Gary L. Christensen. 77, peacefully passed away al his home in Bothwell. Utah surrounded by his family 011 August 8, 2014 .
Gary was born November 19l6 in Bothwell, the second child of four. born to Mary Ellen Watt and James Oscar Christensen . He married Connie Nurr on February 1957 in Deweyville. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple June 24, 198l. He lived his whole life
in Bothwell and attended schools in Box Elder County. Gary dropped out of high school his junior year to help his dad save their turkey business . He later earned his high school diploma, graduating from high school the same year as his little sister. Kayla.
Gary spent the early part of his life raising turkeys with his clad . He also leased and ran the Texaco service station for L.W. Dunn . He drove truck for J .D Harris, and worked for UDOT as a foreman for the Tremonton road department.
He was an EMT and an honorary fireman for the Tremonton fire department . He loved horse races, being a rodeo clown, bull fighter, trap shooting, mountain man . fishing, camping, spending time at the cabin and helping everyone in need.
Gary was a High Priest in the Tremonton 7th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lauer-day Saints. His church callings included cook specialist on Trek . temple officiator, temple prep class teacher, 2nd councilor in the bishopric and served three LDS missions in Chesterfield, Idaho. Phoenix, Arizona, and Deer Park, Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Connie; children , Roland (Janet), Plymouth; Janet (Todd) Williams, Bothwell; Jeri (Bret) Reeder, Corinne; 11 grandchildren, 2l great-grandchildren; sister, Kayla (Jim) Wayment. West Warren : brother-in law, Ronnie Kay, Tremonton many nieces, nephews and friends .
He was preceded in death by his parents ; brother, Deloy; and sister, Mable.
Funeral services for Gary were held on Tuesday August 12. 2014 at the Bothwell LDS Church. Internment was at the Valley View Cemetery, Bothwell. Utah .