Gerry Evan McArthur, a longtime educator and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, passed away suddenly on November 4, 2026, according to a November 6 report. McArthur was 86 years old and was just weeks away from his 87th birthday.
Born on December 26, 1939, in Ephraim, Utah, McArthur was raised in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. He spent his youth working on the family farm before pursuing higher education. He went on to serve a 34-year career as a teacher within the Rich County School District, where he taught the children of many of his former students.
McArthur was a devoted husband to ReNae McArthur and a father to daughters Teresa Taylor, Camilla McArthur, and Tanya Birch. He was also a grandfather to seven grandchildren: Payton Taylor, Maleah Taylor, Ellyse Taylor, Keira Birch, Olivia Birch, Avery Birch, and Devin Birch. He is survived by his great-granddaughter, Emma Louise Taylor.
As a ministering brother within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, McArthur was known for his ability to connect with individuals, including inactive members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evan and Thelma Thomson McArthur, his brother Brent Hal, and his infant siblings, Jay and Sherry Veloy.
Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant 5th Ward building located at 49 South State Street. A viewing will be held at the 4th Ward building from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning, Nov. 13, 2026.
