LOGAN, UTAH: John Henry (Jack) Laub died September 17 at University of Utah Hospital following complications from surgery.

Jack was born on July 5, 1917 to Henry F. and Afton N. Laub in Logan. He attended Logan City schools and completed one year of education at Utah State Agricultural College (later Utah State University) and then transferred to the University of Southern California where he received a degree in Electrical Engineering.

In 1941 Jack married Dorothy Egbert Laub. She preceeded Jack in death in June, 2000. From this marriage there were five children: John Ivan Laub, William Henry Laub, James Douglas Laub, Richard Stanley Laub (deceased) and a daughter who died at birth.

Jack owned and operated Cache Valley Electric Company, founded by his father in 1915, for most of his adult life. During World War II he was project manager on several key military facilities in Utah including the Naval Supply Depot in Clearfield and Bushnell Military Hospital in Brigham City. He also oversaw most of Cache Valley Electric’s projects at Hill Field, later Hill Air Force Base, and other military installations.

Upon his father’s death in 1959 Jack became president of the Company and remained in that position until 1982; a tenure that saw Cache Valley Electric achieve its most dynamic expansion. In all of his business and personal relationships Jack was known for his integrity and sincerity. His dedication to family, business and personal relationships was exemplary. He was recognized for his willingness to give to charitable causes. Jack was an enthusiastic contributor to Utah State University and was honored with the Distinguished Service Award by that institution in 2000.

Jack is survived by his three sons and their wives, Jack and Sheryl, Scottsdale, Arizona; Bill and Carol, Smithfield; Jim and Carol, Logan and a sister—Clair Huchel, Hollywood, California—eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Jack was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and active in the Masonic Order, Blue Lodge, Royal Arch, Scottish Rite and was also a Shriner. He was a member of the advisory board of the Logan Branch of First Interstate Bank, past president of the Intermountain Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, past president of the Logan Golf and Country Club and belonged to the Logan Rotary Club and B.P.O.E. He was active in the Republican Central Committee and in 1982 he and Dorothy were honored by the Republican National Committee for contributing more than 100 years of combined service to the party.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, September 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center in Logan and at the mortuary on Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Graveside services will be conducted at the Logan City Cemetery starting at noon, Monday, September 22.

In lieu of flowers, Jack requested that contributions be made to one of the following organizations: Shriner’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, the Sunshine Terrace Foundation in Logan or the Cache Humane Society.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jeffrey Strong for his compassion and consideration during the final years of Jack’s life.