Darwin Mcguire

Darwin McGuire, 88, of Daniel, died at 10:30 AM, Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Elk Meadows Care Center in Oakley, Utah. Darwin was a lifetime resident of Heber Valley. He was born January 8, 1931 in Daniel, Utah, to Francis Preston McGuire and Isabelle Thacker. He married Ruth Stanley on June 22, 1949 in the Salt Lake City Temple.

Darwin is survived by his wife, Ruth, sisters Janet (Allen) and Shirley (Wilson), three sons, three daughters, 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard and Charles and sisters Lois (Murdock) and Kate.

Darwin was born and raised in Heber Valley. He worked on the family farm until he was 17, then married Ruth, his high school sweetheart the summer he graduated from Wasatch High School. After High School, he worked in the title business for 50 years, as well as managing a title insurance company for 30 years.

Next to his wife, his greatest love was playing the trombone in a band. He played in local bands from the time he was 15 years old. During High School he was the Drum Major. In his later years he was a founding member of the Merry Music Makers Senior Band, which performed throughout Northern Utah. He was also a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as Ward Clerk and Stake Music Director. Darwin loved the outdoors and loved to travel with his family. He and his wife Ruth visited many foreign countries. He was also an accomplished photographer and shared that passion with several of his children who have become quite proficient photographers in their own rights.

A viewing will be held at the Daniel Canyon Ward Chapel, 715 East 600 South from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, January 27, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM at the Daniel Canyon Ward Chapel (715 East 600 South, Heber, UT) with a viewing prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 AM. Internment will be at the Heber City Cemetery.