Gary Randolph Comstock

A man of honesty, integrity, and love, Gary Randolph Comstock of Stansbury Park, Utah, returned to his Father in Heaven on July 30, 2025. After living a life of service and devotion to family and friends, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.

Gary was born on October 3, 1935, in Portland, Oregon, to Margaret Gaye Teeples and George Dale Comstock. Gary was raised in Baker City and Pendleton, Oregon, as well as other towns along the Oregon coast. He graduated from Pendleton High School.

Growing up, he survived a life-threatening fire at the age of 5. Gary was also extremely talented. He loved to sing, and his rich baritone voice entertained crowds throughout the communities in which he lived. He loved to camp and fish. At age 16, Gary and his family lost their father to heart failure. Gary helped his mother raise his three beautiful sisters: Gloria, Sue, and Merie. His work ethic was outstanding. Gary loved his family.

Gary dated, courted, and married the beautiful and engaging Mary Gayle Hart in the Manti Temple on June 1, 1962, sealed for time and all eternity. He attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1963. Gary also pursued and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree with honors from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in 1969, graduating third in his class.

Gary worked for many years in the Washington, D.C., area and helped shape policy within the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. In the 1990s, Gary retired from working for the federal government and started his own private practice. He was a vice president for First American Title Insurance Company. He used his talents as a lawyer to help those in need. Eventually, he found his way to Denver, Colorado, and concluded his career with First American Title Company.

Gary was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings, including as a full-time missionary (The Western States Mission), a Primary teacher, a Sunday School teacher, a counselor in several bishoprics, and on several high councils. Gary loved to minister to those around him. He strived to love his neighbor. He enjoyed temple service, family history work, and ministering.

A loving husband, Gary found great joy in his family. He was an example of faith, compassion, and quiet strength, always striving to follow the Savior. Gary loved to read—everything from political biographies and history books to western and detective novels. In his younger days, he enjoyed golf and tennis. As a father, you might find Gary playing catch or tossing a football for good measure. He attended his children’s sports events, concerts, and activities as often as possible—quite a task with seven children.

Gary will be remembered for his goodness, testimony of family, kindness, and dedication to both family and the gospel. He worked hard to build and shape character and integrity through love and by example. His legacy will last for generations.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife and his seven children: Gary Randolph Jr. (Amanda), John Monroe (Lisa), Mark David (Becky), Karin Michelle (John), Lauren Hart, Spencer Hart (Bobby), and Katharine Gayle (Matthew). He is survived by his 23 grandchildren: Will, Meghan, Nathan, Russell, Carrie, Eric, Andrew, Kate, Kelley, Jordan, Whitney, Courtney, Madelynn, Jessica, Hailey, Corey, Reilly, Racer, Micah, Zoë, Reagan, Jackson, and Darby; and his 12 great-grandchildren. Gary is also survived by his two sisters: Gloria Gowans and Merie Petersen.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, his sister Sue Provolt, and son-in-law Matthew Bishop.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS meetinghouse at 240 Interlochen Ln., Stansbury Park, Utah. Interment will follow at the Provo Cemetery.

The family wishes to express gratitude for the love, prayers, and support received, especially from those in the Stallion Way Ward. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund.

“Families can be together forever.”

Matthew 22:37 & 39

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind… thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”