Gary L Dayton, 87 of Twin Groves, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg.

He was born June 25, 1933 in Felt, Idaho to Thomas Lysander and Emma Henrietta Nedrow Dayton. He attended schools in St. Anthony and graduated from South Fremont High School. He joined the Army Air Born during the Korean War. He always stayed in contact with his best friend Miles Nicholes whom he met while in the Army.

He married Iris Eleanor Crosland on July 8, 1957 in Columbia, South Carolina. They moved to St. Anthony, Idaho where their children Scott and Tina were born. They moved to Ventura, California about 1965 where he worked for VETCO as a machinist. In 2005 they moved back to St. Anthony and built a home on the family farm in Twin Groves.

As a runner he enjoyed participating in the 5 and 10K races. He was also a bicyclist and a gym rat. He loved his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Scott Dayton and Tina (Tim) Silvestri of Ojai, California; grandchildren, Tyson, Cody and Ali; and great grandchildren, Sophia, Chole, Marco, Carlo, Leo, Megan, Amy, Tater and Karter. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, 5 brothers and 5 sisters.

Gary's family thanks his many care givers at the Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg.

Memorial services will be planned and announced at a later date.

Arrangements have been through Bert Flamm Mortuary.