1934
Cecil
2011
Cecil Laverne Gailey Sr.
September 26, 1934 — January 4, 2011
Cecil LaVerne Gailey Sr. passed away January 4, 2011 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls.
Cecil was born Sept. 26, 1934 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Thomas B. and Dorothy Gailey. Cecil spent most of his youth and adult life in the Magic Valley. Cecil learned the value of hard work at very young age. He worked on the family farm in Hansen, did field work in the summertime, and even had a paper route. At the age of 17 Cecil joined the Marine Corps. He was a member of the 1st Amphibious Track Unit at Camp Pendleton, CA. During his time in the service, Cecil did a one-year tour of duty in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged Aug. 12, 1956. Cecil returned to the Magic Valley where he met and married Marie Massey. Cecil and Marie had 5 children together. They were later divorced. Cecil maintained custody of the children raising them on his own. Cecil married Sharon Francis, a childhood friend, in Dec. 1972. Shortly after their marriage Cecil and Sharon adopted each others children bringing the nine children together as one family. They were married until Sharon's death in Aug. of 2000. Cecil married Maria Renden in 2003. They were married until her death in 2007. Cecil worked mainly as a long haul truck driver, working for various companies throughout the Magic Valley. Cecil became disabled due to injuries received during his time in the service of his country. This enabled him time to spend with his family, teaching his children and some of his grandchildren how to hunt and fish. He especially enjoyed camping with his family on West Fork of Yankee Fork. He liked fishing the Salmon River and the Richfield Canal. He also enjoyed wood carving, making pheasant hatbands, and various items from leather. Cecil's greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren, and hosting many barbeques at the family home in Twin Falls.
Cecil is preceded in death by his parents Tom and Dorothy, his wife Sharon, his wife Maria, and his son Wesley. He is survived by his children, Doug (Karen) Gailey of Boise; Cecil (Lisa) Gailey Jr. of Twin Falls; Brent (Cyndie) Gailey of Murtaugh; LeAnn(Doug) Miller of Twin Falls; Belinda Harris of South Carolina; Bobette Cousineau of Arkansas; Rob Gailey of Colorado; and Brian(Roxanne) Gailey of Hagerman. As well as 24 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and a very close friend Sue (Allen) Dreher. Dad will be greatly missed.
A celebration of Cecil's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at White Mortuary, Chapel by the Park, 136 4th Ave. East, Twin Falls with Pastor Bruce Carlson of the Cornerstone Baptist Church officiating. Military honors by the Magic Valley Veterans Association and Idaho National Guard. A viewing for family and friends will take place on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the time of the service at White Mortuary. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Services are under the direction of White Mortuary, Chapel by the Park, Twin Falls.
Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.whitemortuary.com.
When: Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Location: Funeral Home
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When: Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Location: Funeral Home
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Cecil was born Sept. 26, 1934 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Thomas B. and Dorothy Gailey. Cecil spent most of his youth and adult life in the Magic Valley. Cecil learned the value of hard work at very young age. He worked on the family farm in Hansen, did field work in the summertime, and even had a paper route. At the age of 17 Cecil joined the Marine Corps. He was a member of the 1st Amphibious Track Unit at Camp Pendleton, CA. During his time in the service, Cecil did a one-year tour of duty in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged Aug. 12, 1956. Cecil returned to the Magic Valley where he met and married Marie Massey. Cecil and Marie had 5 children together. They were later divorced. Cecil maintained custody of the children raising them on his own. Cecil married Sharon Francis, a childhood friend, in Dec. 1972. Shortly after their marriage Cecil and Sharon adopted each others children bringing the nine children together as one family. They were married until Sharon's death in Aug. of 2000. Cecil married Maria Renden in 2003. They were married until her death in 2007. Cecil worked mainly as a long haul truck driver, working for various companies throughout the Magic Valley. Cecil became disabled due to injuries received during his time in the service of his country. This enabled him time to spend with his family, teaching his children and some of his grandchildren how to hunt and fish. He especially enjoyed camping with his family on West Fork of Yankee Fork. He liked fishing the Salmon River and the Richfield Canal. He also enjoyed wood carving, making pheasant hatbands, and various items from leather. Cecil's greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren, and hosting many barbeques at the family home in Twin Falls.
Cecil is preceded in death by his parents Tom and Dorothy, his wife Sharon, his wife Maria, and his son Wesley. He is survived by his children, Doug (Karen) Gailey of Boise; Cecil (Lisa) Gailey Jr. of Twin Falls; Brent (Cyndie) Gailey of Murtaugh; LeAnn(Doug) Miller of Twin Falls; Belinda Harris of South Carolina; Bobette Cousineau of Arkansas; Rob Gailey of Colorado; and Brian(Roxanne) Gailey of Hagerman. As well as 24 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and a very close friend Sue (Allen) Dreher. Dad will be greatly missed.
A celebration of Cecil's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at White Mortuary, Chapel by the Park, 136 4th Ave. East, Twin Falls with Pastor Bruce Carlson of the Cornerstone Baptist Church officiating. Military honors by the Magic Valley Veterans Association and Idaho National Guard. A viewing for family and friends will take place on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the time of the service at White Mortuary. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Services are under the direction of White Mortuary, Chapel by the Park, Twin Falls.
Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.whitemortuary.com.
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