Gary flew his last flight west on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the age of 87 in Salt Lake City, UT.
Gary was born April 4, 1936, in Salt Lake City to wonderful parents, Brigadier General Alma and Ione Selley Winn. Gary served an LDS Mission to Australia from 1956-58. He attended University of Utah Business and Law School and received a BS degree in 1961. He received his MBA from Columbia Pacific University in 1985.
Lieutenant Colonel Winn graduated from USAF pilot training in 1960. He served in the Utah Air National Guard and retired from the USAF Reserve after 36 years of service (1953-88). He was a Vietnam War Veteran with 17 combat support sorties flown.
Gary was a retired commercial airline pilot with over 38 years of service as Captain, Check Airman, and Chief Pilot. He flew for six airlines (including Frontier, America West, Sierra Pacific, WinAir, Morris and Southwest) before retiring from Continental/United Airlines. His career spanned 52 years of service to his country, alongside the fellow men and women he flew and worked with (1953-2005).
Gary served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over many years of service as Assistant Ward Clerk and in the High Priest Group leadership.
He married Elaine Poulson in 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with four wonderful sons: Gavin (Brenda), Greg (Quinn), Guy, and Garret (Misty). They later divorced in 1974.
He married Kenda Diane Curtis April 20, 1979, and was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple June 8, 1983. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters: Diane Marie Carlson and Katie Ann Wilson.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister Sharon Glasgow. He is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 44 years, Kenda, six children, 13 grandchildren, (Lindsey, Ashley, Jaida, Traeger, Khyla, Riley, Bailey, Monique, Kelton, Hudson, Dylan, Harper, and Tatum), and 6 great grandchildren (Drake, Mylee, Rhyan, Elsa, Brit Jr., and Lucy).
Also rejoined in Puppy Heaven with his dogs: Bubbles, Tuffy, Spunky-Duster, Littlejohn, Charlie, Higgins, and Boo-Boo.
Services will be held on Saturday, June 24, at the Mill Hollow Ward at 2522 E 6710 S, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121. A viewing will take place from 9:30-11:00 AM and the funeral will begin at 11:30 AM. Interment will take place at Salt Lake City Cemetery on Tuesday, June 27, at 1:00 PM. Upon arrival at the Salt Lake Cemetery: Take Main to Hillside, North to Wasatch Ave, west and around the turn.
The funeral service will be livestreamed via Zoom for all who are unable to attend in person. You may access the stream by clicking the "Watch Services" button above or at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85953651316. You must have a free Zoom account and be logged in to join the livestream.
My Dear Sweet Uncle Gary I'm going to Miss you.
You are now with Mom, your Sister Sharon, and Grandma & Grandpa, your Parents. What a Beautiful Reunion.
Kenda and Family may you find peace knowing Gary is Happy and no longer suffering. Hugs and Prayers for you.
Love you, ❤️
Shella
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Gary from our new hire days with good ol Frontier Airlines in 1967 and, later, with America West Airlines in Phoenix.
Gary was such a great pleasure to be around and I always looked forward to seeing him at our SLC FLamily gatherings.
RIP Gary, you were truly one of the BEST!
Dear Kenda and Katie—
I have such fond memories of the many opportunities we’ve had to connect through the years— but especially the recent years when I had the privilege of serving as your bishop. All of those experiences tie back to Gary and I truly treasure the friendship we developed. His faithful service as a clerk for so many years was legendary! I loved his many stories and his eagerness to share them so enthusiastically. May you find peace during this difficult time and feel our Savior’s love— and know how much we all love you both.
Mike
Dear Kenda, I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. May you and your children be filled with the peace and love that you need at this time. Sending my prayers and love ❤️
Grazia Query
I don't know why but it came to me to look up Gary and was sad to see he had passed. I knew Gary and kinda back in the 80s and loved being there friends. Kinda was always so sweet and kind and fun to be around. Gary was always funny had great since humor. Last time I saw Gary years ago whe he was pilot on a fight I was on. When we were coming in for landing to smaller airport he hit ground so hard so when I was getting off plane I saw Gary and asked him what kind landing was that. He had big smile on his face and said I don't know just hard land on this airport no lights and not much of runway laughing while he was talking to me. Kinda I am so sorry you were an amazing wife and such a great friend. I wish you and your daughters all the best in this tough time. It's been long time but never forgot what great friends you and Gary were.
