Richard Weeks

LYLE WEEKS IRWIN, ID -- Richard Lyle Weeks, 71, of Swan Valley, passed away, December 13, 2009, at his home. He was born December 24, 1937, in Irwin, Idaho, to Richard William Weeks and Ida Beatrice Keep Weeks. He attended school in Irwin and Ririe. He married Ann Hill on April 30, 1962, in Swan Valley, Idaho. They later divorced after 18 years of marriage. He married Pat Cain and they later divorced. Lyle worked as a ranch hand for Daniel Traughber for many years and later was self employed working in lawn services. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding horses and snowmobiling. Lyle is survived by: Daughter, Lila Jean Christensen of Ammon; Son, Darren Lyle Weeks of Firth; Son, Michael Sean (Michelle)Weeks of Reno, NV; Sister, Darlene Knobel of Boise; Sister, Donna Joyce Pulley of Emmett; Sister, Beatrice Kaye Weeks of Mansfield, TX 6 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Starla Ann (Dean) Winkler, sister, Phyllis Lavar Cazier, and a granddaughter, Sierra Starla Weeks. Graveside Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at the Swan Valley Cemetery in Swan Valley, Idaho. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side Chapel, 963 S. Ammon Road, in Idaho Falls. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Sonya Byington Durham sonfish4u@hotmail.com We are thinking of you all at this time and praying that God will give you the peace of knowing your beloved brother is in His care. Our Lord loves each of His children more than any one else ever can, He will be your comfort at this time. God bless you all. Kaye's sister-in-law, Sonya medellkj@id.doe.gov I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father/grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy Medellin Cheryl Yasuda We have enjoyed our association with your father Lyle over the years here in Swan Valley. May it comfort you to know he no longer struggles so to breathe. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love from the Yasuda family - Mike, Cheryl & Levi ------------------------------------------------------- Donna Pulley j7cows@q.com I want to thank all who offered help in anyway to my brother over the past years I know how much it helped him to cope with life each day. Lyle was a loving kind and sweet brother to me all his life, I will miss him so much. I hope that his passing will help his family understand that this life is the time to prepare to meet our God. My God bless and comfort all at this time.