Elmer Case

ELMER W. CASE IDAHO FALLS, ID - Elmer W. Case, 93, of Idaho Falls, died March 8, 2005, of cancer, at the home of his daughter. He was born March 5, 1912, in Panguitch, Utah, to Marion Francis Case and Tora Elisha Burr Case. He attended schools in Panguitch. During his life, he also lived in Annabella and Richfield, Utah, Benicia and Artesa, California, then Lewisville, Idaho, and the last 50 years in Idaho Falls. He married Marie Knight August 30, 1932, in Annabella, Utah. She preceded him in death September 12, 1985. He married Ona Farnsworth Hatch March 2, 1987 in Idaho Falls and they were divorced in 2000. He worked as a farmer, and a self-employed painter. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was an honorable father, grandfather and great grandfather that loved kissing each new baby brought into his home, and he enjoyed a lifetime of hunting and fishing. Surviving are: Daughter: Doddie (Gary) Kerbs, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter-in-law: Nita Case, Iona, ID Daughter-in-law: Liz Case, Idaho Falls Son: Larry H. Case, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Mike F. (Frances) Case, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Glen Case, Orem, UT Sister: Thelma Nelson, Halifax, AZ 19 Grandchildren, 38 Great Grandchildren, 19 Great Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marie, 2 sons, Robert and Blaine, 5 brothers, 6 sisters and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005, at the Wood Chapel of the Pines, 273 North Ridge Avenue, with Bruce Case officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday for one hour prior to services, both at Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Idaho Falls Senior Citizen Center, 535 West 21st Street, Idaho Falls, 83402. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.