Vern Gray

VERN GRAY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Vern Glenn Gray, 91, of Idaho Falls, died February 2, 2009, at his niece’s home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. He was born January 3, 1918, in Lincoln, Idaho, to Arch Charlie Gray and Theone Pulley Gray. He attended schools in Osgood. He married Phyllis Joan Montague on September 29, 1949 in Idaho Falls. They were later divorced. He worked as an animal care taker at Tautphaus Park Zoo. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a High Priest. He enjoyed working with animals. Survivors include: Son: Leslie Glen Gray, Sugar City, ID Son: Gary Duane Gray, Pocatello, ID Son: Randy Lee Gray, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Bruce Lee Gray, Spokane, WA Daughter: Thresa Jo Gray, Houston, TX Daughter: Carol Ann Gray, Bundee, OR Brother: Lester Gray, Basin City, WA Sister: Fern Warnock, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Ila Wilde, Territon, ID Sister: Dorothy Hunsaker, Tenino, WA 22 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Ricky and Archie; four brothers, Wayne, Tate, Ivan, Dee; and one sister, Ruby Andersen. Graveside Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2009, at the Grant-Central Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, prior to proceeding to the cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences Received Online: Jim Staggs jrstaggs@msn.com Carol, I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your dad. I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Jim Staggs