Theron Robert McGarry, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on September 26, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Theron was born on March 1, 1940, to Roy and Mary McGarry. He was the first of four sons. He lived and attended schools in Independence, Burton and Madison. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

He married LuDean Stoddard in 1958. Together, they had 2 children, Tina and Jeff. They were later divorced. He married Jean Boulter in 1992 gaining 4 more children, Terrie, Jim, Cody and Will. Theron and Jean were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple.

He was a longtime cattle rancher and owned and operated McGarry Ranches LLC Working Cattle Guest Ranch where he met and acquired an extended family from all over the world.

He was a member of the Idaho State Brand Board and worked at the Idaho Livestock Auction. He received the Madison Cattleman of the Year Award and served on the Madison County Planning & Zoning Commission.

He and other members of the Lyman Creek Grazing Association were recognized by the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners for their outstanding land stewardship.

He always loved a good horse and his cattle dogs by his side. Family was very important to him, and he especially loved branding time when all the grandkids were there to help.

He was proud of his heritage and always tried to honor his name.

He is survived by his wife, Jean of Rexburg; children, Tina (Derk) Morton, Jeff McGarry, Terrie (Doyle) Barney all of Rexburg, Jim (Chris) Boulter of Rigby, Will (Joan) Boulter of Ririe; son-in-law, Don Clements of Sunnydell; brothers, Kent (Zoanne) McGarry of Pingree, Verl McGarry of Grantsville, Utah, Tim (Kathie) McGarry of Rexburg; 21 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cody Clements; and a great-grandson, Krayton Michaelson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 1, at the Burton West Chapel, with Bishop Joshua Fullmer officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg, and Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Burton Cemetery.