Harold Gary Cress "Cork", age 86 of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Cork was born March 19, 1940 in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was the first of three sons, born to Loren Harold Cress and Elizabeth Josephine Vavericka Cress.

Cork met Joan Edith Smith while attending high school in Twin Falls, Idaho. They were married October 18, 1958. To this union two sons were born, Harold Cory Cress and Thaddeus Gary Cress.

Cork worked for his father at Cresses Building Supply; then in 1964, he went to work at Intermountain Gas Company, retiring in 2002, after 38 years of employment.

Cork loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles with family and friends. He was a member of the Magic Valley Trail Machine Association and Idaho Trail Machine Association. Later in life, he and Joan enjoyed spending time at their pasture with their horses and donkeys. He loved dogs and had many special pets throughout his lifetime.

Cork was preceded in death by his wife Joan of 66 years, son's Cory and Thad, parents Harold and Betty, brother Larry, and sisters and brothers -in-law Bobbie and Harley Sizemore, Bev and Don Anderson, and Dr. John Lowry.

He is survived by his brother Dan (Shirley) Cress, sister-in-law Joyce Lowry, many nieces and nephews, and his beloved pug, Walter Pugsley.
Cork will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to thank the staff of Chardonnay Assisted Living, and Hospice Visions for the love and care they provided Cork and Walter.

The family is planning a private service under the care of Wilks Funeral Home.