Don Maxfield

DON MAXFIELD IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Don Godfrey Maxfield, 83, of Idaho Falls, died February 20, 2010 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Don was born April 29, 1926, in Murray, Utah to Curtis Wayne Maxfield and Kina Ellen Godfrey Maxfield. He graduated from Ucon High School early to join the United States Navy at the age of 17. After the Navy, he worked for his dad in the service station business. He later started his own business: Don’s Service Station and Equipment. On March 20, 1948 he married Faye Jean Ancell. From this union came two daughters, Nancy and Vicky. In 1971 he married Delight Yvonne Kearney Grohar. On March 2, 2005, he married Lily W. Hendricks in Idaho Falls. They had five wonderful years together. Don was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Don loved to fish, travel, tell jokes, and fix anything and everything. Although he had lost his sight, he could do so many things and describe things perfectly and beautifully. Survivors include: Wife: Lily Maxfield, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Nancy (Dr. Stephen) Lee, Brandenburg, KY Daughter: Vicky (Karl “Todd”) Schweickardt of Idaho Falls, ID 6 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren Brother: Lynn (Colleen) Maxfield of Layton, UT Half Sisters: Connie (Larry) Carlson, Carol (Rodger) Jensen, and Judy K. Maxfield all of Idaho Falls Step Children: Vicky (James ) Carroll, Rick (Jennifer) Hendricks, Andy (Christina) Hendricks, and Dan (Sylvia) Hendricks. 11 Step Grandchildren and 9 Step Great Grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews and cousins, friends, and his dogs “Boots” and “Gordy.” He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Afton Lifferth; his step-mother, Anne Kite Maxfield; and his wives Faye and Delight. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the loving care Don received from friends and neighbors, Life Care Center, and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2010, at the Ucon Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Richard Hale rkhale@ruddco.com Every time he called me or I called him, he'd always have a funny joke to tell me. I will miss that. Don was a noble, honest, great man! Diane from Dr. Joe Liljenquist's office I want to let Lily know how sorry I am to hear of Don's passing. He was a very sweet man and I looked forward to your visits here at the office. He always made me smile. He will be greatly missed. Take care of yourself and know that you and your family are in my prayers. Love always, Diane Jerry and Verlene Schmier jvss2@yahoo.com So sad to learn of Don's passing. May you have strength, faith and understandings. We have known Don for may years and his friendship will always be remembered with love. He helped us alot through the years with our service stations and enjoyed his visits in West Yellowstone. Lucille Pearce kstse5@gmail.com I hadn't been in contact with Don for over 60 years until just a couple of weeks ago, when I got his address from another cousin. I called him and we talked for almost an hour. That meant so much to me. Then to hear that he'd passed away made me so very grateful that I'd been able to have that contact with him. I do express heartfelt sympathy to his wife and all his family. Jennifer from Praxair Healthcare hiettffamily@q.com Don will be greatly missed by everyone he met. He was always smiling and joking. Lily, you had a wonderful husband and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. stephen shields devils_brigade@msn.com DeEtte and Jay would like to send their condolences, Don has finally reached that big fishing hole. Our best to the family. With all our LOVE, The Shields Family.... Jay and DeEtte Shields deette@rconnects.com Sorry, Lily, for your great loss and for ours. We loved Don and will miss his calls and jokes. We loved our visit with both of you last August and thank God we got to visit and give him a hug. Keep in touch. Love, Jay and DeEtte GERALD ESPLIM Hi Judy, We read in the Times-News of your father's death. We are sorry and thinking of you at this time. I don't know of his health, but when my parents passed away it was better for them and hard for us who were left behind. Would like to hear from you as time goes on and things are better for you. Annett Stucki Esplin and Gerald, Twin Falls