Bruce Dilworth

Bruce Kay Dilworth, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born July 18, 1951 in Carey, Idaho to Melvin Reed Dilworth and Mary Val Jean Draper Dilworth. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He continued his education at Boise State College and the Links School of Business. Bruce served his country in the Idaho National Guard for six years. On July 7, 1973 he married Merlene Joy Lewis in Idaho Falls. They lived in Boise and Portland, Oregon before moving back to Idaho Falls. Bruce valued hard work and over the years moved pipe, weeded beets, worked at the Red Steer, Kwollice and Richards, Rogers Brothers, Burley Processing, McDonald’s, Construction Supply, Joy’s Gifts, and WinCo. They were the owners of Busy Bee Bargins. Bruce was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed art, painting, throwing pottery, making jewelry, tole painting, and was a certified floral arranger. Bruce created beautiful Christmas ornaments and sold them at craft fairs over the past 28 years. Survivors include: Wife, Merlene Joy Dilworth of Idaho Falls, ID and their furry child, Little Princess, also called “Veevee.” He has three brothers: David Blake (Linda) Dilworth of Idaho Falls, ID; Melvin Bradly (JeanAnne) Dilworth of Caldwell, ID; Jean Brent (Stuart Moser) Dilworth of Rigby, ID; and three sisters: Patsy Lee (Terril) Thornock of Idaho Falls, ID; Paula McRae of Albuquerque, NM; Paulette Dilworth of Albuquerque, NM; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Val Jean; a sister, Penny Buckland; three brothers, Randy Dilworth, Brett Dilworth, Robin Dilworth, and his furry children, Dalme, Bossy, Sandy, Sweetheart, Oscar, Patsey, Little Sister, Snowball, Tobie, Rusty, and Tawnie Mae. Memorial Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 South Ammon Road). The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to services.

Memorial Services -- Thursday

11:00 a.m. ,Thursday, July 19, 2012 Wood Funeral Home East Side 963 South Ammon Road Idaho Falls, ID 83406 Notes: The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to services.