Oct. 10, 1948 — Oct. 16, 2025

With tender and full hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Joseph Godfrey. He passed away peacefully at home in St. George, Utah, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife, Mary, after a resilient battle against kidney cancer.

Gary was born on Oct. 10, 1948, in Lehi, Utah, to Joseph and Faye Godfrey. He was the oldest child of five siblings. He attended Lehi High School, where he played tennis and wrestled, and later continued his studies at Dixie Junior College, and then graduated from Utah State University, where he obtained his bachelor's degree.

Gary married his sweetheart, Mary Faddis, on July 18, 1975; they just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Together they built a beautiful life and raised three children — Nathan, Natalie

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