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Anthony Willard McGowan Will Be Missed Anthony Willard McGowan, 47, passed away at his home in Orem, Utah on February 6, 2008.Tony was born in Washington, N.C. to Phyllis and Ralph McGowan. He grew up in North Carolina and New York. He was a wonderful role model to his two younger brothers and sister. He had great passion and talent for football and wrestling in high school. He entered the army in 1978 and served his country for six years in Texas, Germany and Alabama. He married Jennifer Bacon in 1980. They were later divorced. He had five children who were his greatest joy, the center of his life, perhaps because he remained a child himself, to the end. He is survived by his children, Brett (Jenna), Elise, Chelsea (Jared), and Andrew; his mother, Phyllis (Ed) Harrington; siblings, Timmy (Amber), Vally (Kathleen) and Mandy; and his nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph and his son, Justin. Funeral services will be held Monday Feb. 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the LDS Chapel, 6000 W. 10400 N., Highland, Utah, with a gathering for friends and family from 9:45-10:45 a.m., and also a gathering Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N., American Fork. Burial, Highland Cemetery. Online condolences may at sent at andersonmortuary.com

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Published by Deseret News on Feb. 9, 2008.

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Robert Williams

February 11, 2015

Tony, it's been 7 years. You were a great friend and mentor. We all miss you. See you on the other side, brother.

Maranda ZocchiGritz

February 7, 2014

Hey Bro, it's now 6 years and feels like yesterday. So much going on and think about you all the time. Love SIS

Joanna Lear

October 26, 2009

hey uncle tony i wanted to let you know kyle and i finally got married and we are very happy love you and miss you

May 25, 2009

Hey Bro, Happy Birthday. I wonder what you and Justin are doing this weekend. Wish you were here. Bobby and I found out we are having a baby girl. We love and miss you very much. Love sis

Tim McGowan

February 9, 2009

Hey Bruder
It has been a year and we still think of you and always will. Love ya lots and lots. Timmy

MARANDA GRITZ

February 7, 2009

TONY, IT HAS BEEN A YEAR AND ALOT HAS HAPPENED. WE MISS YOU WITH ALL THAT WE HAVE DONE AND ALL THAT THIS NEW YEAR WILL BRING. I LOVE YOU! SIS

My Little sisters wedding

Maranda Zocchi-Gritz

December 20, 2008

Hey Tony, For Christmas I am sending you some pictures of all of us at our wedding. I love and miss you lots. Love sis

Maranda Zocchi- Gritz

November 19, 2008

Dear Bro, We had an amazing wedding at our old small town church in Salt Point,Ny. With all my love we missed you there. By fluke Bobby put a Dr Pepper can on our desk at the laundromat the next day and it was a limited edition with a guy on a motorcycle. Isnt that awesome. We really missed you. This sunday is our birthday and last year you made me go to the movies and then started a fight with me on the way home because i fell asleep in the first five minutes. Wish you were here this Birthday. your sister had makeup on and everything on Sunday. Mom had her pajama's under her skirt. Yes she actuaolly wore a skirt to my wedding. But dont worry I picked it out. I miss you bro. You were here last year. Nikolas asked the other night why you werent going to see him anymore. He looked so cute in his little suit on sunday. Bobby's brother Jeff was the best man. I married into an amazing family and so did he. You would have loved his brother Jeff. He has a motorcycle and you all could have went for a ride together. Wish you were here to be a part of our amazing life together. All the things you loved... Motorcycles, boating, camping, fishing and all my passions that I share with him came from you Tim and Vally. I love you! Love your little sis ( now MRS. BOSSY)

Maranda

October 25, 2008

Tony! By the way the wedding is November 16th and just to let you know any jokes you feel like playing on me that day, I will pull the back of your hair so hard. I wish you were with us. Bobby wanted to go to the casino, I know you would have loved that but it is not possible to do it there Tim would have to close the resturaunt and well I dont know anything up there. Some day he will take me to las vegas and I will win millions for us all. Love sis

Maranda Zocchi

October 25, 2008

I wish you were around. Alot going on right now and it would be fun to argue with you right now. I miss you! Sis

Kathleen Zocchi

October 3, 2008

Hey Tony, it's me, Kathleen. Please keep watching over your family for me. They miss you so much. Help keep them safe. Miss you. K

Maranda Zocchi

October 1, 2008

Tony, Your little sister is finally settling down and getting married this month. Mom went shopping with me for a wedding dress on Monday and we found one size zero. I wish I could see you and Bobby ride together after we get married. i would'nt even yell at you now. Only about wearing the helmet. With all my LOVE. Your little sister

Val Zocchi

September 4, 2008

Tony just wanted to let you know, went fishing with mandy this weekend and she said you were laughing at me because I do not know how to fish. PS Thanks for helping me catch some big fish and keeping us all safe. Love Vally

Joanna McGowan

September 3, 2008

I Miss You Uncle Tony...I hope you and Justin are having a great time together...we all love you very much and miss you.

Maranda Zocchi

May 23, 2008

Happy Birthday! With all my Love. Justin please take your dad fishing today. Have as many Dr. Peppers that you want. May you both have a great day today in Heaven. I brought you white t shirts and white socks. With all my Love, SIS Mandy

Tim McGowan

May 23, 2008

Happy Birthday Brother...Hope you and Justin are Fishing and enjoying your Day...Love ya and miss ya.

Bobby Gritz

April 29, 2008

I never had the opportunity to meet Tony personally but we did speak briefly on the phone. He offered to take me on a scenic motorcycle ride through Utah. Sorry we never got to take that ride. I knew him mainly through how much and how highly Maranda lovingly spoke of him.
My condolences to his family.

Maranda Zocchi

February 20, 2008

Hey Bro, It was two weeks ago you went to meet with Justin. We all miss you and love you very much. With lots of love! Sis

Val Zocchi

February 17, 2008

Tony we will miss you dearly and you will always be in our hearts. I know you look down upon us and guide us safely along our journey through life. I'm sorry I never got to go fishing or hiking with you I guess we will have to wait until we meet again. To Brett, Elise, Andrew and Chelsea if you ever need anything call! Remember "when we are not able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves" (V. Frankyl) Love always Vally

Tim and Amber McGowan

February 14, 2008

Happy Valentines day Brother We Will Miss you.

Sunshine Smith

February 12, 2008

I had the pleasure of working with Tony in the gym. He always smiled, even in the middle of a workout. He had great stories and lots of laughs to share. I am so sorry for your loss and hope you can find peace. My deepest condolences.

Ted Cruz

February 11, 2008

I worked with Tony for years and liked him very much he was a good person and will be missed.

Dan Hekking

February 11, 2008

Tony & I worked great together at Vision Investing Group. He understood sales, and I loved him as a friend and mentor. He will be missed greatly. Please forgive me, Tony, for not being there for you more often. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Dan Hekking

Erin Daniels

February 10, 2008

I worked and laughed with Tony at Vision Investing Group. I was suprised to hear of his passing. I feel blessed to have known him. I loved seeing him in his convertible. My heart goes out to his family I know he will be missed.
Love & Light,

Dave Anderson

February 10, 2008

I had worked with Tony off and on through the years, he was a great guy willing to give the shirt off his back to help a friend in need. He will be missed.

Belva Wells

February 10, 2008

To the McGowan family,

We the McGowan family members (Ralph McGowan's brothers and sisters) from NC, VA, OH, and NY send our sincere condolences to Tony's remaining family (mother, brother and children). We loved Tony very much as our brother's oldest son, even though we did not see him often.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time.

Please know that you are loved by GOD and your extended family.

Lillie Mae, Joyce, A. J., Caroll, Margie, Barbara Ann, Charles and Belva Jean

Maranda Zocchi

February 10, 2008

To his children, Aunt Mandy always has your back in New York.Whether you come for college, or just to visit, I am just a phone call away. I will always be here. Daddy Loved you all so much!

Maranda Zocchi

February 10, 2008

my brother loved kids. Spoiled them as much as he possibly could. Had to buy his brothers kids toys when he came to new york in november. He made sure he bought the kids each a toy. I couldn't get him out of the toy store in the mall he had to touch and play with everything.Then we had to go to the movies. He remained a kid at heart all his adult years. mandy

Brenda Davison

February 10, 2008

Love & prayers to Tony's family. I remember Tony as the cutest little boy I ever saw! I hope to meet ALL his family one day. One of the McGowan cousins in NC.
Brenda Wilson Davison

Ethan Guest

February 10, 2008

Tony will be truley missed,we all loved his laugh and will remember him as someone we all could have a great time with. Everyday with him made memories to be talked about forever.

Maranda Zocchi

February 10, 2008

Tony always did fun things. Always had a smile on his face.Loved fishing, wrestling and football. Most of all loved his children with all his heart. When I was growing up he took me everywhere. Fishing and dates with all the girlies. Mom told me I tried to go to his prom with him when I was five and I wouldnt let go of his leg. I remember he left for the army and I remembering crying. He always made me collect the worms for fishing. And gave me a dollar for rubbing his back.I was very bossy to him for most of his life. He used to complain to my mother. Wish he was here for me to boss him around. I love you brother and yes you can crash on my couch for a while but youre gonna keep my house clean. Love sis

chris ortt

February 9, 2008

I worked and fished with tony for years. he was a great guy to know..he will trully be missed by all

Kathleen Zocchi

February 9, 2008

Nikolas will miss his Uncle Tony. He will keep his horsey close to him forever.

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