Gerald Leo Rupp, 68, passed away on August 16, 2010 in American Fork, Utah. Husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and son lived a wonderful life of service to his family and his Heavenly Father.
Gary was born on October 22, 1941 in Tooele, Utah to C. Leo and Melva Nielsen Rupp. He was the oldest of five siblings. He loved his sisters very much and always had a special relationship with them. He served in the Gulf States Mission as well as the United States Air Force. He graduated from the University of Utah.
Gary was married to his sweetheart Karen Alldredge for 43 years. They married on November 18, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple. Gary was a loving and devoted father to his two daughters and a wonderful grandfather of seven. His grandchildren will miss him dearly.
Gary served in many church callings from Sunday school teacher, bishop, and stake president, serving the members of the West Jordan Stake. He also worked as a temple worker and loved working with his wife at the MTC. He loved teaching from the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon. He loved doing missionary work.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Heritage Care Center and the kindness shown from our American Fork Ward family.
Gary is survived by his wife Karen; daughters Heidi (Mark) Millerberg, Tiffany (Dusty) Miller; father C. Leo Rupp; sisters Leslie, Terry, Susan, Coree; amazing grandchildren Lunden, Myken, Duncen, Jackson, Breelle, Talen and Myles.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hillcrest 3rd Ward Chapel, 1120 North 150 West, American Fork, Utah. Visitations will be on Thursday from 6 to 8 pm in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork and Friday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to the services. Burial, American Fork Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at andersonmortuary.com
Gary was born on October 22, 1941 in Tooele, Utah to C. Leo and Melva Nielsen Rupp. He was the oldest of five siblings. He loved his sisters very much and always had a special relationship with them. He served in the Gulf States Mission as well as the United States Air Force. He graduated from the University of Utah.
Gary was married to his sweetheart Karen Alldredge for 43 years. They married on November 18, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple. Gary was a loving and devoted father to his two daughters and a wonderful grandfather of seven. His grandchildren will miss him dearly.
Gary served in many church callings from Sunday school teacher, bishop, and stake president, serving the members of the West Jordan Stake. He also worked as a temple worker and loved working with his wife at the MTC. He loved teaching from the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon. He loved doing missionary work.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Heritage Care Center and the kindness shown from our American Fork Ward family.
Gary is survived by his wife Karen; daughters Heidi (Mark) Millerberg, Tiffany (Dusty) Miller; father C. Leo Rupp; sisters Leslie, Terry, Susan, Coree; amazing grandchildren Lunden, Myken, Duncen, Jackson, Breelle, Talen and Myles.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hillcrest 3rd Ward Chapel, 1120 North 150 West, American Fork, Utah. Visitations will be on Thursday from 6 to 8 pm in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork and Friday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to the services. Burial, American Fork Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at andersonmortuary.com
6 comments:
Hey Tiff,
I hope you are all doing okay during this! I am sure it is a comfort knowing we will see him again. Thank you for keeping us all updated on his blog.
Jeff and Jenny
Tiff, I'm so sorry this is something you've had to go through at this time. :( What an emotional year it's been for you!!! His obit is a beautiful tribute to him. You're in our thoughts and prayers-
The obituary is beautiful! You are in our prayers. We love you!
I am so sorry Tiff! What a difficult year you have had...it does sound like he packed a lot into his time here though. My prayers are with you and your family.
Tiffany, I am so sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
He's a special dad! What a beautiful tribute! I know that he'll be with you every day in spirit. I am so sorry!
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