1949
Garey
2010
Garey Ralph Stimpson
January 25, 1949 — September 7, 2010
Garey Ralph Stimpson, age 61, passed away on September 7, 2010 due to congestive heart failure.
He was born on January 25, 1949 to Dwaine Strong Stimpson and Bonnie Jean Tulloch Stimpson in the old Twin Falls Hospital. He attended Bickel Elementary and O'Leary Junior High Schools. He graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1967.
Garey loved sports. He played baseball, starting in his younger years, his Grandpa Ralph sponsored his team, they were known as the "Wiley Drug Wildcats". He also played basketball, football and baseball for the Twin Falls Bruins.
He graduated from C.S.I. in 1970 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He went on to get a Masters Degree in Accounting from Utah State in Logan, Utah, graduating in 1974. Garey went into the U.S. Navy for 2 years after graduating. He met Karen Bouwhuis and they were married on March 26, 1976. One year later, on their anniversary, Michael Dwaine Stimpson was born. Garey and Karen later divorced.
Garey was an avid hunter and fisherman. He truly enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son, Michael, his Grandpa Ralph and his grandchildren.
Garey worked for Morton-Thiokol in Utah and retired from there. After his retirement he worked for Red's Trading Post in Twin Falls. He really enjoyed every moment that he was there.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude and Louie Stimpson, Ralph and Valois Tulloch; his father, Dwaine Stimpson and his stepfather, Jack Frederickson; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Frederickson; his son, Michael (Christal) Stimpson; his sister, Mary Thrall and her family; Uncle Louis and Aunt Wanda Stimpson and his grandchildren, Lillian, Paige and Kaden Stimpson. He is also survived by an extended family of many.
We will miss you terribly but we know that you are well and happy where you are.
A celebration of Garey's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at White Mortuary, 136 4th Ave. East, Twin Falls. Military honors by the Magic Valley Veterans Association and the Idaho National Guard. At Garey's request there will be no public viewing. 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.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Garey's name to Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever or your favorite charity. Contributions may be given to mortuary staff or mailed to White Mortuary, P.O. Box 845, Twin Falls, ID 83303.
Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.whitemortuary.com.
When: Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Location: Funeral Home
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He was born on January 25, 1949 to Dwaine Strong Stimpson and Bonnie Jean Tulloch Stimpson in the old Twin Falls Hospital. He attended Bickel Elementary and O'Leary Junior High Schools. He graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1967.
Garey loved sports. He played baseball, starting in his younger years, his Grandpa Ralph sponsored his team, they were known as the "Wiley Drug Wildcats". He also played basketball, football and baseball for the Twin Falls Bruins.
He graduated from C.S.I. in 1970 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He went on to get a Masters Degree in Accounting from Utah State in Logan, Utah, graduating in 1974. Garey went into the U.S. Navy for 2 years after graduating. He met Karen Bouwhuis and they were married on March 26, 1976. One year later, on their anniversary, Michael Dwaine Stimpson was born. Garey and Karen later divorced.
Garey was an avid hunter and fisherman. He truly enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son, Michael, his Grandpa Ralph and his grandchildren.
Garey worked for Morton-Thiokol in Utah and retired from there. After his retirement he worked for Red's Trading Post in Twin Falls. He really enjoyed every moment that he was there.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude and Louie Stimpson, Ralph and Valois Tulloch; his father, Dwaine Stimpson and his stepfather, Jack Frederickson; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Frederickson; his son, Michael (Christal) Stimpson; his sister, Mary Thrall and her family; Uncle Louis and Aunt Wanda Stimpson and his grandchildren, Lillian, Paige and Kaden Stimpson. He is also survived by an extended family of many.
We will miss you terribly but we know that you are well and happy where you are.
A celebration of Garey's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at White Mortuary, 136 4th Ave. East, Twin Falls. Military honors by the Magic Valley Veterans Association and the Idaho National Guard. At Garey's request there will be no public viewing. 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.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Garey's name to Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever or your favorite charity. Contributions may be given to mortuary staff or mailed to White Mortuary, P.O. Box 845, Twin Falls, ID 83303.
Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.whitemortuary.com.
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When: Saturday, September 18th, 2010
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