Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Vincent Craig Williams, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 1, 2021, following an accident at Twin Bridges Campground.

Craig was born April 29, 1951, in Weaverville, California, to George Henry Williams and Erma Leslie Haney Williams.  He grew up and attended schools in Weaverville and graduated from Trinity High School. He also attended Shasta College.

Jun 30, 2021

Raymond Frederick Brainard, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 30, 2021, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice and his loving family.

Ray was born October 15, 1949, in New Britain, Connecticut, to Frederick Sidney Brainard and Stella Anna Herpst Brainard. He grew up in Westbrook, Connecticut, and...

Jun 29, 2021

Rose Marie Elizabeth (Winer) Melpolder, age 89, formerly of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away in Rexburg, Idaho, on June 29, 2021.

Rose was born December 25, 1931, to Catherine Schneltzer and Wenzel Winer of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rose was employed by Bayshore Industries in Elkton, Maryland, where she won a beauty contest and was named Miss Bayshore 1948. She...

Jun 29, 2021

Paul Lewis Raymond passed away June 29, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Paul was born on November 8, 1931, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Harmon Francilla Raymond and Ella Maude Lewis. He was named after Sister Paul, a Catholic Nun.

Paul attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Irving Junior High and graduated from Pocatello High School...

Jun 28, 2021

Donald Gene Hill Jr, 71, passed away in Swan Valley, Idaho.

Don was born December 2, 1949, to Donald Gene and Mary Margaret (Lott) Hill. He graduated from Bonneville High School and went on to study at College of Idaho, University of Oxford, England, and University of Tennessee. Don lived in Springville, Utah, and served as Bishop...

Jun 28, 2021

Joe Owen Crawford, 86, of Shelley, passed away June 28, 2021, at his home.

Joe was born October 21, 1934, in Bogota, TN, to Lee Crawford and Ada  Sellers Crawford.  He attended schools in Kentucky, but dropped out in the 8th grade.  He later joined the United States Air Force, where he earned his GED and was...

Jun 28, 2021

Donn Barry Larsen 79, of Idaho Falls Idaho, went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2021, after a long battle with heart disease.

Donn was born in Oakland, California, June 30, 1941, to Harold and Iris Larsen. Donn moved to Idaho Falls as a child where he attended local schools.

Donn grew...

Jun 27, 2021

Heidi Weaver, age 50, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, died Sunday, June 27, 2021, in a kayaking accident on the Snake River near her home in Rigby, Idaho.

Heidi was born on a beautiful Fall evening, October 24, 1970, in Ogden, Utah, to Ronald Jay and Lynne Rigby Weaver. She came into the world just...

Jun 27, 2021

Our sweet mother, Eileen Dolores Reber, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living Center.  She was under the care of Encompass Home Health & Hospice.

Eileen was born January 2, 1933, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Thomas Melvin Leslie and Fawn Larson Leslie. She grew up...

Jun 26, 2021

Leah Belknap, 18, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 26, 2021.

Leah was born August 22, 2002, in Provo, Utah. She lived in American Fork before moving to Idaho Falls with her family when she was four. She attended schools in Clarkston, Washington, and Idaho Falls, Idaho. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 2020 and...

Jun 26, 2021

Stetson Mick Albertson, 21, passed away June 26, 2021, in Island Park, Idaho.

September 14, 1999, was a red letter day for Trinton and Heidi Albertson and their families when Stetson Mick was born. The world became a better place with him in it. His sisters, Sammie and Harleigh, who adored him and whom he adored, joined...

Jun 26, 2021

BradyLee Packer, 19, of Ammon, passed away June 26, 2021, from injuries sustained in a car accident.

BradyLee was born June 27, 2001, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Joshua David Packer and Donna Lee Murdoch Packer. She grew up and attended schools in Nampa and Idaho Falls and graduated from Thunder Ridge High School in 2020. She recently...

Jun 25, 2021

Linda Pullar, 72, of Shelley, Idaho, passed away June 25, 2021. A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Jun 23, 2021

Cody Jacob Niendorf Jr. passed away on June 23, 2021, in Idaho Falls, Idaho from an accident, doing what he loved most, riding a motorcycle.

Cody was born on November 8, 1979, to Lynn Hill and Cody Niendorf Sr., in Oakland, California. At the age of two, his family moved to Drummond, Idaho. Cody attended Fremont High...

Jun 22, 2021

Delmer “Del” Gene Jensen, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 22, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Delmer was born March 10, 1957, in Ogden, Utah, to Darrell Frank Jensen and Elizabeth Doreen Thompson Jensen.  He grew up and attended schools in Roy, Utah and graduated from Roy High School.

On April 16,...

Jun 22, 2021

Laura Robinson Hatch Wagoner, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 22, 2021, at The Gables Assisted Living Center of Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Laura was born September 6, 1930, in Tetonia, Idaho, to Mark Holbrook Hatch and Hattie Leone Robinson Hatch. She grew up and attended schools in...

Jun 22, 2021

Todd Lawrence Sheetz, 53, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 22, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Todd was born October 24, 1967, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Donald McClellan Sheetz and Thelma Louise Bickle Sheetz. He attended Bonneville High School.

Todd made his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he previously worked as...

Jun 21, 2021

Robert Leo McVean, 97, of Hillsboro, Oregon, passed away June 21, 2021, at OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center. Leo was born Dec. 27, 1923, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Peter Raymond McVean and Grace L. (Walstead) McVean. He grew up the Pontiac, Michigan area and graduated from Lake Orion High School. He also attended the University of Michigan where he earned...

Jun 20, 2021

Stella Faye Watkins, 89, of Lehi, Utah, passed away June 20, 2021, at Intermountain Healthcare Center in Murray, Utah, surrounded by her family.

Stella was born September 24, 1931, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Irvin Louis Byrne and Ida Eulella Sutton Byrne. She grew up in Archer and Rexburg and attended schools in Rexburg. Stella graduated from Madison...

Jun 18, 2021

Stacey Jean Jenks, 45, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 18, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Stacey was born January 10, 1976, in Berlin, Germany, to Thomas Wade Caldwell and Linda Jean Williams Caldwell. She grew up and attended schools in Twin Falls and Idaho Falls. She also attended Idaho State University.

Stacey...