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Steve Albiston
May 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers have been with all your family since reading of Gary's passing. He certainly influenced a lot of lives, we regret not finding your family sooner. Sincerely, Steve & Karma
Lafe Harris
May 20, 2010
Gary was my scoutmaster when I was 13, in 1987. He bravely took about 8 of us on a week long camp to the Boulder Mountains in southern Utah, and somehow kept all of us safe and alive despite our juvenile behavior.
His influence was vital in my becoming an Eagle scout, an achievement I have been grateful for my entire life.
He was a great man who taught me many lessons back then. I am grateful that I took the time a couple of years ago to thank him for his great influence on me. How sudden his passing, and how great a reminder of the worth of a soul.
I will never forget the many things he taught me about life and how to live it right.
Sheila O'Driscoll
May 11, 2010
Dear Albiston family, It's hard to find the right words to convey sympathy and speak to what a wonderful man Gary was. I worked with Gary for many years at First Security Bank, the last several years as a fellow manager. He made me laugh. Sometimes I just didn’t get it but he made me laugh anyway because he laughed. His humor and encouragement got us all through frustrating times. When I hear John Denver, I think of Gary because he really enjoyed listening to his music. He found usefulness out of the most unusual things, such as making a gun case out of an old computer main frame tower. He was a good friend who inspired me to do better. He often spoke of his family, with love and pride. He kept me reminded there is something beyond what life hands us here. I’m so very sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Kaye (Covington) Green
May 11, 2010
Like so many others, I was privleged to work with Gary at First Security. What a wonderful man! My prayers are with you at this hard time.
May 11, 2010
We are all deeply sadden by the passing of Gary. He was truly one of the elect and will be sorely missed. May the Lord pour out His blessings upon you and your family now and forever. Words can not come close to explaining the friendship and love Gary showed to our family and the spot he will leave in our hearts will always feel hollow. If there is anything we can do to ease your burden at this time or at anytime please don't hesitate to call upon us. Through serving you Rebecca and your family perhaps we can repay all the service, love, and freindship Gary showed to us over the years. May the Lord bless you always. -- Paul and Shauna Strong and family
May 10, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. I just heard late this evening and I am sick I wasn't able to attend to show our love and support. We will keep you in our prayers. I will pass word to my mom as soon as I am able as she is on a mission right now. We love you guys!
Cammie(Stockwell) Thorson
Pamela & Bob Speers
May 10, 2010
Dear Albiston family,
I was devastated to hear of Gary's passing. He came to our home not a month ago to do taxes for us, just as he has done for so many years. I will be lost without him to get me through next year. I thought of him as more of my friend than my accountant, and looked forward to chatting with him about "The West Wing" each year, even after it was off the air. I am so sorry for your loss. I thank you for all the good service he has offered through out his life.
Rodney Jackson
May 10, 2010
So sorry to hear about Gary's passing. My dad passed away at the end of January. I love these words from Elder Maxwell, "Death is a mere comma, not an exclamation point!" (Ensign, May 1983, 11)
May the peace and healing come quickly.
Jason Hall
May 9, 2010
Rebecca and family...so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. He was a great man. The time my family spent in your ward was special. Gary always made time for others. I'll forever remember the time we spent with the young men at Fish Lake and hiking down into Calf Creek Falls on an outing. He was always enthusiastic about life. God bless you at this difficult time...Jason Hall
Lynda Donio
May 9, 2010
I would like to add my condolences on the loss of your very special husband/father. I had the honor of working for Gary at FSB. It was always a good day with Gary there. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
JoDee Young
May 8, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Gary many years ago at First Security. I will always remember his sense of humor, and to my everlasting delight the time he recited the "Cremation of Sam MaGee" for me. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers
Lynn & Sharon Church
May 8, 2010
Let your Light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven. Matt. 5:16
Gary did many good works, helped an comforted many.
We will miss him.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time
Steve & Lisa Wenzel
May 8, 2010
I am sorry to hear about your dads passing.
Bonnie Bagley
May 8, 2010
Dear Rebecca and family, how very sad and shocking for all of you to lose such a wonderful person from your lives. I had the pleasure of working with Gary at FSB. He was like a brother, always joking and teasing but so supportive. He could lighten up the worst situations and remind us the worst is not really all that bad. He was the best Santa, you forgot the suit hung on him because of his lively spirit and enthusiasm. His FSB family loved him and are better having known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Marcia Luke
May 8, 2010
Working with Gary at First Security Bank for over 20 years,I admired his honesty, sense of humor, and tremendous love for his family. He stood in the circle when I was confirmed. I will always cherish that. Bless all of you at this time.
Max & Bonnie Jacobson
May 7, 2010
Dear Rebecca & families,
Our Love & blessing are with you at you at this time.
We always loved your families. You were a special part of Gary, & the kind things he share with us in our life.He always smiled & a had a kind word.Our Love & prayers are with you.
The Lord will always bless you.
Rebecca,
Nanette Marlow
May 7, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I worked with him for many years at First Security and he did my taxes for me from the time I lived in SLC. I am so sorry for all of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nanette Marlow. Draper, Ut
Christy Hicks
May 7, 2010
I was very sad to hear of Gary's passing. I worked with him for many years at First Security Bank where he was a great manager. He could always be counted on for a smile and a joke. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark & Tami Waite
May 7, 2010
Dear Albiston Family,
We were shocked to hear about Gary. It was a treat to work with him in scouts and the Young Men program in our stake. Please know that you all are in our prayers. Jake, hang in there and know that you are not alone. Cameron (Elder Waite) and I are praying for you and may the Lord bless you during this difficult time.
Krsite Crandall
May 7, 2010
Dear Julie and Laura,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dads passing. May the love of your family and of our Heaveny Father help you at this time.
All my love and thoughts,
Kristie Crandall (Woffinden)
Alan & Holley Cochran
May 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Albiston family. Gary is a wonderful man and has done so much for our Stake and our community.
May 7, 2010
I had the pleasure to serve in an Elders Quorum Presidency, as well as work with Gary. What a remarkable man! I am glad the obituary mentioned his sense of humor. What a dry wit he had. We will enjoy that in the Celestial Kingdom, where he is certain to go. But it wasn't all fun and games. Gary dug in and worked had with President Hadfield and myself. His spiritual side was as massive as his wit.
I will miss Gary. My heart goes out to all the Albiston family and offer my heartfelt condolences in this temporary separation in the eternal perspective.
Ray L. Carter
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