1916 ~ 2012
William Weston Garrett passed away on February 17, 2012 at his home in Provo at the age of 95. He was born November 8, 1916 to Joseph Oscar and Stella Paxman Garrett in Provo, Utah. Growing up he worked in the family grocery store where he could make change before he could see over the counter. He graduated from Provo High School in 1934 then attended BYU for 3 1/2 years. In 1937 he started his career as an abstractor at Intermountain Title & Guaranty Co. in Provo. The name was later changed to Security Title & Abstract Co. Weston was part owner/owner of the company for over 50 years before selling it to his employees. After his mission he returned to work for his former company until he retired in 2008 at the age of 91.
He married Verna Mae Wing on June 30, 1939 in Springville, Utah. The family was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on Dec. 10, 1964. They enjoyed many family get-togethers and rejoiced in their large posterity. As a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he and his wife served a mission in the Texas Dallas Mission July 1986-87. He served in several leadership positions in the church and was an ordinance worker and Sealer in the Provo Utah Temple for over 20 years.
He served his country as a Lieutenant in the Utah National Guard which he joined right out of high school. Later he was drafted into the US Army where he served as a Sergeant during WWII and a Warrant Officer in the Korean Conflict where he was awarded the Bronze Star.
He was a founding member and former Vice-Pres. of Riverside Country Club; member of the Provo Chamber of Commerce; Pres. of the Provo Jaycees; Vice-Pres. of the Utah State Jaycees; Pres. of the Provo Kiwanis Club; Pres. of the Utah Land Title Assn.; Pres. of the Provo Baseball Pony League; and a tenor in the Skyline chorus of the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A.
He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He leaves a great legacy of love, integrity, and service for a family that adored him. After spending time with his family, his greatest love was golf. He played with friends, wife, sons, grandsons and great-grandsons until age 94. He enjoyed bowling, watching his family play sports, BYU basketball games, singing, and peanut M&M's.
Weston is survived by his wife Verna, their 4 children: Russell W. (Kathryn Graehl), Paso Robles, California; Kent L. (Ann Collins), St. George, Utah.; Bruce K. (Patricia Spreckelsen), North Salt Lake, Utah; Diane (Michael) Allred, Sandy, Utah; 21 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, and his brother DeLane Garrett, Kent, Washington. He was preceded in death by his sisters Mignon Pratt and Norma Robison, brother Jay Garrett, and grandson Jacob Bruce Garrett.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Bonneville 5th Ward chapel, 85 South 900 East, Provo. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center St., Friday evening from 6 until 8 and at the church Saturday from 11:30-12:45 prior to the service. Interment, with military honors, at the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be emailed to info@bergmortuary.com.
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