Arthur H Dearing II, of Sugar City, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, January 6, 2014. His first wife Marilyn Lind Dearing, his second wife Frances Fiala Dearing and his sister Frances Dearing Anderson preceded him in death. His third wife Karen Haws Dearing, his sister Judy Dearing, his five sons Arthur, Rodger, Daniel, David, Kevin, nineteen grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, survive him.

Arthur enjoyed a rich life filled with wonderful diverse experiences. He was born in Managua, Nicaragua to Arthur H Dearing and Frances Brown Dearing where his father, a naval medical officer, was stationed. He was raised on naval stations in the eastern and western parts of the United States, graduating from high school in Oakland California.

Arthur served as a naval corpsman during the Korean War and was honorably discharged after four years of service. Interest in the outdoors took him to Utah State University where he graduated with a degree in Zoology. While there he met and married his first wife Marilyn and became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Afterward they moved to Danville California where Arthur began teaching school, an occupation he pursued for his career. During this time the first three of Arthur's five sons were born, Arthur, Rodger and Daniel. Upon Marilyn's untimely death he returned to Utah, met and married Frances his second wife and eventually moved to Sugar City, Idaho during which time two more sons joined the family, David and Kevin.

Arthur had a great interest in young people and not only taught school but was also an active leader in the Scouting program. He was honored many times for his years of dedicated service to Scouting. He was active in his church, serving in many voluntary positions. With Frances he served two full time missions for the church. The first with church education system in Mexico City at Benemerito de las Americas, where he taught English and English related subjects. The second in the Spain Barcelona Mission where he both taught English and functioned as a branch president. His great love was working with the young missionaries and he retained many friendships developed there. Upon Frances's death Arthur met and married Karen and has lived with her in Sugar City the past four years.

Arthur was a kind and gentle person, a good husband and father with an interest in developing friendships with both the old and the young. Next to his family and friends his great love was the outdoors where he spent many hours hunting, fishing and even worked as a part-time lumber jack. To his delight he drew for a second moose permit this past summer and announced to family members "once I have my moose I'll be ready to go".

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, at Sugar City LDS Chapel, 6 North Teton Avenue. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and Friday from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Annis Little Butte Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Madison County Veterans and the Idaho Honor Guard.