In Memory

Robert Joseph "Joe" Todd

Robert Joseph Joe Todd

   Robert Joseph "Joe" Todd  (1946 – 2016)

Robert Joseph "Joe" Todd, passed away on March 21, 2016, at age 69, at his home in Cottonwood Heights after his battle with cancer. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend to many.

Joe was born in Salt Lake City, UT on July 15, 1946 to Harry & Lois Todd. Joe graduated from Olympus High School and later from the University of Utah.

Joe and his wife Judy were married in Salt Lake City in 1998 and enjoyed a wonderful loving relationship as soulmates for over 20 years.

Joe enjoyed rebuilding classic cars and hot rods, reading, hiking and Mountain Men rendezvous. He also enjoyed firing his cannon for the 1812 Overture with the Utah Symphony. Joe was a member of the Wasatch Mountain Jaguar Register and Mountain Men of the Wasatch.

Joe had a long standing career as an engineer of medical devices and contributed to several patents in the medical industry. Joe was well respected by colleagues and doctors for his extraordinary innovative creativity.

Joe is survived by his wife Judy Todd, children: Denise Dalton, Steven Todd (Jeni), and Annie Anderson (Ali), stepchildren: Kimberly Shaw and Kirsten Shaw (Matt Van Wagoner), sister Gloria Evans, 7 grandchildren and walking companion Sienna (the dog).

Joe is preceded in death by his parents Harry & Lois Todd, brother Jim Todd, and brother-in-law Ted Evans.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, where family and friends may call one hour prior. Interment immediately following funeral services at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Joe.

"I'm going out to put a couple of miles on the dog"…

Published in Deseret News on Mar. 25, 2016

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