Gary Lee Stam (Gumby) passed away at his home peacefully surrounded
by those who love him on January 30,2025 at the age of 59 due to complications
from diabetes.
Gary is advised by his wife Trina Henry Stam, sister Wendy Stam Saunders,
daughter Chelsey Poulsen, step children Kevin Degelbeck, Kimberly Swensen,
and Mary Lang, nieces Tara ,Tory, Nickie, Lacey ,Jasmine, Jennifer, Amanda,
Kristina ,Mayla ,and his cat Mugsy whom he rescued from the chimney.
Gary is preceded in death by his daughter Vanessa Stan, Brothers Steve and Randy,
and his parents Tom and Marjorie Stam.
Gary was born in Alameda California on August 20th 1965. His parents later
moved their family to Grantsville Utah in 1972. Very graduated from Grantsville High
in 1983 and also attended salt lake community college. Gary was passionate about
fast cars specifically his ‘Roadrunner. He LOVED flying his RC planes with his
brother Steve and also loved to fish. As we all know Gary lived life to the fullest
and in the fast lane! He loved his rock and roll mainly Kiss, Slayer, and Pink Floyd .
Gary always said” if it’s too loud, you’re too old !”and were words he lived by.
Will always remember Gary as a die-hard raiders fan and for his beautiful long
blonde hair and his prankster attitude. If you didn’t defend you his making you
laugh until your stomach hurt. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
To Honor Gary we will be Celebrating his Life on Thursday, February 6th at
12 Noon at the Grantsville 3rd Ward on South Hale Street.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at DaltonHoopes.com 435-884-3031
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I’ve known Gary for many years. We flew model airplanes together. He was a good friend. I will miss him a lot. God Bless
I am truly sorry for your loss, sending prayers and strength for your family. RIP Gary…
My first taste of good music other than Nat King Cole, Jim Reeves & MANY others of papa Cy’s collection, Gary , Steve along with myself and 1or 2 of the Johnson triplets
Peter Frampton Live , what a great introduction 
it’s been many MOONS 
ago now. I loved the STAM’S!!! All of them 
I to got flying lessons from patient Gary & Steve
at least from my shoes I only knew and felt such comfort at Marge Tom Wendy and my Rock 
“n” brothers, flying high together once again and maybe you guys can get those Dodges, Plymouth muscle cars shiny & when I join my family we can meet again and I have some good music to share with you Gary
Gary always had his head under that yellow hood, I think it was yellow or two Hot muscle cars maybe one green
Wow I can’t believe Gary’s gone now too, I am truly BLUE and at the same time feeling soooo BLESSED by this shocking news I will miss That smile Gary always shared easily always smiling
May GOD’S HANDS COMFORT ALL WHO ARE SAD & lonely
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