Jesse Yarrington

JESSE V. YARRINGTON Click here to view Jesse's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Jesse Vernon Yarrington, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 14, 2008, at Idaho Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center . He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. He was born April 22, 1922, in Ogden, Utah, to Jesse Alfred Yarrington and Maia Beatrice Varley Yarrington. He grew up in the Ogden area and graduated from Ogden High School. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He married Jean Cranney March 13, 1943, in Ogden, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple August 8, 1943. They raised their family in Burley, Idaho. Jesse worked in sales, insurance, investments and vending. He was also a journeyman machinist and a dairyman. Jesse was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a temple officiator in the Boise Temple and as a High Priest. Jesse and Jean served a full-time mission to Nauvoo, Illinois, from 1987-1988. He was involved in scouting, Kiwanis, Girls Scouts, Rodeo and 4-H. Jesse enjoyed businesses, camping with his family, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing, mechanics, singing, selling and building and weaving custom outdoor chairs. He is survived by his wife, Jean of Idaho Falls; Son, Alan (Diane) Yarrington of Nampa, ID; Son, Des (Susan) Yarrington of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Dennis (Joan) Yarrington of Centerville, UT; Son Jon (Susan) Yarrington of Riverton, UT; Son, Lane (Tonja) Yarrington of Albuquerque, NM; Sister, Faye Wessler of Ogden, UT; 34 Grandchildren and 52 Great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, a grandson and a great granddaughter. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends Monday from 10 to 10:45 at Wood Funeral Home East Side. Burial will be in the Marion Cemetery in Oakley, Idaho. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Roger E. Price We extend to you are most sincere condolences for the loss of your father, grand-father and husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your bereavement. David Earl Metcalf davidmetcalf91@yahoo.com To Bro. Alan Yarrington & his family: I send my heartfelt condolences at this time, and my thoughts and prayers are with you!! David E Metcalf Vern & LuDean Worthen vlworth2@comcast.net We are so sorry to learn about the passing of Jess. We send our love and sincere sympathy. Steve and Jean Hennis and JoAnn Breach We send our love and sympathy at this time. We want you to know we are thinking of your family at this time. Our Sympathy - Steve and Jean Hennis, and JoAnne Breach Fred & beverly Breneman fredandbeverlyB@aol.com Your husband, father, grandfather, is one of the most loving, interesting & friendly people we’ve ever had the privilege to know. We're sure he'll leave all of you & us a wonderful legacy. Fred & Beverly . . . Hoyt & Lynette Martin Larry Woolstenhulme sabiner.larry@gmail.com Sorry to hear of your loss, please accept our condolences. Brought back some old time memories of when you guys lived on East Main in Burley and us kids would run together, remember the old block ice machine that set on the curb of Elba Ave. and we would climb the tree to get on top. Then you moved out West of town, I did ride the bike out a few times and make a pest of myself I am sure. If I was lucky, Jesse would give us a half pint of chocolate milk or a nickle stick. Then they were a nickle. Well just some old thoughts that zoomed through. Take care. Larry and Sherry Woolstenhulme Karen Lyons Taylor ftcarlisle@hotmail.com The Yarrington's are one of the best memories of growing up in Burley, the 1st Ward and of course family. I will always remember Jesse and his smile and laugh. My thoughts are with all the family this week. Karen Lyona Taylor Greg Monik monikga@cableone.net Saddened by your loss. Having recently lost my father, I can feel the empty spot you are likely feeling right now. May the Lord's comfort be with you. Ann Jensen Knapton I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that caring thoughts and heartfelt sympathy is with you. I remember your family from Main St. in Burley. Harlan & Bette Jensen (my parents) lived on Main St. I remember Mr. Yarrington always wearing a smile. May God bless. Dee & Virginia Burlingame dburl79@hotmail.com We have enjoyed Jess & Jean very much, especially here in Quartzsite, AZ. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jean and her family. Brent and Carol Lee What great memories we have of our association with Jesse and all the Yarrington family. We always appreciated his interest in our family and his dedication to church service and the gospel. Our love and sympathy to each of you. Brent and Carol Lee Leonard & Renna Hennis Thinking of you in your sorrow. May God be with you and comfort you at this difficult time. Randy McKnight & LaRue McKnight rmcknight@nsd131.org Mother and I extend our appreciation to the Yarrington family for the many years of association in the Nampa area. Jess, Jean, and the family have been close friends and we treasure the memories of good times. Our love and prayers go out to Jean and the rest of the family at this time of grief. May the Lord's support and abounding love surround you during this Christmas season and the months that follow.