Obituaries

Oct 18, 2012

Janice Mary Priest, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 18, 2012, at Monticello Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Janice was born July 3, 1920 in Taylor, Idaho to Joseph Frank Arave and Edith Garner Arave. She grew up in Taylor, Idaho where she attended school. On February 13, 1937, she married Francis Milner Priest in Idaho...

Oct 17, 2012

Donabelle Harrop Nelson, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 17, 2012, at Bingham Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Blackfoot, Idaho, of natural causes. Donabelle was born September 22, 1920, in Antelope Flats (near Swan Valley), Idaho, to Ernest William Harrop and Chloy Walker Harrop. She grew up in Annis and attended Annis Elementary School and graduated from Midway...

Oct 17, 2012

Kenneth (Punk) Reed Madsen at the age of 74, returned home to his Heavenly Father passing away peacefully in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. He had been battling Lou Gehrig’s disease the past two years and handled it with perfection. Although he lost his speech as a result of ALS, his attitude and rare ability to make...

Oct 16, 2012

Verla “Lucille” Heileson Hill, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 16, 2012, at her home. She was born on November 19, 1921, in Lyman, Idaho to Neil Owen Heileson and Emily Rytting Heileson. She attended schools in the area, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. She continued her education at Ricks College. On February 14, 1943, she married...

Oct 16, 2012

An Open House will be held Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 2:00pm -4:00 pm at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S. Ammon). The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Idaho Youth Ranch (478 Shoup Ave.Idaho Falls, Idaho) A full obituary will appear at a later date Open House -- Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ,Sunday, October...

Oct 13, 2012

Jess Lynn Huff, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed October 13, 2012, at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born December 31, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Roy E. Huff and Ida Smith Huff. He grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. He served in the U.S....

Oct 11, 2012

James George Foss, 61, of idaho Falls, passed away on October 11, 2012, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Private Family Services

Oct 10, 2012

Send Flowers Charles Alma Scoresby November 28, 1934 - October 10, 2012

Charles Alma Scoresby, 77, lifelong resident of Iona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 following a courageous battle with prostate and bone cancer. He was under the care of his loving family, the caring staff at The Gables of Ammon, and Avalon Home Health. Charles...

Oct 9, 2012

Reed T. Richins, 81, of Idaho Falls passed away October 9, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family. Reed was born October 13, 1930, in Ogden, Utah, to Joseph Ether Richins and Julia Cherry Richins. He attended schools in the Teton Valley and soon after joined the Army serving during World War II, where he loved to play baseball....

Oct 8, 2012

Aldie Herbert Pike, 89, of Basalt, Idaho, passed away October 8, 2012, at his home, of natural causes. Aldie was born April 16, 1923, in Padonia, Kansas to Russell Preston Pike and Cora May Braman Pike. He grew up and attended schools in Powhattan, Kansas, where he graduated from high school. He proudly served his country as a Private First...

Oct 7, 2012

David Gary Jenks, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 7, 2012, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls of cancer and complications of a stroke. Gary was born September 18, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Rulon Bell Jenks and Gladys Orella Gardner Jenks. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho...

Oct 6, 2012

Robert William “Robbie” Kangas, 38, of Iona, passed away October 6, 2012, at his home. Robbie was born November 24, 1973, in Hancock, Michigan, part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Gladys P. Eakin Kangas and Charles E. Kangas. He lived the majority of his life in Michigan. Rob moved to Idaho Falls area...

Oct 5, 2012

Max S. Quigley, 78, died October 5, 2012 at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello due to natural causes. He was born in Payson, Utah on May 18, 1934 to Max E. Quigley and Silvana Siegfried. His family moved to Idaho Falls when Max was a young boy. Max graduated from Idaho Falls High School and was a Corporal...

Oct 4, 2012

Venice Gayle Croft Whitehead, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012, at The Gables Senior Living in Ammon. Venice was born January 12, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Eldon Thornton Croft and Elma Moss Croft. She attended Iona Elementary School and graduated from Bonneville High School. On October 24, 1958, she married her high school sweetheart,...

Oct 3, 2012

Genevieve Storer, 87, of Iona died peacefully in her sleep on October 3, 2012. She was a much-loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Gen, as she is fondly called, was born on April 20, 1925, at Rigby, Idaho, to Thomas and Luzella Sayer. She spent her childhood at her parent's homestead near Bone. When she was 12, she moved to...

Oct 3, 2012

Ellen Linetta Gardner Forman, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 3, 2012, at Peak Village Assisted Living Center. She was under the care of Solace Hospice. Linetta was born January 28, 1926, in Ammon, Idaho to LeVor Gardner and Mima Lucille Oglesby Gardner. She grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Ammon High School. On...

Oct 3, 2012

Carlene Eva Carlson Kenney, 77, of Spokane, WA, passed away in her daughter’s arms Wednesday, October 03, 2012, shortly after arriving at her daughter’s home in Idaho Falls, ID. She was surrounded by the love of her family at the time. Carlene was born on August 10, 1935, in Pullman, WA, to Edgar David Carlson and Ethel Marium Qualey Carlson....

Oct 2, 2012

Paul Harwood Armijo, 70, of Lewisville, Idaho, passed away October 2, 2012, at his home. Paul was born July 2, 1942, in San Jacinto, California, to Robert Harley Armijo and Marjamie Elizabeth Beasley Armijo. He grew up in Willits and Oakland, California, and Tukwila, Washington. He graduated from Foster High School in Tukwila, Washington. He lived in Kirkland, Washington with...

Oct 2, 2012

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Helen Browning Burgard, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 2, 2012, at Mt. Vernon Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls. She was born on March 25, 1924, in Pocatello, Idaho to Raymond Irving Browning and Ida Belle Matson Browning. She attended schools in the area, graduating from Rigby High...

Oct 2, 2012

Sue Ellen Thompson King, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 2, 2012, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. Sue was born October 11, 1947, in Poplar, Idaho, to Rulon Henry Thompson and Bonnie B. Curtis Thompson. She married Dale "Spike" King and they were later divorced. She worked as a housekeeper at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Survivors...