Irvin Landon

IRVIN G. LANDON Click here to view Irvin's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Irvin Gene Landon, 82, of Idaho Falls, died March 28, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Irvin was born December 22, 1927, in Kimball, Idaho, to Henry R. Landon and Althora Gene Martin Landon. He spent his early years in Idaho Falls and Mackay, growing up with six sisters and five brothers. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School, where he excelled in boxing and was awarded a golden glove for his achievements.. He married his sweetheart, Melba Jean Stoneberg, December 21, 1949, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple and they had 60 wonderful years together. Irvin farmed for many years in Osgood and also worked as a custodian at Osgood Elementary School. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Irvin served in the Young Men and Elder's Quorum Presidencies, in the Osgood Ward Bishopric, as Ward Clerk, on the Stake High Council, as a missionary, and in the Idaho Falls Temple Visitor's Center. He and Melba were temple officiators in the Idaho Falls Temple for 10 years, where they made many eternal friends. After retiring from farming, he carried his love for the soil in his passion for gardening. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers and sisters, and loved to play with and tease his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He and Melba enjoyed traveling and quilt making. One of his great attributes was his generosity to his family and friends as well as anyone in need. Survivors include: Wife: Melba Landon, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Stanley (Debbie) Landon, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Karen (Gary) Mugleston, Yakima, WA Daughter: Cindy (Dan) Morris, Ashland, OR Son: Barry (Sue) Landon, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Susan (John) Griffin, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Adele (Travis) Dye, Idaho Falls, ID 29 Grandchildren & 30 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Althora Landon, a brother, Alden Landon, a sister, Peggy Moore Wilson, and a grandson, Bryce Irvin Mugleston. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS Osgood Ward, 7940 North 35th West, with Bishop Gregg Landon officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Friday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: RaKell Holm Worton rakellw@msn.com My love is with your family. What a wonderful man and I know he will be missed. Kathy Musselman Melba and family, I am so sorry to hear of Irvin's passing he was a very sweet man. Please know all of us at Community Care are thinking of you. Sincerely, Kathy Carl Robbins cdrobbid@yahoo.com I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of Irvin. He is such a wonderful individual. He will surely be missed by all. I enjoyed very much serving with Irvin and his beautiful bride in the temple. Irvin always had a wonderful smile and firm handshake. He was truely one of GODS elect. My love to all the family members and especially to you Melba. May God bless you at this time in your life and always as you cherish the sweet memories you have of Irvin and know that you will be together again. Joe and Cathy Birch catscrossing@msn.com I just want to say I am sorry to hear of Irvins passing. He was so much a part of my growing up years, as were you, his family. Thank you so very very much. He was one of the best! Love you all, Joe Linda Franck Befort lbefort@2009msn.com My deepest condolences to the family. It has been a really long time since I lived in Osgood, My Mother, Roberta Franck, used to be the secretary at the school also. Again I am truly sorry for your loss. Linda Franck Befort Roma, Dave & Bonnie Grant granyork@ida.net We were extremely sorry to here of Irvin's passing. When ever we think of Osgood we think of Irvin & Melba & family. We couldn't have found better neighbors than they were. I especially remember tipping the sleigh over on the way to the store one winter out there. God bless you and help you thru this. Jody Green Furrer jodyfurrer@msn.com Great big hugs to you all. What a great man Irvin was to all of us that knew & loved him. He will be missed by those left behind but welcomed by those that have gone on before him. Keep those wonderful memories close at heart - those memories along with the knowledge of eternal life will help get you through this time. My love to you all. Kent & Christie Malan ckmalan@comcast.net Dear Sister Landon and family, We express our love and sympathy during this difficult time, and want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Don Morishita dnbmorishita@msn.com I just learned of the passing of Irvin and I wanted to express my deepest sympathy. Irvin was definitely one of the Osgood folks that I have deep respect for. It is sad every time I hear of another long-time member of the Osgood community passing on. My fond memories of growing up in Osgood with great families like the Landons will never go away. Alisha Passey cowgirl.28@live.com I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted to let you know that he definitely made an impact on me while I was a student at Osgood. Mr. Landon was a dear sweet man who made a point to be nice and get to know all of the students he came in contact with. And I remember him always being cheerful and fun. He will always have a special place in my heart. I am so grateful that God made our paths cross. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Alisha Passey Truman and Susan Franck Irvin is the most respectable trusting man we have ever known. We are honored to know him; His mission is complete and he served it honorably.