Lynn Rue Packard Jr. "Lynnie"
Lynnie rand his fathers car wash at 3180 W 3500 So (N/Ecorner of 3500 S 3200 W) for many years. He always came out after your can was washed in his automatic carwash with a stack of towels and dried your car until everything sparkled.
His obituary states: "Lynnie" Lynn Rue Packard Jr, age 58, passed away March 22, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah due to complications of surgery, after a long battle with Diabetes. Lynnie was born June 20, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of Lynn Rue Packard Sr. and Jean Petersen Packard. He had an enjoyable childhood and loved the hours spent in the company of his grandmother Petersen. They played games and read together and she shared her zealous love of reading. He lived most of his life in Granger/West Valley area. Graduated from Granger High School and was involved in many activities. He had a pleasant smile for everyone and was generous to those less fortunate then he. He served an LDS mission in Los Angeles, California. He was the proprietor of the Motor Valet Car Wash in West Valley City. He enjoyed fishing and the association with many friends. Lynnie is survived by his mother; brother, Michael (Charlene); nephew, Jacob; nieces Adrianne (Corby) Merchant, Erin (Phillip) Harrison; and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father and grandparents. He has returned to the loving embrace of his grandmother. Lynnie, we hope you find love in your Father in Heaven's presence and know you are free from your earthly turmoil's. The family would like to thank the Midtown Manor for all the love and care of Lynnie. A viewing will be held Fri., March 25, 2005, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd. A graveside service will be held Sat., March 26, 2005, 12:00 noon at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 S. Published in Salt Lake Tribune from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2005