Thomas Albaugh

Thomas E. Albaugh - 07/06/2002 Thomas E. Albaugh - 07/06/2002 THOMAS E.ALBAUGH IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Thomas Edgar Albaugh, 82, of Idaho Falls, died July 6, 2002, at his home from natural causes. He was born July 24, 1919 to Ralph Levi Albaugh and Eleanor Blevins Albaugh in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1937 becoming a star football and basketball player, then attended The University of Idaho and Utah State University. He served as a Sergeant Major in the 83rd Division, U.S. Army during World War II and Korean Conflict. During his military service, he lived in Japan, Massachusetts, California, Georgia, Korea and Germany. He earned the Bronze Star for heroism. He married Lola Dawn Crowley August 23, 1940 in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple March 15, 1956. He worked as an independent advertising salesman. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he served as Bishop, Scouter, District Cub Commissioner, on the High Council and as Sunday School President. He was a true Patriot, loved the flag, and enjoyed fly fishing and Yellowstone Park. Surviving are:Wife: Lola Crowley, Idaho FallsDaughter: Mary Dawn (John, deceased) Jenks, Connell, WASon: Thomas E. (Sandy) Albaugh, Jr., Idaho FallsSon: Ronald Crowley (Pauline) Albaugh, Chester, IDDaughter: LuAnn Albaugh, Saratoga Springs, UT22 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Helen Lowder. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at the Idaho Falls LDS 28th Ward, 1165 Azalea, with Bishop Cleo Geddes officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home and for one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. Military rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Boy Scouts of America. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho. I am sorry for your loss. In a strange search I ended up here during a research project. I have a great grandmother she was Ida Kelly. Strangely enough I came across a photo of your family in Jan. of 1910. In looking at your mother it was like looking in a mirror. I would be interested in finding out more and if you have anymore pictures of your mother and her family. My home Address is: 339 Center St. Brooks, Wi. 53952. Thank you so very much for your time and again I am sorry for the loss of your husband I'm sure you have wonderful memories to comfort you and a real celebration of a beautiful life. Valerie Posted by Valerie Anne Waite @ 09/30/2002 11:32 PM MST If you would like to offer your condolences fill in the form below. Name E-Mail Message [ Previous Obituary - Dona Coy Jensen | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Jane Andrus Storer ]