Garr Campbell Obituary

Garr Campbell
1942 ~ 2011
Garr Campbell, age 68, passed away on November 2, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by family. He was born in Logan, Utah on November 5, 1942 and grew up in Providence, Utah. He was the son of Theron (Dick) Campbell and Lucille Mae Campbell. He graduated from South Cache High School and from Utah State University. Garr received a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Garr was unforgettable. He was outspoken, irreverent, and he loved to laugh. Most importantly, he was compassionate. As a Landscape Architect, Garr travelled the world. From Salt Lake City, to the East Coast, Paris, India and the Middle East, he left behind miniature "Gardens of Eden."
He enjoyed the challenges he encountered in his profession. Garr first worked with Sasaki, Dawson and DeMay in Watertown, Massachusetts. For seven years he was based in Paris, France and worked for HH the Aga Khan. Garr loved his work and forged many wonderful friendships with both his coworkers and clients. Creating these "gardens of delight" brought Garr great joy. However, despite Garr's talents as a landscape architect, his greatest treasures were his daughters.
He will be greatly missed by his three girls: Caroline (Scott) Bates, Lucy (Justin) Weber, and Sarah (Tom) Caine. He is survived by 8 grandchildren; Hank, Campbell, Charlotte, William, Frances, Sam, James, and Eliza.
He is survived by brother Richard Campbell, sister Kathryn (Neal) Kelly, sister Louise (Clair) Hill, and sister Jeneane (Jim) King. He is also survived by his former wife, Joyce Pollard Campbell.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Timothy Odell and the nursing staff in MICU at the University of Utah Medical Center. We would also like to thank the Holding Family and The Grand America staff for their kindness and support.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 7, 2011, 12:00 Noon at The Grand America Hotel, the Grand Ballroom: 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City. Prior to the funeral, a viewing will be held from10:30 - 11:45 am. Interment will be at the Providence City Cemetery, Tuesday, November 8, 11:00 am.

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Published by Deseret News from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Garr Campbell

9 Entries

Jen Bennett

November 14, 2011

Dear Campbell Family,

I was fortunate to meet Garr several years ago, when I had the opportunity to work for his good friend, Max Smith, at MJSA Architects. Garr was the bright spot in the day each time he came into the office to talk over a project with Max; the entire office was warmed and lightened by his wit, laughter, stories and banter. His talent and his personality were both extraordinary; he left us then, and now, smiling as we think of think of him.

May you find peace and comfort in his lasting legacy of Gardens of Delight, and the memories of the life he lived with love with joy.

With respect,
Jen Bennett

Brent Plowman

November 13, 2011

Dear Family,

I knew Garr when we were both at the Cache High Schools and later when we were both freshmen at USU. He was a great man with a fine sense of humor. May the Lord be with you at the time.

Brent Plowman

November 13, 2011

Dear Family, I knew Garr in high school days between the two Caches and in college at USU. A fine man, a good friend! May the Lord be with you and strengthen you at this time.

Respectfully, Brent Plowman

One of Garr's Great Designs on Lake Winnipesaukee

Joe Gray

November 7, 2011

I am saddened to hear of my wonderful friend Garr's passing. I tell Garr stories at least once a week. He made such an impact on everyone he came in contact with. He was my biggest supporter for my stone business and I had the good fortune to work on many incredible projects with him. Kimball's , Moyles, Archibald's, Miller's ,Tod's, Reams, Cumming's and the Lee's to name a few. My website is loaded with completed work of Garr's designs. He taught me a lot about design and shared his great love of art with me. He welcomed me into his home as if I were family. He had a great sense of humor and would say anything on his mind at the most inappropriate of times...regardless of who was sitting across the table from him. He entertained everyone with his stories of world travel. He truly inspired me in my stonework , without a doubt, he was one of the finest landscape architects in the world. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, who he loved more than anything in the world. [email protected]

Eric & Marianne Weber

November 5, 2011

Thank you Garr for visiting Seattle and sharing your warmth and wit with us. Your daughter is a wonderful part of the lives of our family and we were fortunate to have known you.

Pero family

November 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this difficult time. Thanks for sharing your dad with our brother...he was a great great friend to Vinny! What a wonderful guy!!
Cherish the memories..they will help to get you through the days ahead...

Wynn Johnson

November 5, 2011

To the girls and Joyce, my sympathy and condolences. Garr and I were best friends our first year at Harvard. We would go to a movie then walk up and down the banks of the Charles River talking and laughing about friends, family, school, girls, home, girls some more, and hopes for the future. He could raise every spirit, tickle every funny-bone and be a stalwart friend all at the same time.

May we and the Lord remember his many kindnesses as he begins next life.

Mark Garrity,

November 5, 2011

Garr and I worked briefly together on a project in St. George, during that short time I recognized Garr as a "one of kind" gentlemen whom I will truly miss.

Joseph Lyon

November 5, 2011

Garr and I served together in the elder's quorum University 1st Ward, Boston Stake in 1968-1969 while students at Harvard. I lost track of him since then, and was saddened to hear of his passing.

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