Jack Dimitrios Lampros, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, peacefully passed away on August 7, 2026. He lived independently through his 100th year, still snacking on Goldfish crackers and sipping on Pepsi until his final days. He played golf in Florida with alligators only feet away and supported his University of Florida Gators for decades after graduating.

Jack was born in Ocala, Florida to James Dimitrios and Rosa Lee Laney Lampros on September 15, 1926. He was raised in Gainesville, Florida, where as a young boy, he sold newspapers on the street.

In 1944, he joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served during WWII. He met his wife, Betty Jean Hess while she was serving in the Southern States Mission to Florida for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were married June 25, 1947, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. During their 73 years together, they enjoyed traveling around the world with their four children and friends, which included a trip to Greece, where his father was born.

Jack enjoyed telling his children bedtime stories, but he didn’t read them from a book, he acted them out, bringing each character to life, especially those of Greek Mythology. He never missed a single week taking his children to the penny candy store, playing games with them, and taking the family on wonderful vacations every summer, which included many trips to Florida to spend time with family. He drove a different route so his children could experience the beauty and history of most of the country.

Jack earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and banking from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in banking from the University of Washington. He also earned the highest graduation diploma from the American Institute of Banking and a honorary doctorate of humanities from Weber State University.

After working 36 years as executive vice president and head of the trust department, Jack retired from First Security Bank (now Wells Fargo) in 1987. He continued to serve his community in many capacities including chairman of numerous charitable foundations. He established and served as chairman of the Stewart Education Foundation, the Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Foundation and the Donnell and Elizabeth Stewart Foundation. He served as president of the Ogden Rotary Club, president of the McKay-Dee Foundation, president of the Utah Bankers Association Trust Division, the American Red Cross of Northern Utah and several other organizations. He was the recipient of the distinguished service executive award at Dixie College, Utah State University, and Weber State University, where he and his wife offered numerous scholarships to history and journalism students. The development of Lampros Hall Technology Center on the campus of WSU was later named in his honor. He began taking his grandchildren to the Elizabeth Stewart Treehouse Children’s Museum when it was in the Ogden City Mall. They loved it so much he helped develop the new building and expansion of its programs through the years. His philanthropy included foundation funding for the new “W” on the hillside above Weber State University, the Stewart Stadium, and many other expansions on campus.

He served in many church positions, including Bishop, High Council and Gospel Doctrine Sunday School teacher. One year, he took his Sunday School class to Jerusalem as part of the curriculum. He also worked tirelessly on his family genealogy. He was in excellent physical condition all of his life, exercising every single day, golfing, cooking, traveling, going out with family and friends, and living on his own after his wife died in 2020.

Jack is survived by his four children, Athena (Richard) Bowler, Greg (Gail) Lampros, Jacklyn (Tim) Hunt, and Jamie (Mark) Shenefelt; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; two special nieces, Jo and Doll Richburg; and his closest friend, Ann Millner. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and sister, Betty Rose Richburg.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Tim and Lisa Brown with Assisting Hands, along with his main caregivers, Jamie Ross with Assisting Hands, and Independence Health and Hospice nurse Tiffany Buttars. We would like to thank Carina Tingey Kinser, Brittnie Tingey, Jennifer Ibarra and Makenzie Nelson at Cornerstone Caregiving, his dear friend Dr. Bryan Campbell who checked on him every day and the team at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary.

The family will hold a private service and burial. Friends may visit with family on Thursday August 13, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Lampros Lecture at WSU or playing a round of golf on your favorite course in his honor.

Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com.