Laird Glenn Newman

Laird Glenn Newman, 62, of Palm Springs, California, formerly of Monteview, Idaho, passed away August 31, 2026.

Laird was born on October 25, 1963, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to LaVar and Louise Newman. Laird worked on the farm after school, on weekends, and in the summer. He attended Terreton Elementary and Terreton Junior High before graduating from West Jefferson High School in 1982. While in high school, Laird participated in choir, FFA, and wrestling. He was also elected and attended Boys State in Boise, Idaho.

After high school graduation, Laird attended Ricks College for a year and then went on a mission to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which also included some parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and the tip of Florida. Upon returning from his mission in 1985, he renewed his friendship with Carol Prince who he had dated before his mission. They married in 1985 and later divorced.

Laird served as a health care worker for over 20 years. He worked in many areas including Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; Mesa, AZ; St. George, UT; Palm Springs, CA; and Monteview, ID where he took excellent care of his parents during their declining years.

He enjoyed side-by-side rides in the desert, traveling, entertaining, and creating gourmet meals for his friends.

Laird is survived by his sisters, Laura Smith of Idaho Falls, ID and Linda (Mike) Anderson of Gooding, ID; brothers, Lewis (Dana) Newman and Lane (Loni) Newman, both of Monteview, ID.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LaVar and Louise Newman; and nephews, Brody John Newman and Keston Lane Newman.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Monteview Ward, 2413 North 800 East, with Bishop Lewis Newman officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the West Jefferson Memorial Cemetery.