Garr Campbell

This is Garr Campbell, he is a guy that I worked with on Elim Valley in Hurricane, Ut. He was a really neat guy. He has seen many parts of the world. He has certainly made an impact on my life. He will be missed....

Garr Campbell, age 68, passed away on November 2, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by family. He was born in Logan, Utah on November 5, 1942 and grew up in Providence, Utah. He was the son of Theron (Dick) Campbell and Lucille Mae Campbell. He graduated from South Cache High School and from Utah State University. Garr received a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Garr was unforgettable. He was outspoken, irreverent, and he loved to laugh. Most importantly, he was compassionate.

As a Landscape Architect, Garr travelled the world. From Salt Lake City, to the East Coast, Paris, India and the Middle East, he left behind miniature “Gardens of Eden.”
He enjoyed the challenges he encountered in his profession. Garr first worked with Sasaki, Dawson & DeMay in Watertown, Massachusetts. For seven years he was based in Paris, France and worked for HH the Aga Khan. Garr loved his work and forged many wonderful friendships with both his coworkers and clients. Creating these “gardens of delight” brought Garr great joy. However, despite Garr’s talents as a landscape architect, his greatest treasures were his daughters.

He will be greatly missed by his three girls: Caroline (Scott) Bates, Lucy (Justin) Weber, and Sarah (Tom) Caine. He is survived by 8 grandchildren; Hank, Campbell, Charlotte, William, Frances, Sam, James, and Eliza.
He is survived by brother Richard Campbell, sister Kathryn (Neal) Kelly, sister Louise (Clair) Hill, and sister Jeneane (Jim) King. He is also survived by his former wife, Joyce Pollard Campbell.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Timothy Odell and the nursing staff in MICU at the University of Utah Medical Center. We would also like to thank the Holding Family and The Grand America staff for their kindness and support.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 7, 2011, 12:00 Noon at The Grand America Hotel, the Grand Ballroom: 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City. Prior to the funeral, a viewing will be held from10:30 – 11:45 am. Interment will be at the Providence City Cemetery, Tuesday, November 8, 11:00 am.