Patrick Albert Hearty passed away at age 79 on June 19, 2026, at home while recovering from surgery.

Pat was born to Clyde and Gertrude Hearty in 1947 and raised in Grantsville, Utah alongside his beloved sister, Cherry. Pat was well-liked around town and was the Grantsville High School Senior Class President in 1965. Pat served an LDS mission in West Germany and maintained a love for the German language, culture, and people for the rest of his life. He completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry at Brigham Young University where he met the love of his life, Linda, to whom he was married for 49 wonderful years. Pat and Linda raised four rowdy children and had many adventures over five decades together. Pat was very active in his church callings and particularly enjoyed his association with the young men’s and Scouting organizations in their South Jordan neighborhood. After retiring from 30+ years as a chemist at OSHA, Pat and Linda moved back “home” to Grantsville where he thoroughly enjoyed being around friends and extended family. Pat loved backpacking with his good friends, John and Ralph, riding good horses as part of the National Pony Express Association, playing in a rock band called Mustang Alley, and serving in the Deseret Peak Temple. A lifelong student of Western history, the Pony Express, and cowboy culture, Pat found enjoyment in participating in the Utah Westerners, where he shared his love and knowledge of the American West with fellow historians and enthusiasts. With his friend, Dr. Joseph Hatch, he co-authored Images of America: The Pony Express in Utah.

Pat is survived by his wife Linda, children Matt (Tiffany), Jeff (Halie), Kellie (Kevin), Gregg, 12 grandchildren, sister Cherry, and was proceeded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Bryant Hanson, and grandson Ethan. Pat was a great son, brother, husband, uncle, dad, grandpa, and friend to so many people; we will miss him dearly. In Dad’s memory, strap on that backpack, saddle that horse, find ways to serve others, and do the activities that bring joy into your heart.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at viewings on Monday June 29th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Tuesday June 30th from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Grantsville Cherry Street Church (115 East Cherry Street, Grantsville). The funeral will be held on Tuesday June 30th at 12 Noon at the Cherry Street Church with internment at the Grantsville City Cemetery under the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A webcam link and online condolences and memories can be found/shared at daltonhoopes.com.

May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.