Arthur Gailyn Henry

Arthur Gailyn Henry

Oct. 1, 1934 - May 7, 2024

TWIN FALLS - Arthur Gailyn Henry, "Gay", age 89, was released from his failing body as he passed into the next life on May 7, 2024, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Gay was born on October 1, 1934, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Raymond Franklin Henry and Pearl Naylor Henry. Gay was the middle of three children. He lived his entire life in two houses just one eighth of a mile apart.

Dad loved the farming community and was very content never to stray too far away from home. He attended Eden Elementary and then Eden High School. He double majored in business and education from Idaho State College where he also played on the baseball and basketball team for a portion of his college experience.

After college he returned to Eden and went into the family business delivering bulk fuel to the surrounding farming community and running Henry's Service.

He served in the Army Reserves and completed his basic training at Fort Ord in Monterey County, CA.

Dad was shy when it came to dating. His father threatened to arrange a date for him to his senior prom if he didn't ask someone. Lucky for him, a new girl moved into Eden around 1960 and their paths crossed at the local café. Dad married Linda Clarice Heward on March 30, 1961, in the Idaho Falls Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

They started building their family home and moved in six months after they were married. They have lived in that same home for 63 years. Dad was determined to die there also but he was thrown a curve ball when Linda broke her pelvis and was sent to Salt Lake in February for surgery and rehabilitation. He had suffered from progressing Parkinson's Disease that had taken away his mobility. He was a man that never sat still. He thrived on working and serving. It was devastating for him to spend his days in a chair wishing he could do the things he loved to do.

Together Gay and Linda had three children, Rhonda Miller of Superior, Wyoming, Shauna Glover (Kent) of Sandy, UT, and Arthur R. Henry (Jamie) of Eden. They have eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Dad and Mom were active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints their whole marriage. Though dad loved to socialize, he hated speaking in public and preferred to serve behind the scenes. He served as a men's sports coach, in the bishopric for seven years, high priest group leader, financial clerk, church farm worker and temple worker for seven years. Even when he could no longer attend church services, you could find him every Sunday morning listening to "Music and the Spoken Word" then on to church services broadcast on KBYU.

Dad loved to work. He was very focused on providing for his family. After working at the station during the day, he would farm the small farm behind their home. He was equally committed to supporting the community and those in need. He and mom worked tirelessly in their huge garden and loved to share the fruits of their labor with those in the community. In 2012, they were recognized for their many years of dedication to the community of Eden.

Dad found time for hunting and fishing for most of his life and then focused more on golf as he got older. He and mom loved to support the Valley Vikings at all their games. They were also awarded an Outstanding Sportsmanship Award from Valley High School.

Dad is survived by his wife, Linda, his three children and their spouses, eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and his brother, Robert F. Henry (Colleen).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Franklin Henry and Pearl Naylor Henry, as well and his sister, Ella Rae Felsted.

Dad worked hard his whole life and made life better for his family, his friends, and his community. He has earned the right to rest from his labors though I'm sure he's already eager for his next assignment.

We love you Dad.

Services to be held at the Hazelton Ward, 531 Middleton Ave., Hazelton, ID, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. A visitation (closed casket) will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park, 2296 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, ID immediately following the funeral services.