Obituaries

Tyler Anderson

Sep 9, 2024

Tyler Scott Martin Anderson, 43, passed away peacefully at his home in Roberts, Idaho, on Monday, September 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Tyler was born on January 26, 1981, to Scott and Karen Anderson in Anoka, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2005 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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David Earl Drewes

Sep 9, 2024

David Earl Drewes, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 9, 2024, at his home.

Dave was born April 27, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kenny and Lois Drewes. He and his brother Don grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. Dave graduated from Skyline High School in...

Karen Jo (Larsen) Dobson

Sep 9, 2024

Karen Jo Dobson, 74, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away September, 9, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Karen was born on December 9, 1949, in Shelley, Idaho, to Jay Raphael Larsen and Naomi Valora Larsen. Her childhood was spent in Goshen, Idaho, and later in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she graduated from Idaho Falls High...

Kirk Keith Clark

Sep 8, 2024

Kirk Keith Clark, 69, of Ammon, passed away September 8, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Symbii Hospice.

Kirk was born November 22, 1954, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Keith Harold Clark and Marcella Catherine Gonder Clark. He attended Hillview Elementary, Ammon Jr. High, and graduated from Bonneville High School...

Rex Atkin Burningham

Sep 8, 2024

Rex Atkin Burningham, 76, recently of Idaho Falls, passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on September 8, 2024, at his home. He had been under the care of his wife, and at the time of death was also attended by his sons.

Rex was born on May 10, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah to David Burningham and...

Dick Carson

Sep 7, 2024

Richard "Dick" Wilson Carson, 86, of San Diego, passed away September 7, 2024, at Sharp Memorial Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Ammon Cemetery.

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Jim Foster

Sep 6, 2024

James “Jim” Clifford Foster passed away at his home with his wife by his side, in Idaho Falls on Friday, September 6, 2024.

Jim was born in Deer Lodge, Montana on December 29, 1944, to Clifford and Birdie Foster. He attended school there through the tenth grade before moving with his family to Pocatello, Idaho, where he...

Roberta Liberato Saldana

Sep 5, 2024

Roberta Liberato Saldana, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 5, 2024, at her home.

Roberta was born November 13, 1941, in San Lucas, Michoacan, Mexico, to Arturo Liberato and Cornelia Yanez Liberato. She grew up and attended school in Mexico.

On April 19, 2000, she married Oscar Saldana Rodriguez in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Roberta...

Glen Ray Robinson

Sep 4, 2024

Glen Ray Robinson, 77, passed away peacefully with wife, Tawna, by his side on 4 September, 2024, after a brief post-operative illness at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Glen was born 14 December, 1946, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Otten Ray Robinson and Dona Lee Ayars. As a teenager, Glen moved West with the family and never...

Donny Tapper

Sep 4, 2024

Donny Benjamin Tapper, 35, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 4, 2024, at his home.

Donny was born August 30, 1989, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Shannon Benjamin Tapper and Heather Ann Olson. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended EITC vocational plumbing school.

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Edythe Leanna (Turner) Tisdale

Sep 3, 2024

Edythe LeAnna Turner Tisdale, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 3, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Edythe was born March 16, 1943, in Salina, Kansas, to Sheldon and Ruth Turner. She grew up and attended schools in Salina and graduated from Salina High School.

On December 29, 1963, she married Walter Southon...

Kwan Wing Tsang

Sep 3, 2024

Kwan Wing Tsang passed away September 3, 2024.

Private family services will be held.

Brenda K. (Strom) Rhoades

Sep 2, 2024

Brenda K. Rhoades, 73, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, at her home in Salmon, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 11, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Brenda was the cherished daughter of Kenneth and Geraldine (Jerry) Strom.

Growing up in the close-knit community of New Sweden,...

Allan Robert Bringhurst

Sep 2, 2024

Allan Robert Bringhurst of Idaho Falls returned to his Heavenly Father on September 2, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife and family and passed peacefully after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Allan was born on April 30, 1943, in Payson, Utah, to Robert R. and Helen Tipton Bringhurst. He grew up in Springville, Utah, and had...

Doris "Grandma Sue" Grace (Rhoads) Millen

Sep 1, 2024

Doris “Grandma Sue” Grace Millen, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 1, 2024, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

Sue was born July 26, 1949, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Smokey Rhoads and Alice May Williams Rhoads. She grew up and attended schools in Shoshoni, Wyoming and graduated from Shoshoni High School. Growing up, Sue traveled all over...

Tammy (Getsinger) Landon

Sep 1, 2024

Tamara Kay Landon, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 1, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Terreton, Idaho. She was under the care of her loving family and Brio Home Health and Hospice.

Tammy was born December 23, 1957, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Robert Keith Getsinger and Shirley Lou Garland. She grew up and attended...

Lynn Lavern Kelsey

Aug 31, 2024

Lynn Lavern Kelsey, 65, of Rigby, passed away August 31, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Lynn was born March 6, 1959, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Billie Reynolds and Nina Vermoine Bradley Reynolds, who were later divorced. In 1965, Nina remarried Charles David Kelsey, who adopted and raised Lynn and his brothers. He grew up and...

Burke Delbert Ellis

Aug 30, 2024

Burke Delbert Ellis, a cherished son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on August 30, 2024, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 14, 1983, in Pullman, Washington, to Rex and Karen Ellis, Burke grew up in Chubbuck, Idaho. From an early age, he was known for his free-spirited...

James Richard "Jim" Burt

Aug 30, 2024

James Richard “Jim” Burt, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A man of many talents and unwavering dedication, Jim’s life was a testament to service, innovation, and family.

Early Life and Education

Born on September 1, 1946, in Portland,...

Justin Joel Nelson

Aug 29, 2024

Justin Joel Nelson, 22, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 29, 2024, at his home.

Justin was born March 20, 2002, in St. George, Utah, to Clint L. Nelson and Lizzet Maria Cordona Moreno Nelson. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. He attended Falls Valley Elementary and graduated from Skyline High School.

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