2024 GRAND MARSHALS

John & Debby Wilkinson

In the mountains where skies are so blue, John and Debby Wilkinson have made their home together for over 50 years.

Roots run deep for both and the love for our beautiful valley is strong. John and Debby were high school sweethearts: he was the motorcycle riding bad boy and she was the cheerleader with a big smile.  Marrying after graduation, they welcomed four children.  Two girls and two boys brought joy to the household - not to mention laughter, fun, and above all loyalty.   Over the years they cheered on both daughters in volleyball, academics, and family as well as sons with snowmobiles, four wheelers, and horses.Traveling across the state many times over to support their kids in the various activities. Family is the solid foundation that they have instilled in their children and grandchildren. Supporting the family has meant continuing to travel all over Utah and beyond in support of grandchildren riding motorcycles, showing sheep, horses, and steers. If you’d ask either of them what is most important would be their family time.  This has been the tradition since the beginning.  Camping, cookouts, and a VERY intense round of nertz are things that have occupied the family over the years. 

      In conjunction with all of the family activities, John and Debby have been active members of Morgan County.  Debby served as Morgan Horse 4-H President, co-runs the Fair Wrangler Contest, and taught swimming lessons for many years to countless Morgan kids. This was on top of the incredible job of stay at home mom and gramma. There has never been a day that her family hasn’t felt unwavering love and support.  John was instrumental in the building of the Wilkinson RecPlex, revitalizing the fairgrounds, and supporting Morgan youth at the livestock sale.   His lifelong career in construction provided his family with opportunities to travel to job sites for the summer months - Bear Lake was always a favorite of the kids.  Both instilled an incredible work ethic and conviction to do what is right. Their family works hard and plays hard, keeping the loving bond strong within the multi-generational family. From cutting wood in high mountains to cleaning out the barn, it’s done together with some healthy teasing and abundant laughs AND always followed by good food and conversation.  Making memories with each other and the rest of the family is what makes John and Debby happiest.  Their legacy in the community will be as Fair Marshall’s for 2024, proudly representing Morgan County and their family.