Gary Struhs

G. DEAN STRUHS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Gary Dean Struhs, 39, of Idaho Falls, died August 13, 2006, at his home. He was deeply loved by his family, friends and neighbors, and will be greatly missed by all. He was born December 18, 1966, at Ontario, Oregon, to Garry Marshall Struhs and Bonnie Estella Gould Struhs. The family moved to Utah, and then to Rexburg, Idaho, where he graduated from Madison High School in 1985. During high school he was actively involved in sports and received honors for 1st team All State Football. In November of 1984, he married Rani Bingham of Rexburg. They had three children and were later divorced. On November 25, 1994, he married Shalay Nielsen in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple November 25, 2000. They had three more children together. He was employed by Parts Service in Rexburg and later worked for Les Schwab, where he was assistant manager for eight years. He then helped start Purple Sage Trucking, a family owned and operated business. He also owned and operated Intermountain Brokerage with his wife and was involved in both businesses at the time of his death. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had served in the Elders Quorum Presidency. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, camping, boating, and snowmobiling. He loved being with his family and enjoyed the good times spent with his “Best Buddy” Tate. Survivors are: Wife: Shalay Struhs, Idaho Falls Daughter: Rachel (David) Spackman, Idaho Falls Daughter: Lyndsi Struhs, Idaho Falls Son: Jason Struhs, Idaho Falls Son: Mitch Struhs, Idaho Falls Daughter: Lexie Struhs, Idaho Falls Son: Coleson Struhs, Idaho Falls Parents: Garry and Bonnie Struhs, Iona Brother: Jeffrey A. (Anna) Struhs, Rigby Sister: Shannon (Jed) Bush, Idaho Falls Grandmother: Hazel Struhs, Rexburg He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Alta Gould and a grandfather, Arnold Struhs. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 18, 2006, at the Iona LDS 6th Ward (Cloverdale Church - 915 N. Crimson) with Bishop Wade Gordon officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S. Ammon) and for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------ Condolences sent online: Wendy, Darrin & Mack wejowe@cableone.net May God be with your family in this very sad and hard time of Dean's passing. We are very glad we had the time to have met Dean, it is him that helped my son Mack get into basketball. We will always be so very grateful for that. He will be missed by so many. We will have your family in our prayers, God bless. Wendy, Darrin, Bowdee & Mack Steve Harrow [steveharrow@utility-trailer.com] Dear Gary, Bonnie, and Jeff I am deeply saddened and shocked at the loss of Dean. Words can’t take the place of my deep feelings of love and respect for Dean, as well as you all. I am thankful for seeing him on Wednesday at our golf tournament and I will cherish his memory the rest of my life . . . I will miss his calls of “what’s going on Stevie” and his great sense of humor . . . time has a way of healing the pain, I know you are suffering. As long as he is in our memory, he will live in this mortal world forever. I will always remember him as well as you guys . . . God bless and comfort you. Megan Luce megan.luce@id.usda.gov I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your family is in our families thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Megan Luce (daughter of Mike and Carolyn McGuire) Gary Hyland ghyland@westerntrailer.com I am very sorry for your for the loss of Dean. I guess God must have needed some good help in heaven. I always enjoyed talking and meeting with him. My family is praying for your family. God Bless the Stuhs Family. Love, Gary D. Hyland Britt Garrett britt_garrett@tk-net.com Dear Gary, Bonnie, Jeff and all of the Family, I was very saddened to hear of Deans passing. I always enjoyed the opportunity to work with Dean. His honest manner and good nature make him a great Man. He is truly a unique individual and I am proud to have known him and associated with him. May the Lord Bless, comfort and inspire your family during this challenging time, is my prayer. Britt Mrs. Kristen Smith kesmith@cableone.net Lyndsi, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I have come to realize that a parents greatest joy is their children and your father was lucky to see you become the wonderful young women you are. Although I never met your father I truely appreciate him because of the impression you left on me in the short time I was able to be associated with you. You are an amazing girl with so much to offer. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Sincerely, Mrs. Smith Beth Wilkinson bethwilkinson33@yahoo.com Garry, Bonnie, Shalay, Rachel, Lyndsi, Jason, Mitch, Lexie, Coleson, Jeff, Anna, Shannon, and Jed: I was so sad to see in the paper today that Dean had passed away. I remember him being a very nice man, considerate, and the best family man. I am very sorry for your loss. All of my love and prayers go out to you in this sad time. Please take care. Love, Beth Wilkinson Mike Scoresby I was shocked to hear of the passing of Dean. He was a great teammate and classmate, and I'm sad to hear that he is gone from us. I hope that his family can find peace in knowing that he has gone to a better place. -Mike Scoresby MHS Class of 85 Cynda Quesnell, Kenworth Sales Co. cquesnell@kenworthsalesco.com I'm so sorry for your loss, My prayers are with you. Scott Worthen scott@worthencraig.com I can't begin to tell you how deeply saddened we are to hear about Dean. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to all of you. He was a wonderful man who put his heart and soul into everything he did; we will dearly miss his cheery, bubbly, always-positive personality. If there is anything we can do that might help ease your burden in these troubling times, please let us know. God bless and be with you all, Scott & Sharla Worthen Debby (Tucker) Mace dmace@co.fremont.id.us Bonnie and Gary, I was so sorry to read in the paper about Dean. I haven't seen him or you guys for a long time, but I remember what a cute little boy he was. I am so sorry. Debby (Tucker Dirty Bugger)Mace Sharon Gould sgould@cableone.net My thoughts are with each of you, hoping you may find peace and love in the memories you cherish. His Smile Though his smile is gone forever, And his hand you cannot touch, You still have the many memories, Of the one you loved so much, His memory is your keepsake, With which you'll never part. God has him in His keeping, You have him in your heart. With Sincere Sympathy, Sharon Gould Gary and Wendy Bair wendyjbair@peoplepc.com To the family: We were truly saddened when we heard of Dean's passing. We have thought about you so much the last couple of days and can't imagine the loss you must feel. Know that we will keep you in our prayers and will cherish the memories we have of Dean. Gary and Wendy Bair Debbie and Jim Monigold I was so saddened to hear of Dean's death today. I did business with he, Bonnie and Jeff on several occasions and I always found him to be kind and compassionate and truly honest. It is sad as the trucking industry could use more people like him since his caliber is few and far between. I am certain he will be missed by all who knew him. Dyann Aspiazu dyann@unitedhauling.us Dean was a great man to work with. We had the pleasure of working with him in the trucking and brokering business for many years. He was a man of integrity and always very honest with all of us. He will truly be missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Dyann Aspiazu United Hauling Jeff Didier & family I was saddened to hear of Dean's passing, know that he will be missed by all that knew him. He was a great co-worker & always fun to be around, tho the memories are of several years past. Dean will be remembered. God Bless!