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Gordon Bennett Pace

Gordon Pace Obituary

Gordon Bennett Pace 1907 ~ 2007 Gordon Bennett Pace, (affectionately called Grandpa by all who knew him), 99 yrs 7 months, beloved patriarch of our family, passed away January 30, 2007 at Heritage Care Facility in Bountiful, Utah of causes incident to age. He was born in South Bountiful on June 22, 1907 to Edwin Pace Jr. and Elizabeth Bennett Pace; the ninth of 11 children. As a child the family moved back and forth from Bountiful to Sanpete County where he helped on the farm and eventually met Elizabeth Ann James in Fayette, Utah whom he married September 16, 1925 in the Manti LDS Temple. They moved to Bountiful in 1926, where four children were born to this union. Gordon was a farmer, truck gardener, service station attendant, and also worked at Smedly Fruit Market in SLC before he fulfilled a life long dream of having an ice cream store, the Dairy Queen at 2nd South and Main in Bountiful. He then built his own building at 1180 S. 5th West in 1957 and started Pace's Dairy Ann. He and Lizzie created famous ice cream products still being sold in three Pace stores in Davis County and in several surrounding states. Gordon was involved in church and business areas. He was a member of the Bountiful Lions Club for 20 years; served as president of the Bountiful Chapter of the Sons of Pioneers when they built the national headquarters in North Parleys Canyon, and was a member for many years; he served as High Priest Group Leader, and served for 45 years as a worker in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, which he considered a privilege and a blessing. Gordon loved the mountains and was an avid hunter, sportsman, and outdoorsman. His fame and expertise in this area spread until he became the subject of a book and film as a lion hunter, tracking and catching mountain lions alive. This film was widely shown across the western United States. He also won hundreds of trophies and ribbons at field trials with his trail hounds. Gordon was an example of love, humility, self control, dedication, reliability, honesty, unselfishness, hard work, and generosity. He was so proud of and rejoiced greatly as each new baby arrived. He helped raise Dorothy's two children. He loved and was concerned for each of his posterity in these Latter-days. He was preceded in death by his beautiful, beloved, eternal companion Elizabeth, and his youngest son, Ralph. He is survived by his eldest daughter Faye Shackelford, his eldest son Arnold (Laura Mae), daughter Dorothy Pratt, 19 grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren and 70 (and counting) great-great-grandchildren. His influence will be felt for years to come, and he will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Woods Cross North Stake 3rd Ward Chapel, 1450 S. 350 West, Bountiful, Utah. Friends and family may call Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Saturday morning from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Pace

15 Entries

DeLores Pace

February 9, 2007

Dorothy, I send my sympathy on the death of Uncle Gord. Norma sent me the clipping out of the Newspaper after the services were over. Our family loved visiting your dad when we came to Utah to visit. The boys loved seeing his video and his book on hunting. He will be missed. Gary (Udell's son) passed away in November, so they will be greeting each other up there. Sincerely, DeLores Pace.

David Nutter

February 4, 2007

Dear GrandPa Pace ~
I have truly been honored to have known you. You welcomed all of my children into your family, and made them feel like they were truly important to you as well. You flew to Seattle for Davey's missionary farewell, attended numerous school events locally. You provided many blessings and the best potato salad ever. You gave great advice, and did it with kindness. You told really funny jokes and made Sunday dinner a center for family, fun and sports. You were a movie star, a hunter, and told great stories about Fayette, baseball at the diamond near Lagoon, and lent your truck to anyone in the family. We loved you and the fun you could put into working. We got to mend fences your way, listen to GrandMa mutter about you being late coming home and took your picture reenacting your first kiss at the dance hall in Fayette. You were kind, and that is what we all remember most. Thank you for the great care you took of Lisa, Chris and Mom, all of our children, and the patience and love you displayed with GrandMa and each of us. You were successful in this life and we are all certain that the words you will hear will be similar to "Well done, my good and faithful servant". Goodbye, GrandPa, and thank you, forever.

Ben and Carolyn Nutter

February 3, 2007

We were fortunate to have known Gordon Pace as a friend - a quiet remarkable man of many accomplishments, a gentleman in the truest sense, always with a ready smile. We enjoyed his stories of his family's journey to Utah, his boyhood, and his first meeting with his Lizzie, all told with great good humor. He lived a life of dignity and joy in his family. His influence on others' lives will be felt in many ways and we shall miss him, but our loss is eased by great memories and the knowledge that he is now at peace and in Heaven with his loved ones.

Danni/"Danle" Nutter

February 3, 2007

Grandpa,

I love you from the deepest part of my guarded heart, and will miss you more than I ever imagined. You truly were MY grandpa, and I will do my best to honor your memory by honoring my potential.
Do not stand by my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. And when you wake in the morning's hush, I am the sweet uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand, do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there...I did not die

Katharine Capshaw

February 2, 2007

Mr.Pace, You taught me so many things in such a quiet manner. I learned my love for horse's,how onery they could be. The love for dogs, and how onery they could be. and the love for balance, and how onery it could be. I've been away from Bountiful for a long time. I've never foregotten the patience and love he always gave me.

Lisa Nutter

February 2, 2007

Grandpa...what can I say to the only man I ever considered a father. You have been the most wonderful, loving, compassionate, caring, concerned, exemplary, delightful, sweetheart of a Grandpa that anyone could have. It is difficult to put into words what I feel for you, as they could never convey the depth of your heart and soul. As Derek wrote to me..."Grandpa Pace was a shining example, from head to foot, of what an imperfect mortal looks like when he spends his life emulating our perfect example, Jesus Christ." Derek, Nicole and I love you and will miss you immensely. We will remember your warm smile, your infectious laugh, your stew and potato salad, your affinity for watching Jazz games, your basement full of trophies, your stories about hunting mountain lions, your jar full of jelly beans, the white drawer full of old toys in the corner, your ever-present suspenders, the twinkle in your eye, and last, but certainly not least, your wonderful, oft-encountered stubborness. Oh what a wonderful reunion you and Grandma must be having. I know you are free, free from trouble, free from hurt, free from sorrow and loneliness. You are whole, and surrounded by those you love. I know you are going hiking with Ralph and your brothers, and you are once again dancing with your sweetheart! Love you so, so much grandpa! Love, Lisa, Derek and Coley

Mary Ann Binks

February 1, 2007

Our family grew up down the street from the Pace family. I'm Karl and Mary Adamsons daughter, Mary Ann Binks. I used to work at Paces Dairy Ann. I loved working with grandma and grandpa Pace. What a wonderful family he has.
Dorothy, we think of you often and remember listening to you and my mom singing and playing the piano. What fun memories. I also enjoyed working with Ralph and his children. That was one of my first jobs. I really enjoyed it and learned alot.

We love you and wish you the best!
Love,
Craig and Mary Ann Binks and family

P.S. I would love to get some of your addresses. Please email me.

Brooke Sheriff

February 1, 2007

What an example Grandpa was. I have always and will always look up to him.
I was always so excited to go and see grandpa because I knew when I looked into his room, there would be a big smile to greet me. There was never a dull moment with grandpa. I loved listening to his stories! Especially his hunting stories. When he told them you could feel the love he had for it.
Grandpa...I love you with all of my heart and I will surely miss you!

Nichole Gough

February 1, 2007

Great Grandpa Pace - What a storyteller! He was very sharp his entire life and always had an interesting story or two to tell. He has left a wonderful legacy. You will be missed Grandpa! Much love

Ann Montgomery

February 1, 2007

Great Grandpa Pace loved me. I know that sounds silly to say, or a bit conceited, but what I mean is . . . I am one of the 82 great grandchildren, and even though I didn't get to see him very often these last few years, I could tell when I saw him that he loved me and knew me. The way his eyes would light up when I hugged him and when he meet my children I will forever treasure. I am sure his eyes are shining now as we watches over us. We love you grandpa.

Craig Erickson

February 1, 2007

I saw Bro. Pace at church every Sunday. He was always so kind to our family. I'm sure that he is having a Rainbow and a Country Boy Burger right now on the other side. Thanks for inventing the Astro Bar!!!

Paul McIlrath

February 1, 2007

When I was growing up, I was friends with Gordon's grandsons, Gordon and Shane Pace. I always admired the good relationship they had with their grandfather. On a couple of occasions I went with them down to Fayette to clear some land Grandpa Pace had bought. The first trip he had an ax that was well worn and after a few hours work, the handle broke. The next trip, he had put a brand new hickory handle on the ax. We were horsing around as boys do and I was demonstrating how to throw an ax at a fallen tree. I threw the ax and it bit so deep that the vibration split the brand new handle lengthwise in two. Grandpa just chuckled and said, "He knows its easier to break handles than it is to work all day!" I always admired him for his even temper and genuine good nature. I'm deeply sorry to see him go but I know he has missed his dear wife since her death and will be joyous to be re-united with her.

Susan Cheatham

February 1, 2007

Grandpa Pace was one of the greatest men alive. Although we were not blood relatives with him, he treated us as we were his own. My children and I have so many wonderful memories of this spiritual giant. We love you brother Pace!
Love, Susan, Tyler, Michael, Valerie and Holland Cheatham

KAY BANGERTER

February 1, 2007

Gordon was a great inspiration to every one. We have been friends all my life, had many great hunting experience's together. I will always admire him for his great knowledge of life.

Amber Humpherys

February 1, 2007

I remember Great Grandpa Pace coming to the family parties from when we were little. I'm going to miss seeing him, but he was so ready to return with so many other loved ones that have already passed away long ago.

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