In Memoriam: Jack C. Potter, Bexley Hall ‘65

The Very Rev. Jack C Potter, Bexley Hall Class of 1965, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 87 years old. Born in Union City, Indiana March 15, 1936, he received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Hanover College in Indiana and received his Master of Arts in History from University of Delaware. From there he went on to Divinity School at Bexley Hall and was ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Church in June 1965 and ordained a Priest 6 months later. He served in Providence, Rhode Island; Ardmore, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati, Ohio; and served his home state of Indiana for several years, including parishes in Crawfordsville and Lafayette; and served the Bishop of the Diocese as Program Officer of the Diocese.

In 1982, Potter was called to be the Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Tucson, Arizona. Here he met his second wife, Patricia. He served Grace Episcopal Church from 1982-1990, when he was called to be the Dean of The Cathedral Church of St. Mark in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served the Cathedral from 1990-2002, when he retired. Wherever he served, he was beloved by his parishioners, began many new ministries, and was an incredible teacher and preacher. Potter loved gardening, camping, fishing, hunting, and world travel. He also loved all animals and kept birds, rabbits, and dogs… lots of dogs!

He is survived by his wife, Patricia of 36 years, four sons, four daughters, 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Jack this summer; an announcement will be made at a later date.

From and obituary published by The Salt Lake Tribune Feb. 12, 2024.