Henry Doyle Howells, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Doyle was born on January 25, 1937, in Paradise, Utah to Henry Richman Howells and Zella Shipley Summers Howells. He spent his childhood hunting, fishing, and trapping with his dad around Little Bear River. He graduated from South Cache High School in 1955. After high school, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Education with a minor in Arts and Crafts from Utah State University. He often spoke fondly of Cache Valley and the time he spent at Utah State.

He married Nancy Means and they had three children: Trudy, Janna, and Rhett. They later divorced. On October 14, 1976, he married Linda Withers in Hibbard, Idaho. Doyle, Linda, and Linda's daughter, Shellie, made their home in Taylor, Idaho. Doyle and Linda had two sons: Kody and Kim.

Doyle taught History and Arts and Crafts at the junior high and high school level. His love of horses led him to pursue a career as a farrier, which he was dedicated to for the rest of his life.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His hobbies included hunting, camping, leather work, horses, and raising purebred dogs. He enjoyed spending time with his family and being a grandfather. Many mornings were passed with a warm drink and conversation with friends.

He will be missed by those who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Howells of Idaho Falls, Idaho; daughter, Trudy Griebenow of Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughter, Janna (Glenn) Thorsen of Dallas, Oregon; son, Rhett Howells of Dallas, Oregon; daughter, Shellie (Shaun) Thornley of Brigham City, Utah; son, Kody (Marlaina) Howells of Shelley Idaho; son, Kim (Tanys) Howells of Shelley, Idaho; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Zella Howells, and his brother Richard Kent Howells.

Graveside services will be held at noon, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Taylor Cemetery, 720 East 129 South, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.