Robert Humpherys

ROBERT T. HUMPHERYS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Robert Thomas Humpherys, 85, of Idaho Falls, died August 18, 2003, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center following a lingering illness. He was born November 16, 1917, at Shelley, Idaho, to George William Humpherys and Nellie Mae Thomas Humpherys. He grew up and attended schools in Shelley. On January 5, 1939, he married Wilma Isabel Taylor in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in Blackfoot for 10 years, Arco for 4 years, and moved to Idaho Falls 50 years ago. He farmed and also worked as a clerk for Union Pacific Railroad, which he retired from after 32 years service. An active a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he held the office of High Priest and served in various callings throughout his life. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, camping, and especially loved to spend time with his family. Surviving are: Wife: Wilma Humpherys, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Verna Mae [LaMont] Thorngren, Annis, ID Daughter: Martha Wilma Dole, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Linda Rae [Dall Ray] Lake, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Gail Oswald, Boise, ID Son: Robert Eugene [Linda] Humpherys, Ammon, ID Special Daughter: Tamera Kay Humpherys, Ammon, ID 19 Grandchildren, 41 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and twenty brothers and sisters. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m., August 21, 2003, at the Ammon LDS 6th Ward, 2945 Selway, with Cam Payne, 1st Counselor in the Ammon 6th Ward Bishopric, officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and Thursday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home East Side.