J. Todd Spaulding, 43, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a short battle with cancer.

Todd was born on March 23, 1976, to Jack Swan and Leisa Ray Spaulding in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He spent his childhood in Rigby until they moved to Idaho Falls where he graduated from Skyline High School in 1994.

After high school, he spent some time attending Utah State University studying aviation. He transferred to Idaho State University, where he completed his bachelor's degree in business.

In October 1995, he married Stephanie Palmer. To this union, one daughter was born, Taylor. They were later divorced. On December 30, 2004, he married Sara Cousin in the Idaho Falls Temple. To this union, 5 children were born: Kaitlyn, Madelyn, Brayden, Logan, and Sophia.

Todd and Sara purchased Once Upon A Child in 2012 and ran the business together. Todd also worked for Skywest because of his love for aviation.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in various callings such as Primary Teacher and Sunday School Teacher for the youth.

He was an active member of the NRA. Todd enjoyed camping with his family and the outdoors. He loved golf, bowling, playing the guitar, firearms, and motorcycles. Todd was a kind, compassionate man who loved to spend time with his family, his greatest gifts. One of his favorite things to do was spend time with family at his grandparents on the drybed.

He is survived by his wife, Sara Spaulding, of Idaho Falls, ID; his children: Taylor (Brandon) Parry of Syracuse, UT, Kaitlyn Spaulding, Madelyn Spaulding, Brayden Spaulding, Logan Spaulding, and Sophia Spaulding all of Idaho Falls, ID; his mother, Leisa (Scott) Kelsey of Rigby, ID; stepmom, Gay Swan of Glenns Ferry, ID;  his siblings, Amanda (Mike) Baker of Idaho Falls, ID, Tyrone Swan of Rialto, CA, Allison (Mike) Young of Sparks, NV, Rachelle (Ron) Losser of Inkom, ID, Tricia (Calvin) Nash of Blackfoot, ID, Amber (Collin) Smith of Gooding, ID, Sarah Swan of Glenns Ferry, ID, Michael (Amy) Kelsey of Iona, ID, and Melissa (Shawn) Gray of Fountain, CO; and his grandfather, Gary Spaulding of Rigby, ID.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Swan and his grandmother, JoAnn Spaulding.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., February 29, 2020, at the Iona 6th Ward Chapel, 1040 Crimson. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., February 28, 2020, at Coltrin Mortuary and one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Iona Cemetery.