Garth Page Bodily Obituary (1934 - 2004)

Garth Page Bodily passed away Thursday, December 16, 2004 at his home of cancer. He was born on March 17, 1934 in Fairview, Idaho to Joseph Austin and Rhoda Page Bodily. He graduated from Preston High School. He served an LDS mission to the Southern States mission. He also served in the Army and received an honorable discharge. Garth married Ronda Bingham on May 3, 1957 in the Logan LDS Temple. They had eight children. He retired from D.D.O. where he was employed as a computer operator. He also worked at Stop & Shop. Garth was active in the LDS church where he served in many callings throughout his life, most recently as Bishop of the Ogden 21st Ward/Lorin Farr 3rd Ward. Garth loved the outdoors. He shared that love with his children and grandchildren camping, hiking and fishing in the Uintahs. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren who adored him. He is survived by his wife of 47 years; seven daughters: Peggy Riney, Patricia (David) Watkins, Valerie (Jerold) Ivie, Claudette (John) Mortensen, Vickie (Scott) Eddy, Carol Richardson, Laura (Ryan) Price; 30 grandchildren; one adopted grandson Jason; and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother: Veneta Burbank, Freda Buckles and Earl Bodily; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Charles, son-in-law Gary Moyes, his parents, three sisters and one brother. A special thanks to the IHC Hospice team: Cathy E, Cathy R, Shelia and Melissa for the loving care and support they provided. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 December 19, 2004 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Ogden 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 December 20, 2004 1:00 PM CemeterySmithfield Cemetery Smithfield, UT December 20, 2004 3:30 PM