Obituaries

Shayne Dedman

Apr 18, 2020

Merlin Shayne Dedman, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 18, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Shayne was born March 21, 1936, in Egin Bench, Idaho, to Neil Dedman and Elizabeth Campbell Dedman, though he was primarily raised by his aunts and uncles, particularly his aunt, Rose Smith. He earned his GED while in the...

Lou Veda (Rock) Sears

Apr 18, 2020

Veda Sears passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020, surrounded by her children at Teton Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Idaho Falls. She was 97 years old.

Veda was born in American Falls, Idaho, on February 19, 1923, to Russell Hamilton Rock and Lois Fifield Rock. She enjoyed a wonderful childhood on a ranch in Rockland,...

Ron Rope

Apr 17, 2020

Ronald Craig Rope, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly at his home in Idaho Falls on April 17th, 2020, at the age of 65. He was born on June 24, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Barbara Jean Rope (née Loveless) and William Funnelle Rope. He grew up with an older sister and two younger brothers in...

Dellas Monroe Dustin

Apr 17, 2020

Dellas Monroe Dustin, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 17, 2020, at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello, Idaho.

Dellas was born October 20, 1941, in Driggs, Idaho, to Monroe Dustin Jr. and Vera Jean Dewey Dustin.  He grew up and attended schools in Driggs and graduated from Teton High School.  He also attended Ricks...

Larene (Colson) Smith

Apr 17, 2020

Evelyn LaRene Smith, 91, of Ucon, passed away April 17, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

LaRene was born December 25, 1928, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Robert William Colson and Ellen Laurine Pedersen Colson. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She also attended BYU.

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Jerry Ronald Hansen

Apr 17, 2020

Jerry Ronald Hansen, 79, of Iona, passed away April 17, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was under the care of Alliance Hospice.

Jerry was born June 18, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Vernal Lawrence Hansen and Hope Catherine Anderson Hansen. He grew up and attended schools in Lincoln, Iona, and Bonneville High...

Gary Levi Cox

Apr 16, 2020

ary Levi Cox, 77, of Kuna, Idaho, passed away April 16, 2020, at Copper Springs Senior Living in Meridian. He was under the care of Lighthouse Hospice.

Gary was born November 28, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Clinton and Norma Cox. He grew up and attended schools in Iona and Ucon, Idaho, and graduated from Bonneville...

Charla Marie (Stacey) Bass

Apr 16, 2020

Charla Marie Bass, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 16, 2020, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Charla was born April 20, 1960, in Alameda, California, to Charles Stacey and Pauline Whitney Stacey. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, and went to Idaho Falls High School. She later moved to Boise, Idaho,...

Reed Stephens

Apr 14, 2020

Earl “Reed” Stephens, 69, of Iona, passed away April 14, 2020, at 10:20 p.m. at his family home, surrounded by dear friends, his loving family, and the dogs were at his feet. He was under the compassionate care of the best hospice in town, Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Reed was born a true Gemini on May 27,...

Gary Lamont Rish

Apr 13, 2020

Gary L. Rish, age 73, passed away peacefully in his Ammon, Idaho, home surrounded by his loving family, on April 13, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD.  He was “Our Hero.”

Gary was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on November 24, 1946, to Mary and Harley (Buck) Rish, the second of their three handsome, energetic...

Melanie Sherry

Apr 12, 2020

Melanie Dianne (Russell) Sherry passed away at the age of 40 on Easter morning at 2:45 AM, April 12, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from complications following a heart attack.

Melanie was born August 8, 1979, in San Francisco, California, to Joseph Matthew Hill and Virginia Ann Hill (Battin). Melanie spent her younger years in...

James "Jim" Gabettas

Apr 12, 2020

James "Jim" Gabettas, 86, of Idaho Falls, died April 12, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Jim was born July 30, 1933, in Brigham City, Utah, to James and Stella Gabettas. His dad immigrated from Greece and his mother from Denmark.  He spent the summers of his young life herding sheep with...

Ladean (Hancock) Gardner

Apr 12, 2020

Ruth LaDean Gardner, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 12, 2020, at her home.

LaDean was born August 5, 1932, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Clawson Brott Hancock and Margret Amanda Poulsen Hancock. She grew up in Wapello, Idaho, where she attended Wapello Elementary School and Blackfoot High School. LaDean met her future husband, Marland Owen Gardner...

Jeremy Dale Bruun

Apr 12, 2020

Jeremy Dale Bruun, 40, of Ammon, passed away April 12, 2020. He was a warrior, and passed following a courageous battle with cancer. Jeremy was under the care of OneSource Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

Jeremy was born March 1, 1980, in Orange, California, to Victor Earl Bruun and Terryl Boswell Foster Bruun. He...

Robert Harold "Bob" Straub

Apr 11, 2020

Robert Harold “Bob” Straub, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Draper, Utah.

Bob was born June 26, 1935, in Carlinville, Illinois, to Albert Frederick Straub and Hildagart Sophia Bachmann Straub.  He grew up and attended schools in Seattle, Washington.  He joined the United States Air Force at...

Lee Edlefsen

Apr 10, 2020

Lee Edlefsen was born in Lyman, Idaho, on December 28, 1937. He died April 10, 2020, at his home of natural causes.

Lee lived a full life. He grew up on a farm in the Lyman area south of Rexburg, the youngest son of Edlef Clark and Mildred Bybee Edlefsen. It was a fine childhood spent riding...

Miles Edward Lawrence

Apr 9, 2020

Miles Edward Lawrence went to Jesus on April, 9, 2020. He was ready to hear, “Well done thou Good and Faithful servant.”

Miles was born on November 28, 1941, to Gladys Elaine Lynch Lawrence and Miles Rudolphus Lawrence. He had a full life married to Nancy for 45 years.  Miles was a servant of God, a loving...

Karla Rae (Jenkins) Gladstone

Apr 9, 2020

Karla Rae Jenkins Gladstone passed away peacefully on April 9, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her husband, family, and friends, with the loving care of Hands of Hope and Cloud 9. Karla was born October 12, 1960, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Sharee Sargent and Steve L. Jenkins.  She attended school in Logan, Utah. Karla enjoyed her family...

Mary Louise (Waters) Fox

Apr 9, 2020

Mary Louise Waters Fox, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 9, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Per her wishes, no services will be held.

Stephanie Pamela Nichols

Apr 8, 2020

Stephanie Pamela Nichols, 34, of Idaho Falls, was freed from her pain as she passed away at her home April 8, 2020, after a long, courageous, and valiant battle with breast cancer.  She was under the care of OneSource Hospice.

Stephanie was born September 12, 1985, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Rocky Jay Nichols and Pamela Ann...