Malcolm John MacDuff

child of John and Maxine MacDuff. Malcolm loved hiking, camping, skiing, and playing guitar.

He particularly loved Southern Utah, and was a staunch defender of its many beautiful

attributes. He was a proud member and frequent donor to the Southern Utah Wilderness

Alliance and The Sierra Club Foundation.

Malcolm attended both East and Skyline High School graduating in 1967. He attended college

classes at the University of Utah, then served a tour of duty in Vietnam in ‘68 and ‘69. During

his service in Vietnam, he was a helicopter door gunner. Following a helicopter crash in which

he sustained injuries, he served as a medic. His achievements in the service of his country

include: Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct, Expert Badge (Pistol and Rifle), Vietnam

Service and Campaign Medals, Bronze Medal, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantry Badge. Upon

returning from Vietnam, he married Robyn Smith MacDuff, bringing their son Trevor to the

union. After his divorce, Malcolm married Mary Donnan and they had two sons, Cody and

Stewart. During this time, Malcolm worked in construction, firefighting, and the US Post Office.

In 1992, Malcolm married Gail Dawson (later divorced) and became stepfather to three girls:

Lindsay, Rachel, and Amelia. Malcolm continued to enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, backpacking

and camping and frequently included his children, step-children, and friends (particularly

members of the Loose Truckin’ Company). He lived his last years with his son Stewart in Salt

Lake City. His life ended in the mountains of Southern Utah, a place of peace, beauty and

serenity. His family takes comfort knowing Malcolm passed away in the wilderness, enjoying the

company of great friends. We would personally like to express our gratitude to Richard Cox,

Christie Saunders and Kaaryn Roberts for taking great care in assisting Malcolm. He is

survived by sons Trevor, Cody, Stewart, daughter-in-law Jennifer, and granddaughter Katelyn.

A memorial service will be held graveside on Saturday July 13, at 10 AM at Wasatch Lawn

3401 S Highland Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84106. A private viewing will be held. For more

information, please contact a member of the family. We will hold a wake honoring Malcolm’s life

in the coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, please donate to SUWA or the Sierra Club Foundation.

We will miss you Malcolm. Save us a spot on the highest peak.