Todd Garff Weston
Todd Garff Weston died August 13,2006 in the quiet of
the evening at his home. He was overcome by bile duct
and liver cancer. He was born September 19, 1926 to
Herbert R. and Karma Dunford Weston. He was raised in
Logan, attending schools there, and later he attended
the Utah State Agricultural College. His education
also included flight training during WW II as he
yearned to be a Naval Aviator.
He married Ruth Joyce Fornoff on October 16, 1946.
They were true and faithful to each other always. They
were blessed with 5 children. Bart (Judy) Weston of
River Heights, Randy (Debi) Weston of Logan, Joyce
(Greg) Oman of Farmington, Julie (Jim) Ridd of Fruit
Heights and Sam (Judy) Weston of River Heights. Todd
and Joyce are proud of their 18 grandchildren and 14
great grandchildren. His sister Venice Fetter of
Sacramento, CA is the only surviving sibling. His
parents and 3 brothers and 3 sisters have gone before
him.
His earthly labors were in all kinds of businesses. He
dry farmed in Arbon Valley with his father and 3
brothers, they owned and operated Central Milling
Company in Logan, he raised chickens in River Heights,
he developed 5 subdivisions and built dozens of
quality homes, he owned real estate, with his brothers
they created Weston Motels, Inc. owning motels in
Idaho, Utah and Arizona including the Weston Inn and
Comfort Inn in Logan, he collected and restored
vintage automobiles and did anything else he thought
would be a good buy and an even better sale.
He was Utah Governor for Best Western International
for 10 years. His political life gave him the chance
to serve the citizens of Utah for many years. He
labored in the River Heights City Council (1956-1963),
Cache County Commissioner (1963-1972), Representative
in the Utah State Legislature (1973-1978),
Commissioner to the Utah Department of Transportation
(1985-1997).
His efforts and influence was responsible
for the completion of the four lane highway through
the canyon from Wellsville to Brigham City. He was
Cache Chamber of Commerce Total Citizen of the Year in
1989. He was currently the Mayor of River Heights.
He served in his church in bishoprics, stake high
councils, stake presidencies and as a stake
missionary. He has left us now for a time; his
influence and presence cannot be filled by anyone
else.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate
donations to be sent to the Todd G. Weston Family
Humanitarian Fund c/o Cache Valley Bank 101 N. Main,
Logan, Utah 84321 1-435-753-3020.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday,
August 18, 2006 at the River Heights Stake Center, 800
South 600 East, River Heights, Utah. A viewing will
be held on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at
the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street, Logan,
Utah, and prior to services at the church from 9:30 to
10:30 AM. Interment will be in the Providence City
Cemetery with Military Rites by the American Legion.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
Allen Mortuaries.