Kym Mallard

KYM MALLARD Click here to view a video of Kym's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Kym Patrick Mallard, 53, of Idaho Falls, died January 2, 2008, at his home of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Shelley, Idaho, March 28, 1954, to Alma Dale Mallard and Della D'Vonne Kelsey Mallard. Kym is the eldest of nine children. He was raised and attended schools in the Shelley area. He also attended school at the Bakersfield Community College in Bakersfield, California and Farrier School in Boseman, Montana. Kym served his country in the United States Army. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1975, he married Diane Marie Taylor from Ketchikan, Alaska. The made their home in Alaska and were later divorced. Kym was an avid horseman and loved to be around them. He was a pilot and enjoyed flying. He loved nature and the outdoors. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and welding. Kym loved his family and loved to be around all children, especially his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Todd, and his grandparents on both sides. Survivors include: Alma and Della Mallard of Idaho Falls, Duen and Jolene Mallard of Hanford, California, Kelly and Michelle Mallard of Idaho Falls, Dana and Rhonda Mallard of Pahrump Nevada, Jody and Lisa Mallard of Idaho Falls, Dayle Collins of Idaho Falls, Terri Mallard of Idaho Falls, Holly and Jeff Coles of Ririe Idaho, and lots of nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Wood Funeral Home, 963 S. Ammon Rd. The family will visit with friends Tuesday, January 9, 2008, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday one hour prior to the services, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Wayne L. Christensen chriwayn@isu.edu I can't express deeply enough the wave of emotions I feel at the passing of Kym. Which cannot compare with the sadness you must feel. Unfortunately, Kym and I lost touch with each other many years ago, while both our lives were in upheaval, yet, though we were separated by time, in my mind and heart he was and will always be my best friend. --Wayne L. Christensen Benny Coronado bennycoronado@msn.com Dear Mallard Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kym. As you well know, Todd and I were the best of friends and I always remember Kym being my older brothers friend and just being around growing up, in the good old neighborhood in Shelley. I just want you to know that my family's prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I sure have some very GREAT memories of being around all of your family. You're in my thoughts. May God Bless -- and know that I am thinking of all of your family. Benny Coronado and Family Juanita Whiting Della, you are the only one in your family that I know or remember, but I wanted to extend to you my sympathies. It must be terribly hard to lose a child. My thoughts are with you. Juanita Whiting Shelley