Gene K. Muir

Venice, Utah - Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Gene Keith Muir, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2019 at the age of 75. He was born July 23, 1944 in Richfield, a son of Leon David and Dora Hurdsman Muir. Gene graduated from Richfield High School. Throughout his teen years, he logged the Beaver and Cedar Mountains with his Dad, Uncle and brothers, before venturing out on his own. He married the love of his life, LuWanna Pratt, from Escalante, Utah, June 6, 1968 in McGill, Nevada, after being introduce by his sister, Beverly. LuWanna passed away February 24, 2010. Gene took on several jobs in the community, working for local farmers and trapping. He worked in maintenance for the Sevier School District until he retired after 29 years. Gene was an amazing mountain man, avid hunter, fisherman and trapper. He had a great love for the outdoors and loved spending time in the mountains. His favorite places were the 4 Corners, Henry Mountains and the Bears Ears. He was a master of trapping and had a unique passion for it. He loved to share his knowledge and tips and tricks to get the best fur. He would tell stories about his many adventures to anyone who would listen. Oh the stories he had!!! Gene is survived by his sons: Kenneth Leon Muir of Cedar City; Travis James and Jaque Muir of Richfield; William Gene Muir of Draper; grandsons: Devin and Chaylee Muir of Richfield, Brennan Muir of Richfield; Christopher Muir and Samuel Muir, both of Gunnison; brothers: Wayne and Jorja Muir, Steven and Connie Muir, all of Nevada; and his sister, Beverly Pond of Venice. He is preceded in death by his wife, LuWanna Pratt Muir; parents: Leon David Muir and Dora Hurdsman Muir; brother-in-law: Robert Pond; nephew, David Muir and Niece, Nancy Muir and other close family and friends whom he dearly loved. The family would like to thank Gary Cowley, Sheldon Buchanan, Von Calister, Karen Abbott and DeDe Hyde, as well as the nurses at Stonehenge and the Richfield Care Center for all of their love and support. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 12 Noon in the Venice LDs Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Venice Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.