Our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Courtney Bennett Fairbourne, 82, passed away on January 6, 2021 in Lehi, Utah. He was born on July 12, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph Bunnier and Dora Elizabeth Fairbourne. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church and graduated from Cyprus High School in 1956. Courtney married Ileen Rolfe on April 14, 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They had eight children together. After Ileen’s passing he married Sandra Hutchings on September 2, 1994 in Magna, Utah.
Courtney was a devoted family man. He enjoyed spending time with his family whether it was watching his kids play ball, performances, hiking, playing with grandkids or traveling with his wife finding new places to eat. He was very patriotic, loved his country and proudly served in the Army Reserve and Utah National Guard earning numerous commendations.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; Courtney’s eight children and their spouses, Kerri Ann Francom, Terri Lyn (Matthew) Calton, Tanya Rae (Russell) Lookadoo, Courtney Todd (Tiffany) Fairbourne, Taia Leigh (Eric) Hillstead, Kami Kae (Thomas)Brundage, Jon Tyler (Marini) Fairbourne, Timothy Alan (Alison Anderson) Fairbourne; 43 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; brothers, Paul Fairbourne and Vance Fairbourne; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ileen; grandson, Jordan Swank; son-in-law, Kent Francom and brother, Ace Fairbourne.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the Valley Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South in West Valley City, Utah. Friends and family may visit one hour prior to the graveside at Valley View Funeral Home.
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