Eldon Earl Risenmay, 82, died October 7, 2006, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from natural causes. He was born January 21, 1924, in Woodville, Idaho, to George Henry Risenmay and Gladys Mabel Jensen. He grew up on the family farm in Woodville. His mother died when he was five and his father then married Jane Lufkin. He graduated from Shelley High School in 1942.

He served in The Phillipine Islands during World War II in the Army, and was wounded in the shoulder.

He married Velma Rose Gray on January 16, 1946, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple and began their life together farming.

He farmed for many years in Woodville and finished his career in Osgood farming with his sons. In 1987, he retired to his home in Idaho Falls.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings in his wards. In 1986, he and Velma served a mission in San Diego, California.

He served for 9 years on the Shelley school board, presiding for the last three years as the chairman of the board.

Eldon loved to read history, farm, work in his garden and raise cows, but his true devotion was to his wife and his family; he was meek and patient and he touched the lives of those around him for good.

Survivors include: wife, Velma Risenmay of Idaho Falls, Idaho son, David E. (Diane) Risenmay of Ashton, Idaho son, Ronald G. (Judy) Risenmay of Las Vegas, NV son, Allan K. (Valerie) Risenmay of Ontario, Oregon son, Ralph L. (Peggy) Risenmay of Idaho Falls, Idaho daughter, Karen R. (Mark) Pugmire of Ferndale, Washington daughter, Connie R. (Sterling) Orton of Pleasant Grove, Utah sister, Esther (Joseph) Johnson of Orem, Utah sister, Dona (Willard) Price of Shelley, Idaho sister, Marian (Robert) Kelley of Spokane, Washington brother, Jay (Carla) Risenmay of Rexburg, Idaho brother, Dee (Emmajean) Risenmay, of Rexburg, Idaho sister-in-law, Verda Risenmay of Othello, Washington

33 grandchildren 5 step-grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Howard Risenmay, a sister Rena Hymas, one grandchild and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at the Idaho Falls LDS 7th Ward Chapel, 955 Memorial Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2006, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls, and one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be at Shelley Hillcrest Cemetery.