Neil Hepworth

NEIL HEPWORTH Click here to view a video of Neil's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Neil N Hepworth, 84, of Idaho Falls, died November 3, 2008, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from complications of a stroke. He was born November 7, 1923, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Joseph Eugene Hepworth and Anna Myrtle Nielsen Hepworth. He attended local schools and graduated from Blackfoot High School. He went on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree from Utah State University in Logan. He served as a Seaman First Class in the Navy during World War II. He married Olive Larson on July 26, 1948 in Arco, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on December 29, 2007. He started the welding program at Skyline High School where he taught for many years until he retired in 1987. He also was a welding instructor at Eastern Idaho Technical College. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as the fast offering clerk and as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, keeping up on politics, and teasing his children and grandchildren. Survivors include: Wife: Olive Larson Hepworth, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Neil Wayne (Michele) Hepworth, Blackfoot, ID Daughter: Gloria Ann (John) Folker, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Dale Kirk (Christine) Hepworth, Grant, ID Daughter: Deborah Lynne (Ed) Gulbransen, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Lorraine N. (Jack) Denning, Blackfoot, ID 7 Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Anona Nelson; and brother, Leonard N. Hepworth. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2008, at the Idaho Falls LDS Boulevard Ward, 351 W. 14th Street, with Bishop Neal Russell officiating. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. and on Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Grove City Cemetery in Blackfoot. Military rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. -------------------------------------------- Condolences Received Online: Colette Casper casper368@comcast.net Dearest Family, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your great Dad. My heart goes out to each of you in this time of change and grief. I am happy that Uncle Neil is well and whole and with his loved ones, but am so very mindful of your separation, and your great love for him. I know he loved each of you very much. It was fun to see the pride in his eyes when he talked about each of you and when he would tease you. His passing affects us all and I will miss him. All my love to each of you and I am so very grateful we are family. Love always, Colette. Kelly and Susan Davis Olive, we didn't know Niel well, but we feel for your loss and want you to know that we are saddened at Niel's passing. Rodger and Carol Jensen We were so sorry to read about your father. Please know that we care and express our sympathy and love to all of you.