Obituaries

May 21, 2021

On May 21, 2021, Billie Lynn Peterson passed on from her mortal journey here on earth with her family at her side. Billie was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all those who knew her.

Billie was born to Naomi and James Floyd Lynn on August 28, 1943, in Amarillo, Texas....

May 21, 2021

Peter Michael “Mike” Swendsen, 74, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away May 21, 2021 peacefully in his sleep at home.

Mike was born January 10, 1947, in Boise, Idaho. He spent the first 6 months of his life in a Children’s Home in Boise until he was adopted by Richard C. & Ann Smith Swendsen. He spent...

May 21, 2021

Due to a heroin overdose, the light of a funny, kind hearted, and adventurous spirit was taken from our lives by a senseless and relentless drug. We fought as hard as we knew how to help Spencer. Our constant hope of his recovery was matched only by Spencer’s desire and urge to overcome the demons that chased him.

May 20, 2021

On the evening of May 20, 2021, David Walter Strangfeld passed away in Idaho Falls as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. David spent his 31 years on this earth living life on his terms and dreaming dreams as high as the planes he loved.

David was born on May 16, 1990 to Steve...

May 20, 2021

Elaine Kay Hammer went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, May 20, 2021. She had been courageously battling cancer for the past two years.

Elaine was born in Pitcher, Oklahoma, on August 4, 1942, to Claude and Marvel Sappington. After moving several times during her childhood, she graduated from Kellogg...

May 19, 2021

Claire Martin Moser, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 19, 2021.

Claire was born April 8, 1936, in Guttenberg, Iowa, to Martin and Hazel Moser.  He grew up and attended schools in Guttenberg. He joined the U. S. Navy at the age of seventeen after earning his G.E.D. He was stationed in San Diego, California where...

May 19, 2021

Helen Jeanette Ricks Nisson, 85, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Helen was born on June 26, 1935, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Reed Crandall Ricks and LaVaun Molly McKay Ricks. Helen enjoyed her childhood in Swan Valley, Idaho, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Helen and her childhood friends...

May 18, 2021

Ian Taylor Robertson, age 32, of Havre de Grace, Maryland passed away on May 18, 2021 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in San Diego, California, he was the son of Gordon Hall and Lana Taylor Robertson and husband of Denise Rebecca Robertson since 2010. He is formerly a resident of San Diego, CA, who...

May 18, 2021

Shirley Marie Harlan, 91, passed away May 18, 2021 at Fairwinds-Sandcreek. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Shirley was born March 10,1930 in Wenatchee, Washington, to Daniel Rudolph Harlan and Velvia Mabel Williams Harlan. She grew up in eastern Washington and graduated from North Central High School in Spokane.

Shirley was...

May 18, 2021

On May 18, 2021, Joann Katseanes Raymond, passed on from her mortal journey here on earth with her loving family at her side. Joann was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all those who knew her. She exemplified the true meaning of Charity. She loved and cared for all of God's children no matter...

May 18, 2021

Leona “Grandma Mac” Stuart, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 18, 2021, at her home.

Leona was born May 22, 1930, in Declo, Idaho, to Leroy  Petersen and Irene Greener Petersen.  She grew up and attended schools in Declo, ID.

In April of 1948, she married Clyde Doman in Burley, ID. They had five...

May 18, 2021

Marvine  Herrera, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on May 18, 2021, under the care of Brio Hospice.

Marvine was born April 28, 1925, in Bloomington, Idaho, to Lorenzo Charles Lewis and Pearl Laverna Quinton Lewis.  She grew up and attended schools in Bloomington, and graduated as valedictorian from Fielding High School...

May 17, 2021

Kent Burchyett

1/13/1977 – 5/17/2021

Finishing the race, triumphant in life, death and resurrection through Jesus -　our beloved husband, son, brother and friend now sees the glory of His Lord face to face.　The life he lived in service to Christ and to others leaves a legacy of faith and obedience for those who...

May 17, 2021

Lois Joann Coyte Cissel passed away May 17, 2021. She was born in her maternal grandmother’s home, April 23, 1929, in Gunnison, Utah, to Frederick George and Rhoda Jensen Coyte. She was a girl of the West, growing up in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah.

Joann attended Draper Jr. High, Jordan High School, and graduated in...

May 17, 2021

Graeme C. Galbraith, the Montana and Idaho farm boy with a WSU Mechanical Engineering Degree met his match on Monday, May 17, 2021, when he couldn’t fix the ravages of a well-spent 90 years, and past peacefully. Graeme’s life began on August 16, 1930, in Billings, MT, as the younger son of Allan & Bernice Galbraith, joining his 3...

May 17, 2021

Roger Daniel Kuhn, 84, of Stanley, Idaho, passed away May 17, 2021, at the Salmon River Clinic.

Roger was born June 12, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Harold Arlington Kuhn and Elfreida Otelia Tappe Kuhn. He grew up and attended schools in Minneapolis and graduated from Vocational High School of Minneapolis. He served as a Clerk Typist...

May 17, 2021

Ryan Olson (37) never met a mountain he wouldn't climb, or a person he wouldn't wrap in one of his trademark hugs every time he'd say hello and every time he'd say goodbye. His last hug was given to his wife on May 17th, 2021– hours before he died instantly in a tragic car accident. Ryan was born in...

May 15, 2021

Barbara May Teeter, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 15, 2021, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. She was under the care of One Source Home Health & Hospice and her loving family.

Barbara was born May 31, 1932, in Meridian, Idaho, to Cecil Charles Pottinger and Elsie May McAllister Pottinger. She grew up and attended schools...

May 15, 2021

JoAnn Watson, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 15, 2021, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living Center.

JoAnn was born June 30, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Joseph Basil Peterson and Myra Olney Peterson. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School.

On March 26, 1971, she...

May 13, 2021

Charlie Todd Elverson, age 32 of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, May 13th. He was a loving husband to Jessie Ingvalson. Charlie was born on February 17th, 1989, in Des Moines, IA, to parents Todd Elverson and Denise Horner. Charlie’s adventuresome spirit showed itself early; at 5 years old, he was already climbing trees and walls. His love...