Cloy Theobald

CLOY J. THEOBALD Click here to view Cloy's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Cloy J. Theobald, 86, of Idaho Falls, died February 6, 2009, at Good Samaritan Society, Idaho Falls Village. He was born August 13, 1922, in Hinckley, Utah, to Arthur Winford Theobald and Mildred Lucille Charlesworth Theobald. He attended elementary school in New Sweden and graduated from Roberts High School. He went on to attend cooking school in Pocatello. He married Mable Wetzel Theobald on September 2, 1942, in Rigby, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where they raised their three daughters. He worked as a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years and delivered newspapers for The Post Register for 28 years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, camping, painting, working on cars, and building things. Survivors include: Wife: Mable Theobald, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Sheila (Buck) James, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Julie Theobald, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Della Dixey, Fort Hall, ID Sister: Ina (Winn) Christensen, Shelley, ID Sister: Wrena (LeRoy) Johnson, Idaho Falls, ID 8 Grandchildren & 10 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Garn and Dee; and one Great Granddaughter, Tanys Tinno. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. prior to services, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences Received Online: Barbara (Kehoe) Rounds mamakehoe@hotmail.com I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Husband and Father. May you find comfort in knowing that you have so many friends that are thinking of you and wishing you well. I lost my Father last year in March and I know how hard it is to lose the main "Rock " of your family. Cloy was a wonderful man and I was honored in knowing him. Julie, be strong. I think of you always. You are loved and thought of always. Bless you all. Much Love, Barbara Rounds of Jupiter, Florida Doris Barsanti I am so sorry about Cloy, My Love. prayers and my Sympathy are with you all. Sorry I cannot come to the service as I am ill with a viral infection and don't want to give it to any of you. I will be thinking of you. Love, Doris Corrine (Blacker) Lindorff May the Lord bless you all with peace and comfort. Remember the good times and keep those special memories in your heart. I remember in my youth, as a friend of Julie's,-- him sitting in the kitchen painting / his love for dogs / his love and appreciation for the outdoors and his camper trailer / letting us ride in the "dune buggy" / his diligence and dependability in delivering the newspapers and many others. Thanks for the memories. With love, Corrine Taylor Reed aka Dianna Reed dal_lover1961@yahoo.com I am truly sorry for your loss, I have so many memories of your family and how wonderful you all were. You' re in my thoughts and prayers and may you find comfort in knowing that families are forever.