By CATHY ANN SCHMIT
BYU employee Jack Reeves, 57, passed away Wednesday morning probably due to a heart attack or stroke, said Carri Jenkins, assistant director of public communications.
“He was a marvelous man. Everyone loved him,” said Clyn D. Barrus, chair of the Music Department. Reeves served as a dedicated scoutmaster for 13 years. His dedication was apparent in such actions as taking his scouts on an overnight camp-out at least once a month,” Barrus said.
“Jack was a dedicated man, very humble and very quiet about his accomplishments. He was willing and desirous to help everyone,” Barrus said.
Reeves had been employed at BYU for 17 years as the keyboard services supervisor. He had been a dedicated employee starting work at 5 a.m. each morning, Jenkins said.
Reeves was found in the tunnel of the second level of the Harris Fine Arts Center early Wednesday morning. He was then taken to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for examination.
Reeves’ body is being examined at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center to determine the exact cause of death. Jenkins said the hospital told her the exam could take several days before the cause is identified.
Reeves is survived by his wife and 11 children, eight of which still live at home. In addition, he had three foster children.
As of Wednesday at press time, no funeral arrangements had been made, Barrus said. Any plans that are made will be communicated to the BYU community so those interested can attend.
