Edward Cecil Jenkins

Edward Cecil Jenkins, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 5, 2026, at his daughter's home.

Edward was born June 26, 1950, in McCammon, Idaho, to Cecil Stevens Jenkins and Dorothy Marie Beebe Jenkins. He grew up and attended schools in McCammon, and graduated from Marsh Valley High School. Afterward, Edward served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

On March 26, 1970, he married Vicki Rae Moore in McCammon. To this union were born two children, Heather and Michael and later adopted Joey and Don. Edward and Vicki made their home in Pocatello, Idaho where he worked as a mechanic for the railroad. They spent 47 years together until Vicki passed away on August 9, 2017. Edward found love again and on October 9, 2019, he married Liya Dadole in the Philippines. Edward and Liya made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Edward's favorite hobby was assembling model airplanes.

Edward is survived by his wife, Liya Jenkins of Idaho Falls, ID; daughter, Heather (Charles) Jenkins-Frew of Shelley, ID; son, Joey (Rebecca) Jenkins of Eagle Mountain, UT; brother, Barry (Naida) Jenkins of Pocatello, ID; brother, Terry (Norene) Jenkins of Ventura, CA; sister, Dorie Jenkins; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Dorothy Jenkins; first wife, Vicki Jenkins; sons, Michael Jenkins, and Don Falter; and brothers, Ronny Jenkins, and Boyd Jenkins.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the LDS Church located on 1555 North 700 East, in Shelley. The family will visit with friends from 10-10:45 a.m. prior at the church. Burial will be at the Norton Cemetery in McCammon. Military Honors will be performed by the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.

The family suggests any donations be sent to Wood Funeral Home.