John Edison Breckenridge

"Mr. Ed"

John Edison Breckenridge passed away June 6, 2017 in Provo, UT from liver failure.

Ed was born in Provo, UT to Edison Carnot Breckenridge and LaVeive Black. He was sealed to Marcia Hadley in the Manti Temple on August 17, 1971.

He had a passion for music and a gifted singing voice. Throughout high school, he was involved in musical groups such as band and choir.

Dedicating thirty years to Provo High School, he retired in 2009. He was known as "Mr. Ed" to the students and faculty. Due to his love for horticulture, he won two Provo City Beautification awards for Provo High School. He was the first one to win a similar award for an institution in the state.

Ed was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served an LDS mission to Seattle, Washington.
He was known for being an outgoing person. He was often the first one to welcome each new neighbor. He was an amazing father, husband, and loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild above all else.

Ed struggled with health problems for years, but persevered through it for his family. Ed will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

Ed is survived by his wife, Marcia Hadley; children: Bridget Campbell, Troy and Todd; nine grandchildren; one great- grandchild; sisters, Linda Lauritzen and Julie Cragun; stepmother, Donna; stepsister, Katie Brinton; and stepbrothers, Mike and Jeff. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Robert Alan; mother, LaVeive and father, Edison Carnot.

Graveside services will be held from 3:00-4:00 p.m., Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street from 1:30-2:30 p.m. prior to services at the cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.