A Tribute to Our Father Garvin James Durrant
Our Father Garvin James Durrant was born to Jim & Leah Durrant on February 13, 1927 in Ririe Idaho. Dad was raised on a dry farm east of Ririe where he farmed with his father for many years. Dad loved farming. He went to school in Ririe and was a member of the high school band. He also toured with a dance band throughout the upper Snake River valley. He also loved to dance and chase girls.
Dad has always been proud to be an American, and in 1945 he enlisted in the US Navy. After his Navy tour he returned home to Ririe to marry his high school sweet heart PerLee Wheeler on June 8, 1946. Dad and Mom were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls temple on March 31, 1948.
Dad continued to work the farm, and in the winters he would work as a Taxi Cab driver in Idaho Falls. He would deliver prescriptions to people that couldn't get out because of the icy roads. In September 1948 he became a father to a beautiful baby girl, Roee. In August of 1951 they were blessed with another beautiful baby girl, Chris. In August 1953 Dad finally got the baby boy he was hoping for, Mike. And in November 1961 Dad got a big surprise, me.
In 1966 he moved the family to Rigby. He continued working the dry farm until 1973 when his father sold the farm. His vast knowledge of farming and machinery made his move to Ideal Implement a smooth and natural transition where he would continue to help people find the do hickeys and thing-a-mabobs that people seemed to describe.
He was a gunsmith for many years and could fix pistols and rifles that others could not. A deep appreciation for the constitution and the second amendment was displayed by him becoming a life member in the NRA.
Over the years Dad enjoyed, fishing, hunting, shooting & camping. He also enjoyed woodworking, reading and watching old movies (John Wayne). He was a very intelligent man. He could make anything; we were always impressed at how Dad could sketch out something on paper and then just build it. They always seemed factory built or better, and usually before most companies came out with the same items. After Dad retired, he took up gardening. He was proud of his beautiful yard and everyone enjoyed all of his pretty flowers.
As a boy, Dad raised a hawk and trained it to hunt and to return only to him. He also had a pair of fawns that were named Bud and Betty. They were so spoiled that when they stuck their heads into the kitchen window for breakfast, Dad made sure that their bread was buttered for them. They would even come into the house and would raise up their feet so his Mom could carefully wipe them off before letting them into the house.
In his later years he took a calling as a home teacher with his partner Claude Tremelling, and they were blessed by the families that touched their hearts and who became like extended families to them.
You will never meet a prouder man then Garvin James Durrant, his word and a handshake was his bond, stronger than any contract. And he expected the same in return. He was proud to be an American and had so very much respect for old glory. He loved his family and was proud of each and every one of his children, his 7 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren who will proudly carry on his legacy.
I have put together some photos of Dad over the years. My family and I would like to share them with you now. I have titled it…"IN A BLINK OF AN EYE!"
By
John Durrant
Our Father Garvin James Durrant was born to Jim & Leah Durrant on February 13, 1927 in Ririe Idaho. Dad was raised on a dry farm east of Ririe where he farmed with his father for many years. Dad loved farming. He went to school in Ririe and was a member of the high school band. He also toured with a dance band throughout the upper Snake River valley. He also loved to dance and chase girls.
Dad has always been proud to be an American, and in 1945 he enlisted in the US Navy. After his Navy tour he returned home to Ririe to marry his high school sweet heart PerLee Wheeler on June 8, 1946. Dad and Mom were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls temple on March 31, 1948.
Dad continued to work the farm, and in the winters he would work as a Taxi Cab driver in Idaho Falls. He would deliver prescriptions to people that couldn't get out because of the icy roads. In September 1948 he became a father to a beautiful baby girl, Roee. In August of 1951 they were blessed with another beautiful baby girl, Chris. In August 1953 Dad finally got the baby boy he was hoping for, Mike. And in November 1961 Dad got a big surprise, me.
In 1966 he moved the family to Rigby. He continued working the dry farm until 1973 when his father sold the farm. His vast knowledge of farming and machinery made his move to Ideal Implement a smooth and natural transition where he would continue to help people find the do hickeys and thing-a-mabobs that people seemed to describe.
He was a gunsmith for many years and could fix pistols and rifles that others could not. A deep appreciation for the constitution and the second amendment was displayed by him becoming a life member in the NRA.
Over the years Dad enjoyed, fishing, hunting, shooting & camping. He also enjoyed woodworking, reading and watching old movies (John Wayne). He was a very intelligent man. He could make anything; we were always impressed at how Dad could sketch out something on paper and then just build it. They always seemed factory built or better, and usually before most companies came out with the same items. After Dad retired, he took up gardening. He was proud of his beautiful yard and everyone enjoyed all of his pretty flowers.
As a boy, Dad raised a hawk and trained it to hunt and to return only to him. He also had a pair of fawns that were named Bud and Betty. They were so spoiled that when they stuck their heads into the kitchen window for breakfast, Dad made sure that their bread was buttered for them. They would even come into the house and would raise up their feet so his Mom could carefully wipe them off before letting them into the house.
In his later years he took a calling as a home teacher with his partner Claude Tremelling, and they were blessed by the families that touched their hearts and who became like extended families to them.
You will never meet a prouder man then Garvin James Durrant, his word and a handshake was his bond, stronger than any contract. And he expected the same in return. He was proud to be an American and had so very much respect for old glory. He loved his family and was proud of each and every one of his children, his 7 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren who will proudly carry on his legacy.
I have put together some photos of Dad over the years. My family and I would like to share them with you now. I have titled it…"IN A BLINK OF AN EYE!"
By
John Durrant
A Tribute to Our Father Garvin James Durrant
Our Father Garvin James Durrant was born to Jim & Leah Durrant on February 13, 1927 in Ririe Idaho. Dad was raised on a dry farm east of Ririe where he farmed with his father for many years. Dad loved farming. He went to school in Ririe and was a member of the high school band. He also toured with a dance band throughout the upper Snake River valley. He also loved to dance and chase girls.
Dad has always been proud to be an American, and in 1945 he enlisted in the US Navy. After his Navy tour he returned home to Ririe to marry his high school sweet heart PerLee Wheeler on June 8, 1946. Dad and Mom were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls temple on March 31, 1948.
Dad continued to work the farm, and in the winters he would work as a Taxi Cab driver in Idaho Falls. He would deliver prescriptions to people that couldn't get out because of the icy roads. In September 1948 he became a father to a beautiful baby girl, Roee. In August of 1951 they were blessed with another beautiful baby girl, Chris. In August 1953 Dad finally got the baby boy he was hoping for, Mike. And in November 1961 Dad got a big surprise, me.
In 1966 he moved the family to Rigby. He continued working the dry farm until 1973 when his father sold the farm. His vast knowledge of farming and machinery made his move to Ideal Implement a smooth and natural transition where he would continue to help people find the do hickeys and thing-a-mabobs that people seemed to describe.
He was a gunsmith for many years and could fix pistols and rifles that others could not. A deep appreciation for the constitution and the second amendment was displayed by him becoming a life member in the NRA.
Over the years Dad enjoyed, fishing, hunting, shooting & camping. He also enjoyed woodworking, reading and watching old movies (John Wayne). He was a very intelligent man. He could make anything; we were always impressed at how Dad could sketch out something on paper and then just build it. They always seemed factory built or better, and usually before most companies came out with the same items. After Dad retired, he took up gardening. He was proud of his beautiful yard and everyone enjoyed all of his pretty flowers.
As a boy, Dad raised a hawk and trained it to hunt and to return only to him. He also had a pair of fawns that were named Bud and Betty. They were so spoiled that when they stuck their heads into the kitchen window for breakfast, Dad made sure that their bread was buttered for them. They would even come into the house and would raise up their feet so his Mom could carefully wipe them off before letting them into the house.
In his later years he took a calling as a home teacher with his partner Claude Tremelling, and they were blessed by the families that touched their hearts and who became like extended families to them.
You will never meet a prouder man then Garvin James Durrant, his word and a handshake was his bond, stronger than any contract. And he expected the same in return. He was proud to be an American and had so very much respect for old glory. He loved his family and was proud of each and every one of his children, his 7 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren who will proudly carry on his legacy.
I have put together some photos of Dad over the years. My family and I would like to share them with you now. I have titled it…"IN A BLINK OF AN EYE!"
By
John Durrant
Our Father Garvin James Durrant was born to Jim & Leah Durrant on February 13, 1927 in Ririe Idaho. Dad was raised on a dry farm east of Ririe where he farmed with his father for many years. Dad loved farming. He went to school in Ririe and was a member of the high school band. He also toured with a dance band throughout the upper Snake River valley. He also loved to dance and chase girls.
Dad has always been proud to be an American, and in 1945 he enlisted in the US Navy. After his Navy tour he returned home to Ririe to marry his high school sweet heart PerLee Wheeler on June 8, 1946. Dad and Mom were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls temple on March 31, 1948.
Dad continued to work the farm, and in the winters he would work as a Taxi Cab driver in Idaho Falls. He would deliver prescriptions to people that couldn't get out because of the icy roads. In September 1948 he became a father to a beautiful baby girl, Roee. In August of 1951 they were blessed with another beautiful baby girl, Chris. In August 1953 Dad finally got the baby boy he was hoping for, Mike. And in November 1961 Dad got a big surprise, me.
In 1966 he moved the family to Rigby. He continued working the dry farm until 1973 when his father sold the farm. His vast knowledge of farming and machinery made his move to Ideal Implement a smooth and natural transition where he would continue to help people find the do hickeys and thing-a-mabobs that people seemed to describe.
He was a gunsmith for many years and could fix pistols and rifles that others could not. A deep appreciation for the constitution and the second amendment was displayed by him becoming a life member in the NRA.
Over the years Dad enjoyed, fishing, hunting, shooting & camping. He also enjoyed woodworking, reading and watching old movies (John Wayne). He was a very intelligent man. He could make anything; we were always impressed at how Dad could sketch out something on paper and then just build it. They always seemed factory built or better, and usually before most companies came out with the same items. After Dad retired, he took up gardening. He was proud of his beautiful yard and everyone enjoyed all of his pretty flowers.
As a boy, Dad raised a hawk and trained it to hunt and to return only to him. He also had a pair of fawns that were named Bud and Betty. They were so spoiled that when they stuck their heads into the kitchen window for breakfast, Dad made sure that their bread was buttered for them. They would even come into the house and would raise up their feet so his Mom could carefully wipe them off before letting them into the house.
In his later years he took a calling as a home teacher with his partner Claude Tremelling, and they were blessed by the families that touched their hearts and who became like extended families to them.
You will never meet a prouder man then Garvin James Durrant, his word and a handshake was his bond, stronger than any contract. And he expected the same in return. He was proud to be an American and had so very much respect for old glory. He loved his family and was proud of each and every one of his children, his 7 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren who will proudly carry on his legacy.
I have put together some photos of Dad over the years. My family and I would like to share them with you now. I have titled it…"IN A BLINK OF AN EYE!"
By
John Durrant
