Gary Ardell King

Jul. 29, 1954 - Aug. 25, 2025

Date of Service: Sep. 9, 2025

BURLEY – Gary Ardell King, a 71-year-old resident of Burley, passed away suddenly Monday, August 25, 2025, at his home.

He was born July 29, 1954 to Ruben R., and Raeola Darrington King in Rupert, Idaho. Gary grew up in the Mini Cassia area and graduated from Burley High School in the year of 1972. In 1983 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and reserves for 16 years. He was honorably discharged as an operations specialist and petty officer 2nd class.

Throughout his life Gary enjoyed working at the movie theater, Skaggs Furniture, and as an adult, The United States Postal Service. Gary loved animals and had many pets. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, and spending time with his family. Gary was a strong believer in his Christian Faith.

Gary is loved and will be missed by his four daughters, Christina (Jose Alvarado) Salinas, Veronica (Jamie) Valdez, Alisa (Paul) Dome, and Jenny (James) Cottom; 17 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren; his sister Betty Bufis, and his brother Rex King.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ana Maria King, his parents, and two brothers.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, located at 1350 E. 16th Street, in Burley. Burial will follow at Rupert Cemetery with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, September 8, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.