Background
Willden, Gary Delbert was born on December 17, 1946 in Delta, Utah, United States. Son of Delbert Verland and LaRue (Bennett) Willden.
Recreation and outdoor educator
Willden, Gary Delbert was born on December 17, 1946 in Delta, Utah, United States. Son of Delbert Verland and LaRue (Bennett) Willden.
Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University, 1972. Master of Arts, Brigham Young University, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, University Utah, 1983.
Community education director, Kearns High School, Salt Lake City, 1972-1975;
outdoor adventure program director, Realms of Inquire Private School, Salt Lake City, 1975-1977;
lecturer health, physical education, recreation and dance, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah., 1977-1979;
assistant professor health, physical education, recreation and dance, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah., 1979-1984;
associate professor health, physical education, recreation and dance, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah., 1984-1989;
professor health, physical education, recreation and dance, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah., since 1989. Department chairman health, physical education, recreation and dance Weber State College, 1985-1990. Director Intermtn. Leisure Symposia, Ogden, 1986, 87.
Consultant in field; lecturer in field.
Faith in God is more than a theoretical belief in Him. To have faith in God is to trust Him, to have confidence in Him, and to be willing to act on belief in Him. It is a principle of action and power.
Chairman varsity scouting Lake Bonneville Council Boy Scouts American, Ogden, 1986. With United States Army National Guard, 1964-1968. Member American Association Leisure and Recreation (national necrology chairman 1985-1992, board directors southwest district, intramural vice president 1988-1990), Association Experimental Education, Utah Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (vice president recreation 1981-1982, president since 1995), Utah Governor's Council Health and Physical Fitness (chairman 1988-1989), Utah Recreation Parks Association (education vice president 1984-1987, editor Leisure Insights journal.
1985-1987), Ogden Community Nature Center (board directors 1984-1986), Clowns of America International, National Speleol. Society, International Jugglers Association, Unicycling Society of America, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma.
Married Joan Lambert, June 2, 1969. Children: Jeffrey, Jeremy, Gregory, Matthew, Michael, Steven, Kelsey.