Richard Garbett

Richard Garbett, age 79 of Eureka, passed away January 12, 2021 at his home. He was born October 8, 1941 in Eureka to Thomas and Clara Snell Garbett. He married Mickey Jones Atherley and they later divorced. He married Judy R. Beckstead March 4, 1969 in Ely, Nevada.

Richard served our country honorably in the US Army in Vietnam. He worked as a miner.

Richard’s greatest accomplishment was being married to Judy for 50 years and his 3 grandchildren with Gus and 2 with Bodie; and his 7 great grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband and also a wonderful father to Judy’s younger sisters, Lory and Jill Beckstead.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; and his sons Everett (Gus) Atherley and Bodie Garbett.

Services will be held Friday, January 15th at 12:00 noon at the Eureka, Utah City Cemetery. The family will gather at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin from 10:00 to 11:00 am prior to the services.