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Derek Allen Jasper

July 9, 1990 — April 22, 2009

Derek Allen Jasper

Derek Allen Jasper
Derek Allen Jasper, 18, son of David John and Jennifer Bischoff Jasper, South Ogden, died April 22, 2009 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Ogden. He was born in the Cottonwood Hospital, Murray, Utah on July 9, 1990. Derek's warm and happy personality endeared him to everyone who knew him. He will be remembered for his contagious smile and caring personality. A frugal and hard-working individual, Derek has been employed at Domino's Pizza in South Ogden for three years, currently employed as the assistant manager. He had prepared himself financially and spiritually to serve an LDS Church mission and was awaiting his call this week. He had planned to attend college at the conclusion of his mission. Derek was a 2008 graduate of Bonneville High School and LDS Seminary in Ogden. In high school he participated in performance music groups, including Tapestry. He loved sports, and was en route home from playing basketball when the accident occurred. Holding the rank of Eagle Scout, Derek lived the Scout Law. He had a compassionate nature and was always happy to serve others. He loved the out-of-doors, especially hiking and camping. Most important in Derek's life was his love for his family and friends, who will treasure their many experiences with him. He loved cars, snowboarding and especially hanging out with his friends. Derek is survived by his parents; brothers, Michael David, Brian Kenneth; and a sister, Rachel Ellen Jasper of South Ogden; grandparents, Kenneth Dean and Mary Ellen Bischoff, Perry; Ione Jasper, Smithfield; a great-grandmother, Marian W. Bischoff, Smithfield; and numerous extended family members. Derek was preceded in death by his grandfather, John T. Jasper Funeral arrangements are under the direction of SereniCare, Layton, Utah. A viewing will be held Monday, April 27, at the Burch Creek LDS Stake Center, 4955 South Adams Avenue, Ogden, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. . Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church, with a viewing scheduled from 9-11:00 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden. Donations can be made in person or via mail to the Derek Jasper Memorial Fund, Utah Community Credit Union, 188 West Riverpark Rd., Provo, UT 84604.
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