Bert LeRoy Chaffin, 88 of St. Helens, OR passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 in Idaho Falls, ID at Pine Brook Assisted living center. Bert was born May 9, 1926 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Alma Leroy and Margaret Emmeline Wilson Chaffin. He was raised in the Rose area during his childhood except from 1931-1933 when they lived in Jackson, WY on a ranch where his father was a farmer of one of Pete Hansen's ranches. Bert was injured in an accident which left him partially paralyzed, but it never seemed to slow him down. One of the best times he had was floating down the Snake River in a canoe with a brother-in-law from Jackson, WY to Blackfoot, ID. He was a member of the LDS Church. He held many positions from ward teacher, Young Men's Organization to Scout Leader. His early education was in Rose and Moreland, Idaho. Then Collage at ISU and Ricks College with a BS in Elementary Education and a Minor in History. Later received a Masters in Education. He married Flora Humble August 29, 1951. They had 3 children, 2 boys, 1 girl, in Idaho. Bert taught 6th and 7th grades in Math and Athletics in Basalt and Mackey, ID for five years. They then moved to St. Helens, OR where a 4th child, a girl, joined the family. Bert taught school in Warren, OR and St. Helens schools for 29 years. He was involved in Local Education Activities and continued his education to an equivalent to Doctorate's Degree and became a life member of NEA. He retired from formal teaching after 35 years. He was divorced and later married Marion Philps Fox in 1968. He remained in St. Helens, OR area except for His last two years where he was close with his son and grandkids/great grandkids in Idaho. Bert loved camping, the outdoors, and helping his sister and brother-in-law show draft horses at fairs. He became a judge of mules and horses all over the Western States. His many draft horse and mule certifications included ADMS, ADA, AMA, and NMDA. At the time he was one of the only draft horse and mule judges in the states to be certified in all areas of judging. He was preceded in death by two children, Bert LeRoy Jr. and Edith Emmeline, His parents Alma and Emmeline and his wife Marion. He is survived by his siblings: Alan Chaffin, Melba Armstrong, Evonna Hammon, 2 Children, Michael Chaffin (Lynne), Nancy Singleton (Warren), 9 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. A graveside memorial will be held in St. Helens, OR at the Colombia Memorial Gardens on Tuesday October, 21 2014. Local funeral arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary 2100 Street Idaho Falls. online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com