Obituaries

Jun 10, 2019

Robert Lynn “Nick” Nickell, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away, June 10, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 24, 1941 to L.J. and Elaine Eames Nickell at Mrs. Eaton’s Maternity Home, in Shelley, Idaho. He was raised in Osgood, Idaho along with three brothers; Daryl Jay, Richard Lee And Brian Rand, and...

Jun 9, 2019

Robert Lewis "Bob" Jensen, 89, from Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away June 9, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. He was under the care of his loving family and the staff at MorningStar Senior Living Center.

Bob was born September 21, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Martin Richard Jensen and Sarah Louise McKinnon Jensen....

Jun 9, 2019

Patrick Lee Christensen, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 9, 2019, at his home.  He was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Patrick was born September 24, 1937, in Boise, ID, to Fred Patrick Christensen and Annie Lee Ryals Christensen.  He graduated from Boise High School and attended College of Idaho, earning his Master’s Degree in...

Jun 9, 2019

Rex Smith Shurtliff, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 9, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Hands of Hope Hospice.

Rex was born September 18, 1926, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Thomas Iera Shurtliff and Mayme Mae Smith Shurtliff. He grew up and attended schools in Iona. When...

Jun 8, 2019

Sharon Kay Wilde Marler, 76, of St. Anthony, Idaho, passed away June 8, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Sharon was born February 6, 1943, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Leonard　Wilde and Bernice Belnap Wilde.　She grew up and attended schools in the area and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1961.

On June...

Jun 8, 2019

David Clarence Mayes, 75, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away June 8, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

David was born December 28, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Hadley Mayes and Harriett Garrett Mayes.  The family moved to Idaho Falls where he attended schools and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.  He also attended Idaho...

Jun 7, 2019

"An Amazing Woman Nearly 105 Years Old"

Ida May Fuller age 104 years-11 months-7 days went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday June 7, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Ida was born on June 30, 1914 in Stella, Cowlitz County, Washington to Harry J. and Bertha Ann (Boyd) Redman....

Jun 5, 2019

Stephen James Keating, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 5, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Stephen was born July 1, 1953, in Reno, Nevada, to James and Evelyn Keating. He lived in Nevada, California and Oregon and moved to Idaho Falls when he was a Sophomore in high school. He attended VoTech and worked...

Jun 5, 2019

Shurie Ann Zampedri Kyte, 55, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 5, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Shurie was born June 2, 1964, in Ogden, Utah, to Oliver LaRoque and Mary Louise Gormley LaRoque.  Mary later married James Zampedri and he adopted Shurie in 1969. She grew up and attended schools in the area and...

Jun 5, 2019

Sandra “Sandie” Bohi Weeks, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 5, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Sandie was born April 24, 1954, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to William Hyrum Bohi and Emma Marie Howell Bohi.  She grew up and attended schools in Idaho...

Jun 5, 2019

Peggy Jensen Knox, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 5, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Peggy was born December 13, 1949, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Lowell Harold Jensen and Arda Simmons Jensen.  She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School.  She also attended Brigham Young University where...

Jun 4, 2019

Yvonne Colson Landon, 77, of Roberts, Idaho passed away June 4, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 10, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Fred C. Colson and Lucille Hathaway Colson.  She grew up and attended schools in the Southeast Idaho area and also spent time in Salt Lake City and Los...

Jun 4, 2019

Katherine Higdon, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 4, 2019, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

Katherine was born October 27, 1935, in Roxbury, OH, to Willard Darrell Reed and Mary Alice Deems Reed. She grew up and attended schools and graduated from Waterford Ohio High School. She married Billy Gene Higdon . Katherine and Billy made...

Jun 3, 2019

Cyndel Bates, 20, of Idaho Falls, left this world June 3, 2019.

Cyndel was born June 20, 1998, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was the daughter of Daniel Frank Bates and Brenda Leigh Gerrard Bates.  She attended Butte Elementary in Arco, Taylorview Junior High, Idaho Falls High and Emerson Alternative School. She attended Idaho Falls High School...

Jun 3, 2019

Ruthanne Ricks Gines, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 3, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was under the care of her family and One Source Hospice.

She was born September 1, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Emerson “Lloyd” Ricks and Alice “Jean” Hart Ricks.  She grew up...

Jun 2, 2019

William Thomas “Tom” Reed, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 2, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Tom was born July 25, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to George H. Reed and Stephanie Chvorovich Reed.  He grew up and attended schools in the area.  Following graduation from high school he went to Junior College prior to...

Jun 1, 2019

Marvin Keith Presley, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 1, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, in the arms of his loving wife of forty years.

Keith was born October 10, 1956, in Jonesboro, AR, to Marvin Woodrow Presley and Willa Louise Taylor Presley. He was raised in Trumann, AR. He studied at Central Bible...

Jun 1, 2019

Albert Joseph Herrera, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 1, 2019, at his son’s home.

Albert was born February 7, 1934, in Rowe, New Mexico, to Sophia Herrera. He grew up and attended schools in New Mexico and graduated from St. Michaels High School. He also attended the University of New Mexico where he earned his...

Jun 1, 2019

Kay S. Thurman, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  He passed peacefully.

Kay was born June 7, 1936, in Afton, WY, to Dean J. Thurman and Edna Kristine Stock Thurman.  Kay’s father worked at many jobs, moving the family often, so Kay went to schools in Wyoming,...

May 31, 2019

Melvin Eliason Call, Commander, US Navy (Retired) of Idaho Falls returned home on May 31, 2019, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek in Idaho Falls of causes incident to age.  He was 95 years old.

Mel was born on January 18, 1924, in Bancroft, Idaho to Joseph Clarence and Myrtle Eliason Call. He had four brothers (Joseph, Lowell, Clarence, and...