Jack D. Lampros, a significant supporter of Weber State University and the broader community, has passed away at 99 years old. The WSU community is remembering him and his wife, Betty Jean Lampros, for their extensive contributions to athletics, scholarships, and infrastructure.
Lampros had a long career, serving 36 years as executive vice president and head of the trust department for the institution that is now Wells Fargo. Following his retirement, he founded and chaired the Stewart Education Foundation, which has administered millions of dollars in gifts and grants to support WSU. The foundation received the WSU President’s Award at the 2019 WSU Salutes celebration.
In addition to his work with the Stewart Education Foundation, Lampros helped lead the Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Foundation and the Donnell and Elizabeth Stewart Foundation. He also served as president for the Utah Bankers Association Trust Division, the McKay-Dee Foundation, and the Ogden Rotary Club.
Lampros was a major patron of the Weber State Department of History. He helped fund student education and established the annual Lampros Lecture series, which features speakers discussing research and stories from the Civil War era. The 25th anniversary of the Lampros Lectures is scheduled for Oct. 19.
Branden Little, a professor in the history department, stated that Lampros was the best friend and greatest patron of the department. Little noted that the Jack and Betty Lampros History Scholarship has funded the education of 350 undergraduates and that Lampros sponsored research travel for faculty and students to various locations, including Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
The university has honored Lampros with an honorary doctorate of humanities in 1988 and a distinguished service award in 1986. The Lampros Hall Technology Center at the Ogden campus was named in his honor. His philanthropy also supported renovations to Stewart Stadium and the debut of the W on the mountain in 2025.
Tim Crompton, director of athletics for Weber State, stated that Lampros was a champion for the university, specifically noting his support for golf programs. Crompton said that the dedication of Lampros and the Stewart Education Foundation ensures that student-athletes will continue to thrive.
This report contains information from the obituary of Jack D. Lampros regarding his career and philanthropy.
