Boyde B. Bruning

Obituary for Boyde Burton Bruning Boyde Burton Bruning, 87, of Twin Falls, passed away on January 12, 2012 at a local care center, surrounded by his wife and children. Boyde was born on March 25th, 1924 in Boulder, Colorado to Frank and Lottie Jain Bruning. Boyde grew up on the family farm in the Niwot area of Colorado. His father taught him to fish about the time he learned to walk. Fishing remained a great love throughout his life. He enjoyed school and excelled in math. He played in the band and played left guard for Boulder High Varsity football. He graduated from Boulder High in 1941. He married Ruth Garlinghouse on August 6th, 1950 at the Altona Grange. They built their first home on the family farm where Boyde continued to ranch and farm until moving to Jerome, Idaho, in 1972. They continued to ranch and farm until retirement in 1989. Boyde joined the Grange when he was 13 and served in many local and state offices throughout his life. His other interests included hunting, softball, raising shorthorn cattle, and traveling. Boyde is survived by his wife Ruth Garlinghouse Bruning of Twin Falls; sons, Larry (Judy) Bruning of Snohomish, Washington and Darwin (Pat) Bruning of Jerome, Idaho; daughters, Daralyn (Steven) Moss of Burley, Idaho and Lottie Lucas of Glenns Ferry, Idaho, 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Francis and Emile Bruning; daughter, Leita Bagley; and grandson, Bradley Young. In lieu of flowers, financial donations may be made to the Idaho Youth Ranch. Visitations will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, January 16th, and from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 17th, with a funeral following at 11:00 a.m. at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Rd., Twin Falls. Graveside services will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls. Those wishing to share their memories and condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.