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Gary James Stahl 1947 ~ 2009 Gary James Stahl, Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly September 25, 2009. He fought a courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and died after complications from a double lung transplant.Gary was born January 12, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Raymond LeRoy Stahl and Mary Yvonne James. He graduated from Olympus High School and attended Utah State University and Westminister College. He married Jolene Welch on June 4, 1970 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member of the LDS Church. He was a sports enthusiast. His favorites included football, basketball, baseball, fast-pitch softball, pool and golf. He was considered one of the greatest all around athletes to come out of Utah. He earned a football (QB) scholarship to Utah State University following his 1965 graduation from Olympus. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Jolene; children, Kelly (Michelle) Stahl, Gary James Stahl, Jr. and Jaimie (Nathan) Shaw; siblings, Bonnie Vreeken, Robert (Lanette) Stahl, Raymond (Terry) Stahl and Maryanne (Don) Cremer; grandchildren, Ashley, Taylor, Braydon, Rylee, Joie, Kylan, Caleb and Hannah. He is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law and grandparents. A special thank you to all the staff and doctors of Alta View Hospital, Woodland Park Rehabilitation Center, and University Hospital for all you did to help our husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle. Please join us for a special service in honor of Gary on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 12 p.m. at the Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 W. 4100 So. Friends and family may come for visitation from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. prior to the service. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2009.

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Tara Montoya

February 6, 2010

Jolene, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I wish I would have found out earlier. I love and miss you!

January 6, 2010

Jolene, Ren and I were very sad to learn of Gary's passing. We didn't know about it until I read your entry in the guest book for Andy Anderson. We would surely have been there to support you if we had known. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ren and Pam Pehrson, Taylorsville, Utah

Richard Graham

October 30, 2009

Dear Jolene, ( aka mona ) ( private joke ) sorry Jolene, just a happy memory.Number ( 1 )in your hearts and number (22 )on your program.That was how I remember Gary. I am proud to call him a friend and teamate. He made everyones talents better, just by playing beside him.Gary was truly one of the goodguys in this world. He will be missed,I will miss him.

October 27, 2009

Dear Jolene,
I was so sad to hear about your loss... I have often thought of all my old friends at Amex and was saddened to hear about this. God Bless..Roxanne Cowan

Carol, Cathy, Denny Cremer/Jones

October 12, 2009

Dear Jolene and Family,
I was so surprised to hear of Gary's passing. We didn't spend a lot of time with Gary but know that he was a loving husband father, brother and uncle. Don probably met Gary as he passed through and they had a great re-union. Know that our thoughts are with you.

Larry Morgan

October 4, 2009

Dear Jolene, We are very saddened that Gary had to pass away when he was so young. Our prayers are with you and your family. We remember lots of good times with you and Gary during our "ball playing" years. Gary was not only a good man, he was a stud ball player. We know it will be hard, but try to remember the good times with Gary, we are sure there were lots of them. He is now joining his Mom and Dad with open arms. We wish you the best in the coming months. Again, we are saddened that he is gone but we know he is in a much better place. Love, Larry & Betty Morgan, Mesa, AZ

October 4, 2009

Dear Jolene, We are very saddened that Gary had to pass away when he was so young. Our prayers are with you and your family. We remember lots of good times with you and Gary during our "ball playing" years. Gary was not only a good man, he was a stud ball player. We know it will be hard, but try to remember the good times with Gary, we are sure there were lots of them. He is now joining his Mom and Dad with open arms. We wish you the best in the coming months. Again, we are saddened that he is gone but we know he is in a much better place. Love, Larry & Betty Morgan, Mesa, AZ

October 2, 2009

Jolene and Family- I am so sorry to hear of Garys passing. He was a great man and always very kind to a dugout brat like me when I was growing up. He was a definte idol. Best Wishes, Bob Hackmeister

Denny Bleak

October 2, 2009

I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Gary`s passing as I enjoyed knowing him and playing ball with him in our youth. We spent many a great time together, along with cousin Stu Sargeant in the old "Nut Tree" days. I will always be grateful that I helped introduce Gary and Jolene and that they were together forever... I will miss him.

Paula Larsen

October 2, 2009

Jolene and family,

I was so saddened to hear Gary had passed. My thoughts are with you. Take care of yourselves over the next days, weeks, and months.

Paula, Social Worker at Univ. Hosp.

Shirley Hanson

October 2, 2009

Jolene & Corky,
It is with deep saddness to hear of your loss. My sincere sympathy and heart goes out to all of the family for the loss of one of the greatest people I have had the opportunity to have known. The memories of his humor and playing pool with Gary will forever be great memories. My Heart & Prayer's are with you.

Jay Leetham

October 2, 2009

Jolene,Corky and family. I am very saddened to learn of your loss. I wish I was up there to pay my respects and offer support. Gary was a great person and I will surly miss him. He was one of the good guys! He was one heck of a pool player and being on his team an learning from him is something I will always remember. Our battles on the pinball machines I will never forget. When I think of Gary, his laugh is what I remember most. Mine an Becky's hearts go out to you. I love you guys an miss you very much. Please take care of yourselves and I will be in touch.

Jay and Becky Leetham

October 1, 2009

Gary was a friend and an excellent human being as well as an outstanding athlete. My sincere condolences to his family.
Ken Dorney

Kent Putnam

October 1, 2009

I remember growing up with the Stahl's in Holladay. I remember Gary as one of the best athletes I have ever seen. To this day I can still see him playing in the All Church Basketball tournament and his ward (Holladay 3rd) team winning the tournament. My heartfelt condolences to his family.

October 1, 2009

Jolene and family, Im so very sorry to hear of garys passing, He was a great freind and coworker, I really enjoyed playing golf with gary cuz we allways knocked heads together and it seemed at the end of the round he allways beat me. I will allways remember him for his laugh!
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy (Bishop) Hansen

Elaine Weinkauf

October 1, 2009

Hi Jolene,
I am so sorry about your husband! My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a handsome man! I miss seeing you at old Amex. I am at Wells Fargo now. If you ever need anyone to talk with, just call me at 801 712 8332. Please take care of yourself.
Love,
Elaine Weinkauf

October 1, 2009

Jolene and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of Gary's trials and passing. Gary was a phenomenal athlete, a great teammate, but a greater friend. Gary was always so full of life and up-beat, we were lucky to have know him. He will be missed.

Jim and Michele Hunt

October 1, 2009

Jolene, Kelly & Corkey. We are so sorry and saddened to hear of Gary's passing he will be sorely missed. Our love thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lee & Jeanette gillman

TIffinie Marasco

October 1, 2009

Kel and Corky-
My heart goes out to you in this sad time. You both and the entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know I am always here for you guys. Jolene I'm sorry for your loss. You're in my prayers.

Love always,
Tiff, Kye, Haidyn

Jeff & Karla Johnson

October 1, 2009

Jolene & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gary was a special person, good friend and a tremendous athlete. Memories of softball and all the terrific friendships will last forever. May you be blessed with love, peace and strength.

October 1, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. We know that he was loved by many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Brandon & Heather McMullin (Roger McMullin's son)

October 1, 2009

I was saddened to hear of Gary's passing. My love and prayers are with you as a family at this time. I also grew up in Holladay and spent many hours at the Stahl home. I have fond memories of that time. Gary was the one that everyone looked up to. A great athlete but most important a great person. We are sad, but heaven is blessed.

Wayne Clark, Cedar City, Utah

Connie Gustin

October 1, 2009

Jolene..Dad and me are so sad of Gary's passing.He was a great guy and most all cousin. I have alot of wonerful memories of Gary growing up.We all will miss alot...we loved him and will miss him so.With love,Connie Mae and uncle Boyd

Kate Palmer

October 1, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

September 30, 2009

Jolene and family,

The Sunday morning golf group has been missing Gary for a year and a half, and now we all miss one of our best friends and one of the "great guys" you only meet once in awhile. It has been a pleasure knowing Gary and he will be greatly missed! Jolene you have been a great support in helping Gary through this ordeal and I know he loves you very much for it!

- Greg and Billie Voorhees

Lou & Sonja Gehring

September 30, 2009

Jolene & family: We were devastated to hear of Gary's passing. We have tried to change some things here to be at the service but cannot. We have such wonderful memories and treasure our years of friendship with you and Gary. Memories are very vivid and will sustain us. We send our love to you at this time. You are in our prayers.

September 30, 2009

I am so very sorry for your loss. Gary was a special friend to me and I will deeply miss that friendship. I am also saddened that I cannot be with the family at Gary's service. You will remain in my heart and thoughts during these tough times. Pibber

Pibber Payne

September 30, 2009

I am so very sorry for your loss. Gary was a special friend to me and I will deeply miss that friendship. I am also saddened that I cannot be with the family at Gary's service. You will remain in my heart and thoughts during these tough times.

Angie Millgate

September 30, 2009

Jolene, Kelly, Corky and Jaimie... I'm sending my love your way. I feel sad to hear this news. All of you were such an important part of my teenage years and beyond. With love, Angie Millgate

September 30, 2009

Growing up with the Stahl Family in Holladay, Utah was wonderful. They were always kind and so fun to be around. Their doors were open to anyone who needed help. My Dad, Brother and I were so lucky to watch Gary excel in every sport imaginable. He was an idol to many a young boy. My sincere sympathy to the entire Stahl Family. I am sure that you have many loving memories to lean on in the days to come.
Vicki Okeson Madsen (Salt Lake City, Utah)

Jeanine Couser

September 30, 2009

Jolene,

I'm so terribly sorry to hear about Gary. You had many wonderful years together and I hope those memories will help you during this difficult time.

Karen Beames

September 30, 2009

Jolene and family,
We are so sad to hear of the passing of Gary. He was a great guy and a good friend. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Wade and Karen Beames

Lynn Lehmann

September 30, 2009

What a great guy Gary is. I have many special childhood memories growing up in Holladay with Gary and others. My thoughts and prayers are with the Stahl Family.

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