Obituaries

Mar 24, 2021

Hattie Jane Sprague Goin, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 24, 2021, at her home.

Jane was born and raised in Fullerton, Nebraska. Having experienced tremendous loss during early childhood, Jane developed a resilient spirit shaping her into the woman she became. She successfully graduated from Fullerton High school before attending Hastings College and Mary Lanning...

Mar 24, 2021

Indiana Scott Hanes, 23, of Rexburg, passed away March 24, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center following an explosion and fire at his home.

Indiana was born October 3, 1997, in La Habra, California, and was adopted at birth by Jerry Scott Hanes and Lisa Ann Durham Hanes.  He lived in San Diego until he was...

Mar 24, 2021

Dennis Joe Richins, 59, of Ammon, passed away March 24, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Joe was born in Rexburg, Idaho, to Reed and Flora Richins. He grew up in Driggs, Idaho, and loved growing up in the valley. He attended Ricks College where he met his wife, LyDee. They were married in the Idaho...

Mar 23, 2021

Patty Jo Moore, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 23, 2021, at her home.  She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Patty was born June 23, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Merrill Carlyle Elswood and Rhea Irene Pack Elswood.  She grew up attending school in Idaho Falls and graduated from Shelley High...

Mar 23, 2021

Robert Calverley, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 23, 2021, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living Center.  He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Robert was born October 23, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Daniel Calverley and Catherine Bonsen Calverley. He grew up in California, and following high school, he entered into the United...

Mar 23, 2021

Mildred Ellen Kelley, 102, of Ammon, passed away March 23, 2021, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Mildred was born December 1, 1918, in Ozawkie, Kansas, to Louis M. Puderbaugh and Ellen Genevra Parsons Puderbaugh. She grew up and attended schools in Ozawkie and graduated...

Mar 22, 2021

George Bott, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 22, 2021, at his home.  He was under the care of OneSource Hospice.

George was born January 25, 1941, in Cyclone, Pennsylvania, to Francis William Bott and Pauline Carl Bott. George’s family relocated to Idaho Falls when he was six, and he was deeply disappointed to find out...

Mar 22, 2021

On March 22, 2021, Paul Henry "Pete" Tobias peacefully passed away due to complications from Alzheimer's, with his beloved wife, Phyllis, by his side.

Pete was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 5, 1930, to Charles Henry Tobias and Charlotte Westheimer Tobias. He was a man who had a lust for life, who never met a stranger,...

Mar 22, 2021

Kerry Parker, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 22, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Kerry was born December 27, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Harry William Parker and Sophie Gerih Parker. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. She went on to get her certification as a nurse’s assistant....

Mar 21, 2021

Rita Louise Thomas, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 21, 2021, at her home.

Rita was born September 20, 1938, in Yatesboro, Pennsylvania, to Giovanni “John” Capuccini and Louise Caroline Antonioli Capuccini.

On March 4, 1972, she married Roderic Willis Thomas in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Rita and Roderic made their home in Idaho Falls,...

Mar 20, 2021

Jerry Tristan Smith, 45, of Idaho Falls passed away suddenly at his home on 3/20/21 with his partner of 26 years by his side. Jerry was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2017.

Jerry was born on August 2, 1975, at Harbor General Hospital in Torrance California. Jerry and his family moved to Sunnyvale, Ca. in 1983....

Mar 20, 2021

Arlene Virginia Zinzer, 89, of Ammon, passed away March 20, 2021, at her home.  She was under the care of Encompass Hospice and her loving family.

Arlene was born February 25, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to John Julian Miller and Lillian Adeline Heckel Miller.  She grew up and attended schools in St. Paul and graduated from...

Mar 20, 2021

Peggy Ann McCurdy, 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 20, 2021, at her home.

Peggy was born August 29, 1926, in Iona, Idaho, to James Thomas Smith and Mildred Fern Atkin Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Iona and graduated from Iona High School.

On January 30, 1946, she married Wilbert “Mack” ...

Mar 19, 2021

Vernon LeRoy Johnson, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 19, 2021, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Solace Hospice.

Vernon was born May 25, 1940, in Emmett, Idaho, to Harold LeRoy Johnson and Betty Anne Storms Johnson. He grew up and attended schools in Boise and graduated from Boise...

Mar 19, 2021

Eric Ingebreth Soyland, a long-time resident of Teton Valley, passed away on March 19, 2021, at the age of 76.   Born in Preston, Cuba, he pursued his schooling in North America, spending his teenage years in Wilmington, Delaware, and his young adulthood in Hawaii.

Eric moved to Alta, Wyoming, in 1979, after fifteen years in Hawaii, where...

Mar 19, 2021

Leigh Allen Naylor, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 19, 2021, at his home.  He was under the care of Eden Hospice.

Leigh was born January 2, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Eugene Sefton Naylor and Lois Elizabeth  Naylor.  He grew up and attended schools in Santa Ana, California.

On October 15,...

Mar 19, 2021

Thomas Orin Borg, 82, of Ammon, passed away March 19, 2021, at his home, with his family by his side.

Tom was born February 6, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jonas Berger Borg and Virginia Jenkins Borg. His father built a beautiful log home in Idaho Falls where he resided. He attended and graduated from Idaho...

Mar 19, 2021

Tamara Lyn Beckman, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 19, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Tami was born July 14, 1957, in Ogden, Utah, to Evington “Gary” Beckman and Marlene Jones Beckman.  She graduated from Idaho Falls High School.  She also earned her Cosmetology license.

Tami made her home in Idaho Falls,...

Mar 18, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Parsons, 50, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 18, 2021, at his home.

Tom was born November 20, 1970, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Stan and Bonnie Liljenquist. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School. He went on to work in fire sprinkler installation.

Tom was blessed with...

Mar 17, 2021

Jack Calvin Clayton, 95, of Rigby, passed away March 17, 2021, at his home. He was under the care of Encompass Hospice and his loving family.

Jack was born December 23, 1925, in Ucon, Idaho, to Samuel Thomas Clayton and Nola Olivia Slaughter Clayton. He grew up and attended schools in Ucon and graduated from Ucon High...