Tony C. Edlefsen, 61, of Leadore, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Tony was born on February 27, 1957 to Edlef Bruce and Helen Rose Waters Edlefsen in Rigby, Idaho. He grew up in Lyman and Salmon until 1971, when the family moved to Leadore. He graduated from Leadore High School in 1975. He remained in Leadore for the remainder of his life.

He was a kind and gentle man. He especially loved children. Everyone loved him, and he loved everyone and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his sisters: Wanda (John) Calhoun and Margaret (Paul) Gallup; and his brother, Kent Edlefsen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Wayne Edlefsen; his sister-in-law, Dolly Edlefsen; and his stepfather, Jack Waddell.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Leadore EMTs, Inc., PO Box 51, Leadore, Idaho 83464.

Memorial services will be held from 12-2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Leadore Community Center, where guests may share their memories of Tony. Arrangements under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.