Margaret Gaye Webster

Heaven gained another angel now that Margaret Gaye Webster has returned to her heavenly home. She quietly passed away surrounded by her husband and family on April 26, 2024, due to circumstances of age.

Gaye was born August 24, 1937, in Heber City, UT, to James Floyd and Viola Giles Kinsey. She became the baby sister to Joan (Duke) that day. Gaye especially liked her high school years, where she enjoyed cheerleading, being on the student council and her girlfriends. It was in high school that Gaye became acquainted with her future husband, Bert Webster. Gaye once reminisced that though she supposed him conceited, her thought was that she would marry him someday. True enough, Gaye was swept off her feet when they began dating after his return from the U.S. Navy. They were married in the Salt Lake City Utah temple on April 25, 1957, and have been true to their covenants ever since.

After their marriage, Gaye went with Bert to Utah State University in Logan, UT, for him to obtain his education. It was there that their first daughter, Kathy, was born. Christine followed while living in Pinedale, WY. Their son, Russell, arrived four years later when at Boise, ID. Pursuing Bert’s U.S. Forest Service career opportunities together often meant moving to new locations. Gaye never wavered in her support with these moves, even when it meant sticking bubble gum in a leaky gas tank caused by the gravel road, or when substituting for Bert to help a Forest Permitee count cattle. Gaye instead found the moves as occasion to garner lifelong friends along her path. Gaye had a welcoming and loving spirit about her that others would often gravitate towards. She was a beautiful homemaker and a faithful servant to the Lord.

Gaye gave her everything in her Church callings, but had a special affection for being a Primary teacher. She loved children. That’s why, at one point, she enjoyed her attendance secretary job at the Ashton, ID, high school. It gave her opportunity to be around the young people. Following, Gaye helped as a Guardian ad Litem while in Twin Falls, ID. Her efforts helped minor children fight for what was in their best interest.

Gaye especially loved being a grandmother and liked to spoil her grandsons when they were young. Together, they once shared a secret signal the boys could use to request one of her tasty Schwan milkshakes. Gaye always admired her Pioneer heritage and the fact that it eventually brought her to this lovely Heber Valley. Indeed, some of them were the first to the valley and she loved sharing their stories with her fellow Daughter of Utah Pioneer sisters. Gaye was an avid Utah Jazz fan and you could often hear her simultaneous clap and “Yay!” upon a basket all throughout the house. Gaye loved her cowboys—meaning Bert and her Papa Murphy’s cowboy pizza. Combine that with a Jazz game and she was content. Most of all, Gaye emulated the teachings of Jesus Christ in her daily life. She genuinely cared for others and their needs. Her sincere prayers in behalf of family and friends could move you to tears.

Gaye leaves behind her loving husband, Bert, to whom she was married 67 years, and their children, Kathy Webster, Russell Webster, Jay and Christine Willie along with their sons, Evan and Alex. No doubt, all who knew Gaye are honored to call her daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. In her mind, she wore no better titles!

Funeral services for Gaye will be held Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Heber City Utah Old Mill Stake Center at 2395 S. Mill Road, Heber City, UT. Friends and family may call Thursday evening for a viewing from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and a morning viewing on Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the same location prior to the services.

Interment will follow at the Charleston Cemetery at 3471 S. 2800 W., Charleston, UT, after the services.

The family extends sincere and heartfelt appreciation to the Old Mill 1st Ward, and to the many caring friends who have ministered personally to the family with their love and kindnesses.