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Garth Fisher Croft
1935 - 2022
Garth Fisher Croft
1935 - 2022
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Garth Fisher Croft – Man of perseverance, man of faith, man of selfless service –
Completed his journey on earth quietly on Thursday, January 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and nine children.
Born August 14, 1935, to Claude Fisher and Florence Cullimore Croft in Murray, Utah. Married Dianne Evelyn Blake in the Salt Lake Temple September 14, 1956. He graduated with a BS Degree in Bacteriology from Brigham Young University in 1957 and MS in Medical Microbiology 1969. He was a proud alumnus from BYU and never missed a football game. He also loved the University of Utah as he worked as Professor and Department Chair of the Medical Laboratory Science department for over 30 years. He was instrumental in preparing many students to enter the Medical Field.
He has an unshakable warrior spirit and taught his family integrity and strong work ethic. He was not afraid to roll up his sleeves and work tirelessly for his family, neighbors, and friends. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. He was always first to volunteer for an assignment. He took pride in his work and a job was never left undone. He was known to have the greenest lawn in the neighborhood!
Survived by his wife and nine children Kaelyn (Randy), Garth (Carol), Steve, Gayle (Paul), Scott (Heidie), Deena (Rob), Wayne (Amy), Neil, (Jen), Marc (Tara). Siblings, Janice May, Kathryn (Warren) Payne and 43 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Keith, A. Paul, Merlin, and Vaughn.
His reunion will be wonderful on the other side, but we will miss him greatly until we meet again.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 31st at Spilsbury Mortuary 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah at 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Family and friends that are unable to attend are invited to view the funeral service online by clicking on the link below.
http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/68233
Viewing will be held prior from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Interment will be Saturday, February 12th at 1:00 p.m. Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
The family thanks all the staff at Canyons Hospice and at the Haven Assisted Living for all their love and service they provided to Garth.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
110 South Bluff Street, Saint George, UT 84770
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Jeff Devashrayee
February 2, 2022
I was so very saddened to hear the news about Garth´s passing. I married his niece 35 years ago and was immediately welcomed into the Croft extended family, especially by Terena´s Uncle Garth. He treated me so warmly and showed genuine love toward me. We talked easily with one other and became good friends. Family was so extremely important to him. He wanted everyone to feel like they belonged in the family, and that included me. I can´t express how much that meant to me. Garth was a great man and has earned the right to rest in peace and happiness with so many of his loved ones whom he hasn´t seen for so long. Thinking of his reunion with his father especially brings tears to my eyes. I know that his eternal reward will be great. Prayers for and condolences to his amazing family.
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JoAnn Fenn
February 1, 2022
I was honored to work with Garth for many years in the MLS program at the UofU. He influenced 100s and 100s of students. And he mentored me in microbiology education and MLS admininstration. I learned valuable lessons from him, in how to serve and how to be kind. He was a good friend. I know I speak for med techs all across the state of Utah - thank you, Garth, for everything you did for our profession over the years. You are highly regarded by all of us.
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