David Ferdinand Behling, age 85, returned home to his Heavenly Father Saturday March 19, 2022 while holding the hand of his eternal companion Patricia, home to join his earthly parents and 4 older siblings.

David was born on October 5, 1936 to John Rulon and Ruby Allen Behling. He married Patrica Ann Peterson on March 15, 1958, their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple on June 9, 1962.

He was born in Ferron and remained there the rest of his life. He loved to farm. His farming experiences started behind a team of horses. As times changed, his farming practices changed with them. He did it all and loved it. Milked cows, raised all types of livestock and crops. He was a hard worker and together he and Pat raised 6 children, instilling his strong work ethic in each of them. He was active in the community and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Thomas David (Catherine Jean), California, Kenneth Robert (Sally Lynn), California, Kalynn Fail (Bradley Vaughn), Castle Dale, Michael Allen (Kaylene), Ferron, Jodi Lea Wells (Eric Dan), Riverton, Brandon D. (Barbara Jane), Cleveland; eighteen grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Gene and Iris Fullmer, Lee and Rose Peterson; siblings, Rulon and Barbara Behling, Dora and Aerial Gardner, Clyde and Grace Behling, Donna and Monte Swasey.

Funeral service, Friday, March 25, 2022, 11:00 a.m., Millsite Ward Chapel (35 West 200 North in Ferron) where the family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment, Ferron City Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.