Don Holverson

Don Edwin Holverson, 78, passed away on February 12, 2011 under the care of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) with his family by his side. Don was born on May 9, 1932 in Idaho Falls the second child of Jerry (Jigg) Preston and Florence May King Holverson. He attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1950 lettering in boxing and never missing a day of school or being tardy until high school. Don married the love of his life, Virgie Joe Hodge on September 8, 1951 in the same home where he was born. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple in March 1974. Don served in the U.S. Army, in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Don was a drywaller by trade then went to work for the City of Idaho Falls Sewer Department in 1974, where he always said he took crap from everyone. He worked up the ranks to Superintendent of the Sewer Department retiring in 1997. Don, known to some at “Mr. Sage Lakes,” became an avid golfer enjoying many tee times with family and friends having his final tee time at 5:21 pm. on February 12, 2011 where we know he got his hole-in-one. He enjoyed reading to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He took pride in all of the missions and military services performed by his family members. Besides golf, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Because of his exceptional craftsmanship, many family and friends called upon Don for his expertise in home building, “repairs” and remodels. Most important to Don was his family, he always said “Family First.” He is survived by his wife of 59 years and his children Don Clip (Jane), Kurt (Jolene), Scott (Rhonda), Kay (Milt) Montague, Kandie (Colin) Howard, Lisa (Kenny) Nield, and Josh (Dani), brothers Virgil (Sue) and Terry (Maggie), sisters Fern (Dyer) Stockton and Flora Jorgensen all of the Idaho Falls area. Don is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, June, Bert, and Ruben. The family would like to thank the staff of EIRMC especially Doctors Miller & Krell. Funeral services will be under the direction of Heath Holverson (grandson) and Wood Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Idaho Falls North Stake at 955 Memorial Drive. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16 at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave and 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (prior to services). Burial will be at Ririe-Shelton with military honors. &nbsp Born: May 9, 1932&nbsp Place of Birth: Idaho Falls, ID&nbsp Death: February 12, 2011&nbsp Place of Death: Idaho Falls, ID

Funeral Services - Thursday

Thursday February 17, 2011 , 11:00 a.m. at Idaho Falls LDS North Stake Center The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16th at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Burial will be at Ririe-Shelton Cemetery with military honors. Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.