Edwin "Bud" Tawzer

EDWIN "BUD" TAWZER ST. GEORGE, UT -- Edwin "Bud" Tawzer, 93, a former resident of Idaho Falls, passed away May 10, 2008, at his home in St George, Utah. He was born April 22, 1915, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Charles Preston Tawzer and Ida Augusta Torneten Tawzer. The Tawzer family moved to Idaho when he was two years old and settled on the Henry Torneten farm in the Ammon area following the untimely death of his maternal grandfather, Henry Torneten. They eventually purchased the farm and the farm adjoining it. Edwin, brother Elmer, and sister Hazel attended school in Ammon. Ed farmed all his life on his family farm. The brothers enjoyed athletics and playing baseball with a farmers league that won several pennants with Edwin "Bud" pitching and Elmer catching. Ed also liked bowling, dancing, playing pool and family trips and outings. After retirement they spent winters in Mesa, Arizona, and St George, Utah. He married Phoebe Ann Peterson July 12, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and they would have celebrated their 69th anniversary this year. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple in December, 1952. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They enjoyed visiting the historical sites of the church and the historical sites of the USA, Mexico, Europe and Hawaii. They are the parents of Joy Tawzer (deceased), Charles (Elaine) Tawzer of St George, UT, Lynn (Dixie) Tawzer of Mesa, AZ, and Holly Murdock of St George, UT. They have 11 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, two deceased (Kaylee and Lindsey Tawzer) and five great great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from Noon to 12:45 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Connie Maxfield Carlson connie@fallsinsurance.com I never realized how much Charles looks like his father until I saw the picture in the paper today. What a great family this was. I attended Bonneville High with Joy, Charles and Lynn, and they were good examples of hard work, which they learned from their parents. My condolences to all of your family. Connie Maxfield Carlson, Bonneville Class of '60 Carol (Maxfield) Jensen What a wonderful family...We were saddened to read about your dad. We knew all of you from the old Bonneville High days...and Holly was in our ward. Please know that we care and send our most sincere thoughts of sympathy and love to all of you at this tender time. May Heavenly Father wrap His loving arms around all of you and give you comfort and peace to help you in the days ahead. Rodger and Carol (Maxfield) Jensen Carol Sarrett RNBOSND@aol.com I am so sorry to hear that Bud has been called home. Wonderful people, I bought my home from them 16+ years ago, It was so hard for them to leave it, but they knew I loved it here as much as they did, I still do! They used to drive buy to see the place every now and then. Bless you all and know he is in a much better place now. In God's Love, Carol Sarrett Carolyn Nielsen Cook What wonderful neighbors you were! We've thought about and missed you over the years since you moved. We are so sorry we can't make it to the services. You are in our thoughts and prayers Carolyn and the late Bruce Nielsen Dane Watkins thewatkinsco@cs.com Dear Tawzer Family, I want to send my condolences on the recent passing of your loved one, Bud. He was a great person and his outstanding accomplishments will always be remembered by our community. Sherry and I want you to know that our prayers are with you and your family. Sincerley, Dane Watkins