Garth Edward Cowley

Garth Edward Cowley passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Garth was born April 17, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Frank Leslie and Vera Elizabeth Cowley. He graduated from Jordan High School in 1947. He was married to Leona Jackson in the Salt Lake Temple on June 27, 1950. He was an electrician by trade but throughout his life he took many opportunities to serve others in many ways. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many capacities including serving a mission for the church with Leona in the Salt Lake City South Mission. His hobby was raising and showing his Morgan horses which he loved doing. Garth and Leona are the parents of three children: Jani Laga (Scott), Rick Cowley (Jayne), and Robyn Selin (Dan), all of whom survive him. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 1 sister, Lael Lundeen (Russ). He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Lynn and Kent.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 South) at 11:00 a.m. Viewings will be held on Sunday, January 12th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary and again on Monday from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment in Mountain View Memorial Estates. Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com.
The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Tawnya Bowles and staff, Kelly and Christina, and to Rocky Mountain Hospice caregivers: Janene, Jim, Sergio, and Kathy and also to Alexis and Shawn from Home Front Homecare for all their compassionate and loving service to Garth in this last stage of his life.

"A man that don't love a horse
There is something the matter with him"
--Will Rogers