Jack D. Westbye

September 21, 1950 - March 24, 2022

Jack D. Westbye passed away surrounded by his family on March 24, 2022 due to heart failure. He was born September 21, 1950 in Salt Lake City, UT to Ingrid and Arne Westbye. He grew up and spent most of his childhood in Norway with his family. If you knew Jack, he would love to tell stories about Norway and growing up there. Jack was a proud military veteran, serving in the United States Navy from 1971 until honorably discharged in 1975. He served three tours in Vietnam aboard the USS Truxtun. In 1976, he married his beloved wife, Pamela Westbye (Kalikakis) of 33 years and raised two children with her. Pam passed in 2009. Jack was extremely proud of his family and worked hard for them. He was very skilled in structural Steel work, welding, inspection and contributed to many major projects. Later in his career, he was involved in soil compaction and testing. Jack enjoyed many activities from boating to camping; but nothing compared to his love of skiing. Many weekends would find Jack at any one of Utah’s ski resorts (his favorite was Alta), where his style and skill would always stand out. He is survived by his son, Nick; daughter, Melissa Westbye, grandchildren; Brothers, Tom and Steven Westbye; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife, Pamela Westbye; parents, Ingrid and Arne Westbye; and brother, Dennis Westbye. Jack and his family would like to give a special thanks to the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, their heart clinic team, VA Housing Support and his wonderful hospice team at Caregiver Support Network.