Born July 10, 1924 in Heber City, Utah to William and Fannie Mae Bonner. He married Maxine Hennefer January 4, 1946 in Salt Lake City. Preceded in death by his wife and seven brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his children Patricia Mika and Rob; grandchildren Patrik, Traci, Brett, Patrice, Alex, Rob, Tami, Rick, Teri and nineteen beautiful great-grandchildren. Garth's family was the most important thing in his life, and he was very proud of all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We will miss you dad.
Garth attended West High School and served in the Marine Corps as a paratrooper in World War II. He survived the bloody battles of New Georgia, Volcano Islands and Iwo Jima. He wrote a novel "Just Like Clockwork" in which he related the story of the brave Marines he served with during the war. Garth was a natural salesman and he worked many years in the steel industry and with local television and radio stations. He was always working on some type of entrepreneurial project. He coached several youth sports, but his greatest joy was coaching baseball. Many a youth heard Garth yell "Ducks on the pond" as they came up to bat. The family would like to thank Also a special thank Pastors James and Becky Knight at Great Harvest Family Church.
Garth loved his church family, he loved both of you and most of all he loved Jesus Christ with all his heart. Funeral services were held at 12 Noon, Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary 3401 Highland Drive.
Military interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park following the service.
Born July 10, 1924 in Heber City, Utah to William and Fannie Mae Bonner. He married Maxine Hennefer January 4, 1946 in Salt Lake City. Preceded in death by his wife and seven brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his children Patricia Mika and Rob; grandchildren Patrik, Traci, Brett, Patrice, Alex, Rob, Tami, Rick, Teri and nineteen beautiful great-grandchildren. Garth's family was the most important thing in his life, and he was very proud of all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We will miss you dad.
Garth attended West High School and served in the Marine Corps as a paratrooper in World War II. He survived the bloody battles of New Georgia, Volcano Islands and Iwo Jima. He wrote a novel "Just Like Clockwork" in which he related the story of the brave Marines he served with during the war. Garth was a natural salesman and he worked many years in the steel industry and with local television and radio stations. He was always working on some type of entrepreneurial project. He coached several youth sports, but his greatest joy was coaching baseball. Many a youth heard Garth yell "Ducks on the pond" as they came up to bat. The family would like to thank Also a special thank Pastors James and Becky Knight at Great Harvest Family Church.
Garth loved his church family, he loved both of you and most of all he loved Jesus Christ with all his heart. Funeral services were held at 12 Noon, Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary 3401 Highland Drive.
Military interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park following the service.
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