Michael Covington

MICHAEL E. COVINGTON IDAHO FALLS, ID - Michael E. Covington, 45, of Idaho Falls passed away on July 19, 2004. Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor, and friend to all who knew him. He was born on April 6, 1959, in Blackfoot, Idaho as one of the youngest of six children, the son of Max and Eddis Ellis Covington. As he grew up, Mike enjoyed a happy and memorable upbringing with a close family with many outdoor adventures. He had many fun friendships along the way. Michael could find good in any situation and the good in every person. He was strong, steady and a dedicated family man that believed in kindness. Mike married at an early age, and had three children with Shawna Madson. In 1986, Mike “once is enough” and Karla “never again” were married. They have shared 18 wonderful years completing the circle of love for one another. Mike continued the tradition of raising a loving family with Karla as devoted parents raising 6 children. Mike's love and memories will continue on through his wife, Karla Covington; daughter, Mandy Covington; son, Al Covington (Diana Covington); son, Jamie Covington; daughter, Andrea Cyr; son, Trevor Covington, and daughter, Mary Eddis Covington. Mike has 5 grandchildren. Mike was very proud of his children and reveled in their accomplishments, and encouraged their future. He supported his children in everything they did. His love will continue on through his grandmother, Marie Covington, father, Max Covington and his wife Joy Covington, his twin brother, Dave Covington (Christy Covington), and sisters Melody Tovey (Randy Tovey), Becky Covington, and Joni Lindberg (Lindy Lindberg). Mike's passing was preceded by his mother, Eddis Covington, and his brother, Val Covington. Mike has always enjoyed the outdoors, and was known to go hunting, fishing, skiing and hiking. He also enjoyed sports in high school and continued his interest by coaching the YMCA basketball team for 7 years. Mike started working at the INEEL site when he was 18 years old. He started as an errand runner in the mail department, and worked his way up to an Area Manager. He has worked at the site for 27 years. he was a dedicated, hard working, and valuable asset to all of the companies he worked for. While Mike was busy working full time, and raising six children, he also managed to go back to school to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology. He then continued on to earn a Master's Degree in Science (Industrial Technology). Mike also received Awards of Proficiency in Waste Management and Industrial Safety. He maintained a 4.0 grade point average through it all! Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, 2004 at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Annis-Little Butte Cemetery. You may contribute with your memories, photos, thoughts, and emails to the family at the website www.billsfamilyfoundation.org. This site was founded in 2003 to assist friends and families with resources and support in the healing process. A link has been especially created in honor of Mike.