Gary Marvin Polk
Posted By tatemortuary on December 13, 2009
Gary Marvin Polk passed away peacefully at his home December 13, 2009 in Grantsville, UT after a courageous fight with cancer. Gary was born January 9, 1942 in Martinez, CA to John and Delma Polk. He was raised in Clyde and Pittsburg, CA. He attended Pittsburg High School in CA and received his diploma in 1961. He served his country in the U.S. Airforce 431 interceptor squadron in Turkey and Spain as a ground equipment mechanic. In 1970 he moved to Utah to work for Union Carbide. He married Norma Wright on November 3, 1973 and made their home in Grantsville. He retired in 1995 after a 31 year career. He loved horse racing, working with his hands and helping others with anything they needed. He is survived by his sweetheart Norma Polk, brother Lonnie Polk, sister Pat Wiley, children Annette Bell, Darrel Joel Polk, Lynette Polk, Michael Sean Polk, Christopher Shane Polk, and five grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jack Polk, sister Carol Russo, daughter Janette Wright, son-in-law Travis Hawkes, and granddaughters Cassidy Durfee and McKenzie Hawkes. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 18, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in the Grantsville Stake Center, 550 East Durfee Street. A viewing will be held Friday from 10:00 a.m. til 11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
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