DOROTHY GREEN
IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Dorothy Mae Gardner McGary Green, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 29, 2005, at her home of natural causes.
She was born August 31, 1927, in Shelley, Idaho, to Lawrence Albert Gardner and Grace Nielsene Hillman Gardner. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.
She married David LeRoy McGary December 5, 1945, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple and they were divorced after 35 years of marriage. They lived in Shelley for 24 years before moving to Idaho Falls. She was a homemaker and mother and worked as a Lab Technician for French’s in Shelley and as a Lab Technician and custodian for the City of Idaho Falls. She married Wilford W. Green August 8, 1980, in Elko, Nevada. He passed away February 14, 1998.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She enjoyed sewing and reading.
Surviving are:
Son: Dennis (Carolyn) McGary of Beaverton, OR
Son: Larry (Clarice) McGary of Hemet, CA
Son: Robert (Mary) McGary of Anaheim, CA
Daughter: Betty (Vince) Harrison of Ucon, ID
Brother: Darrol Gardner of Ammon, ID
14 Grandchildren & 11 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Carol McClaskey, a sister, Karen Smith, a brother, Richard Gardner, and a three grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, December 3, 2005, at the Idaho Falls LDS 7th Ward, 955 Memorial Drive, with Bishop David Holland officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at the church.
Burial will be in the Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.