GLEN M. SECRIST

Glen M. Secrist. 62, of Boise returned to the loving arms of his Heavenly Gather June 20, 2005. Our beloved husband, father, “Poppy,” brother and friend fought a short battle with stomach cancer with the utmost optimism and courage.

Glen was born on February 27, 1943 in Brigham City, Utah to Wayne and LaPriel Secrist. He grew up in Fielding, Utah, He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Gulf States from 1962 to 1964. He married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Estep, on August 14, 1964 in the LDS Logan Temple. They are the proud parents of four children, three sons and one daughter.

Glen graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Range Management in 1969. Over his 39-year career, he worked with the USDA Soil Conservation Service, the Idaho Department of Agriculture, and the Bureau of land Management, where he was employed at the time of his death. He was a member of many professional organizations and spent his career advocating balance and fairness in land management issues, treating everyone with respect and dignity.

Glen was a devoted member of the LDS Church and held many leadership positions. He was an avid supporter of Boy Scouts of America and spent countless hours working with and mentoring the youth. He loved hunting, fishing, backpacking, gardening, horses and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a true example of Christ-like love and always looked for the best in people.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; children, Nathan (Shari) Secrist of Aurora, CO, Jason (Kelli) Secrist of Smithfield, UT, Aaron (Brenda) Secrist of Kaysville, UT, Sarah (Jeff) Cartwright of Murray, UT; 14 grandchildren; one brother Jerry (Tam) Secrist; four sisters, Linda (Keith) Sieber, Kathleen Goodliffe, Annette (Ken) Adams, Joan (Scott) Sandberg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2005 at the S. Maple Grove Rd. L.D.S. Chapel, located at 3700 S. Maple Grove Rd. A viewing will be held on Friday, June 24th at Relyea Funeral Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m., and from 9 until 9:45 a.m. at the church on Saturday prior to the services. Interment will take place in Fielding, Utah at the Fielding Cemetery on Saturday, June 25th at 7 p.m.

The family wishes to thank the many friends, neighbors and co-workers who have shown their love and support through cards, letters and countless acts of service. We will miss you Poppy.