Bert V Ricks

Bert V. Ricks, 84, of Basalt, passed away August 14, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Bert was born November 15, 1938, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Earl Edwin Ricks and Theora Sarah Valentine Ricks. He grew up and attended schools in Teton and St. Anthony and earned his GED later in life.

On December 7, 1992, he married Alice Marie Sheeley in Idaho Falls. Bert and Alice made their home in Basalt, Idaho, where Bert worked as a truck driver.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and was an avid fisherman.

Bert is survived by his loving wife, Alice Ricks of Basalt, ID; son, Dan Worthington of Draper, UT, son, BJ (Tenia) Ricks of Ammon, ID, daughter, Nina (Kevin) Wilding of Idaho Falls, ID, son, David (Stephanie) Williams of Normandy, MO, son, Robert (Kathie) Ricks of Mebane, NC;  12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Norman Ricks, Vance Ricks, Valentine Ricks,  Milton Ricks, Byron Ricks, and Keith Ricks, and sisters, Ruth Ricks, Rhea Ricks, and Joyce Ricks.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 18, 2023, at Teton-Newdale Cemetery.