Gary J. Stone - Walker Funeral Home

Gary Joseph Stone was called home November 20, 2020. He was born February 11, 1940, in Salem, Utah, the only son of Verl D. Stone and Helen Turner Stone. He grew up in Spanish Fork, graduating from Spanish Fork High School. He attended BYU and Utah State University studying business. He was a sports fan of both universities.

Gary served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Norway. Upon his return to the states, he married Judith Hales, whom he had met while attending Utah State University, in the Salt Lake Utah Temple. They made their home in Spanish Fork, Utah.

Gary joined the US Army Reserve, just out of high school. So, after working with his dad at Spanish Fork Lumber, he went to work for the Army Reserve, as a civilian, at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City. His reserve unit was called to active duty during the Persian Gulf War, in 1991. He retired from the Army Reserve, after more than 30 years, with the rank of Major. He loved serving in the Reserve and working for them, but his first love was his family.

Gary was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings. When he retired, he and his wife, Judith, served a service mission at the Springville Employment Office, and also served as temple workers in the Provo and Payson temples.

Gary is survived by his wife, Judith; three of his children: Jennifer Stone, of Sandy, Utah; Alexander Gary (Katie) Stone, of Spanish Fork; and Joseph Ray (Jaime) Stone, of Ontario, Canada; and by his grandchildren: Savannah, Madeline, Sadie, A.J., Victor, and Erick. Also survived by his sisters: Loraine (Tony) Peck, Deanne Tuckett, Kathryn (Ron) Tobler, Marilyn (George) Paice, Arlene (John) Walter, and Mary (Paul) Wignall. He is preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Allen Stone; his parents, Verl and Helen Stone; and his in-laws, Ray C. and Peggy Hales.

There will be no public viewing. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. Those who prefer may view the funeral service, via live-streaming, by accessing the link through this obituary, available shortly before funeral begins. Interment will follow funeral services and will be at Spanish Fork City Cemetery, with military honors accorded.

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Greg Pearson says

November 22, 2020 at 4:45 am

Dear Stone Family – We share a day of memories as Gary and Cheryl will be laid to rest on the same day. We love your family and have been so blessed to grow together in the same neighborhood for almost 50 years. Our deepest love and condolences during your time of mourning. Greg & Mindy Pearson Family

Brad Tobler says

November 22, 2020 at 6:30 pm

I love Uncle Gary and wish Judy and my cousins peace and comfort at his passing.

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Mike and Cathy Bennett says
November 25, 2020 at 4:05 pm

We love the Stone Family. Our deepest sympathies and love for you all. May God bless you with peace and comfort.

Vernon and Arlene Mills Family says

November 22, 2020 at 11:49 pm

Dear Stone Family, our hearts are with you! Please know of our love for you and Gary! We thank you for your example to all of us and spiritual strength you show and share. Memories are the best to calm our spirits and give comfort in the days ahead .May our Father bless you and yours during this time and know of our continued love and support!!

Marie Freudenberger says

November 24, 2020 at 2:42 am

Thinking of you and your family Arlene.

Chuck and Susan Frady says

November 25, 2020 at 8:07 pm

We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your faith and family.

Nancy Stewart says

November 25, 2020 at 9:03 pm

Judy so sorry for your loss. This has been a sad year. Thinking if you and yours. Love

Marilyn Leifson says

November 25, 2020 at 9:46 pm

Dear Stone Family, We the Leifson family want to express our sympathy at the passing of Gary. We have known your family for a lot of years and have enjoyed our friendships with all of you. I hope the Lord will bless you during this trying time. We are so blessed with the knowledge of the gospel to know that we will be with our loved ones again. The funeral service was very lovely.

Karen Olsen says

November 29, 2020 at 9:18 pm

Judy I’m so sorry for your loss draw upon your family your friends and your faith.

Gary J. Stone February 11, 1940 - November 20, 2020

No public viewing

Funeral Service

Interment

with Military Honors

9 Condolences for Gary J. Stone