Obituaries

Denice Ann Lamont

Aug 20, 2024

Denice Ann Lamont, 81, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away in her home on August 20, 2024.

Denice was born on March 20,1943, to Dean Mac Lamont and Marjorie Corley Lamont in Las Vegas, Nevada. At a very young age, Denice's parents moved the family back to Idaho Falls to live and run the Lamont family farm. Denice...

Alexander Simon Cobar

Aug 19, 2024

It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Alexander Simon Cobar on August 19, 2024. Known affectionately as “Lecky” by his loved ones, Alex was gently called back home to his Heavenly Father, in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of joy and love in his short but beautiful life.

Born on October...

Emily Mercedes Landon

Aug 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Emily Landon, age 22, of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Emily was born to Brad and Jana (Putnam) Landon in Rexburg, Idaho, on March 23, 2002. She was the youngest of three children by 16 years. She was the best surprise and a beautiful gift to her family. She...

Amy Christensen

Aug 19, 2024

Amy Melanie Christensen, 67, passed away August 19, 2024, in her home surrounded by her husband and children.

Amy was born March 30, 1957, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Kent Hymas Hansen and Carla Elinor Mackey Hansen. She grew up and attended high school in Montpelier and graduated from Bear Lake High School. She also attended Ricks College,...

Keven D. Mayeda

Aug 18, 2024

Keven Del Mayeda passed away on August 18, 2024, from end stage renal disease. Keven was born on October 13, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Joe and Janiel Mayeda.

Keven made his life in Idaho Falls. He was the second oldest of five siblings. He attended OE Bell Jr. High School and Skyline High School. Keven...

Claudia Elaine Walker

Aug 18, 2024

Claudia Elaine Walker, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 18, 2024, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. She was under the care of One Source Hospice. She was born February 27, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Claud Raymond Walker and Reva Elaine Quinton Walker. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High...

Elden Hope

Aug 18, 2024

Keppner Elden Hope, 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 18, 2024.

Elden was born March 18, 1930, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Clarence Dewey Hope and Zella Keppner Hope. He grew up and attended schools in Burton, and then moved to Darlington, Idaho, and worked on the family farm.

On March 21, 1951, Elden married...

George Wold Watkins Jr.

Aug 18, 2024

George Wold Watkins, Jr. was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 23,1937, to George Wold Watkins, Sr. and Hope Celeste Hansen. George was the oldest child born to this family, and was later joined by two younger brothers, Richard Thomas (Tom) and Dane.

George lived in Salt Lake City when he was a young boy...

Barbara Dorine (Bader) Hill

Aug 17, 2024

Barbara Dorine Hill, 82, a long-time resident of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 17, 2024, at a memory care facility in Tucson, Arizona.

Born on March 1, 1942, in Missoula, Montana, to Fred and Hilda Bader. After high school, Barbara met the love of her life, Larry, while she was working in the bakery at a...

Dorothy (Kempf) Jones

Aug 15, 2024

Dorothy Esther Jones, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 15, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family and Hands of Hope Hospice.

Dorothy was born November 1, 1933, in Butternut, Wisconsin, to Robert Hugo Kempf and Alvina Esther LaFay. She grew up and attended schools in  Butternut and Ashland, Wisconsin....

Richard Earl Scott

Aug 14, 2024

Richard Earl "Scotty" Scott, 81, of Shelley, passed away August 14, 2024, at his home.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Yellowstone National Cemetery.

A full obituary will be available soon.

O'Dell Young

Aug 14, 2024

Rex O’Dell Young, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 14, 2024. He was under the care of Hands of Hope and The Gables of Shelley.

O’Dell was born September 11, 1933, in Iona, Idaho, to Phares Philip Young and Thelma Frandson Young and is the fourth of eight children. He has fond memories of his childhood...

Marci Luan Urdea

Aug 14, 2024

Marci Luan Urdea, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 14, 2024.

A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Donald Harvey Beckman

Aug 13, 2024

Donald Harvey Beckman, age 90, died August 13, 2024, of natural causes at Fairwinds Senior Living facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was born January 30, 1934, in Worland, Wyoming, to parents Harvey George Beckman and Faye Edna Johnston.

Don considered himself somewhat of a gypsy, not staying in anyone place very long. As a...

Gary O Horton

Aug 13, 2024

Gary O Horton, 88, of Blackfoot, passed away August 13, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Gary was born May 15, 1936, in Salem, Oregon, to Marion Horton and Fillee  Hankins Horton. He grew up and attended schools in Oregon, and graduated from Corvallis High School. He also attended the University of Oregon, where he earned...

Norman Rhodehouse

Aug 12, 2024

Norman Albert Rhodehouse, 74, of Ammon, passed away August 12, 2024, at his home.

Norman was born October 28, 1949, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Albert Gene Rhodehouse and Grace Marie Dixon Rhodehouse. He grew up and attended schools in St. Anthony and Inkom, Idaho. Norman went on to graduate from Pocatello High School. He also attended...

Paul Kent

Aug 12, 2024

Paul Wilson Kent, 74, of Ammon, passed away August 12, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. He was under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Paul was born September 8, 1949, in Malad, Idaho, to Dawn Kent and Norma Hill Kent. He grew up and attended schools in Malad and graduated from...

Michael Wayne Bean

Aug 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the Bean family announces the passing of Michael Wayne Bean, age 64, who died peacefully among close family and friends on August 11, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Born on January 1, 1960, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Gaylon and Margaret Judith Bean, Mike grew up in Idaho Falls, where he forged...

Damion James Pavlat

Aug 10, 2024

Damion James Pavlat, 25, of Ammon, passed away August 10, 2024.

Damion was born July 16, 1999, in Burley, Idaho, to Robert Harris Pavlat and Bethany Starr Morris Pavlat. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Hillcrest High School.

Damion made his home in Ammon, Idaho. He served in the...

Danial Evans

Aug 10, 2024

Danial Shane Evans, 29, of Firth, passed away August 10, 2024, at his home.

Danial was born December 24, 1994, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Brent Shane Evans and Dixie Sue Hicks Evans. He grew up and attended school in Shelley.

Danial worked as a fabrication welder at Diversified Metal Products. He also worked at...