Jeff Felde

Jeffrey James Felde, 40, of Pocatello, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away August 21, 2018. Jeff was born June 27, 1978, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Joseph Felde and Joy Spear. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School. After High School, Jeff served in the United States Air Force in the 68th Unit from April 2002 to April 2008. He proudly served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. After honorably discharging from the Air Force as a Staff Sergeant, Jeff attended Idaho State University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. On June 23, 2000, he married Kimberly Ann Bringhurst in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were blessed with four children, Kobe, Cooper, Carter, and Chloe. Jeff and Kim made their home in Pocatello, Idaho, where Jeff worked as a Registered Nurse for Heritage Home Health. The care and compassion he had for his patients was tireless, and he was adored by them in return. It simply isn't possible to craft a dialogue about Jeff that would adequately describe the gentle, kind man that we all miss. But the love he showed for those he left behind deserves our best effort, so we will try. Jeff's hugs could impart the comfort and joy that a person didn't know was missing in their lives until they were hugged by him. They were genuine, and authentic and left no doubt about how much he loved you. He had a passion for the outdoors, and loved hunting, fishing and camping. He was a hard worker and would rise to the occasion whether it was hauling/bailing hay or building whatever crazy thing his mother-in-law requested. Jeff loved golf but lived for wrestling. He was so proud to pass on the Felde Family legacy of wrestling to ALL his children, even his daughter. He coached wrestling for Irving Middle School. Jeff always, always left it all on the mat. Not just in wrestling but in life. He showed up, worked and loved hard, and gave it all he had. If Jeff had any faults at all, it was that he tirelessly and unfortunately rooted for the Green Bay Packers. Jeff Felde loved his family fiercely. He loved Kim so much he married her twice. He was immensely proud of his children and left them each with a unique gift. To Kobe, he gave his grit and tenacity. To Cooper, he gave his wicked, irreverent sense of humor. To Carter, he gave his wit and intellect. To Chloe, his only sweet girl, he gave his whole heart. In these beautiful babies, Jeff will live on and we can continue to celebrate the beautiful generous soul we were all privileged to love. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, June A.N. Blake and Paul Wilber Blake; as well as his brother-in-law, Jason Martin. Jeff is survived by his sweetheart, his Ann-Jeannette, his Boo, his best friend, and not least of all his wife of 18 years, Kimberly Ann Felde of Pocatello, ID; his children, Kobe Allan, Cooper William, Joseph Carter and Chloe Diane of Pocatello, ID; father, Joseph Felde and step-Mother, Lisa Greggs of Ucon, Idaho; mother, Joy Spear and step- father Dennis Spear of Idaho Falls, ID; grandparents, William and Nancy Felde of Idaho Falls, ID; grandmother, Doris Felde of Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Jennifer Beck (Ryan) of Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Jacquie Hopkins (Marcus) of Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Amanda Felde of Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Danielle Poliski (Eric) of Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Rebecca Felde of Ucon, ID; brother, Michael Spear of Albuquerque, NM; brother, David Spear (Stephanie) of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Keri Ulibarri (Mario) of Las Vegas, NM; Lakota Messenger (Chelsy) of Idaho Falls, ID; Skyler Messenger of Idaho Falls, ID; in-laws, Allan and Diane Bringhurst of Manti, UT; brother, in Law Scott Bringhurst (Shawn) of Springville, UT; sister-in- law, Stacy Burgie (Sonny) of Rigby, ID; brother-in- law, Alex Bringhurst of Pocatello, ID; sister-in-law, Mindy Markley (Robert) of Houston, TX; his mentor, master sergeant, and "Dad" Reginald E. Smith of Virginia; and many, many nieces and nephews and one great niece who cherished him. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the Garfield LDS 4th Ward, 5 North 3900 East, Rigby, Idaho, with Bishop Lewis Chandler of the Pocatello Cedar Hills Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends and family Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ucon Cemetery where Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Air Force Honor Guard.

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