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Jefferson Vance Kellogg

Jefferson Vance Kellogg

Jul 6, 2013

Jefferson Vance Kellogg, 72, of Palisades, ID passed away peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Eastern Regional Medical Center, Idaho Falls, ID, surrounded by his family. Jeff was born July 1, 1941 in McCook, Nebraska. He was raised on the family farm and attended local schools in Danbury, Nebraska. Jeff is a veteran of the Korean Conflict (1963-1966), serving as...

Ludene Ward Loudy

Ludene Ward Loudy

Jun 30, 2013

LuDene Ward Loudy, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Turtle and Crane in Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. She was born December 12, 1929, in Salem, Idaho, to Charles Ward and Gertrude Elizabeth Stallings Ward. She attended Sugar Salem High School and received her GED. She later received...

Clara Dora Lords

Clara Dora Lords

Jun 27, 2013

Clara Dora Lords, 89, of Idaho Falls, died June 27, 2013 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. She was born October 13, 1923, in Blackfoot, Idaho to George B. and Edith England Jolley. She was the fourth of five children in the family, her siblings being Lorna, Victoria, George "Bud", and Herb Jolley. Clara grew up and...

Gary Louis Gunerud

Gary Louis Gunerud

Jun 20, 2013

Gary Louis Gunerud, infant son, was stillborn June 20, 2013, at Mountain View Hospital to Lawrence Patrick Gunerud and Jamie Kae Cobbley Gunerud. Private family services will be held. 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

Cathy Marie Clayton

Cathy Marie Clayton

Jun 20, 2013

Cathy Marie Clayton, 64, of Roberts, Idaho, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013, at the home of her son in Roberts. She was born June 12, 1949, in Gadsden, Alabama to John Felix Parnell and Mary Catherine Cate Parnell. She grew up in Etowah County, Alabama. In 1967, she graduated from Gaston High School. On September 13, 1971, she married...

Robert Byron Taylor

Robert Byron Taylor

Jun 20, 2013

On June 20th, 2013, a lifetime marine, Robert Byron "Bob" Taylor, 77, of Idaho Falls lost his battle to cancer. He was born to George Devine Taylor and Cecile Faye Taylor on April 10, 1936. Bob grew up in Glenns Ferry with his grandparents. Bob married Mary Ann Smith in which 5 beautiful children were born: Edward Taylor, Robin (Hanan)...

Ronald Max Clements

Ronald Max Clements

Jun 13, 2013

Ron Clements, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at his residence Thursday, June 13, 2013 surrounded by his children. Ron was born on June 11, 1941 in Provo, Utah, to George A. Clements and Della Chloe Clements. He graduated from Provo High School in 1959 and joined the Army the same year. He was stationed in Germany for most...

Darren J. Smith

Darren J. Smith

Jun 12, 2013

Darren Jay Smith, 46, left this Earth on June 12, 2013, after a battle against cancer. This fight took him from us way too soon. Born August 23, 1966, to Claudia and Verel Smith, Darren grew up in Idaho Falls. As the oldest of 5 children, Darren took it upon himself to teach his brothers and sister both toughness and...

Elva Smith Wilmot

Elva Smith Wilmot

Jun 2, 2013

Elva Smith Wilmot, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. She was born May 8, 1922, in Georgetown, Idaho, the daughter of Lewis Leon Smith and Marietta Weaver Smith. She grew up and attended schools there. In 1940, she graduated from Georgetown High School. On Feb. 29, 1944, she married...

Jordan Glenn Nelson

Jordan Glenn Nelson

Jun 1, 2013

Jordan Glenn Nelson, 26, adoring father, husband, son and brother passed away on June 1, 2013 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Jordan was born on March 14, 1987 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the youngest son of Mark and Christine Haymond Nelson. He loved that he shared a birthday with his best friend and sister, "Nats." He attended Idaho Falls High School...

Donna Louise Long

Donna Louise Long

May 31, 2013

Donna Louise Long, 47, of Idaho Falls, died at her home, Friday, May 31, 2013. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 4 p.m. at the residence of Lew and Shawnee 237 E. 24th Street Idaho Falls. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary in Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to the...

Herb Harrop

Herb Harrop

May 21, 2013

James "Herb" Herbert Harrop, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Safe Haven Assisted Living Center in Pocatello. Herb was born March 29, 1927, in Ririe, Idaho, to Joseph Harrop and May Miller Harrop, the sixth of seven children. He attended elementary and high school in Ririe. He graduated from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, with...

Deloria Frye Parrott

Deloria Frye Parrott

May 20, 2013

Deloria Frye Parrott, 86, of Idaho Falls, formerly of Burlington, North Carolina, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at Turtle and Crane, in Idaho Falls. Local arrangements are pending under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Jacob Keppner Johnson

Jacob Keppner Johnson

May 20, 2013

Jacob K. "Jake" Johnson, 29, of Bethel, Alaska, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, in Bethel of natural causes. He was born August 29, 1983, in Nampa, Idaho, the 3rd child of Jerry and Leora Johnson. When Jake was 1 ½ years old, his family moved to rural Alaska where he grew up. He graduated from Valdez High School where...

Jose Angel Colon

Jose Angel Colon

May 20, 2013

Jose′ Angel Colon′, 62 of Idaho Falls, passed away May 20, 2013, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. He was born January 9, 1951, to Jose′ Angel Colon′ and Matilda Lugo Colon in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. He grew up and attended school in Puerto Rico until he was in the fourth grade when...

Gwen Dalley Crandall

Gwen Dalley Crandall

May 13, 2013

Gwen Dalley Crandall, 78, of Alta, Wyoming, died May 13, 2013, at Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs, Idaho. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the Driggs LDS Stake Center 225 N. 1st E. in Driggs. The family will receive friends from 9-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 prior to the service at the church....

Michael Bruce Black

Michael Bruce Black

May 10, 2013

Michael Bruce Black, 55, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, beloved son and brother, passed away Friday May 10, 2013 at his home from cancer, with family by his side. He was under the wonderful care of Avalon Hospice. He was born September 18, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Bruce King Black and Shirley Jacobsen Black. He grew up in...

Ruth Marie Walker

Ruth Marie Walker

May 9, 2013

Ruth Marie Walker, 72, of Idaho Falls, beloved wife and mother, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. She was born May 8, 1941, in Santa Rosa, California, to George W. and Esther Halverson Hartman. Ruth grew up in Santa Rosa and graduated from Santa Rosa High School....

Shannon Empey

Shannon Empey

May 8, 2013

Shannon Dee Empey, 36, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 8, 2013, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born February 8, 1977, to Monte Christopherson and Kelley Larson in Arco, Idaho. She attended schools in Arco and high school in Mackey. She moved to Idaho Falls in 1995. In 1999, she married Shawn Empey in Idaho Falls. They...

Florence Virginia Outcelt

Florence Virginia Outcelt

May 7, 2013

Florence Virginia Outcelt, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at her home. She was born August 29, 1940, in Billings, Montana, to Daniel Armijo and Hannah Nagel Armijo. She grew up in Ballentine, Montana, and graduated from Huntley High School. On December 14, 1963, she married John Outcelt in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was later solemnized...

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