Vernon Herbst

VERNON HERBST Click here to view video of Vernon's Life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Vernon Roscoe Herbst, 86, of Idaho Falls, died February 18, 2008, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 29, 1921, at Blackfoot to John William Herbst and Mabel Stevenson Herbst. He grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Blackfoot High School. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and lived for a short time in California. He served as a Seaman Second Class during World War II. On December 21, 1943, he married Alice Chaffin in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She preceded him in death. On September 9, 1986, he married Lois Nora Winther in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He was a farmer and also served on the school board. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in numerous callings including Bishop of the Rose Ward for 13 years. He enjoyed sports, riding horses, raising cattle, and being outdoors. Vernon especially loved his family and being with them. Survivors are: Wife: Lois Herbst, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Ladd (Marilyn) Herbst, Rexburg, ID Son: Terry Wade (Carol) Herbst, Firth, ID Daughter: DeAnn (Bo) Karratti, Pleasant Grove, UT Daughter: Janet Cherry, Blackfoot, ID Stepdaughter: Arlene (Roger) Wright, Idaho Falls, ID Stepdaughter: Perlene (Doug) Walters, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Dale (Carma) Herbst, Rigby, ID Brother: Leland (Ortis) Herbst, Blackfoot, ID Sister: Rowena (Forrest) Erickson, Michigan 23 Grandchildren and 21 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Jalene Gough; a grandchild; four brothers, Ronald, Delmar, Farrell, and Randall; and one sister, Elaine Johnson. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and for one hour prior to the services Friday, both at Wood East Side. Burial will be in the Groveland Cemetery in Blackfoot with military rites performed by the Bingham County Veterans Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Terry and Kitty Bolinder tbolinder@yahoo.com To the entire Herbst family, our sincere condolences on your loss of Vernon. He always had a smile and was so upbeat and positive. I always enjoyed him. Bless you all and our thoughts and prayers are with you. "BO" & Kitty Cordell Rust rustof5@earthlink.net Janet, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time. Thinking of you always. Linda Haggard Treat ept8036@srv.net I am so sorry to read about your Dad and husband! As my bishop for many years in Rose he was always a special person to me. My parents, Elmer and Jewell Haggard, were neighbors for many years and dearly loved your Dad. I can only say that I know what you are feeling right now and that that comforting feeling will be with you. I am, again, sorry! Be Strong! Bridgett Stanger fbstanger@hotmail.com I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral. Terry, Carol, and Stacey my prayers are with you and the whole family at this time.