Ed was born January 7, 1929, in, Roosevelt Duchenne, Utah, to Carl and Mary Ellen Gerth.
Ed chose a career of teaching both elementary, junior high and high school, teaching basic education, math and auto mechanics and always had side jobs working on cars to provide for his family. After graduation from high school, serving in the Army Reserve, he graduated from University of Utah. He met his wife, Sharon Kirk, of 65 years at a dance, dated for three months, were married November 13, 1952 and were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.
Ed and Sharon had five children raised in Salt Lake City. Loved being busy working on cars in all aspects including mechanical, body work, painting and interior upholstery. Enjoyed listening to Jazz and spending time with family. He was a devoted son, caring for both his parents until their deaths, loving husband, father and friend.
Ed was a member of the LDS church. Always served neighbors and friends in times of need. Survived by his wife, Sharon Kirk Gerth, three sons and two daughters, Shauna (Jim) Calhoun, Randy (Danielle), Todd (Julie), Deno (Wendy), Stephanie, 21 grand children, 20 great-grandchildren and 9 siblings Elizabeth Bradshaw (Maurell)), Clara Gourley (Cal) , Edna Tuke (Jack), Ted Gerth (Janet), Carol Bench (Clyde), Barbara Hugentobler (Jerry), Shirley VanderWerff (Bruce), Linda Riley (Demar)
A service with be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, with a viewing held an hour prior. Interment will follow the services at
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
