Obituaries

Nov 3, 2019

Alexander C. Creek, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 3, 2019, at Teton Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation.

Alexander was born May 29, 1943, in Nampa, Idaho, to Alexander Delbert Creek and Maxine Elizabeth Thomson Creek.  He attended O.E. Bell Junior High and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also graduated from the University of...

Nov 3, 2019

Earl “Ron” Laron Wheeler passed away peacefully on November 3, 2019. Ron is predeceased by his parents, Bonnie and Arnold Wheeler; brother, Darwin Wheeler; and grandson, Colton Clapp.

Ron is survived by his brother, Arnie Wheeler; sister, Sharol Burnam; loving wife of 29 years, Chris; daughters, Maren (Scott) Watkins, Debi (Ken) Stewart, Cheryl (Don) Bird, Shelley (Jay)...

Nov 3, 2019

Naomi Jane Cole, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 3, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society Idaho Falls Village.

Naomi was born April 10, 1933, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Verlin Stacy Goldsberry and Mary Jane Andrews Goldsberry.  She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls; Logan, Utah; Los Angeles, California; and Trenton, Utah.

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Nov 3, 2019

Deloris “Bobbie” Calkins-Gray, 86, of Ammon, passed away November 3, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living Center.

Deloris was born December 27, 1932, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Russel Roosevelt Price and Effie Lavern Brown. She grew up and attended schools in Rigby, Idaho.

On September 6, 1949, she married Edward "Cal" Clendon Calkins in Rigby....

Nov 3, 2019

Barry Lavell Stevenson, age 62, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, November 3, 2019.

Barry was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Bud Lavell and Myrna Jane (Griffin) Stevenson on January 10, 1957. He believed in Jesus Christ and possessed a keen understanding of the Gospel. He found growth in accepting and...

Nov 2, 2019

Steven Loyd Howard was born June 10, 1951, at 12:23 a.m. The home address given at time of birth was Rt. 1, Box 625-A, Albuquerque, New Mexico. His mother was Edna Mae Howard, and his father was Calvin Theodore Howard.

Steve’s parents moved the family to Idaho in 1956, and to Alaska in 1962. Steve returned to...

Nov 1, 2019

Monte Piquet, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 1, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of natural causes.

Monte was born in Bates, Idaho, on June 11, 1928. His parents were Augustus “Gus” Piquet and Mary Martin Piquet. He was the youngest of eight. Monte grew up in Teton Valley and married Ilene Douglass Piquet...

Nov 1, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Ray Thompson, 72 of Idaho Falls passed away November 1, 2019, after a long struggle with COPD.

He was born July 7,1947, to Charles "Tommy" and Ramona "Joy" Thompson in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Chuck joined the U.S. Navy in 1966, served in Vietnam, and was very proud to have served his country.

Nov 1, 2019

Geraldine Myra Boyle, 92, of Idaho Falls, peacefully passed away November 1, 2019, at her home with her family. Geraldine “Jerry" was born October 9, 1927, in Moscow, Idaho, to Martin "Mart" Early and Marie de Young Early. She grew up and attended schools in Moscow and graduated from Moscow High School. She went on to attend the University...

Oct 31, 2019

Ellen Kay Doherty, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 31, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Ellen was born June 14, 1941, in Whittier, CA, to Louis V. Gannaway and Fern Harvin Gannaway. She raised two successful sons and a daughter, Bryan, Colin, and Valerie.

Ellen spent a number of years working at...

Oct 31, 2019

Sandra Thornton, 82, of Ammon, passed away October 31, 2019, at her home. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Sandra was born March 12, 1937, in Saint Anthony, Idaho, to Lloy Albert Prater and Helen Jacobs Prater. She had fond memories of growing up in Ucon with a loving parents, an older sister (Caralyn), and...

Oct 31, 2019

Rhea Sedgwick Radford, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 31, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Rhea was born January 29, 1937, in Arco, Idaho, to Daniel Baker Sedgwick and Jennie Elfreda Braithwaite Sedgwick. She grew up and attended school in Arco, graduating from Butte High School. She also attended Ricks College where she earned...

Oct 30, 2019

Naomi Nanette Parret died on October 30, 2019, of natural causes. She was born on July 29, 1968, in Barstow, California, to Bernard C. Parret and Lolita Mariano. After the divorce of her parents, Naomi and older sister PJ spent their early years on Guam with their maternal grandparents Antonio and Felipa, their uncle Tony and their “aunti” Nita....

Oct 30, 2019

Edith Elizabeth Bowen, 97, our beloved matriarch passed away October 30, 2019, at the Ashton Living Center with family by her side.

Edith was born May 1, 1922, in Ashton, Idaho, the sixth child of Jay and Mary Hamlett Calonge. Living through the Great Depression, Edith developed strong characteristics that would resonate throughout her life. She was...

Oct 30, 2019

Dorinne Morgan passed away peacefully at her home with her son and daughter-in-law in attendance.  Dorinne was an amazingly talented artist specializing in watercolor painting.  Her subjects ranged from abstract to portraits and landscapes.  She framed and matted all her work.

As an AA member while in Denver, Dorinne sponsored many members through their on-going recovery.  The...

Oct 30, 2019

Lois Ann Harry of Idaho Falls was reported missing and presumed deceased on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019, when the Cessna Skyhawk she stole and was piloting lost contact with air traffic control over the Gulf of Mexico. Eyewitnesses report Lois was last seen leaving the Homestead in the backseat of an Uber wearing dark glasses and an ushanka.

Oct 30, 2019

Von E. Buxton, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2019, at his home.

Von was born September 3,1936, in Driggs, Idaho, to Erman Buxton and Phyllis Beth Buxton. He attended Loren Farr Elementary in Ogden, Utah, and graduated from Ogden High School. Von went on to attend aviation school in Troutdale, Oregon.

Oct 30, 2019

Betty Jean Van Sickle, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 30, 2019, at Golden Pines Shelter Homes.

Betty was born October 19, 1932, in Victoria, Texas, to Charles  Hornstein and Matilda Freude.  She grew up and attended schools in Victoria, Texas,  and graduated from Patti Welder High School.  She also attended Victoria College where she received...

Oct 29, 2019

John Junior Moser, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 29, 2019, at The Gables Assisted Living Center of Idaho Falls.  He was under the care of his loving family.

John was born September 29, 1931, in Bedford, Wyoming, to Joseph Hyrum Moser and Sarah Walton Moser.  He grew up and attended schools in Bedford and graduated...

Oct 29, 2019

Colt Gene Weekes, 4, of Ammon, passed away October 29, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice and his loving family.

Colt was born March 4, 2015, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Johnny Weekes Jr. and Cezanne Allen. He was raised by parents, Cezanne Allen and Tom Peterson.

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