1937 ~ 2026
Larkin Sunset Gardens
1950 E Dimple Dell Rd, Sandy, Utah, 84092Saturday Mar 14, 2026: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Larkin Sunset Gardens
1950 E Dimple Dell Rd, Sandy, Utah, 84092Saturday Mar 14, 2026: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Larkin Sunset Gardens
1950 E Dimple Dell Rd, Sandy, Utah, 84092Saturday Mar 14, 2026: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Garry L. Bond, age 89, returned gently to his Heavenly Home on March 10, 2026, in Draper, Utah, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 16, 1937, in York, Nebraska, to Emma Lee (Tess) Wertsbaugh and Ivan LeRoy Newman. He spent his early years in Gresham, Nebraska, spending lots of time on his grandmother Faith Newman’s farm. Marvin Bond entered his life in 1946 as a stepfather. They moved to Colorado in 1950. Garry graduated from Grand Junction Central High School and attended Mesa College.
In 1954, he started a business venture in Moab, Utah, with Marvin; this milk distributorship was the beginning of his 40-year career in the milk processing industry in various management roles. He was a troubleshooter and solved countless problems for Meadow Gold Dairy, Beatrice Foods, Borden Dairy, Rolland Dairy and Roberts Dairy. Garry’s career moved through Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Montana, Idaho, and Iowa. He chose to retire in Draper, Utah, where he built a network of friends and enjoyed being closer to family.
It was in Moab that he met and married the love of his life, Kathryn Barton. They moved to Colorado and were blessed to have two girls, Teri (Gary) Hernandez and Barbara (Blaine) Lutz.
In 1989, he embarked on an adventure of walking 4 miles a day. True to his nature, once he started, he never missed a day. His family memorialized milestones of miles, years, and days of consecutive walking with plaques and celebrations. He walked in 44 states, 35 countries, and 7 islands.
“Retirement” found Garry establishing a homeowner’s association, working part-time for a chain of hotels, and then later for Frito-Lay, doing home improvement projects, helping his girls with their various projects, and serving his neighbors.
He was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in Bishoprics and as a missionary in the South Salt Lake mission and in the Bishop’s storehouse. His favorite calling was that of a ministering brother (home teacher); he loved being an emissary of Jesus Christ. He was sealed in the Manti temple to Kathryn and his girls in 1975. He understood the importance of families in the eternal plan and devoted a great portion of his life to genealogy and temple attendance.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Gary Hernandez. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Barton Bond, his daughters Teri Hernandez of Jackson, Wyoming and Barbara (Blaine) Lutz of Farmington, Utah, siblings Elaine (Mike) Amstutz of Beatrice, Nebraska, Mike (Ruth) Newman of Muscatine, Iowa and Nancy (Dan) Carlson of Houston, Texas, as well as grandchildren Savannah (Squire) Augustine and Sierra Lutz.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity
A viewing will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 12 pm -12:45 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, located at 1950 E Dimple Dell Rd. Funeral services will follow at 1 pm.
To view a recording of Garry's service, please click on the blue tab above that says "Watch Services".
Kathryn
So sorry to hear of Garry passing. You’ve been great neighbors I know you have alot of support. But, if there’s anything you need just ask.
Peace be with you
Paul and Julie
Garry was a fine man. I enjoyed the time we spent together and getting to know him. I always admired his dedication and passion for helping people and serving in his community.
It is with deep sorrow that I heard about the death of your husband and father. It is hard to lose someone so close to you. While the gospel teachings will be a great comfort to you in the future. The pain of his lose is to fresh to take comfort in right now. Try to remember him the way he was before he got so sick. Try to remember the good times that you had with him and all the silly things he would do judging judging by the person that Barbara is and all the good that she been for Blaine. Mr Bond had to of been a good father. I can assure you the veil is very thin he hasn't gone far away
Dear Kathryn,
I am grateful for the opportunity of getting to know Garry and you over these last two years. Gary usually had a smile as he would peddle up and down the long hall and enter several rooms to share that smile! Occasionally when I was in my room he would knock on my door and I would tell him I was glad to see him but I was busy, so he would close my door and continue down the hall.
Kathryn, you have been a friendly spiritual example to me, rather on Sunday when you offer to help collect songbooks or even offer a prayer. You always give a friendly greeting when you arrive in the afternoon after taking Garry for a walk, or to join him for our entertainment or an activity. I am glad we are friends.! May the Lord continue to bless you with comfort and peace. My love and prayers I send to you, Joyce Hanson
Kathryn, Gary and I were classmates at Central High here in Grand Junction. Sorry to hear of his passing. Not many of our class left. I remember him as a good friend.
I know he will be missed by all of the family and many others.
Sandy