Person:Shirl Gallagher (1)

Shirl C (Klair) Gallagher passed away at the age of 82 surrounded by loved ones on November 1, 2015. He leaves behind his wife, Helen C Gallagher; son, David C Gallagher (Christine); daughter, Kristy Gallagher Bath; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Klair was born in Salt Lake City on November 4, 1932. He attended West High School, Salt Lake Technical College, and the University of Utah. He received an honorable discharge after completing his tour of duty (1951-1955) as a paratrooper during the Korean War. Klair worked in the structural steel fabrication industry as a Mechanical Engineer and retired at the age of 80. He would often make comments that he wassn’t "good enough at golf and no one wants to go fishing so I might as well work."

Klair married Helen Carter in 1957 and they spent 58 wonderful years together. He was a strong, patient, loving dad and grandpa that dedicated his life to the encouragement and accomplishments of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Over the years, his hobbies have included rebuilding and racing cars, fishing, coaching little league baseball and football, golf, he was always eager to play, chauffer and babysit the grandkids and great grandkids. Klair was very proud of his Irish heritage and lead the “Gallagher” clan in the St Patrick’s Day Parade for 25 years.