Jerry Wadsworth

Jerald Denton Wadsworth, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 18, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

Jerry was born February 1, 1944, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Vaughn Arnold Wadsworth and Nina Norton Wadsworth. He grew up and attended schools in Rexburg and Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1962.

On June 12, 1964, he married Connie Curtis in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Jerry and Connie were later sealed in the Idaho Falls temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where Jerry owned and operated Sunnyside Automotive from 1984-2006. He demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to his profession, becoming the youngest person in the Northwest to achieve the prestigious designation of Certified Master Technician. He took great pride in serving his customers. Many came in as customers and left as grateful friends.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved the scouting program, fishing, drag racing, and camping with family. He loved everything about cars. The last 20 years were spent enjoying the warm winters in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and idealic summers in Irwin, Idaho.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Connie Wadsworth of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Randy (Laree) Wadsworth of Idaho Falls, ID; daughter, Wendy (Bob) Regan of Meridian, ID; daughter, Shelley (Lyle-deceased) Woolstenhulme of Idaho Falls, ID; brother, Kenneth (Denise) Wadsworth of Toquerville, UT; sister, Kaye (Larry) Whiting of UT; sister, Ann Ginos of Surprise, Arizona; sister, Kathy Huls of Idaho Falls, ID; brother, Bradley (Christine) Wadsworth of Las Vegas, NV; brother, David Wadsworth of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Lori Roberts of Arizona; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 1:00-1:45 p.m. prior to services, with both visitations at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery.

Services will be broadcast live on this page.