1935 ~ 2025
Mary Jane (Garrick) Carman of Salt Lake City, Utah, Passed peacefully on Saturday October 4, 2025.
Mary was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 13th 1935 to Arthur E. and Flossy Garrick. She graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City. She married her childhood sweetheart Richard Edward Carman for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on April 13th 1956.
Mary was a devoted wife and mother who raised a beautiful family of four and later worked as the Business Administrator at Carman Refrigeration Inc, an HVACR contracting company that was started by her husband and his father. She led an incredibly full life that included service to both community and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mary held leadership roles in the PTA in her children’s elementary, junior high and high schools including PTA president. Mary faithfully served many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the years in her Poplar Grove Ward. Mary was a devoted member of the church and loved the gospel.
Mary enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life and had a tremendous passion for all things related to her family, the community and the arts. Her hobbies included crafting, painting, and sewing projects of all kinds over the years. She developed a particular interest in creating amazing, beautiful quilts. She made keepsake quilts for all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary was very active in her Poplar Grove Ward social activities where with her husband Richard they organized and supported; ward Road Show plays, fund raisers for the ward, youth/scout groups and holiday activities. Mary and Richard thoroughly enjoyed the arts and were season tickets holders for the Utah Symphony, Pioneer Memorial Theater and the Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City. Mary’s love for the arts was shared and fostered with her children by inviting them to many of the performances and ensuring they engaged in school arts programs. Mary’s home was filled with the results of her cherished hobbies. Above all, Mary loved and prized beyond measure, spending time with family and friends.
The funeral services will be held Friday October 10th at the Poplar Grove Ward at 1401 West 700 South, Salt Lake City at 11:00am. Bishop Kevin Grant from the Poplar Grove Ward will be officiating. A viewing will be held Thursday October 9th at the Poplar Grove Ward from 6:00-8:00pm. Additionally, a visitation time will be held prior to the funeral services from 10:00-10:45am. The interment will be held at the Salt Lake City Cemetery at 200 North E Street, Salt Lake City following the funeral services.
Those wishing to view the service via zoom can follow the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89318243166
Mary is survived by her loving children; daughter- Mary Annette Cook (Gary), sons- Steven M Carman (Debbie), Kenneth E Carman (Bonnie) and Richard A Carman (Tonya), grandchildren; Colton, Zachary, Hillary, Marissa, Ginger, Maggie, Emily, Kenny, Daniel, Rick and Michelle, great grandchildren; Sadie, Gunner, Adam, Brady, Ricky and Mika. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Richard Edward Carman of 68 years, her parents Arthur and Flossy Garrick, brothers Earl Garrick (Nelly), Donald Garrick and Neal Garrick and sister Bonnie Schoenfeld (Mont), grandsons Kenny and Daniel.
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Sending our sympathy and prayers to Richard and Tonya and family.
So sorry for your loss. Aunt Mary was a kind and loving person! My brother Neal also adored Aunt Mary and had really great memories with her. I met her a couple times and she was so kind, also her husband. I’m so glad they are all reunited. Rest in peace Aunt Mary
Your beautiful Mother's light will always be with you. There is no memory stronger than love.
Dear Carman Family, It was not until this afternoon that I read of Mary's passing. I share my desires that your family be blessed and comforted during this time of mourning. I did not hear of Richard's passing until now as well.
I really enjoyed your parents. I found them to be generous and kind. They were thoughtful and diligent. I viewed them as a phenomenal team. I stopped by to see them about a year or so ago, can't pin down the day, but I am grateful to have had that time with them.
I've been in their home a number of times over the years and always felt welcome. There is a good feeling in their home. As Rick and Annette know, I also had opportunity to visit the offices of Carman Refrigeration. I enjoyed my time getting to know you all. I am glad our paths crossed. I've thought about your folks many times since I retired, most recently as I was biking on the bike path near their home. They were well worth knowing. I miss them. May the peace of God be with you. My condolences, Scott.
I had the opportunity to work for Mary for 29 years and have some very wonderful memories of her and Richard.My condolences to her family.