Obituary: Garth Arden Howard

Garth Arden Howard "Lived Well, Laughed Often, Loved Always" Garth Arden Howard beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away suddenly at his home of Heart Disease. He was 51 years old. Garth was born February 26, 1955 in Rexburg, Idaho to Merrill William and Joyce Hale Howard. Garth grew up on a farm in St. Anthony where he developed his strong work ethic and a love for the outdoors. He attended South Fremont High School and later served a full-time mission in Guatemala-El Salvador for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After his mission he met the love of his life Tammy Elsmore at Ricks College. They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple for time and all eternity on January 6, 1978. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree at BYU and received his MBA at the U of U. Garth served in many capacities in the LDS church including that of Bishop but his favorite calling was in the Nursery. He loved nature and to run within it. He accomplished one of his greatest goals Labor Day 2005 when he finished the Colorado Springs Marathon. Garth had a great enthusiasm and passion for life. He had a way with people and cared about everyone he met. He had a propensity for inspiring others and was constantly on the road to Self-Mastery. Garth truly lived an exemplary life and was a great role model to all he came in contact with. Garth is survived by his wife, Tammy, and their four children, Heidi (Don), Heath (Lori), Hollie, and Houston; four grandchildren, Kaylee, Brayden, Logan Garth, and Landon; his mother Joyce; eight siblings, Mont, Mark, Susan, Jean, Bruce, Daris, David, and Janet; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Merrill, brother Lee, sister-in-law Nansi, and brother-in-law Craig. Visitation will be on Monday, April 10, from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT and on Tuesday April 11 from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Bennion Stake Center, 6250 South 2200 West, West Jordan, UT. Funeral services will follow at 11a.m. Interment at the Redwood Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that the money spent be donated to some of the programs Garth felt very strongly about including the Perpetual Education fund through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or to the Christmas Box House at 236 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. On line condolences may be sent to www.jenkins-soffe.com