Gaya Greenhalgh

Gaya Greenhalgh
Tropic, Utah

The Greenhalgh family is saddened to announce the loss of Gaya LeFevre Greenhalgh. She passed away on July 21, 2021 in her beloved hometown of Tropic.

Gaya was born March 4, 1936 in Tropic to Eli and Amplus Littlefield LeFevre. She grew up and attended school in Tropic until her sophomore year. After moving to Henderson, NV, she graduated from Basic High in 1954.

She met Jack Greenhalgh in June of 1953 at a dance in Bryce. They were married later that year in December.

Gaya worked in the women’s fashion industry both in Las Vegas, NV and Cedar City, Utah. Later she worked as a manager in food service.

Moving back to Tropic in 1995, she was on the town board for years. She wrote grants for the improvement of Tropic Town, which was a way of giving back to the place and people that meant so much to her.

She is survived by her husband, Jack; son, John (Maria Elena) Greenhalgh; grandson, Cris. Gaya has helped others a long the way and have considered her a mom or grandmother as well.

Gaya is preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Kenneth, Weldon, Ora, Glenna.

The family would also like to give a special thanks to the first responders and care givers in the area for all of your skill and compassion that you have provided for all of us.

Graveside services and interment will be held Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in the Tropic Cemetery at 12:00 Noon, where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com