Sept. 13, 1949-April 11, 2024
Douglas Gubler, 74, of La Verkin, Utah, passed away April 11, 2024. He was born Sept. 13, 1949, to Wickley and Ruth Empey. He married Vickie Sanders on Sept. 18, 1971.
After high school, he spent two years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked as an electrician, forklift driver, welder and a public works director.
Anything that got Doug outdoors brought him joy – riding his Trail 70 with Charles, hiking, camping or riding his side-by-side. He took up rappelling early and loved teaching hundreds of others. Coming home tired and covered in dirt fed his soul.
He is survived by his children Adam (Rebecca) Olivia, Clara, Caleb, Asher and Robin (Shane) Rianna, Terryn, Darrian, Maura, Liam, Declan, Tikvah and Damon (Sabra) Kael, Seth, Jonas, Ivy and Jocelyn (Blake) their 10 chickens and Braydon. He is also survived by his siblings Darrel, Annette, Sharron, Nadine, Carma and Charles. He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Vickie, the sweetheart of his twilight years Sherrie, and his siblings, Eyvonne, Devar and Lynn.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, at 3 p.m. with a viewing at 2 p.m. Interment of ashes will take place at the La Verkin Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St., St. George, 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to click here to sign Douglas’ online guest book.