Jack Prisbrey

Jack R Prisbrey was born in the small community of St George Utah in October 1932. He was one of three siblings, Jerry, Georgia and Jack, born to Glen and Jessie Prisbrey.

Jack migrated to Salt Lake City, married Laurel and had two sons, Denis and Thane. He began his law enforcement career there and made the commitment to continue. While on duty in Salt Lake, Jack was chosen to guard President John F Kennedy’s bulletproof vehicle, along with the Secret Service Agents.

He moved to Mtn Home after being hired by Mountain Home Police Department. He remained there until hired by Sheriff Earl Winters at the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office. Jack Prisbrey, ECSO, Call number 2270, was dedicated to his job from day one. From the beginning, he knew he wanted to initiate a search and rescue program to help find those who were lost or hurt. He began by going to the MHAFB Commander and received the assistance he wanted and needed for the use of a helicopter to aid him in his search of lost hunters. He next purchased, with his own money, a shotgun to mount in his vehicle, a trunk completely full of first aid supplies, including blankets, Air Splints, food, etc. Everything needed for immediate help for someone. Needless to say, he performed his duties successfully every day as a Deputy Sheriff.

While in Mtn Home he married Sheryl (Sam) and together they raised four children, Gail, Kenny, Stacy and Scott, he was a great family man.

Jack was a good man, one who realized, accepted and handled his responsibilities without hesitation or the need of gratitude. A man that was strong, yet sensitive to his family and to the private citizens he was called upon to help. His sense of humor was amazing, not just to see others laugh, but he laughed too. His sense of humor is instilled in all of his children to this day.

Jack continued his career in law enforcement in Ada County and then had a well-deserved retirement.

Jack married Melvina, his wife of 31 years and they moved to Yuma, Arizona where he resided until he fell ill and passed away on December 8, 2017. During those 31 years Jack became very close to Melvina’s children Mike, Jim and Karlene and was especially close to the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in the spring or summer of 2018.