Gary Paul Fannin

Gary Paul Fannin, age 82, passed away peacefully May 10, 2026 in Roy, Utah. He was born October 19, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to June Alberta Patten and Delbert E. Fannin, but grew up in Pocatello, Idaho, where he graduated from Pocatello High School in 1961. Gary served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Hawaiian Islands from 1962 to 1964, where he worked much of the time as personal secretary to two different mission presidents. After returning from his mission Gary attended the LDS Business College where he studied accounting. While there met his sweetheart Lorna Solum. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Logan, Utah Temple on July 23, 1965. After a few years they ultimately settled in West Jordan, Utah, where they raised two daughters, Gerri and Kelli, and resided there for the next 50 years.

Gary worked his entire career at the University of Utah, starting out in the electronics shop and moving into plant operations, where he worked as a supervisor for many years, and finally retired in 2005. Gary was a very dedicated employee and worked on many projects and implemented ways to improve the quality of various equipment and procedures. While there he had the opportunity to run the sound for many sporting events and concerts, being able to work side by side with many recording artists to achieve the best sound for their concerts. He was an avid Utes fan and was always wearing red, white and black in support of them.

Gary was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had a valiant testimony of Jesus Christ. He served faithfully in many callings, including as a teacher, High Council member, bishopric counselor, and many others. After his retirement Gary and Lorna served as service missionaries in the employment services office, which they loved very much.

Gary loved camping with his family and neighbors, hunting deer and antelope, and spending time with his family. He also loved bird watching and nature photography.

Gary is survived by his children: Gerri (Scott) Harper, and Kelli Fannin; grandchildren: Sterling (Natalie) Harper, Morgan (Michael) Hanson, Jordan (Jahnin) Harper, Taylor (Mekayla) Harper, Talen Gunderson, Gage Bishop, Natasha Bishop, Hunter Bishop; great-grandchildren: Maci Hanson, Nixon Hanson, and Oakley Harper. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lorna, and sister Leona Rowan.

The family would like to give a heartfelt thanks to the staff at Sunridge Assisted Living in Roy for the wonderful care and kindness they gave to Gary, as well as the staff at Atlas Homecare and Hospice.

A viewing will be held at the Valley View Memorial Park (4335 W. 4100 S. West Valley City, Utah) on Tuesday May 19, 2026 from 10:00-10:45 am. A graveside service will immediately follow at 11:00 am.