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Clive Wendell Arave

12 May 1931 – 2 Apr 2022

Birth	12 May 1931
Death	2 Apr 2022
Cemetery	North Logan Memorial Park North Logan , Cache County , Utah , USA
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Clive was the youngest of his sibling and spent his happy childhood on the family farm. Taylor was a small town that consisted of the school building, the LDS church and the Arave store. He had many stories of adventures with his brother Marvin, and many cousins who lived near by. They enjoyed fishing, riding horses to school, swimming in the local swimming hole, and going to the cattle auction with their dad in Idaho Falls. The Arave farm was 160 acres. They had two milk cows and many beefs, sheep, pigs and chickens and grew alfalfa for hay. There was plenty of work to do. Clive said he always had a job, starting at the age of 8. His favorite job was driving the team of horses to thresh wheat. His least favorite was thinning beets, which he did side by side with his sister Jean. He was heard to say no child should ever have to thin beets! He started driving at 14 years old which increased his abilities on the farm. He started getting wages for his work from his dad. The Arave family was hard working and resourceful. Clive said they really didn't suffer either during the Depression or the war because they kept themselves self-sufficient. His father was out working the farm from 5 am every day except Sunday. His mother kept a huge garden, preserved food, collected eggs, churned butter. He worked a lot because he needed to and he wanted to. He attended Shelley High School where he met sweetheart and future wife, Carley McMurtrey. They were married in Idaho Falls LDS temple October 10, 1950. After a honeymoon in Jackson Hole, WY, he left for Fort Worden, Washington, where he was stationed with the Army. She joined him a few months later. Their first child, Wendy, was born there. Dad was proud to serve in the military. After 2 years in the Army, they headed to Utah State University, where he earmed his BS and MS degrees in dairy science. Two more children joined the family, Stephanie and Joe. After graduation, he accepted a job in California working at a purebred holstein dairy for two years. He decided to continue his education at UC Davis where he earned a Ph.D. in Genetics and Dairy Cattle Breeding and daughter Christine was born. He began his professional career as an Assistant Professor of Agriculture at Chico State College. He later became a professor on the faculty at Utah State University. Throughout his career he taught courses in dairy cattle judging and animal breeding and successfully coached the dairy cattle judging team. He was nominated as Professor of the Year at USU. He was a student advisor and mentored many students through the years. His biggest contribution was his research in animal behavior. He has over 100 publications or abstracts in this field and published a book. He became nationally and internationally recognized as an animal behavior specialist. He helped several foreign countries set up research projects and hosted several foreign scientists at USU. In 1967, the Araves built their dream home in North Logan, where Lorraine and James were born. After 31 years, he retired from USU. The Araves volunteered to teach English sponsored by the BYU International Studies Program. They toured much of China, and his career afforded them opportunities to also see much of Europe. He played golf and racquetball 3 times a week and was formidable at 90 years old. He enjoyed gardening and kept his large yard groomed and cared for his apple trees and grape arbor. He built a shop where he created many beautiful projects from wood. He built cedar chests & toys for the grandkids. He always loved learning, keeping up with current affairs and always had a book to read. He served as president of the North Logan Lions Club for a time and enjoyed his community associations. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many capacities, including ward clerk, stake executive secretary and temple officiator. He had a strong testimony and strove to be the best man he could be. He was a good friend and positive influence on many and a wonderful father and grandfather. Also precedied by brothers Marvin & Orval and sisters Beulah, Inez, Norma Jean and Shirley. Survived by children Wendy (Bill Hinton), Stephanie (Jim Aitken), Joe (Julia Wiberg), Christine (Gordon Baker), Lorraine (Bruce Helgeson), James (Shonie Davis). Memorial services held on Saturday, April 9th at the North Logan LDS chapel on 1900 N. 1550 East. Arrangements by Allen-Hall Mortuary.

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Carley McMurtrey Arave 1932–2022 FaG

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