St. George, UT – Gary Prisbrey , passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Brookdale Southgate Senior Living Center, in St. George, Utah. He was born July 25, 1931 in St. George, Utah to George W. Prisbrey (deceased at Gary's birth) and Effie Walker Prisbrey. He married the love of his life, Vera LaVean Mason of Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 19, 1955; later solemnized in the St. George, Utah LDS Temple.

Gary grew up in St. George, Utah with his six sisters and four brothers. He enlisted in the United States Army and served for two years. Upon his return he worked on the farm for his brother-in-law, Evan Woodbury, and then along the side of his brother, Scott Prisbrey, where he found his passion for carpentry work. He was an active member of the LDS church and served in various callings.

His favorite pass times included: deer hunting, fishing, camping, spending time in his shop and traveling. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. Gary was a wonderful devoted husband, father, son and brother. He will be greatly missed by those who love him.

Gary leaves his wife of 62 years, Vera; son, Craig Prisbrey (Kirsten); daughter, Jill Weeks (Lance); grandchildren: Melissa, Justin, and Hayden; great-grandchild, Kaylee; and his surviving sibling, Dorothy Hall (Curtis).

Special thanks to the staff of Sun Tree and Brookside Southgate for making his remaining time here on earth comfortable.

Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. George City Cemetery, 700 East Tabernacle, St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held Monday, prior to services, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.