Dad we miss you already! We love you!

Galen Cleverley, 62, of Twin Falls, passed away on Wednesday evening, Dec. 31, 2008, at his home following a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Galen was born on July 14, 1946, in Idaho Falls, the son of Velta and James Robert Cleverley. He grew up in Gooding, where he attended schools, graduating from Gooding High School. He furthered his education at the Idaho State University, while he was working for BLM. In March 1966, Galen entered into the U.S. Army National Guard, where he served his country until March of 1972. He began working in 1968 for the Twin Falls Planning and Zoning, and then started at JUB Engineers Inc. He moved to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1971, where he worked as a designer for an engineering firm for five years before moving to Prescott, Ariz., where he was a building contractor and subcontractor. While in Prescott, he served on the City Planning and Zoning Board and was president of Yavapai County Contractors Association. In I981, he returned to Idaho, where he worked in various business adventures, including raising melons and beefalo. In 1991 to present, Galen worked for JUB Engineers Inc. as a construction observer.

Galen married Cheryl May Stephens on Nov. 25, 1966, in Gooding. They later had their marriage solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on April 13, 1968.

Galen was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in many callings including bishopric counselor, branch president, Sunday school teacher, Young Men's president, High Priest group leader and Elders Quorum instructor.

Galen loved planes, trains and fast automobiles. He enjoyed constructing and flying model airplanes and helicopters. He loved various music and was a drummer for local bands. He enjoyed the outdoors and was proficient in many activities including waterskiing and dirt biking. He camped, fished and bow hunted. His love was his family and he enjoyed spending time with them whenever he could.

Galen is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cheryl May Cleverley of Twin Falls; his four daughters, Sheila Majors of Twin Falls, Jennifer (Trent) Searle of Twin Falls, Melanie (Quinn) Morrill of Woodscross, Utah, and Amanda (Craig) Bench of Chatham, N.J.; his mother, Velta Cleverley of Twin Falls; his sister, Elaine Chatwin of Gilbert, Ariz.; and his brother, Jesse Ray Cleverley of Twin Falls. He is also survived by his 11 soon-to-be 12 grandchildren, Stacy, Benjamin, Paige, Jordan, Taylor, Zachary, Grace, Jackson, Drew, Keira and Kendall. He was preceded in death by his father, James Robert Cleverley; his sister, Charlotte Cleverley; and his brother, James Robert Cleverly Jr.

A celebration of Galen's life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the First Ward LDS Church, 847 Eastland Drive N. in Twin Falls, with Bishop Brent White conducting. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday evening at Reynolds Funeral Chapel, 2466 Addison Ave. E. in Twin Falls, as well as one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given in Galen's name to the Hospice Visions Inc. or the Huntsman Cancer Institute for the outstanding care they have given to Galen and his family. Contributions may be given to funeral chapel staff at the services or mailed to Reynolds Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 1142, Twin Falls, ID 83303.