Doug McGavin Obituary

Doug McGavin In Loving Memory He will be dearly missed by all Our loving husband, father, grampy and great-grampy died peacefully at home April 30, 2009. Mark Douglas McGavin was born February 10, 1943 to Mark and Cleo McGavin. Doug is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joyce; children, Darrin, Lisa, Billy (Teresa) and Michelle; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Vivian. Doug was overjoyed with his grandchildren and loved spending time with them. They were his "little buddies." Doug always had a smile and a joke for everyone, including an abundance of friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 9th, 2:00 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the mortuary and one hour prior to services on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at Zions Bank in the name of Joyce McGavin.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on May 3, 2009.

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Michelle Mcgavin Farnsworth

June 19, 2016

I miss you more and more every day Dad. Love Your Little Peanut

Amy Loyd

May 8, 2010

I love and miss you Uncle Doug!!
No matter the time that pased between visits, your smile and love was always the same (genuine)
Thoughts of you go through my mind and heart often.

Justin Woolley

July 2, 2009

I know im a day late and a dollar short here. I just wanted to say that im sorry for the loss of doug he was like a second dad to me AND TO ALOT OF OTHERS AS WELL. Este you know that too. Mom,Bill,T,Michelle,and Darrin Im sorry i couldnt make it to the services but as yall know my work kept me away. I was there in spirit and i did try to get there in yalls time of need. but anyway the thing i remember most about Dad is his story about fishing in Idaho for ground squirrels i still laf my but off just remembering him telling the story.Dad was a charachter and will never be forgotten by anyone who knew him
justin

Dale Estey

May 20, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I have known the McGavins for 37 years and that is a lot of memories, but the I would like to mention is the day he and I raced, He in his new green chevy truck and me in my car, Yep!~ he got me off the line and down the street. and after that race he told me to never call him Mister again, well from that day on he was Doug I will always remember and miss him

Bill McGavin

May 10, 2009

I would first of all like to thank all of you that Attended the Services for My Dad, in person or in Spirit, so thank you all and may Dad Always Be with you. Although I was unable to get up and speak about Dad and the many things we all know and shared with him and the many pranks He pulled, We all have our own very special memory's, As for my Own there are to many to speak of, one of which was no matter which girlfriend I had at the time all the way down to My Wife, They would come to the house to see me and Dad would act like he didn't know they was even there and walk up to me and would start talking to me saying things like ("Who was that girl you was with last night? she's Rather cute, Out of all the girls you brought over this week I like her the best.") Dad Knowing darn well that my girlfriend was standing right behind him, and as I was being slapped,yelled at or even punched. while Dad of course would be standing in the hallway "Laughing" through the whole thing, and then getting slapped Himself for getting a "Rise" out of them as he would say.
But like I said there would be to many Memory's to share, Although We "All" have many different Memory's of Dad that Im sure they will all be talked about forever. Dad was not just My Dad but a Dad to all of those that have known Him, And he was always a good close Friend as well and would do anything that he possibly could for any of us. We'll All Dearly miss Him, and help take care of the "PRIDE" of His life "My Mother" whenever she may need us we'll be there to lend her a hand as Dad would have wanted us to do in the time of His absent. "Dad you will always be Missed and Loved." your Son Bill.

sherry underwood

May 5, 2009

To the Mcgavin family my deepest sympathy to all of you my prayers are with all of you at this time and allways

Tom and Lori Scott

May 5, 2009

To the McGavin family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Doug has always been a special person and he will be sorely missed.Although we haven't kept in touch, we often think about all of you and all the adventures we had.Our card games still haven't got the "Doug" touch to them.
We love you all.

Jimmy Underwood

May 4, 2009

To the McGavin Family
so sorry to hear about this bad news. I haven't talked to any of you for a long time, but I wish you all my deepest condolences. I will always remember Doug as a Fun person to be around. I really enjoyed being a part of helping to rebuild the '55. Thanks for all the good times. Please fill free to contact me.

May 4, 2009

You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. After so many years of living next door to a family you grow a special bond. Dougs famous chuckle and wave will be missed and never forgotten.

Jerry & Glenna Coates,Brandon Wenerstrom, Wendy Craven & Family, Kelly Kirby & Family

Stephanie Valdez

May 4, 2009

Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Please let me know if i can do anything.
Stephanie Valdez

Kimberly Fox

May 4, 2009

He was a wonderful uncle. I will dearly miss him. I will always remember the 4th of July and the fun thatwe always had. My heart goes out to my Aunt Joyce.

Mark and Mary Lou Sanders

May 3, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Ron & P Shackelford

May 3, 2009

Much more than our Brother-in-law, we have lost our "friend" as well.

A truly magical man, we will miss his stories, his sweet smile and unmistakable laughter.

Our love and deepest sympathy to his family. We will keep you in our thoughts forever.

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