H. Reynold George

Click Here To View Memorial Video Hilmer Reynold George, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 20, 2014, at his home. He was under the care of his family and Hands of Hope Hospice. Reynold was born April 17, 1924, in Rigby, Idaho, to Hilmer Melvin George and Edith Kinghorn George. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. He also attended Idaho State Academy Midshipman School, University of Utah, and the University of Idaho School of Law in 1951. He served his country as an Ensign in the U. S. Navy during World War II. On May 21, 1947, he married Donnetta Smith in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. To this union were born eight children, Ronald, Elizabeth, Sylvia, Bruce, Julie, Diana, Bradley, and Jeanette. Reynold and Donnetta made their home in Rigby, where Reynold practiced law, then moved to Idaho Falls, where he served as a District Judge in the Seventh Judicial District of Idaho for 20 years. He retired in 1993. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in various capacities over the years, including Bishop, High Councilman, Stake Mission President, and three full-time missions with Donnetta, the first to Fort Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona, the second to the Philippines, the third to the Idaho Falls Family History Center. They were also temple ordinance workers for 15 years. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing. A devoted family man, he loved being with his family. Reynold is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Donnetta George of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Ronald (Nica) George of Pocatello, ID; Daughter, Elizabeth (Jay) Crandall of Idaho Falls, ID, Daughter, Sylvia (Martin) Harris of Boise, ID; (currently serving in the Montevideo, Uruguay LDS Mission) Son, Bruce (Julie) George of Vista, CA; Daughter, Julie Rigby of Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter, Diana (Dale) Veenendaal of Draper, UT; Son, Bradley (Kelly) George of Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter, Jeanette (James) Cole of Idaho Falls, ID; Brother, Dennis George of Boise, ID; 63 grandchildren (including spouses), and 63 great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Donald Melvin George, Joseph C. George, and Donal K. George. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Idaho Falls LDS Brentwood Ward, 2040 Brentwood Drive, with Bishop Clay Murdoch officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Jefferson County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Fund, 15 E. South Temple, 2nd Floor East, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, or online at www.ldsphilanthropies.org.

Funeral Services will be held

11:00 am ,Saturday, January 25, 2014 Idaho Falls LDS Brentwood Ward 2040 Brentwood Drive Idaho Falls, ID, Bonneville 83402 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery.