Reed Bloxham

REED "CHUCK" BLOXHAM IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Reed Davis "Chuck" Bloxham, 79, of Idaho Falls, died December 2, 2004, at his home from cancer. He was born on August 16, 1925, in Downey, to Frederick Bloxham and Esther Jane Davis Bloxham. He was the youngest of ten children. His mother passed away when he was an infant and he was cared for by an aunt until the age of 3. He grew up and attended schools in the Downey area. At the age of 19 he joined the army and served our country in World War II, where he was stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines. In 1945, he married Donna Elese Schwartz in Malad. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He was a master craftsman and worked as a carpenter at the INEEL site and for local construction companies for many years. In 1969, he and his wife, Donna, began a small business, R. B. Trailer Sales. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various capacities over the years. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. In the winters, he and Donna traveled south to St. George, where they spent winters exploring the area, spending time with family, and making new friends. Surviving are: Wife: Donna Bloxham, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Sonja (Gary) Rish, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Reed (Karen) Bloxham, Layton, UT Son: Chris (Marie) Bloxham, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Tim (Denise) Bloxham, Rigby, ID Son: Randy Bloxham, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Leona Stromberg, Ririe, ID 9 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2004, at the Idaho Falls LDS 10th Ward, 1200 Dunbar, with Bishop Daniel Stout officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and for one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Burial will be in Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team.