Gerald Arthur Horton Jr. beloved Husband and father, passed away Wednesday June 21st, 2023 due to complications during surgery.
Gerald was 70 years old. He was born Aug. 10, 1952 to Gerald Arthur Horton Sr. & Ruth Marie Schell Horton Samora in Salt Lake City Utah. He grew up in the Rose Park area and graduated from West High School. Gerald proudly joined the Army and served his country as a Wheel Vehicle repairman and earning a commendation for rifle marksman.
Gerald was a graduate of SLCC in Engineering. Gerald worked tirelessly for 48 years in manufacturing at Raytheon, E-Systems and with MOOG Inc. where he gained many life-long friends.
Gerald is survived by his wife Maria Alanea Horton, Son Troy Horton(Larane) & Daughter Jaime Eggleston(Colby) , Sister Elizabeth Nielsen (Michael), brother William Horton and Steven Samora. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts, uncles and his Mother Ruth Samora & Father Gerald A Horton Sr.
Gerald was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, the most memorable vacation golfing in Maui & Alaska standing atop the Glaciers at the Knik River in Alaska. His true passion was shooting & in the Trap & Skeet leagues with some amazing friends. Entering the Summer Senior Olympics Earning a Bronze & Gold medal in Trap Shooting.
A viewing will be held on Sat., July 1 from 10:00 am to 10:45 am followed by a Graveside service at 11 am at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary: 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT 84092.
In Lieu of flowers, the family would kindly ask for donations to be made in his honor to the Utah Humane Society.
Condolences to the Horton family. I worked many years with Gerald, he was good man that you could always count on to do the right thing.
He was amazing friend and awesome man to hangout with he was like a father to me. Great roll model And Alanea is such amazing lady they were like two peas in a pod I love them so much Alanea the boer family is always here if you need anythi. God bless your family and friends much love to you all.
Alanea, I am so very sorry for your loss. From what I have seen on FB, the two of you had some great adventures and made some special memories which you will have forever! I'm glad you had someone so wonderful. But very sad it ended too soon. My heart is with you.
Thoughts and prayers to the family, may he rest in peace, He was a good friend.he will be missed.
He was a very good neighbor and a very good friend he will be missed Dearly. Rip my man
I truly appreciate having had the opportunity to work with Gerald. He was a first-rate coworker and I enjoyed working with him. My condolences to the Horton family.
Michaelle Simmons
Alanea we are so sad that Gerald and your love story ended so soon. We believe you were the love of his life. Not only was Gerald my cousin but an amazing friend. We didn’t get to spend a lot of time together but we had 2 to 3 hour conversations fairly often and kept up with what was going on in each other’s lives. He will be greatly missed
Wendy and Michael Neary
Our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.