Obituaries

Harold Thurman Babbitt

Nov 5, 2023

Harold Thurman Babbitt, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 5, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Idaho Falls Eagle's Lodge, 635 Hemmert Avenue.

A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available....

Carl Harold Cooper

Nov 5, 2023

Carl Harold Cooper was born on November 14, 1938, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Carl and Norma Jean (Johnson) Cooper. He passed away on November 5, 2023, with his children by his side, just shy of his 85th birthday.

After graduating from Lawton High School in 1956, Carl attended the University of Oklahoma (Go Sooners!) where he was...

Tory James Moore

Nov 4, 2023

Tory James Moore, 36, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 4, 2023, in Boise, Idaho.

Tory was born March 11, 1987, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Tammy Evans Moore and Troy A. Moore. He grew up in Idaho Falls where he attended Bonneville High School and graduated from Lincoln High School.

On December 11, 2021,...

Caryl Mae (Ruud) Siepker

Nov 4, 2023

Caryl Mae Siepker, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 4, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Caryl was born September 12, 1946, in Afton, Wyoming, to Lester Mickelson Ruud and Goldie Mae Reeves Ruud. She grew up and attended schools in Swan Valley and graduated from Firth High School. She...

Pamela Jo (Leach) Taylor

Nov 3, 2023

Pamela Jo Taylor, a loving mother and wife, devoted educator, and a woman of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023, at Lily and Syringa Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Pamela was born on December 6, 1947, in Taft, California, to John Anderson Leach and Esther Lorene Hughes Leach. Her early years were filled...

Gary Rex Coffin

Oct 31, 2023

Gary Rex Coffin, a long-time resident of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Sandy, Utah. He bravely fought Alzheimer’s Disease for the previous decade.

Gary was born January 25, 1938, in Downey, Idaho, the oldest child of Rex Thompson Coffin and Karma “Kay” Kathleen Nelson. Life in rural Idaho...

Ephriam George Ball

Oct 31, 2023

E. George Ball of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on October 31, 2023, at his home.

George was born February 21, 1929, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ephriam Berry Ball and Elizabeth Mary Green Ball. George grew up at Beaches Corner, attended school in lona, and graduated from lona High School in 1948.

After graduation,...

Floyd Mccormick

Oct 31, 2023

Floyd William McCormick, 67, of Shelley, passed away October 31, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Floyd was born June 16, 1956, in Rigby, Idaho, to Clyde William McCormick and Marolyn Peterson McCormick.

Floyd made his home in Shelley, Idaho, where Floyd worked in asbestos removal.

Floyd...

Leaf Welker Call

Oct 31, 2023

Leaf Welker Call, 56, our beloved father, grandpa, brother, and dear friend, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 31, 2023.

Leaf was born April 18, 1967, in Afton, Wyoming, to Lawrence Welch Call and LaRee Draney Call. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls.

Leaf made his home in Idaho Falls where he...

Deborah Lynn (Fowler) Hagen

Oct 29, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Fowler Hagen, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Debbie was born on May 16, 1952, to Alfred and Margaret Fowler in Blackfoot, Idaho.

In the summer of 1968, a blind date changed her life. It was then she met the love of her life Gary,...

William "Bill" Grof

Oct 28, 2023

William Francis Grof, 78, passed away on October 28, 2023.

Bill was born an only child on July 12, 1945, in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, to William H. Grof and Rita F. (Darrah) Grof. He attended Meyersdale Joint Schools for ten years and then graduated from Amherst Central High School in Amherst, New York, in 1963. Following high school,...

Barry Carlson

Oct 27, 2023

Barry Dale Carlson, 80, passed peacefully on October 27, 2023, at EIRMC under the care of BRIO Hospice. Barry was the oldest child of Gwendolyn and Dale Eugene Carlson. Raised in Idaho Falls, he decided to leave school, hitched a train to Dillon, Montana, and worked on a ranch in Wisdom, Montana, for a few years. Upon returning to...

Richard Louis Tallman

Oct 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Richard L. Tallman, a devoted husband and father, and esteemed physical chemist. He departed this world on October 26, 2023, due to natural causes, at the age of 92.

He was the son of Louis Raymond Tallman and Beatrice Mae Knauss Tallman, born April 24,...

Sharon Ann Watson

Oct 26, 2023

Sharon Watson, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 26, 2023 at The Gables in Shelley, Idaho.  She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

A private family service will be held.

Lyle Leon Schwartz

Oct 26, 2023

Lyle Leon Schwartz, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 26, 2023, at his home from an extended illness. He was under the care of Eden Hospice, Nuclear Care Partners, and his loving family.

Lyle was born August 19, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leon E. Schwartz and Gae Nell Johnston Bateman.

His parents...

John Worth Clark

Oct 26, 2023

John Worth Clark, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 26, 2023, at his home.

Private family services will be held.

William "Bill" Robert Maraffio

Oct 24, 2023

William “Bill” Robert Maraffio, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of hospice.

Bill was born January 22, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Victor Maraffio and Lenore Blakeley Maraffio. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1962. He received his Masters of Science in Electrical...

Max Glenn Smith

Oct 24, 2023

Max Glenn Smith, 81, of Rexburg, passed away October 24, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living. He was under the care of Eden Hospice and his loving family.

Max was born July 10, 1942, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Eugene Ellington "Nick" Smith and Cristel Hill Smith. He grew up and attended schools in Lyman, Wyoming, and Ucon, Idaho....

Fred Aaron Miller

Oct 23, 2023

Fred Aaron Miller, 69, of Irwin, passed away October 23, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Fred was born July 16, 1954, in Afton, Wyoming, to Bill Miller and Yvonne Weeks Miller. He grew up and attended schools in Swan Valley and Bonneville High School. He also attended Votec and received his welding degree. He served in...

Annette Nancy (Crane) Anderson

Oct 23, 2023

Annette Nancy Anderson, 83, of Ammon, passed away October 23, 2023, at her home.

Annette was born March 29, 1940, in American Falls, Idaho, to Lafoy Kerol Crane and Florence May Southwell Crane. She grew up and attended schools in American Falls and graduated from American Falls High School. Annette went on to graduate from ISU Technical...