Gary Elliott

Gary Edwin Elliott

Nov. 8, 1932 Oct. 10, 2010

FARMINGTON – Gary Edwin Elliott, husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed from the arms of his beloved wife, Sharon, to those of our Father in Heaven on Sunday, October 10, 2010. He lived a life of noble service to his family, fellowman, country, and God. His legacy of standing for right and living a life worthy of inspection before the Lord will be remembered and followed. Gary was born in Farmington, Utah on Nov. 8, 1932 to Walter and Earlene Elliott. He served an LDS mission in South Africa and upon his return married his sweetheart, Sharon Coombs, on Feb 3, 1956. They filled their years together with love and laughter while raising their five children and serving God and country. From two tours in Vietnam to Chile and Panama, and from coast to coast, they enjoyed adventure and challenge. Gary compassionately touched lives whether as a Bishop, District President, or as a Casualty Assistance Officer notifying families of their sons or husbands lost in battle. He loved his men as sons whether marines or missionaries. While a Bronze Star and other Meritorious and Commendation medals adorn his uniform, we delight most in the light in his sparkling blue eyes. Lt. Col. Gary E. Elliott honorably retired from the United States Marine Corps after 28 years of service. He subsequently served as President of the Guatemala City Mission, Regional Representative to Logan & Brigham City, Ogden Mission Counselor over Spanish branches, Bountiful Temple worker, and Santa Clara Stake Mission Preparation Instructor. He is survived by his wife Sharon, and their children: Micheal G. Elliott (Annette) of Katy, TX; Deborah E. Allen (Mark) of Perry, UT; Sherry E. Southworth (Bob) of Eagle, ID; Mark N. Elliott (Sondra) of Auburn, KS; and Walter Wesley Elliott (Barbra) of Layton, UT; twenty-seven grandchildren; seven great-grandsons; and his siblings: Max Elliott; Ross (Kathy) Elliott; Trudy Nelson (Michael). He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Norman, and grandsons Gary Edwin Elliott and Ryan Elliott Southworth. Garys message to us today is I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Go thou and do likewise. Semper Fidelis! Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 at the Farmington Rock Chapel (300 N. Main, Farmington, UT), viewing from 11:00-12:45. There will also be a viewing Friday evening, Oct. 15, from 6:00-8:00 at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 1941 N. Main, Farmington, UT. A memorial service will be held in Santa Clara, UT at 3815 West Rachel Dr. at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 17, 2010. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the LDS church Perpetual Education or Missionary Funds.