Obituaries

Jun 25, 2019

Beverly Joy Morse, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, June 25, 2019. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Bev was born November 22, 1935, in Adrian, Michigan, to William Smith and Helen Norman Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Adrian where she graduated...

Jun 24, 2019

Suzanne Elaine Brown, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 24, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  She was under the care of Rexburg Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Suzanne was born January 22, 1955, in Ottumwa, IA, to Gene Arnold Utka and Marjorie Lucille Armstrong Utka.  She grew up and attended schools in California and graduated...

Jun 24, 2019

Miguel V. Silvas, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 24, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Miguel was born May 8, 1936, in Sabinal, Texas, to Gilberto Silvas and Amada Vasquez Silvas.

On June 3, 1961, he married Maria Martinez in Littlefield, Texas. ...

Jun 24, 2019

Wayne Gilbert Hathaway, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 24, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living Center.

Wayne was born April 19, 1933, in Chester, Idaho, to Arthur Gilbert Hathaway and Burmah Lee Majors Hathaway.  He grew up and attended schools in the area and graduated from South Fremont High School in St. Anthony.  He joined the...

Jun 22, 2019

Joseph Betts Lyons passed away on June 22, 2019, due to heart complications.

Joe was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to George and Ilene Lyons. He was the 8th of 13 children. Joe married his sweetheart, Carolyn Benson, on January 22, 1960. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple. Joe and Carolyn have five children, Konda...

Jun 22, 2019

Jens Ford Sorenson, 101, of Iona, passed away June 22, 2019, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. He was under the care of his loving family and One Source Home Health & Hospice.

Ford was born March 5, 1918, in Richmond, Utah, to Lewis Oliver Sorenson and Fannie Hope Sorenson. He grew up and attended schools in Richmond...

Jun 22, 2019

Beth C. Gray, 98, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on June 22, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Beth had the rare ability to make every person who knew her feel loved and valued, and she was loved by all in return. She had a sharp memory and a genuine interest in...

Jun 21, 2019

Priscilla C. Brooks, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, June 21, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls, while surrounded by loved ones. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice and MorningStar staff.

She was born November 26, 1932, in Oneida, New York, to Walter N. Christ and Jessimine Petzoldt Christ.

Priscilla was a...

Jun 18, 2019

Larry Lee Lane, 81, of Rigby, passed away June 18, 2019, at his home.

Larry was born September 24, 1937, in Smith Center, Kansas, to Viron  V. Lane and Hazel Griffin Lane.  He grew up and attended schools in Gooding and graduated from Gooding High School.  He was in the Navy for two years, then joined the...

Jun 17, 2019

Beatrice May "Bea" Howard, 96, a woman of strong faith, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 17, 2019, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Bea was born May 20,1923, in York, Pennsylvania, to Lawrence Jacob and Jennie May Hoffman Richards. She graduated high school and attended college in York while working at her uncle’s oil...

Jun 17, 2019

Bradford Telyea Neff, age 91, passed away June 17, 2019 at Lincoln Court. He was born March 22, 1928, in Billings, Montana. He was the only child of Theodore and Margaret Telyea Neff. He moved to his home in Idaho Falls at 6 years old. He attended school in Idaho Falls and graduated from the University of Idaho.

Jun 17, 2019

On June 17, 2019, we lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, churchman, and lawman to complications of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Blaine was born on July 29, 1932, at Bedford, Lincoln County, Wyoming, and grew up there until the age of twelve when his family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho. There, he courted and married Erma...

Jun 16, 2019

Carl Alonzo Hinckley, 74, of Iona, passed away June 16, 2019, at his home.

Carl was born August 14, 1944, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Carl Alonzo Hinckley and Minnie Beck Hinckley. He grew up and attended schools in Rexburg and graduated from Madison High School.

In 1970, he married Glenda Rae Longhurst in Iona, Idaho....

Jun 15, 2019

Mary Louise James Hill passed away peacefully in her sleep June 15, 2019 in Pocatello, Idaho.  She was born in Waco, Texas November 7, 1952 to Lloyd and Melba (Cannon) Adams.  Mary was raised and educated in Butte.  She married Bob Suttey in Butte on September 16, 1972 and together they had two children.  She later married Bob James...

Jun 15, 2019

Robert Clinton Walton, 80, of Idaho Falls, died June 15, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was under the care of Nuclear Care Partners and Brio Hospice.

Bob was born January 24, 1939, in Rock Springs, WY, to Lawrence Walton and Emily Ransom Walton. The family later...

Jun 15, 2019

Eula Gaye Baldwin, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 15, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Eula was born September 13, 1945, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to LeRoy Maurice Hansen and Amy LaVon Hansen. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School. She also attended Idaho State University...

Jun 13, 2019

After 98 years, God called Florence Mildred See Lindley back to his kingdom on June 13, 2019. Mildred went to be with her loving husband, Albert, who passed away 25 years ago.

Florence was born on January 1, 1921, to Grace Elliot and William Oscar See in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up in Ririe and Rigby,...

Jun 13, 2019

Clyde Erwin Clifford, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 13, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Clyde was born April 5, 1935, in Ucon, Idaho, to Leo Erwin Clifford and Verna Cramer Clifford. He grew up and attended schools in Ucon and Goshen.

On November 11,...

Jun 12, 2019

Dono Edward “Bud” Finn, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away very peacefully June 12, 2019, at his daughter’s home where he was being cared for in Tooele, Utah, due to symptoms and conditions related to congestive heart failure.

Dono was born January 8, 1931, in Rigby, Idaho, to Eugene Finn and Edith Annie Jeffs Finn.

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Jun 11, 2019

Claren was born April 19, 1935, in Victor, Idaho, to Delbert George and Velma Johnson Woolstenhulme.  He grew up and attended schools in Victor and graduated from Teton High School.  He served in the National Guard. He also attended Ricks College and Utah State University.

On February 14, 1958, he married Cliveen Beckstead in Victor, Idaho.  They...