Garn Tom Stanworth

1925 - 2011  (85 years)

• Name	Garn Tom Stanworth
  Born	5 Nov 1925	Hurricane, Washington, Utah
  Gender	Male
  Died	18 Oct 2011	St. George, Washington, Utah (Complications of Alzheimers)
  	Garn was baptised in the Virgin River in Hurricane Utah St. George, UT - Garn Tom Stanworth, dearest husband, father, grandfather and uncle, passed away quietly at the age of 85 on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in St. George, Utah. The eldest of three, Garn was born November 5, 1925 in Hurricane, Utao Thomas Irving Stanworth and Clara Marie (Scott) Stanworth. He, his sister Helen, and brother Scott, were raised and went to school in Hurricane, Utah. Garn proudly and bravely served in WWII from 1943-1946, driving land and amphibious trucks on Iwo Jima in February of 1945. He continued to serve in the Active Reserves, being discharged in 1963 as a captain. He met and married his sweetheaelen Jeanne Morriss, soon after returning home from the war in 1947. They had five children together whom they loved and adored. Jeanne preceded Garn in death after 54 years of marriage. Garn earned his Bachelor's (1949) & Master's (1951) Degrees with a focus in Entomology, from the University of Utah. He continued his research at the University of California and opened a business, Chemtrol Co., where he supervised all thp fertilizing and pesticide control throughout western Riverside County. His work continued up into Blythe where he opened a soils and plant laboratory called Stanworth Crop Consultant and became one of California's leading cotton specialists. His greatest passions in life, besides family, country and his work, included church, professional photography, and flying his planes. He held numerous callings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, including serving in bishs and as bishop of the Blythe Ward. In his later years, he contributed to the family's genealogy work. After retiring to St. George, Utah in 1997, he spent his time photographing his boyhood homeland of Southern Utah. He also was a writer and photographer for the St. George Magazine and helped with the path markers on the Virgin River Trail. In 2004, Garn married Irene (Henson) Myers in St. George. Together, they enjoyed traveling and spending time with their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Garn and Irene spent nearly eight wonderful, rewarding years together.r love grew especially strong as together they faced his diagnosis and fight with Alzheimer's. The family would especially like to thank Cliff View Senior Living Community and Dixie Hospice nurse Pauline for the loving care they gave to Garn in his final week. Garn is survived by his wife, Irene, his children Linda (Don) Dinkel, Robert Garn (Jonna) Stanworth, Helen Marie (Timothy) Ross, William (Gayle) Stanworth, Paul (Catharine) Stanworth, step-daughter Linda Rogers, 28 grandchildren, 56 great ghildren, sister-in-law Patricia (Barnes) Martin, and many adoring nieces and nephews. They all loved Garn and his immense generosity and commitment to each of them throughout his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Jeanne, sister Helen, brother Scott, and grandson Jeffrey Paul Stanworth. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Morningside LDS Stake Center, 881 South River Road, George, Utah. Visitations will be held Friday evening, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 We. George Blvd. and on Saturday, prior to services, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., both at the Stake Center. Interment will follow at the Hurricane City Cemetery. ___________________________________________________________
  Person ID	I8976	Grow
  Last Modified	1 Aug 2012

  
  

  Family	Helen Jeanne Morriss,   b. 8 Feb 1928, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah ,   d. 15 Dec 2001, St. George, Washington, Utah (Pneumonia)  (Age 73 years)
  Married	6 Feb 1947	Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
  Children	1. Linda Stanworth   2. Robert Garn Stanworth,   b. 5 Jun 1949, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah ,   d. 11 Jun 2012, Sandy, Salt Lake, Utah  (Age 63 years)   3. Helen Marie Stanworth   4. William Stanworth   5. Paul M Stanworth
  Last Modified	24 Feb 2012
  Family ID	F3019	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 5 Nov 1925 - Hurricane, Washington, Utah Married - 6 Feb 1947 - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Photos » Slide Show		Garn T. Stanworth
  		Garn and Jeanne Morriss Stanworth 1948, Salt Lake City Received from Linda Dinkel
  		Garn & Jeanne Morriss Stanworth - 1995, Blythe California Received from Linda Dinkel
  		Garn and Jeanne Morriss Sanworth (19 years old) - Wedding photo at her parents home in Salt Lake City - tinted Received from Linda Dinkel
  		Garn Stanworth - online obit Palo Verde Newspaper Received from Linda Dinkel