presidency as Secretary and as Assistant Scout Master in the Boy Scouts of America Program. They have four sons; Austin, who earned his Eagle Scout Award, served a mission to Portugal, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in finance from Brigham Young University and is currently working on his MBA degree; Chad, who earned his Eagle Scout Award, served a mission to Hong Kong, is currently attending the University of Utah in the department of Computer Science; Hayden, who earned his Eagle Scout Award, is accepted to Brigham Young University; and Logan who is attending the local schools and enjoying the community, scouting, and church programs.
Speaking on Business By Fred Ball, senior vice-president Zions Bank , March 1999
This is Fred Ball, senior vice-president Zions Bank, speaking on business.
Mortuaries are businesses that will always have a place in society. If you look closely, you’ll see there’s one in just about every corner of town. The important thing is knowing which one is going to provide you the best service during that difficult time. Holbrook Mortuary here in Salt Lake City is one you can count on. It’s been around since 1941. John Holbrook owns the mortuary. He took over the business that his father L. Dale Holbrook started.
John grew up watching his father work as a mortician and decided that was a career he wanted to pursue. He graduated from the Cyprus College of Mortuary Science with an associate of science degree and mortuary science degree. John’s wife Sandy also helps him run the mortuary. She earned a master’s degree in professional accountancy and manages the financial side of the business.
The Holbrooks’ goal is to provide professional service with a home-like atmosphere. The Holbrooks hold true to that statement. I’ve seen the mortuary and it resembles a home. They take pride in offering quality merchandise for the best possible prices. They have a wide selection of caskets from four different manufacturers, burial vaults from two different manufacturers, headstones, four manufacturers of cremation urns, flower ordering and arrangements, a full line of temple clothes and traditional clothing, American flag display cases, a wide variety of printed programs, registration books and thank-you cards and a typewritten book of services from permanent records.
Their services include transfer of the deceased when death occurs; embalming, dressing and preparation; legal paperwork and death certificate; arrangements for viewing and visitations; accommodations for church or mortuary service and all cemetery arrangements. They’ll also prepare obituaries for any published paper and even offer 24-hour professional help.
John told me that Holbrook Mortuary achieves its goals through thoughtful service and helping to lighten people’s burdens.
This is Fred Ball. I’m speaking on business.
John and Sandy Holbrook
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