Josh moved with his family from California to Utah when he was two years old. He attended school in several Utah communities, including Sally Mauro Elementary in Helper, Peruvian Park Elementary in Sandy, and Lincoln Elementary, North Layton Junior High, and Northridge High School in Layton. Along the way, he had several teachers he deeply respected and was grateful to keep in touch with over the years.

Growing up, Josh enjoyed many sports and was always a true team player. Like his father, he excelled at skiing, a sport he began when he was just four years old. Later, he helped teach his three younger siblings and cousins to ski as well—with much success, aside from the occasional head-plant in the snow. The family ski technique was simple: “Leave them at the top of the hill, and they will follow!”

Josh learned violin and played in school concerts from sixth grade through high school. Music came naturally to him—violin, piano, and guitar all seemed to fit easily in his hands. He especially loved playing for small groups, and his music was always heartfelt.

Josh had roles in a few school plays early on and later graduated from Northridge High School. While there, he enjoyed working with the stage crew, where he learned to operate control boards, lighting, and sound systems. After high school, he continued that path by working in performing arts, lighting, technical production, and stage crew with the Local 99 Union. He helped build movie sets for the High School Musical franchise and other productions, and he also worked on stage sets for Ballet West, where his aunt Christie had once danced as a ballerina. Josh later worked for several major concerts, learning to incorporate truss and rigging systems for overhead lighting, loudspeakers, microphones, and video screens. You could often see him hanging from the rafters—almost like mountain climbing without the rock. One of his favorite responsibilities was running the spotlight from a catwalk high above the arena floor for multiple headline entertainers, including some of the bands he had loved growing up.

Josh was also experienced in polycarbonate composites and moldings, a trade he learned while attending DATC in Kaysville, Utah. He learned about the program through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which helped him become established in a trade. He went on to build enclosures used on large roller coasters, with finished pieces shipped all over the world.

Josh met the love of his life, Stephanie, in 2018, and they were married on July 17, 2020. They were two peas in a pod and a light in each other’s hearts. Nicknames such as Babyboy, Babygirl, Honey, Shnookums, My Love, Wifey, and Hubby soon followed. They went everywhere together, sharing many of the same interests and making memories with dear friends and family.

Josh could cheer anyone up with his generous smile and kind countenance. He was always willing to go the extra mile for the love of his life, family and friends. In the short time we were lucky enough to have him with us, he conquered so much on this earth with love.

Godspeed, Josh, into His arms.

Note to Josh: you know they have snowcapped mountains in heaven.