Patric Carlyle McGarvey

https://zoom.us/w/95993251132?tk=l7WaZhQree9pFT6eO0fxpS_2cH_FwTBzHGl1gOqbzEk.DQMAAAAWWaTFPBZQaEFPZUxIOVQ5V1kyWUw2Q2FDdW1BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=bDhRS3UzVTBkdm51SmY2dGtxQyswUT09 Our father, our friend, our rock, Patric Carlyle McGarvey, age 79, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father Thursday, December 29, 2022. It is safe to say, there is no one like Patric, a one-of-a-kind, often mistaken for Santa by many young and young at heart, hardworking, dedicated, devoted, principle-based, no-nonsense, belly laughing, loving, valiant son of God, and never forget a Utah Man aka #1 Utes Fan. Patric was the eldest son of Herbert Carlyle and Winona Irene Davis McGarvey. Born on May 23, 1943, at Orleans, Harlan County, Nebraska. During World War II he lived in Washington Terrace, Utah where his younger brother Michael Herbert was born. After the war he went with his mother back to Orleans, Nebraska where his second brother Delane Davis was born. When his father found employment in Temple, Texas he moved with his family there. His mother reported that Patric entertained the passengers on the train ride to Texas by walking up and down the aisle singing church songs. His favorite being “The B-I-B-L-E, that’s the book for me!”, repeated over and over across the plains. Patric attended public school in Temple and was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on May 26, 1951, in Waco, Texas. Later that year the family moved to Salt Lake City and Patric and his brothers were sealed to his parents in the Salt Lake Temple on August 27, 1951. Patric attended Longfellow Elementary, Hawthorne Elementary, and Lincoln Jr. High School. He graduated from South High School in 1961. Patric enjoyed growing up in Salt Lake City, exploring the mountains, swimming, and ice skating at Liberty Park. Playing Church basketball and softball as well as playing baseball at the nearby parks. He enjoyed playing softball for many years with family and friends. He played on many teams, his favorite being MacCorp, and then coached and supported his children and nephews on MacCorp II. In Salt Lake, his youngest brother Casey Kale was born. Patric had a natural talent for music, playing multiple instruments. Patric had many friends and was loyal to his friends for life. After High School, he enrolled at the University of Utah and played in the pep band and the jazz band. He also took up motorcycle racing and raced across the western states. He honorably served a two-year mission to South Australia where he was a natural leader and taught many people the gospel. Upon his return he enlisted in the Army Reserve, Combat Engineers, serving and re-enlisting multiple times. Patric loved his country and served honorably during the Vietnam War era as a Commendated Command Sergeant Major. He enrolled at Snow College where he was elected Student Body President in his second year. Growing up a city block apart, attending the same high school and meeting at a dance at the University of Utah, Patric married the love of his life, Betty Sue Haskell in the Manti Temple on August 28, 1966. They spent their first year of marriage at Snow College and then moved to Ogden to attend Weber State University. Marriage and family defined Patric. While living In Ogden, his first three children were born: William Carlyle, Lori, and Sheri. They moved to Salt Lake City adding Shane Matthew, James Patric, Steven Paul, Suzann, and Michelle to their family. After college, he worked for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and later the Union Pacific. He retired from the railroad after working just over 30 years out of the Roper Yard holding many different positions including Conductor and Locomotive Engineer. He would surprise the family with quick train trips to Denver and later took a few of his children to California on the California Zepher. Patric served in many church callings including mission leader, ward and stake sports director responsible for the historic Liberty Wells Recreation Hall and field for many years. He was ordained a Seventy over the Liberty Wells Stake and continued to seek and serve those in need as the Ward Welfare & Self-Reliance Specialist. Never tiring, while in the hospital discussing the needs of others with Bishop Scoville. Raising eight children while working for the railroad wasn’t always easy, being called to work at all times of the day and night and for long hauls meant never knowing if he would be there for important events. The McGarvey family developed a code when the phone would ring, dad was either available, or sleeping. It was a team effort to have dad available for our milestones, including baptisms, and as many sporting events and performances as he could while balancing providing for his family. His love for life, family barbeques, campouts, love of animals and nature, fishing, talking around the campfire, telling stories and laughing until our sides hurt brought all those he cherished many fond memories. When you were with him, you knew you were loved. Patric and Betty are parents of eight children, over the years nine in-laws and one fiancé that are each considered family, 19 grandchildren with 2 bonus and 3 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Besides his parents and wife, Patric is preceded in death by his brother Michael and his son Steven. We are forever grateful to the Aides, Nurses, and Doctors of AIMA D50 at the University of Utah Hospital who gave endless love and support to our father during his last three weeks of life. They gave him dignity during some difficult moments, graciously accepted his candy canes with each visit to his room and patiently shared updates with each of his visitors. We especially appreciate the Military Honor Walk they gave within the hospital the morning after his passing. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Serenity Funeral Home. A viewing will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the Belvedere Ward Building at 607 E Downington Ave Salt Lake City, Utah 84105. His funeral will follow at 12:00 noon. Interment will be at the Redwood Memorial Cemetery at 3:30 pm with Military Honors.

Patric Carlyle McGarvey

May 23, 1943 - December 29, 2022