Obituaries

David E. Reichel

Sep 3, 2021

David E. Reichel, passed away September 3, 2021.

Dolores Erne-Smith

Sep 2, 2021

Dolores Erne-Smith, devoted mother and greathearted friend, passed away on September 2 at the age of 92.

Dolores was born to Ned and Laura Folk and raised in Milbank, South Dakota. She married James Erne in 1947. After living in many towns in North and South Dakota, and with a growing family, the Ernes finally settled in...

Doreen Yukimi (Nakamura) Azevedo

Sep 2, 2021

The Azevedo family lost a beautiful, fiery soul. Doreen Yukimi Azevedo, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 2, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Doreen was born September 20, 1953, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Thomas Yukio Nakamura and Patsy Fuyu Oyama Nakamura. The majority of her younger years were spent in Oahu, where she graduated high...

Jim Shaffer

Sep 1, 2021

James Findley "Jim" Shaffer, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 1, 2021, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice. Jim was born on May 15, 1933, in Jeffers, Montana, to John A. Shaffer and Elizabeth LaRue Pendrey Shaffer. He grew up in Darlington and Mackay, Idaho, and graduated...

Aldon Franklyn Swearingen

Sep 1, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Aldon Franklyn Swearingen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Guy Harris Ransom

Sep 1, 2021

Guy Harris Ransom, 63, of Firth, passed away on September 1, 2021, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Symbii Home Health and Hospice.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Roger T. Ralphs

Aug 31, 2021

All the squirrels in heaven gathered to welcome the arrival of Roger Thorpe Ralphs, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was 87 years old.

Roger was born October 2, 1933, in American Falls, Idaho, to Leonard Thomas Ralphs and Marie Thorpe Ralphs. He was the youngest of 5 siblings.

Much of his life was spent...

Steven G. Judy

Aug 31, 2021

Steven G Judy, 75, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Steve was born September 2, 1945, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Alva Clark Judy and Louie Dean Otteson Judy. He grew up and attended schools in Ammon, and graduated from Bonneville High School...

Enid Davis

Aug 31, 2021

Enid Lee Davis, 91, passed away August 31, 2021, from complications of congestive heart failure.

Enid was born on December 1, 1929, in Alberta, Canada, to LaCarry Purnell and Kirkham Lawrence Lee. She was the oldest of six children. Enid spent most of her youth growing up in a home across the street from The Church of...

Walt P. Gentle

Aug 29, 2021

Walt P. Gentle, 82, passed away August 29, 2021, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was born in Idaho Falls to Pearl A. Barney Gentle and Paul M. Gentle on September 13, 1938. He lived and attended schools in the Idaho Falls area.

He met Karen Ann Lowder, and one week after her...

Jacoba Van Beek White

Aug 29, 2021

Jacoba van Beek White, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2021, at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center.

Jacoba was born May 18, 1929, in Velsen, Holland, to Cornelius de Gelder and Elisabeth Koek de Gelder. On July 19, 1951, she married Willem Christiaan van Beek in Beverwijk, Holland. They immigrated to the United...

Ellen Carol (Horner) Burgess

Aug 29, 2021

Ellen Carol Horner Burgess was born on June 30,1928, to Everett and Mildred Horner in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away on August 29, 2021, in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the age of 93.

Ellen was the oldest of four siblings who were raised in Des Moines, Davenport, and Centerville, Iowa. Ellen attended the University of Iowa...

Robin Renee Dorough-Black

Aug 29, 2021

Robin Renee Dorough-Black, 64, of Ashton, peacefully passed away August 29, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, after a courageous fight with cancer.

Robin was born January 27, 1957, in Burbank, California, to Emmett Dave Dorough and Johan Harvey Dorough.  She grew up and attended schools in Simi Valley, California, and graduated from Royal High School....

Delles Bert Andrus

Aug 29, 2021

Delles Bert Andrus, 85, formerly of Lewisville, Idaho, passed away August 29, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Delles was born January 9, 1936, in Garfield, Idaho, to Jesse Dellas Andrus and Rose Ellen Atkinson Andrus. He attended Mackay, Rigby, and Alder Creek Elementary Schools, and graduated from Rigby High School.

Delles worked as a custodian,...

Kari Jo (Houpt) Marshall

Aug 29, 2021

Kari Jo Marshall, 54, of Ammon, passed away August 29, 2021, at her home.

Kari was born December 20, 1966, in Norwalk, California, to Mickey Houpt and Carol Ann Nelson. She grew up and attended schools in Thornton, Colorado.

She married Vic Marshall. They were later divorced. Kari made her home in Ammon, Idaho.

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Jack Lawson Vernon Sr.

Aug 29, 2021

Jack Lawson Vernon Sr., 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 29, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Dad was born and raised in Great Falls, Montana, on November 23, 1932, to his parents, James A. Vernon and Mildred Lawson Vernon. He met and married Carol Bachelder on April 16, 1954. They celebrated their...

Jim A. Teneyck Iii

Aug 28, 2021

On Saturday, August 28, 2021, Jim passed away at his home at the age of 81.

Jim is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Ginny TenEyck; son, Max TenEyck; three daughters, Lara Meng, Gina White, and Shawnee Preston; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren; and two sisters, Sally Lowen and Susie Campbell.

He is...

Carolyn Dolores (Klawender) Mende

Aug 28, 2021

Carolyn Dolores Mende, 75, of Ammon, passed away August 28, 2021, at Life Care Center. Carolyn was born December 6, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to Zigmund Klawender and Helen Kowalski. She grew up and attended schools in Clawson, Michigan, until her Senior year of high school. The family moved to Farmington, Michigan, where she graduated in 1963. She also...

Gale Marie Lockyer

Aug 27, 2021

Gale Marie Lockyer, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 27, 2021.

Gale was born April 23, 1953, in San Diego, California, to Clyde Watson and Ruth Biggs Watson. She grew up in many different places, moving around, as her father was transferred with the military.

Gale worked much of her life as a CNA....

Beverly Jean Martin

Aug 27, 2021

Beverly Jean Biddle Martin, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 27, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Beverly was born July 6, 1934, in San Louis Obispo, California, to John Fremont Biddle and Laverne Alice Christensen Biddle.  She grew up and attended schools in Arroyo Grande, California. She obtained a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree...