James Richard Bookout, 78, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away November 24, 2016, at his home. Hospice of Eastern Idaho assisted his family with his care.

Jim was born at home April 1, 1938, in Hugo, Oklahoma, the son of Thelma Bookout and Margaret Morris Bookout. He grew up and attended schools in Hugo.

On July 6, 1979, he married Tanna Moss Harris in Elko, Nevada.  Their marriage was solemnized in the Rexburg LDS Temple on June 13, 2015, after Jim was baptized into the church, March 22, 2014.

Jim lived in Rigby prior to living in Idaho Falls where he worked for Miskin Scraper Works for eighteen years and then for the City of Idaho Falls for twenty years.

He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, hunting and family get-togethers.

He is survived by the following: wife, Tanna Bookout of Idaho Falls; daughters: Cindy (Jesse) Silva of Seattle, Washington, and Tausha (Chris) Cook of Idaho Falls; sisters: Doris (Gayle) Kizer of Hugo, Oklahoma and Shirley (Ernie) Barnes of Paris, Texas; brothers: Steve (Gail) Bookout of Hugo, Oklahoma; Bob (Cynthia) Bookout of Descanso, California and Johnny Bookout of Taft, California; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Charles Bookout; sisters: Clara Mae Bookout, Evelyn Dunn and Joyce Killebrew.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the Dunbar LDS Building, 1200 Dunbar, Idaho Falls with Bishop Shawn Orgill officiating.  Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com