Marcia Jean Garner

Marcia Garner, wife of David H. Garner, passed away February 5, 2014. She has left a major void in the lives of her family. She was born Marcia Jean, daughter of Leland Evans and his wife Hortense Farr, in Pocatello, Idaho, Oct. 4, 1935. She was raised in Arimo, Idaho, and graduated from Marsh Valley High School. She obtained technical training in Idaho Falls, and worked at the Atomic Energy Commission in Arco, ID.; during which time she served a stake mission for the LDS Church. She met and married David, in the Idaho Falls Temple. She is survived by her husband and children: Brian (Ann) of Kaysville, UT., Dean (Lisa) of Layton, UT., Jan (Stan) of Washington, UT., and Joan (Jason) of Newcastle, CA., also a foster son, David H. (Rochelle) Jensen of Rigby, ID. Also her siblings: Shirley Brady of Pocatello, ID., Janice Watson (Sterlin) of Pocatello, ID., Renee Olson (Dale) of Idaho Falls, ID., John Evans (Vergie) of Ivins, UT., and Jerry Evans (Marlene) of American Falls, ID. She has served in many church callings, including: Laurel Advisor, Primary teacher and President, Relief Society teacher and President. She and David served a mission in Carlsbad, CA., under Pres. Brian D. Garner (son) in 2004-2005. She has been a wonderful home-maker in many cities of Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, California, Israel, Montana, and British Columbia, as she followed her husband who taught Seminary and Institute for the LDS Church. She worked for eighteen years at Barns Bank in Kaysville, UT. She made friends easily and cherished their association. She was ever the defender of her children and grand children. She was a gifted mother and wife, and many people are recipients of her handiwork: Quilts, afghans, crocheted baby hats and dresses, aprons, pillow cases, etc. Her legacy is her children, grandchildren, and great grand children, who speak of her with reverence and love. Her posterity now number above fifty people, who are her pride and joy. The family would like to thank everyone at Applegate Hospice, especially Bob Murray, for his selfless service. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., at the Red Cliffs 8th Ward Chapel, 595 E. Center St., Ivins, UT. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. also at the chapel. Interment will follow at the Ivins City Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to share condolences on line at www.SereniCareofStGeorge.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of St. George 986-2085.

Marcia Jean Garner

October 4, 1935 - February 5, 2014