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In Loving Memory Of
Gary Ray Aagard
1935—2024-12-12
Life & Legacy
Gary Ray Aagard
September 30, 1935 — December 12, 2024
Grantsville
Gary Ray Aagard returned to his heavenly home on December 12, 2024. Gary was born to Lloyd Niels Aagard and Erma Rosequist Aagard on September 30, 1935, in Fountain Green, Utah. Gary spent his childhood living a great life with his parents, brother Ross, and sisters Pat and Sherrie. He was a true cowboy herding cows with his grandfather in Levan, Utah.
Gary Married Betty Darlene Dunstone and had four children, Debbie, Kathy, Ted and Wendy. They were later divorced. Gary married Paula Workman and welcomed her three children Kim, Mark, and Trudie. Gary loved his family and supported them in every way he could.
BYU football and basketball were his favorite sports to watch. He loved rodeo, cowboy life, chocolate chip cookies, ice cream, McDonald’s cheeseburgers and diet Dr. Pepper.
Gary was a hard worker and made many longtime friends working at Kennecott where he worked for 30 years as an acid plant operator. He worked for multiple ranchers in Grantsville fixing fences and herding cows and sheep.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved the great outdoors. He loved riding horses, four-wheelers and spending time camping with his family at Gilbert Meadows in the High Uintah mountains.
Gary was preceded in death by his wife Paula, by parents, brother Ross, son Mark, grandchildren, Kristie Anderson, JJ Russell and Michael Madrid.
Gary is survived by his children: Debbie Privett (Curtis) Centerville, Ut, Kathy Burton (Randy) Mesquite, NV, Ted (Kenna) Grantsville, UT, Wendy Dimick (Cory) Erda, UT, Kim Russell (Breck) Grantsville, UT, Trudie Peterson (Kyle) Heber City, UT 17 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, sisters Pat Richins, Payson, Ut and Sherrie Jorgensen (Glenn) West Valley City, UT.
Funeral services will be held on December 18, 2024, at the Stake Center located at 550E Durfee Street in Grantsville. A viewing will be held at 11 am prior to the funeral beginning at 12 pm. Interment will be at the Grantsville City cemetery.
The Aagard family appreciates the loving care from the employees at Diamond Janes and Rocky Mountain Care Facility.
September 30, 1935 — December 12, 2024
Grantsville
Gary Ray Aagard returned to his heavenly home on December 12, 2024. Gary was born to Lloyd Niels Aagard and Erma Rosequist Aagard on September 30, 1935, in Fountain Green, Utah. Gary spent his childhood living a great life with his parents, brother Ross, and sisters Pat and Sherrie. He was a true cowboy herding cows with his grandfather in Levan, Utah.
Gary Married Betty Darlene Dunstone and had four children, Debbie, Kathy, Ted and Wendy. They were later divorced. Gary married Paula Workman and welcomed her three children Kim, Mark, and Trudie. Gary loved his family and supported them in every way he could.
BYU football and basketball were his favorite sports to watch. He loved rodeo, cowboy life, chocolate chip cookies, ice cream, McDonald’s cheeseburgers and diet Dr. Pepper.
Gary was a hard worker and made many longtime friends working at Kennecott where he worked for 30 years as an acid plant operator. He worked for multiple ranchers in Grantsville fixing fences and herding cows and sheep.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved the great outdoors. He loved riding horses, four-wheelers and spending time camping with his family at Gilbert Meadows in the High Uintah mountains.
Gary was preceded in death by his wife Paula, by parents, brother Ross, son Mark, grandchildren, Kristie Anderson, JJ Russell and Michael Madrid.
Gary is survived by his children: Debbie Privett (Curtis) Centerville, Ut, Kathy Burton (Randy) Mesquite, NV, Ted (Kenna) Grantsville, UT, Wendy Dimick (Cory) Erda, UT, Kim Russell (Breck) Grantsville, UT, Trudie Peterson (Kyle) Heber City, UT 17 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, sisters Pat Richins, Payson, Ut and Sherrie Jorgensen (Glenn) West Valley City, UT.
Funeral services will be held on December 18, 2024, at the Stake Center located at 550E Durfee Street in Grantsville. A viewing will be held at 11 am prior to the funeral beginning at 12 pm. Interment will be at the Grantsville City cemetery.
The Aagard family appreciates the loving care from the employees at Diamond Janes and Rocky Mountain Care Facility.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Ryan, Tonia and Janice Aagard
Ryan, Tonia and Janice Aagard has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Gary Aagard
Dec 18, 2024
Christie Evans
Sending you love and prayers~
Dec 16, 2024
Janet Linan
Janet Linan has purchased Cherished Moments - Blue for Gary Aagard
Dec 16, 2024
Greg & Lori Davis
Greg & Lori Davis has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Gary Aagard
Dec 15, 2024
Terrilyn Hunsaker Lee
We're so very sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dec 15, 2024
Bill Johnson
May your hearts be mended, I always remember Gary as being happy and cheerful when I visited him
Dec 14, 2024
Dave Lawrence
I got to know Gary well visiting with him at Dimond Janes. Good man. I'll remember him.
Dec 14, 2024
Melissa Preston
I was one of the nurses that took care of Gary at both assisted living facilities. He was a great man
Dec 14, 2024
Duane Wright
Gary was a good Man I enjoyed meeting and knowing him , my condolences
Dec 14, 2024
Virginia Danner
My condolances to the family.
Gary was a great man and husband to my dear cousin Paula, he has now joined her. I always enjoyed good times with him.
Dec 14, 2024
Janice Aagard
My husband Roger Aagard and Gary were like brothers, Spending their Summers helping their Grandpa Neils Aagard on his farm in Levan. He will be missed
Dec 14, 2024