Alan Garland McFarlane Obituary (1926 - 2017)

(Mick) Alan Garland McFarlane (Mick) passed away quietly in his sleep on September 6, 2017. He was born March 20, 1926 in Garfield, Utah to Abner Winfield McFarlane and Margaret Garland McFarlane. Immediately after graduation from Cyprus High School in 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the U858, a captured German U-boat. He was extremely proud of his Navy service and regaled his children and grandchildren with his adventures in the Submarine Service. One of the highlights of his Navy career was being present in Tokyo Bay to witness the signing of the surrender of the Japanese Forces to the US Forces. He married his soulmate Alice DiPietro at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Murray, Utah on May 28, 1951. She predeceased him in 2013. Together they led quiet lives that warmly touched people wherever they went. Mick loved trucks, history and working with his hands; his workshop was legendary. As an active member of St. Vincent's Parish, he served as head usher and past president of the Vincentinos Club. Thanks to the staff and his friends at Cottonwood Place for making his last years so enjoyable. He is survived by his daughter Michele, son Gregory (Rhio Ahlin), and daughter Alison; the grandchildren he loved and inspired, Alexa and Elle McFarlane and Zan and Wyn Barnett; and his brother Robert L. McFarlane. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 1375 Spring Lane, Murray, Utah at 11:00 am Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 (visitation at 10:00 am) Holy Rosary at St. Vincent's on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7:00 pm (visitation at 6:00 pm) In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery, 5714 Holladay Blvd., Holladay Utah. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com