Gary Ray Thayn, age 67, passed away on July 13, 2022 in the comforts of his home surrounded by his family after dealing with COPD and Emphysema for a very long time.

Gary was born in Woodland, California on July 5, 1955 to Gary Joe Thayn Sr. and LaRita Livingston Thayn. He was the third child to be born in his family. Gary was raised most of his life in California, however, due to his parents divorce he was living back and forth from Utah to California.

In July of 1973, Gary enlisted in the United States Navy where he worked as a boiler technician on the USS Oriskany in the middle of the ocean retrieving all of the military soldiers that were fighting in Vietnam. In December of 1975, he was Honorably Discharged. Following his time in the Navy, Gary did odd jobs until 1976. This was then when his brother taught him how to drive big trucks. Gary was a lifer behind them wheels; he was very seldom out of work. As old truck drivers; the old saying was, “we were a dime, a dozen, not anymore.”

Gary was married in 1977 to Debrah Thomas Thayn. Together, they had two boys, Joshua R Thayn, Anitoch, California and Brandon (Amanda) Thayn, Rio Vista, California. Between his two boys he was blessed with eight grandchildren. Gary and Debrah then later divorced in 1984.

Gary later met his current wife, Vonda Evans Thayn in 1986 thru work in California. Together, with their blended family there was three boys and two girls, Michele Davidson, Kuna, Idaho, Jason Bloching, Nampa, Idaho, and Melissa Leffler, Cleveland, Utah. Gary and Vonda were then blessed with twelve more grandchildren and two-great grandchildren. Gary and Vonda would have almost been together for 36 years this September.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Gary Joe Thayn Sr. and LaRita Livingston Thayn; siblings, Linda Thayn and Richard Thayn; along with many other family members.

Gary was a good father, hard worker, provider, and a very awesome husband. He was a fun and loving jokester. Gary loved life and loved everyone that he knew. He will be greatly missed and loved.

The family would like to say to all of the wonderful people that has been a part of our life here in Utah that we love and appreciate you.

Per Gary’s request there will be no services at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Huntington where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Gary online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net