Gary B. Meldrum

Gary Bryan Meldrum, age 68 passed away peacefully on March 28, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born May 9, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph Harold Meldrum and Louetta Peery Meldrum.

He served in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1966-1967. He was a hard worker for The Union Pacific Railroad from 1978-2010, then retiring.

He devoted much of his time and energy as a caregiver to his mother until she passed away at age 96.

His interests included spending his free time with the love of his life, Angela and going to Montana to hang out with his best friend Pat Patterson. He loved many TV shows including Downtown Abby, Survivor, Breaking Bad, and Dexter. He was an avid reader and thoroughly enjoyed archeology.

Gary was a member of the British Motor Club of Utah, driving his TR-6 Triumph (Molly) on many outings.

He is survived by his love, Angela Proctor; their dog Dexter; stepdaughters Kim Edgar, Toni Edgar and Heidi Edgar; sister Nadene (Guy) Matthews; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents; sister Charlene Ross; and brother-in-law Gordon Ross.

A "Celebration of Life" will be held in his honor on Monday, April 4th from 6-8pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Please use complimentary valet parking on the north entrance of the building. 

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, April 5th at 2:00pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, UT. Where he will receive full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to help go towards funeral costs. Thank you

You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love you have shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him and only that he's gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what he'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.