Earl Dee Gorringe

BURLEY – Earl Dee Gorringe, 79, of Burley, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.

Dee was born on July 17, 1934, in Oakley, Idaho, the son of Earl and Mildred Fairchild Gorringe. He received his education in Oakley and graduated from Oakley High School. While in school, he participated in sports and was an outstanding athlete (there were not many better - if any). He later attended Utah State University. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served in the United States Army in the 101 Screaming Eagles Paratroopers. He married Beverly Jean Prescott on Sept. 16, 1956, in Kleen, Texas. Dee was a builder and worked as a brick/stone mason. He loved being with people and was a true friend. Most important to Dee was his family. He was a devoted husband and father and was a loving grandfather.

He is survived by his children, Leana (Ron) Blackwood of Twin Falls, Kenneth Dee Gorringe of Jerome, and Curtis (Camie) Gorringe of Fairfield; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren (with another due to arrive in January).

Dee was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly, who died on Nov. 29, 2012; one daughter, Gay Lynn Christian; a son, Gregg Gorringe; one grandson, Tracey Albert Gorringe; and his siblings, Venna Jensen, Hal Gorringe, and Jay Gorringe.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, with Bishop Art Thornton officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization. Burial will follow at the Oakley Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, and from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the Rasmussen Funeral Home.