Louis Meppen

LOUIS MEPPEN IDAHO FALLS, ID - Louis Meppen, 75, of Idaho Falls, died July 17, 2003, at his home of cancer. He was born January 5, 1928, at Idaho Falls, to Louis Ernest Meppen and Melda Bingham Meppen. He grew up in the area and attended Idaho Falls schools. He was active in Pep Band during junior high and high school. On October 27, 1949, he married Lorna Alice Pearce in Iona. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on May 9, 1992. He was a farmer and worked on the family farm and later worked for Cream Top Dairy. He then worked in maintenance at General Electric and was a Lieutenant in security at Argonne National Laboratories until his retirement. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as Sunday School President, High Priest Group Leader, and as an officiator in the Temple. He enjoyed music, traveling, golf, and handgun competitions. Lou especially loved spending time with his family and friends and always had a smile and a handshake for everyone he met. Surviving are: Wife: Lorna Meppen, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Rodney (Debra) Meppen, Smithfield, UT Son: Bruce (Jaylene) Meppen, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Larry (Dianne) Meppen, Kaysville, UT Son: Terry (Carla) Meppen, Firth, ID Brother: William (Jean) Meppen, Idaho Falls, ID 14 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Brandon Meppen. The family wishes to thank Dr. Mulvey and his staff for their kindness and caring during Lou’s illness. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at the Idaho Falls LDS Mountain View Ward, 1450 Mountain View Lane, with Bishop Kerry Holmgren officiating. The family will meet with friends on Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and Tuesday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83402