KEVIN GULLY

Kevin J. Gully 12/17/1951~2/16/2010 Respected Utah psychologist and beloved husband, father, brother and son Kevin Jungers Gully, PhD, ABPP, died on February 16, 2010. He was 58.Born Dec. 17, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Kevin was the fifth child of Walter James Gully and Helen Harriet Mondloch. He married Pamella Spence on June 25, 1975, and they were blessed with two sons, Adam Spence and Eric John. Kevin always strove for excellence. He was student body president and played football for Judge Memorial High School. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Utah, pursued his master's degree in psychology at UTEP and earned his PhD in clinical psychology at Washington State University. He was an associate professor at the University of Utah. At the University of Utah he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and his two sons proudly followed the tradition. His passions were skiing, hiking and spending time with his family- especially at the cabin. He loved team sports, playing card games, and was also a member of the Wasatch Mountain Club. Kevin's sense of humor was cherished by his family and friends. Kevin dedicated his life to helping traumatized adults and children as a forensic psychologist for the Safe and Healthy Families program at Primary Children's Medical Center. He evaluated and treated abused adults and children, including those who were homeless and in custody of adult and juvenile corrections. He was revered by his colleagues for his expertise, professionalism, breadth of knowledge and enthusiasm. He was sought after as a presenter, mentor, researcher and teacher. He wanted to be all things to all people, and he most often was. Colleagues said it was "a joy to watch him work with very young patients, as he was able to find his 'inner child' in a heartbeat. He could work with the toughest kids and parents and find their strengths." Kevin's emphasis on the research model has continued to improve the therapeutic method, and his dedication to publishing has disseminated that knowledge base far beyond Primary Children's program. He developed two important psychological evaluation tests, the "Social Behavior Inventory" and the "Expectations Test." Kevin was a Diplomate in Forensic Psychology with the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), and he made significant contributions to Utah's judicial system. In 2007 he was recipient of the annual Amicus Curiae Award, presented by Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court for outstanding contributions to the improvement of the Utah judicial system. He was appointed by Gov. Jon Huntsman to the board of the State Division of Child and Family Services, and the Chief Justice appointed him to the Guardian ad Litem Oversight Committee. Kevin is survived by Pamella Spence Gully, his wife of 34 years, sons Adam and Eric, sister Nana Penrose, twin brothers Monty and William (Tina), sister-in-law Janice, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James. A celebration honoring his life will be held Tuesday, February 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Primary Children's Medical Center, Dept. of Safe and Healthy Families. Online condolances at Larkin cares.com