Gary John Secrist was born July 27, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah a son of Grant H. and Josephine (Zueck) Secrist.
 
He was a rancher in Grouse Creek, Utah and also a truck driver.
 
He was married to Sybil and after her death he married Renita.
 
His children are: son Bret, stepsons Trevor, Jed, and Casey Hartzell.
 
Gary was admired, respected and loved by is family and many friends.
 
He died unexpectedly in July 12, 1998 at his ranch in Grouse Creek and is buried in the Bountiful, Utah, City Cemetery.