Lynn "Turbo" Kirby

Click Here To View Memorial Video Lynn Jay “Turbo” Kirby, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at his home July 28, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lynn was born April 5, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wesley J. Kirby and Norma Anderson Kirby. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School and Ricks College before serving a full time two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in California. On May 6, 1970, he married his wife, Martha Anderson, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together they raised five children, RaeLyn, Dana, DaNel, Raymond, and Jason. Lynn worked at Bechtel-Bettis Naval Facility for 36 years and retired in 2006. The years after his retirement were the best of his life. He loved being out on the road driving, whether for work or pleasure. He had several part-time jobs: escorting funeral processions to the cemetery for Scott Motor Escorts, driving for Wood Funeral Home, and delivering cars for Teton Toyota. He was on top of the world when he received a call to go to work. It is unfortunate that he didn’t have more time to do what he loved. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lynn served as ward organist and choir director for several years. He spent many enjoyable years as a member of the Civil Air Patrol, where he was the Commander for over five years. He loved flying and was very proud of the accomplishments of the members and cadets. Lynn also enjoyed going to the drag races in Las Vegas with his family and friends and spent many great times there. He also loved going to the Oregon coast, enjoying time relaxing on the beach, and camping with his children and grandchildren. Lynn loved spending time with his grandchildren, telling them stories and taking them to the airport to see the planes. Lynn is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Martha Kirby of Idaho Falls, Daughter, RaeLyn (Steven) Green of Idaho Falls, ID, Daughter, DaNel Kirby of Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter, Dana (Shannon) Stoddard of Idaho Falls, ID, Son, Raymond Kirby of Idaho Falls, ID, Son, Jason (Jason Long) Kirby of Broomfield, CO; Sister, Janice (Kerry) Longua of Idaho Falls, ID, Sister, Arlene (Darryl) Jenkins of Marshall, VA. 4 grandchildren, Shawn, Alex, Morgan, and Lukas. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Jolene Howell, and a granddaughter, Megan Stoddard. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2013, at the Idaho Falls LDS Templeview Ward, 1450 Mountain View Lane, with Bishop Paul Chambers officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the Lincoln Cemetery.

Funeral Services -- Thursday

1:00 p.m. ,Thursday, August 1, 2013 Idaho Falls LDS Templeview Ward 1450 Mountain View Lane Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the Lincoln Cemetery.