David Cousin

LEONARD COUSIN Click here to view a video of Leonard's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- David Leonard Cousin, 95, of Idaho Falls, died February 14, 2008, at Mount Vernon Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice. Leonard was born September 24, 1912, in Woodville, Idaho, to David Cousin and Adelia Mangum Cousin. He grew up on the family farm in Woodville. He attended the Taysom Grade School in Woodville. As a youth, he worked in the outdoors with the family sheepherd and eventually became a sheep rancher himself, which he did for many years. During part of this time he served on the board of directors for the Eastern Idaho Grazing Association. He also won an award from the Goodyear Corporation for his range land conservation efforts. He married Marie Margaret Miller July 1, 1950 in Jackson, Wyoming. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed reading, taking road trips, and staying informed on world events. Leonard and Marie were partners in everything they did and together loved spending time with their family including grandchildren; Jennifer, Hannah, Larisa, Bryce, Lauren, and Braden. Survivors include his wife, Marie Cousin of Idaho Falls; children, Steven Cousin of Woodville, Idaho, and Larry (Lisa) Cousin of South Jordan, Utah; sister, Elma Moore of Thatcher, Arizona; brother, Lloyd Cousin of Ammon; and 6 grandchildren. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Bishop Peter Demitropoulos of the Idaho Falls LDS 2nd Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and for one hour prior to the services on Saturday, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) in Idaho Falls. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Reed and Sandra Robinson azrobinson8@hotmail.com We want you to know that we are thinking of you. We sure know that Leonard is happier now and we hope that you will have the health that is needed to manage all the responsibilities. Please take care of yourself. Our love is with you and also our prayers. Vern Kupfer vernkupfer@bresnan Just know that we are thinking of you and hope that we can get together in the near future. Sorry that I could not be there for the funeral. Just know that you have both been special to Nola and I. -- Vern Gayle & Rena Blackburn Dear Anslemo family, Gayle and I are out of town at this time and won't be able to attend any of the services for your dear father. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness of the parting here and joy at the reunion there. May you and your family all be blessed at this time. Gayle and Rena Blackburn