John Elsworth Utter, resident of Owasso, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014, in Tulsa at the age of 68 years. John was born February 19, 1945, to Charles Leander and Thelma (Seeds) Utter at Afton, OK. He was raised and received his education in Afton. Following high school, John moved to Dallas, Texas. He later attended OkmulgeeTechnology School. On August 4, 1972, John was united in marriage to Susan Misner in Tulsa. They made their home in Tulsa before moving to Broken Arrow. Owasso has been home since 1978. John worked 21 years for McDonnell – Douglas as a tool and cutter grinder, following the closure of McDonnell, he then worked 17 years as a maintenance and welder for Thermal Windows, Inc. John was a member of Central Baptist Church in Owasso. He had a passion for rebuilding classic cars and enjoyed woodworking, especially making wooden clocks.
Those that survive include his wife – Susan of the home; Children – Duane Clocker and wife Terry of Lantana, TX, Joey Baker and husband Scott of Owasso, Eddy Utter and wife Stephanie of Owasso and Shannon Hammons and husband Donnie of Talala, OK. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a sister Betty Rowland of Grove, OK. John was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters Olive Montgomery and Dorothy Nelson and a brother C.L. Utter, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, January 10, 2014 in the sanctuary of the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Carlson and Pastor Kevin Laufer officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8pm at Mowery Funeral Service. Burial will be in the Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery, Owasso. Those that would like to honor John’s memory may do so by contributing to either: “We Got Your Back”, c/o 9111 N. 133rd East Ave, Owasso, OK 74055 or to “Twice Blessed House”, c/o Baylor Medical Health Systems, 2732 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX 75226. Arrangements and services have been entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service, Owasso.
