Lovene Crockett

LOVENE D CROCKETT IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Lovene D Crockett, 92, of Idaho Falls, died January 8, 2005, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living Center surrounded by his family. He was born October 26, 1912, in Dayton, Idaho, to Irving Earnest Crockett and Alice Dees Crockett. The family moved to Preston where he lived until the age of seven. The family moved to New Sweden, where he attended grade school, and later to Idaho Falls, where he attended Idaho Falls High School. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. On June 24, 1936, he married Margaret Clara Mae Heimberger in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He owned and operated Crockett Conoco and Crockett Sinclair. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge. His wife preceded him in death on October 14, 1999. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he held many callings, including Bishop and Temple Sealer. He served in the East Central States Mission and later he and his wife served in Tahiti and in Switzerland. For a semester he lived in Jerusalem with his wife as an assistant to the Ricks College Nursing Program. Lovene enjoyed traveling, yardwork, bowling, camping, and was a great fly fisherman. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Surviving are: Daughter: Carol (David) Dickinson, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Barbara (Blaine) Oswald, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Lynda (Ray) Fielding, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter-in-law: Hallie Crockett, Blackfoot, ID Daughter: Melva Krell, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Bruce (Layne) Crockett, Shelley, ID 24 Grandchildren, 69 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; a son, Lynn Crockett; two brothers, Perry Crockett and Reese Crockett; two sisters, Melva Poppy and Donna Salisbury; a granddaughter, Sandi Fox and a great granddaughter, Hailey Jackson. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 13, 2005, at the Shelley LDS Sand Creek Ward (1101 East 1250 North), with Bishop Michael Crockett officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and Thursday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank Jerry and the staff at Turtle & Crane; Aspen Home Health and Hospice; and Dr. Ken Krell for their kind and loving care.