Wayne H. Wyatt

Wayne was born in Wellsville, Utah on March 29, 1922 to Robert and Mary Wyatt. He was the eldest of two children with a younger sister, Faye. In his youth Wayne enjoyed playing baseball. At a very early age, his father taught him the love of hunting and fishing. After high school he enlisted in the Army. His first stop was Tooele, Utah where he spent several years working in a supply depot. He shipped out to Alaska where he spent five Christmas’s protecting the Aleutian Island chain. After his discharge in 1947, Wayne moved to Twin Falls, Idaho where he went to work for Shirley and Mendiola Men’s Clothing Store. Wayne later bought into the business and it became Shirley & Wyatt’s Men Clothing Store. He loved being a clothier and made many friends over the years. He knew your size by looking at you. He loved what he did and was very good at it. He retired in 1984 and closed the store.

Wayne met Ruby Carlson in Twin Falls and they were married June 20, 1948. As the plaque outside his front door says, “ Here lives a fisherman with the catch of his life”. They had two daughters Christine and Julie.

Wayne was an active member of the community. He participated in the Chamber of Commerce and was a big supporter of CSI basketball.

Wayne’s passions in life were hunting and fishing. He was happiest with a shotgun, pistol or fishing pole in his hands. Wayne and his buddies had so many happy memories of their outdoor adventures.

Wayne will be remembered for his kind and gentle ways. His favorite expression was “you can never have too many friends”. He is loved and admired by everyone who knew him. Wayne loved his family and was so proud of his children and grandchildren.

Wayne was preceded in death by his wife Ruby.

He is survived by his sister Faye (Paul) Selley, his daughters Christine (Dennis) Nagel, Julie (Gale) Carpenter and his grandchildren Michael and Kimberly Nagel, Chance Carpenter. Kent Berg whom he loved like a son and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Hillcrest Retirement and Assisted Living and Hearts for Hospice for their wonderful support and care.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held Saturday September 18, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice. A celebration of his life will follow at Canyon Crest. Services are under the direction of White Mortuary, “Chapel by the Park”.

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