GARTH THOMSON BUNKER (TOM) June 21, 1944 to March 12, 2000 (audio segment)

Garth Thomson Bunker (Tom), 55, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, coach and
friend, died on March 12, 2000 after a heroic and valiant seven month battle with 
pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by members of his family, who dearly loved him.
Tom was born on June 21, 1944 to Elvin and Elva Thomson Bunker in Salt Lake City, 
Utah. He was raised in the Sugar House area, attending Hawthorne Elementary, Irving 
Junior High and South High School. He met his sweetheart, Susan Fenn, at Irving 
Junior High in 1957, and after a ten year courtship, married her in Salt Lake City 
on December 2, 1967. Sealed in the Salt Lake LDS on June 2, 1979. They are the 
parents of Thomas Hartford (24), Jordan Benjamin.(22), and Martha Belle (19).
Tom joined the United States Army in 1963 and after Basic Training in,Monterey, 
California and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, served honorably in the Utah National Guard for 
eight years. He graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. in Accounting in 
1971. Tom became a Certified Public Accountant in 1978. He worked in accounting for 
eight years and became a partner in Wursten, Lewis and Bunker in 1979. He started 
his own business, Bunker and Company in 1987 and owned and operated that firm for 13 
years. In December of 1999, he merged his. practice with Farrell Skidmore and the 
partners at BMPH and Company. He was deeply grateful to his employees, Charles Tucker, 
Arlene Jones and Bryan Long for their dedication and hard work always, and especially 
during his illness, and the transition of his business. He, was a member of the Amer-
ican Association of Certified Public Accountant the Utah Association of Certified 
Public Accountants. Tom was also a member of the American Society of Public Account-
ants and the Utah Society of Public Accountants. He served as President of that or-
ganization from 1984-85. He served on the Board of Directors both before and after 
his presidency. Tom was a professional businessman who always tried to go the extra 
mile for his clients. Many of them became his life-long friends. He was a compassion-
ate, kind and generous person. He gave of his time and resources to many people, 
organizations, and charities. Last summer he participated in a campaign drive for 
Muscular Dystrophy and for one-day "went to jail" for that charity. Famly, friends, 
and clients "ransomed" him out of "jail" with donations. With the help of his secre-
tary Arlene Jones, he raised a substantial contributions for Muscular Dystrophy.
Tom was a special, loving husband who was a great help and support to his wife with
her illness. He was a wonderful, dedicated father who loved being involved in his 
children's schooling and activities. He was there, at every one of their events, with 
video camera and treats in hand. He loved baseball and coached Little League for eight
years. He believed that young men could learn Important skills in Little League that
would benefit them in their school, work and personal lives. He always had an encour-
aging word for every player. He twice coached his sons on All-Star Teams. He said 
that "besides his, family, one of the highlights of his life was--seeing the Boston 
Red Socks, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees play 
in their home stadiums.
Tom is survived by his wife and children; three brothers and their wives, Karl 
(Colleen), Larry (Nancy) and Gaylen (Diane), who were always there for him, especially 
during his illness. He is also Survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. "He was 
preceded In death by his parents and in-laws, Milburn and Ila Fenn.
A special thanks to Dr. Greg Litton, Dr. Harker and the staff at Intermountain Hema-
tology and Oncology for their help and support. Also, a special thanks- to the nurses 
in the Cherno Lab, Kendell, Holly and Judy, who made that experience such a positive
one. A special thanks to Doug Bates for his Inspiration and encouragement that meant
so much to us. The VistaCare/Hospice Staff was so supportive and helpful. Their work 
in the lost few days of Tom's life was greatly appreciated.
Tom would be delighted and honored if, in his memor you gave of your time and/or
resources to a Little League Team In your area or the American Cancer Society.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, March 17, 2000 at the Wasatch, 
Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 South Highland Drive, where friends may call on Thursday 
evening from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to service. Interment, 
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Tom you were a prince of a husband and a king of a Dad. We will love you forever and
miss you deeply, every day, for the rest of our lives.