Gary Morris Hoskins

Gary Hoskins Sr. Obituary On July 2, 2012,Gary Hoskins Sr., 69, passed away peacefully in Hazelton, surrounded by his family. Gary was born December 18, 1942, in Tillamook, Oregon, to Herbert and Wilma (Butcher) Hoskins. When he was a teenager, his family moved to Newberg, Oregon, where he attended Newberg High School. In 1967, he met JoAnna Andersen, and they were married on August 23, 1968, in Pocatello,Idaho. They then moved to Burley, then settled in Hazelton, or "God's Country", as Dad put it. Dad was a welder by trade, and owned his own business, until a welding injury in 1998 forced him to retire. Dad then took a job driving school bus for Douglas Service for Valley School District. He was loved by students and faculty alike. July 23, 2000, Dadbecame a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held the position of Sunday School President for many years. Dad also won the Monte Andrus Award, of which he was very proud. He was a huge supporter of Valley High School athletics. Dad is survived by his wife, Jo; sons Larry Stonebrink, Arnold (Penni) Stonebrink, and Gary (Amy)Hoskins, Jr.; daughters Kelly Hoskins, and Kim (Gary) Cornwell; son-in-law Ron Lewis; 40 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Judy and Margaret, and daughter Sandy Lewis. The family wishes to thank Idaho Home Health and Hospice, with a special heartfelt thanks to Susan. Services will beheld Saturday, July 7, at 11:00 a.m., at the LDS Church in Hazelton. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls. Those who wish may share condolences at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.