Gary E. George, age 73, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Ferron, Utah. He was born on November 5, 1951, in Price, Utah, and spent his life deeply connected to the landscapes of the Colorado Plateau.

Gary grew up in Ferron, developed an early love for the land, livestock, and wide-open country. He earned his formal education at the University of Utah, but his most meaningful lessons came from the backcountry, where he spent a lifetime exploring its canyons, mesas, and trails.

Gary was a skilled stockman and farmer, a student of local history and archaeology, and a passionate advocate for the lands he knew so well. Alongside his wife, Pat Kearney of Torrey, Gary co-founded and operated Hondoo Rivers and Trails for 47 years. Through their work, they shared the beauty, stories, and solitude of the Plateau with countless others, leaving a lasting mark on the region’s heritage and on the lives of those who traveled with them.

Gary is survived by his wife, Pat; his brother, Wesley George (wife Elaine); and his sister, Heidi Pollard (husband Mike, deceased). Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Ward Dorrity George and Eleanor (Wolpert) Singleton; and by his brother, Riedel George; and sister-in-law, Margalynn.

In keeping with Gary’s wishes, no formal services will be held. A memorial graveside service will take place on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., in the Torrey, Utah Cemetery. All are welcome to attend.

Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Huntington where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Gary online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net