Obituaries

Mar 15, 2021

Bonnie Jean Jones, 69, of Ammon, passed away March 15, 2021, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family.

Bonnie was born October 21, 1951, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Henry Afton “Bob” Bradshaw Jr. and LaRee Vanetta Spencer Bradshaw.  She grew up and attended schools in Blackfoot and graduated from Blackfoot High School....

Mar 15, 2021

Neal LeRoy Tuft, 96, passed away March 15, 2021, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Neal was born February 16, 1925, in Centerfield, Utah, to Hugh Neville Tuft and Jessie Maude Gilbert Tuft. He grew up in Centerfield and graduated from Gunnison High School. He also took courses from the University of Wyoming. He...

Mar 13, 2021

George William Stewart, 33, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 13, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Lakeland, Florida, on May 7, 1987, the son of Fredrick E. Crider. He lived in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He enjoyed playing video games, loved Texas Hold Em, loved animals, and loved his music....

Mar 13, 2021

Shirley Rae Severa, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at her home, on March 13, 2021, with her family by her side. She was under the loving care of her two sons, Joe and John, and Hands of Hope Hospice.

Shirley was born on October 30, 1941, to John “Jack” Staley and Doris L. King in...

Mar 12, 2021

Walter  Parker, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 12, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Walter was born December 23, 1941, in Portland, Oregon, and adopted by James Lindley Crane and Katherine Kelly Crane. He grew up in Portland, later lived in San Diego and Salmon, and finally settled in Idaho Falls. Walter was married...

Mar 11, 2021

Bradley Scott Beseris, 58, passed away March 11, 2021, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with his two children by his side. He was born the youngest of three boys in Pocatello, Idaho, on January 21, 1963, to Hope (Moore) Spitz and George Beseris.

Brad lived in Idaho Falls most of his life and graduated from Skyline High School...

Mar 11, 2021

Twila Jenene Stewart Olsen Heath was born August 24, 1934, in St. Anthony, Idaho, the fifth child of Adeline Greenhalgh and Hugh Stewart. She attended schools in St. Anthony and graduated from South Fremont High School. She married LaVerl Albert Olsen in 1955 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They were divorced in 1971.

They had three sons...

Mar 10, 2021

Robert Blaine Moncur, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 10, 2021, at his home.

Blaine was born September 13, 1936, in Rupert, Idaho, the son of James and Ida Moncur. He was the youngest of six children, graduated from Ririe High School, and soon after served in the Western States Mission of The Church of Jesus...

Mar 10, 2021

Dominga Lopez Vazquez, de 48 años, de Idaho Falls, falleció el 10 de marzo de 2021 en el Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Dominga nació el 3 de diciembre de 1972 en Querétaro, México, hija de José Nemesio López Rosales y Leonarda Vásquez Amador.

El 20 de enero de 1992 se casó con Gonzalo González...

Mar 10, 2021

Our mother, Judy Carroll, forgot her superhero cape when she came into this world, but it never stopped her from trying. Completing almost 81 laps around the sun gave her ample opportunities to express herself in a life of service, which was near and dear to her heart. After graduating from Pocatello High, she completed nurse’s training at St....

Mar 9, 2021

David Gary Park, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 9, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Gary was born October 9, 1942, in Rigby, Idaho, to David Albert Park and Delilah Emma Mattson Park. He grew up and attended schools in Ririe and graduated from Ririe High School. Gary was a Captain in the Idaho Army...

Mar 9, 2021

Brenda "Katy" Pirnie, 59, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away March 9, 2021, at the hospital, surrounded by close family, after fighting a long, COVID-19 related battle.

Katy was born on September 24, 1961, in Boise, Idaho, to Robert St. Amand and Clare St. Amand, while her father was serving at Mountain Home Air Force Base. Katy had...

Mar 8, 2021

Robert Charles Cotten, 30, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 8, 2021, at his home.

Robert  was born April 24, 1990, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Joseph Dean Cotten and Selena R. DeAnda Cotten Terrell. He grew up in Indiana and attended Covington Community Schools and graduated with accomplishments and certifications in welding.

Robert worked as...

Mar 7, 2021

Jerry Smith Stephens, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on March 7, 2021, at the age of 80 years old with his life partner, Patricia Stephens, by his side.

He was born March 13, 1940 in Missoula, Montana, to Warren and Edna Stephens. In his younger years, his family moved from...

Mar 7, 2021

Alan Dee Nield, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 7, 2021, in his home with his loving wife and children by his side.

Alan was born June 3, 1957, in Rigby, Idaho, to Donald Ray Nield and Dorothy Chapman Nield. He was the fourth of five children. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from...

Mar 5, 2021

Patti Jo Kimbro, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 5, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Patti was born August 30, 1952, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Donald Henry Cleverly and Jean Clark Cleverly. She grew up in Idaho Falls, ID, and left in 1969, beginning her adventure from 1970-1977.

She married Willie...

Mar 3, 2021

Robert John McGuire, 84, of Boise, passed away March 3, 2021, at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center.

Robert was born May 19, 1936, in Shoshone, Idaho, to John Wesley McGuire and Mary  Patterson McGuire.

Robert is survived by his partner, Jannette Johnson of Boise, ID; sons, Michael (Connie) McGuire of Nampa, ID, Brian McGuire of...

Mar 2, 2021

Josie passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2021, in the arms of the love of her life. At the time, she was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Josie met her eternal partner, Fred Blair, in Olongapo, Philippines, in 1953. Their story began when Fred was deployed as a soldier in the...

Mar 1, 2021

Howard W. Clark, 96, of Boise, passed away March 1, 2021, at his home, with his wife by his side.  He was under the care of St. Luke's Hospice.

Howard W. Clark was born in Grand Junction, Colorado, on January 12, 1925, to Howard W. Clark Sr. And Flora Schwartz Clark. They were later divorced.  Howard and...

Mar 1, 2021

Sandra Bolinder, 62, of Firth, Idaho, passed away March 1, 2021, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho and her loving family.

Sandi was born March 7, 1958, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Robert Lee Kuhn and Marilyn Patricia Kuhn. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from...