Edgar Clements

EDGAR CLEMENTS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Edgar Silas Clements, 71, passed away July 13, 2004, following a battle with cancer and a stroke. He was in his home surrounded by his family at his time of death. Edgar was the oldest of three boys, born on March 8, 1933, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Silas Prentiss Clements and Sarah Mock Clements. Edgar was raised in Rexburg, graduated from Madison High School, and then went on to attend Ricks College. Edgar met his bride-to-be, Dorothy Iona Merrill, while attending Ricks College. They were married in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on April 9, 1952. They lived in Rexburg for two years, then moved to Idaho Falls, where they raised their family of eight children (one daughter and seven sons). Edgar was in the floor covering business for many years. He then ventured into real estate, insurance, accounting, small business computer support, and small business ownership. Edgar's greatest love was his family. He taught his family love, honesty and work through his example. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, daughter Debra (Craig) Morgan of Sugar City, Idaho, sons, Brad (Diana) of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Jim (Joanne) of Oxford, Ohio, Paul (Jackie) of Burns, Oregon, Royce (Sherry) of Idaho Falls, Stuart (Lisa) of Draper, Utah, Bryan (Connie) of Frisco, Texas, Kendall (Christine) of Mesa, Arizona, 29 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren, and his two brothers, Gary (Echo) of Sugar City, Idaho, and Kirkland (Linda) of Bancroft, Idaho. Throughout his life Edgar was happiest when he was camping with his family, at family reunions, or just family get-togethers. Many great memories were made on a small patch of land above Bone called "The Ranch." Edgar was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many different capacities, including Scoutmaster, Elders Quorum President, Bishop's Counselor, Stake Sunday School President, High Priest Group Leader, and Officiator at the Idaho Falls Temple. Edgar touched many people throughout his life with his great sense of humor, his wisdom and his genuine love and compassion for others. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on in his children. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 2004, at the Idaho Falls LDS 31st Ward, 1165 Azalea, with Bishop Terry Hale officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rexburg Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.