Obituaries

Randy Anderson

Jun 19, 2024

Randy returned to her heavenly home on June 19, 2024, at the age of 77, after a valiant battle with dementia. She was born on December 24, 1946, to Milford and Greta Christensen in Blackfoot, Idaho, where she resided during her childhood.

Randy married Bud Anderson at the age of 18 and together they had five children....

Merlin Keith Godfrey

Jun 19, 2024

Merlin Keith Godfrey, 83, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Keith was born May 2, 1941, in Idaho Falls to Merlin Lloyd Godfrey and Ruth Garnetta Humphries Godfrey. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1959 and went on to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ...

John Joseph Noon

Jun 17, 2024

John Joseph Noon,73, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 17, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

John was born September 7, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, to William Noon and Marion Sauter Noon. He grew up and attended schools in New York and Virginia. He graduated from Smithtown Central...

Kay "Pinky" Spencer Covert

Jun 17, 2024

Kay "Pinky" Spencer Covert, 89, of Iona, passed away June 17, 2024, at his home.

Pinky was born November 9, 1934, in Osgood, Idaho, to Delbert Stephen Covert and Alice Theresa Samargis Covert. He grew up and attended schools in Osgood and Idaho Falls, ID.

He served in the United States Army.

On...

Rosemary Julia Coulter

Jun 17, 2024

On a beautiful fall day in Hamilton, MT, Robert and Mary Van Vorst welcomed their first daughter. It was on September 22, 1942, that our mom, Rosemary Julia, was born and joined her brother Bobby. They were a happy little family and over the next several years another brother, John and a little sister Mary joined the family. It...

Betty (Northrup) Biddie

Jun 17, 2024

Betty Northrup Biddie, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 17, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Betty Northrup, a beloved truck driver and cherished member of her community, passed away on June 17, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on September 18, 1945, and lived Bessemer, Alabama, She spent her later years in Idaho...

Kennieth Niel Wood

Jun 16, 2024

Kennieth Niel Wood, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 16, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Kennieth was born January 25, 1950, in Driggs Idaho, to Boyd John Wood and Mildred Mae Jensen Wood. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He was an accomplished entrepreneur and his...

Joyce Stanger

Jun 15, 2024

Joyce Marilyn Jensen Stanger, 88, lifelong resident of Idaho Falls, passed away June 15, 2024, at Mountain View Hospital following a brief and intense battle with pneumonia.

She was born October 17, 1935, in Independence, Idaho, the second child of Earl Howard Jensen and Bernice Marie Hanson Jensen. She attended schools in Ucon and the surrounding area,...

Pauline Evelyn (Mathiesen) Rhoades

Jun 15, 2024

Pauline Evelyn Mathiesen Rhoades, 90, passed away June 15, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Pauline was born November 15, 1933, in Hebron, Nebraska, to Paul and Lucille Mathiesen. She had four brothers, Bud, John, Dale, and Robert. When Pauline was 13 years old, her family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Pauline...

David Kemp Sargis

Jun 12, 2024

David Kemp Sargis, 62, of Idaho Falls passed away on June 12, 2024 at home following an extended heart illness. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed.

Kemp was born February 8, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to David Sargis and Gaye Veeneman Sargis. He spent his early life in...

Guy Matthew Howcroft

Jun 11, 2024

Guy Matthew Howcroft, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 11, 2024.

Services will be held at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Ramon Richard Howard

Jun 11, 2024

Ramon Richard Howard, 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 11, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Ramon was born June 30, 1929, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Fred Donald Howard and Marguerite Cox Howard. He lived in Kansas until he was three years old, when he moved with his family to Idaho Falls, there he attended school. He...

Anne Holtom

Jun 11, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Zelda Anne Call Holtom on June 11, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at the age of 79.

Anne was born August 24, 1944, to Elton and Verda Call. As a youth Anne grew up on the family farm near Grant, Idaho, where she loved playing outside...

Robin Lee Crow

Jun 11, 2024

Robin Lee Crow, 52, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 11, 2024.

Robin was born February 4, 1972, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to LeVon Joseph Crow and Wilma Lea Hall Crow. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls.

He attended Joshua A. Smith and loved going bowling with them, he enjoyed wrestling, music,...

Keith Hansen

Jun 9, 2024

Keith Darwin Hansen, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 9, 2024, at his home.

Keith was born July 24, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ervin Francis Hansen and Zenetta Roberts Hansen. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. He was a member of The Church of Jesus...

Patricia (Pantoja) Garcia

Jun 9, 2024

Patricia Garcia, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 9, 2024, at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born August 1, 1935, in Wyola, Montana, to Jose Pedro Faustino Pantoja and Sariyiana Aguilera Pantoja. She grew up and attended schools in Lodge Grass, Montana, and graduated from High School there.

She...

Kenneth J Taylor

Jun 9, 2024

Kenneth  J Taylor, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 9, 2024, at Lily & Syringa Assisted Living Center.

Ken was born April 12, 1940, in Payson, Utah, to Ned Tanner Taylor and Edna June Mortensen Taylor. He grew up and attended schools in Payson and graduated from Payson High School. He also attended Utah State University...

Sally Ashman

Jun 7, 2024

Sara Suppes Ashman was born November 23, 1912 in Johnstown Pa. to George O. Suppes and Marion Dibert Suppes. She attended Cochran Jr. High School and then the Harcum School for Girls graduating as valedictorian from both. In 1934 she graduated Cum Laude from Bryn Mawr College. On June 16th 1936 she was married to Wilbur McClintock Ashman who...

Richard Lee Baxter

Jun 7, 2024

Richard Lee Baxter, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 7, 2024, at home with his wife and many loved ones. He was under the care of Brio Hospice. Richard was born July 6, 1941, in Salmon, Idaho, to Dereld R. Baxter and Irene Hamson Baxter. He grew up in Rigby and graduated from Weiser High School. Richard served...

Betty Sue (Boydstun) Carpenter

Jun 7, 2024

Betty Sue Carpenter passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, of causes related to age, at home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was under the care of a thoughtful and attentive team composed of the professionals at Fairwinds, Alliance and Brio Hospice, her husband, Stuart Carpenter, and her loving family. Betty is, and will always be admired as...