Donald Gurney

Obituary for
Donald Archie Gurney

Donald Archie Gurney, age 70, passed away at his home in Provo on
March 7, 2016. He was born July 6, 1945, in Brigham City, Utah, the
first child of Archie William Gurney and Viola June Skaggs. He married
Kathleen J. Keeler on January 23, 1970, and later divorced. He married
Karen Hutchison in the Provo Temple on July 14, 1989.

He graduated from BYU with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Don was
a well-respected real estate appraiser for over 40 years, and he
helped mentor many others in this profession. He served in multiple
professional leadership capacities.

Don had a strong love of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He loved his
full-time LDS mission to Uruguay, as well as a church service mission
that he later served with his wife Karen in south Provo. He served
well in numerous church positions, including hometeacher, high
councilor, bishopric counselor, stake/ward executive secretary, and
most recently in a branch presidency in the MTC (which was quite
possibly his favorite assignment of all). He has now been called out
of the MTC to start a new mission.

Don was beloved by his wife and family because of his kindhearted,
selfless, and gentle demeanor. As Grandpa Don, he spent countless
hours babysitting, and he was always interested in the lives of his
children and grandchildren. Don also loved golfing, writing clever
poetry, and organizing family ping pong tournaments. He was incredibly
generous and giving, and always wanted everyone to feel included.

He is survived by his wife, Karen, brother Howard (Janet) Gurney,
sister Carolyn (Marvin) Coy, brother-in-law Robert (MaryLou) Hughes,
sons Jason (Erin) Gurney, Todd (Kerry) Gurney, Tyler (Jennifer)
Gurney, Jordan (Andrea) Gurney, stepsons William (Jennifer) Maxwell,
and Thomas (Laura) Maxwell, stepdaughters Jane (Gary) Slavens, Jill
(Steven) Farnsworth, Liz (Todd) Eaton, Lori (Daniel) Mitchell, 37
grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and extended family members.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Betty.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 12, 2016,
at the Rock Canyon Ward, 3050 N. Mojave Ln., Provo, Utah. A viewing
will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Nelson
Family Mortuary, 4780 N. University Ave., Provo, and a second viewing
will be held from 10:00-11:30 AM at the church prior to the services
on Saturday. Interment will take place at Eastlawn Memorial Hills,
4800 N. 650 E., Provo.