Gary John Margetts
January 24, 1944 - December 1, 2022
Gary was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 24, 1944 to Jack and Naoma Holtby. They were later divorced and Gary was adopted by Fred Margetts.
Gary passsed away on December 1, 2022 at Legacy Village Memory Care. He gave Alzheimer’s a valiant fight but in the end it won.
Gary is survived by his wife Vicki, Daughter Jill (Wes) Lovell, son Kelly, Step-son Bret (Darcy) Brockmeier. Brother Dennis (Barbara) Holtby, sister Jill Moshier, sister Paula (Larry) Kramer, sister Jackie (Randy) Luper. Granddaughters Sophia Lovell grandsons Rhet & Oakley Brockmeier and his dog/best friend Bandit. He is also survived by very special cousins and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews that loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, step-father, granddaughter Olivia and half brother Lynn.
Gary spent most of his childhood in Tooele, Utah where he still has many close friends.
Gary graduated from Tooele High School in 1962 and went on to the University of Utah where he found his true talent as a gifted home designer. He spent the rest of his career doing what he loved. He had a very successful Home Design Firm KM Design. He was an avid skier, tennis player and golfer. He also loved motorcycles, sports cars and was very proud of his Private Pilot’s license.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Legacy Village Memory Care and the caregivers from Active Hospice who allowed him dignity in his last days.
A celebration in Gary’s honor will be on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. A graveside service will be on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11:00 am at Elysian Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South, Salt Lake City.
In Loving Memory
So sorry to hear of Gary passing. My condolences to all his family. I met Gary when I went to work for him at K&M Design. I knew him for many years. He was a gifted man and he loved life. I enjoyed a couple of plane rides from Salt Lake City to Tooele with him. He will always have a place in my heart. RIP Gary!
Gary and I grew up together in Tooele. He was a few years older but we became lifelong friends. I met Gary in grades school when he and his family lived on 2nd West for several years before they moved to the Highland area. Thankful for our friendship that has lasted all these years. I'm also thankful to my mom who took alot of pictures including the one of Gary and his Oldsmobile which I included in the photo section. RIP, Gary, you deserve to move on to new adventures. Rafael Rivera
My heart is with you! Jill, you'll always be his Daddy's girl and his life and love live on in you. Love, Heather Simonson
I'm so sorry to see my Uncle lost his fight with Alzheimer's. I have so many fond memories with uncle Gary. The time he took me flying or just hanging out. The many hours we spent just driving the back alleys looking for old cars he would like to purchase to fix up. He was always looking to make a deal. Spending time in his basement seeing all the Utah Jazz memorabilia. He always had a "swagger" for a of better word or a laid back attitude. Usually had a smile or a grin on his face. loved his sense of humor and couldn't hold in a laugh even if it would be inappropriate time to laugh. Thank you Vicky for taking such great care of my Uncle over the years. He has definitely left a hole in the family but also left so many fond memories to get us through. I'm so sorry my family and I couldn't attend, but we will be thinking of all of you during this time. Love and will forever miss you uncle Gary. The Bevan family...Jason, Amber, Baeleigh, Braeden, and Breegan Bevan.
I'm sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He always had such a big smile on his face and a warm welcome whenever I saw him and you. I'm sure his passing leaves a large empty spot in your heart and in the hearts of all his family.
In Loving Memory
