Gregory Allan Newton

Gregory Allan Newton, 77, returned home on February 24th, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Greg’s life was built the way he lived—steadily, quietly, and with purpose. He was a man of deep roots: a devoted husband, a proud father and grandfather, a trusted public servant, a friend and mentor.

Born October 26, 1948, to Don and Ardarth Newton. He grew up in Mona and spent his summers in Goshen, Utah—places that shaped his character and kept his heart tethered to the land. As a boy, he helped run his grandparents’ farm, learning early the value of hard work and integrity.

On March 26, 1971, Greg married the love of his life, Karren Roberts. Together they built a home and filled it with love and laughter. A safe place for his daughters to come home to.

Greg’s life was marked by service. He graduated from Juab High School in 1966, then from Southern Utah University in 1969 with a degree in Police Science Technology—stepping forward into work that reflected who he already was: calm in crisis, fair, and quietly brave. He served as a Deputy Sheriff for several years before dedicating 25 years as Fire Marshal for the State of Utah. In that role, he carried an uncommon mix of authority and compassion—firm about what mattered, and deeply committed to keeping the community safe.

When he was just 17 years old, he taught himself the art of beekeeping. What started as curiosity became lifelong devotion. He built and ran Newton Honey Company, tending his hives with patience and care,. There was something fitting about our dad and his bees: both steady, both purposeful, both quietly essential.

Greg served his community as Mayor of Mona City for several years, leading not for recognition, but because he truly loved where he came from.

He was involved in the planning and development of the Mona City Center. He felt responsibility, in leaving things better than he found them.

Above all, Greg’s greatest legacy is his family. He is survived by his wife, Karren Newton; his daughters Wendy, Raina (Matt) and Jeri; and a beautiful posterity of 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren who will carry his strength, his humor, and his steady goodness forward. He is also survived by his sister, Debra (Hal) Newton, and his brother, Gary (Franki) Newton.

Preceded in death by his parents, Don and Ardarth Newton, and by his beloved daughter, Heidi Anne—whom he carried in his heart every day. We find comfort in believing that love does not end, and that dad has been reunited with his “Iodine.”

Though our hearts ache in his absence, we are grateful—for the years we had, for the love he gave, for the quiet ways he held the world together. If you listen closely in the spring, in the hum of bees and the warmth of sunlight on an open field… a gentle reminder that he is close by; always and forever. We love you dad!

There will be a celebration of life at the Mona City Center on Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 followed by a luncheon at the church.