Victor "Vic" Stoddart

Victor Eugene Stoddart, 79, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away December 23, 2010, at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. He was born February 7, 1931, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Roland Victor Stoddart and Vera Lucille Ball Stoddart. He attended schools in Idaho Falls and Great Falls, Montana. He served in the U.S. Air Force. On December 9, 1953, Victor married Patsy Louise Cowgill in Long Beach, California. They lived in Long Beach for 26 years before moving to Big River, California. Victor was a truck driver for 35 years in Southern California. He was a member of the American Legion for 44 years and also a member of the Eagles Lodge. He and Patsy spent their winters in California and summers in Idaho. Victor enjoyed fishing and riding four-wheelers. Survivors are: Wife: Patsy Stoddart, Big River, CA Son: Victor G. (Fay) Stoddart, Big River, CA Daughter: Christy L. (William) Duncan, Desert Hot Springs, CA Son: Roy L. (Karen) Stoddart, Monteview, ID Brother: James (Barbara) Stoddart, Brea, CA Brother: Charles (Patti) Stoddart, Visalia, CA Brother: Roger (Darla) Stoddart, Palm Springs, CA Sister: Marilyn (Dale) Dawes, Lehi, UT 13 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2011, at Terreton Cemetery in Terreton, Idaho. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 6-8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge Ave.).