In Memory

Douglas Glorfield - Class Of 1975

Doug passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012 in Payson, Arizona of a heart attack.

He was born May 28, 1957 in Burley, Idaho to Georgena (Schlecht) and Jay Glorfield. He grew up in Burley and lived in the area much of his life. About eight years ago, he moved to Arizona, where he lived up until the time of his death. He married Roxie Kinkade on January 3, 1981, and was later divorced. He then married Pam Green on Aug. 13, 1982, and was later divorce but remained close with her family.

Over the years, Gary worked for various companies driving truck; including Idaho Milk Transport, Stokers Dairy and Darling International. At the time of his death, he was working for his dear friend Wade, at W. Parker Excavating.

Doug loved the outdoors, and enjoyed camping, riding horses, 4-wheeling and fishing. He was a jack-of-all trades and was able to drive heavy machinery, as well as, semis. Besides being a great mechanic, Doug also enjoyed woodworking which he learned from his grandfather.

Doug is survived by his daughter KC (Zane) Miller of Idaho Falls and parents Jay (Joyce) Glorfield of Burley and Georgena (Tom) Mills of Boise and Lucy Isaak of American Falls; brothers, Gordon (Sherann) Glorfield and Tony (Patty) Glorfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many friends he met along the way, and Pam Green and her family; Uncle Carl (Jo) Schlecht of Arkansas; and Aunt Joyce (Ray) Bound of Idaho and Aunt Norma Dean of Oregon.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather and grandmother Glorfield; grandfather and grandmother Schlecht; and Aunt Artelle Dick.

Doug's funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 24th, 2012, at Hansen Mortuary, 710 Sixth Street in Rupert, Idaho, Pastor Gary Smith officiated. A viewing was held Monday, April 23rd, 2012 at the mortuary from 6 to 8 p.m.