Gerald Eric Newman

Our loving Father, PahPah, to some, Corky, Dad, Gerald to others and Friend to most everyone, passed peacefully on February 7th, 2025, in Bountiful, Utah. He is now reunited with his sweetheart of 65 years, Patricia.

Born October 14, 1933, in Salt Lake City to Eric F. and Helen Holder Newman he lived his entire long life in SLC and Bountiful, Utah.

Married Patricia Hoagland McClellan August 13, 1951, later sealed in the LDS Temple.

A proud graduate of West High School and numerous professional training programs. 

Retired from Mountain Fuel Supply in 1991 after 36 years of dedicated work as a Service Technician and was recognized repeatedly for his work ethic, dedication, customer service and ability to work on complicated natural gas delivery systems. Upon retiring he and Patricia spent several years as Camp Hosts in the Uinta Mountains where they made many lifelong friends. However, the work he most enjoyed was as a Crossing Guard for West Bountiful City where he enjoyed sharing happiness with the schoolchildren and their families.

He had a profound love for the outdoors that he shared with his sweetheart, children, grandchildren, friends and just about anyone he met that could hold a fishing pole. A true ‘Jack of all trades’ guy, capable and fearless of taking on any project or challenge. A sports enthusiast, coaching little league baseball for several years in South Davis County.

He had a wonderful sense of humor, always ready with a good joke right to the end. Generous of his time, tireless and creative worker, friend to all.

Preceded in death by his parents Eric and Helen, love of his life Patricia and sisters Patti Jo and Bonnie. 

Survived by his sisters Maureen Totland, Loretta Pausch, April Barker and his Children; Christine (Paul), Marianne (Butch), Maureen (Mike), Patricia (Martin), Robert (Jacquelyn) and Ellen. He leaves a legacy of 18 grand 31 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful, Utah, with a viewing from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. prior to the service. 

Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and on this obituary page. The live stream will begin about 10-15 minutes prior to the service and will be posted below.