Sr. Gary Duncan

Gary Leon Duncan Sr., of Pocatello, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born on April 5, 1935, in Pocatello, Idaho, the only son of Mearl and Phoebe Duncan. He was raised in Pocatello and Malad where he enjoyed the outdoors and hunting pheasants. He married Myrna J. Martin in Idaho Falls in 1953. Together they had 5 children; Shannon, Marla, Wendy, Kym, and Gary Jr. Gary drove truck for a living and worked for Keebler for 22 years, retiring in 1990. After retirement Gary and his wife enjoyed spending time in Apache Junction where they enjoyed golfing in the winter time. They also became acquainted with many good friends in Apache Junction. One of his favorite days of the year was the Christmas Party in August. Gary was a good father, grandfather, and husband who loved being with his family. He was a member of the Elks club and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his daughters Marla (John) Moreland of Rexburg, Idaho, Wendy (Ron) Hellstern of Logan, Utah, Kym (Bill) Branson of Pocatello; son Gary (Cheryl) Duncan Jr, of Pocatello; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Myrna; daughter Shannon Duncan; his parents; and granddaughter Mandy Kaye Duncan. There will be a memorial open house for friends at his home, 769 Ebony in Pocatello, on Friday, November 28, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Idaho Home Health and Hospice, 315 E. Alameda Road Pocatello, ID 83201.