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Gary Lee Waters

Jan. 6, 1943 - May 24, 2021

Date of Service: Jun. 3, 2021

BURLEY – Gary Lee Waters, age 78, of Burley, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, at his home in Burley.

Gary was born January 6, 1943, in Rupert, Idaho, the son of Dean Leon Waters and June Boldt Waters. He graduated from Burley High School, the class of 1961, then married Ranae Steiner, and together they had two children, Kent and Julie. They later divorced. He married Linda Osterhout Palmer Grimsman in 1987, and gained four more children from this union.

Gary spent many years farming and then later drove truck for Handy Truck Lines before retiring. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, four-wheeling with friends and family, and meeting his friends for coffee every morning.

Gary is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda; children, Kent (Shelly) Waters of Twin Falls, Julie (Ryan) Shull of Twin Falls, JoDee (Brian) Adams of Henefer, Tami (Brad) Hutchison of Malta, Trent (Clara) Grimsman of Heyburn, and Kenny Grimsman of Rupert; his mother, June Waters; sister, Kaye Quesnell of Burley; 18 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dean Waters; brother, Leon Waters; father-in-law, Kenneth Osterhout; and mother-in-law, Melba Osterhout.

Gary’s life will be celebrated with an informal gathering for family and friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.

Condolences for Gary Lee Waters

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From Gayle :

Hi Linda. I just heard about Gary. I’m so sorry. I have tried to call you but don’t have your cell. Call me if you get a chance. 431 5126

From Ann Rau:

Linda and family, sorry for the delay in writing, you are in my prayers

From Jerrad and celeste:

Linda we are so sorry for your loss. We are here for you.

From Lottie Hurst :

Sending love and prayers

From Janet Howarth:

Dear Linda and Family: so sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for you in love and friendship

From Craig brackenbury :

Had fun trucking with muddy at Handy truck lines he sure hated slick roads. He will be missed

From Kerry & Suzan Taylor:

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

From Nola Asher:

Linda, my heart aches for your loss! Know you are loved by many and wish we could take away the pain. Love you big bunches. May you be blessed with peace in your heart.

From Sherrie Erickson:

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family

From Sharon Hutchison:

Thinking of you with Sincere Sympathy and Fond Memories of your loved one..so sorry for your loss. Much love and prayers for his family.

From Sherry Woolstenhulme:

Dear Linda and Family. I'm so sorry about Gary's sudden passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

From Sam & Maggie Large:

A happy man.

From dale graham:

he was a good man muddy

From Helen Gochnour :

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for all of you. Much love.

From Sherryl Ravsten:

We were sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was always a great cousin and friend. We grew up together in Burley.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and love to aunt June and Kay.

From Lee Bronson:

Hi Aunt Linda, so sorry to hear about uncle Gary. Know that we’re thinking of you and our prayers are with you. And love you so much

From Terry & Cindy Gierisch:

Dearest Linda and family
We are heartbroken for your loss of Gary. He was a wonderful man and always had a smile and a "hello, how are ya" whenever we ran across each other. May God hold all of you in the palm of his hand in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. All our love, Terry and Cindy Gierisch

From Lee Bronson:

Hi Aunt Linda, so sorry to hear about uncle Gary. Know that we’re thinking of you and our prayers are with you. And love you so much

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