Errol Richard Van Zyl

Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

August 26, 1939 ~ August 4, 2024

Errol Richard Van Zyl, 84, of Salt Lake City passed away on August 4, 2024. Errol was born in South Africa on August 26, 1939, the eldest of four children to Richard and Gwendoline Van Zyl. Errol was a deeply beloved husband, grandfather, uncle, cousin, brother, friend, coworker, colleague and member of the Knights of Columbus. There was so much more to him than just husband and father, though to us these were his greatest roles. His passing was sudden and unexpected, but thankfully quick, just as he had hoped. He loved life, spending time with his family, music and sports. He was a gastronome and was obsessed with all things Elvis.

 Errol is survived by his loving wife Heather, with whom he spent a wonderful 65 years; their children Clinton (Angela) Van Zyl of U.K., Tracey (Rod) Siedle of Utah, Debbie (Geert) Lippens of Belgium and Dion Van Zyl of Australia; eight grandchildren Cara, Matthew, David, Nicholas, Daniel, Richart, Ayden and Emilee; one great-grandchild Nicholas; and his brother Glen Van Zyl of RSA.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on August 12, 2024 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine.  Inurnment followed at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.