obituaries

Jul 20, 2024

Glenn LaMar Smith (Buddy), 95, of Ammon, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Morning Star Assisted Living. He was under the care of Alliance Hospice of Idaho Falls.

Glenn was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on January 29, 1929, to George A. Smith and Lovina Shurtliff Smith. He grew up in Ammon and graduated from Ammon...

Jul 16, 2024

Raetta Coy Peterson, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away on July 16, 2024, at her home.

Raetta was born June 20, 1956, in Rexburg Idaho, to John A. "Jack" Coy and Ardyth Leavitt Coy. She grew up and attended schools in Rexburg and graduated from Madison High School in 1974.

In 1976, she married David...

Jul 13, 2024

Timmy Bernard Sampson, 56, of Preston, Idaho passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jul 12, 2024

Timothy Eugene Comstock, 77, of Tetonia, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Ashton Living Center. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Timothy was born on October 27, 1946, in Billings, Montana to Irving "Chet" Comstock and Anita Louise Harolside Comstock. He grew up in Cody, Wyoming, and graduated from Cody High School in...

Jul 9, 2024

Larry Haws Johnson, 84, of Lewisville, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Joleen Johnson. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

No services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be...

Jul 8, 2024

Ricky Alan Lang, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Hew as under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

He was born on October 6, 1957, and was lovingly adopted by Glenn and Doris Lang in 1958 in Akron, Ohio.

Rick graduated from...

Jul 8, 2024

Jan Myers Lundquist, 74, of Afton, Wyoming passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Gables of Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Private family services were held. Cremation was under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Jul 7, 2024

Brandon DeVear Parris, 49, passed away on July 7, 2024, fishing on the river. He loved fishing with his kids, family, and friends. He was a devoted father who deeply loved and cared for Marley and Levi. Brandon was genuine, honest, empathetic towards others, easy to love, and made an impact in others' lives by being himself. He was...

Jul 2, 2024

William "Wild Bill" Lee Boggs, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away on July 2, 2024, after a valiant battle with pneumonia.

Bill was born in Oakland, California, graduated from Castlemont High School in Oakland, California. He graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resources.  Bill was an avid lover of the outdoors...

Jul 1, 2024

Bonita (Bonnie) Jaye Duncan Bradley, 75, of Idaho Falls, ID, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 1, 2024. She was born on September 6, 1948, to Jay Wayland Duncan and Bonita Ellen Harrison Duncan. She grew up in Idaho Falls and Rigby and attended Rigby High School.

In September of 1969, she married Thomas William...

Jun 29, 2024

Jean Liljenquist Robison, 85, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice. She completed her journey in this life and joyfully rejoined her Savior, parents, husband, and many loved ones awaiting her on the other side of the veil.

Jean was...

Jun 26, 2024

Gregory Kent Harker, 67, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Private family services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jun 22, 2024

Eddie Smith, 63 of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on June 22, 2024, in Omaha Nebraska.

The family will receive friends from 4-9 pm, Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jun 22, 2024

Todd Henry McCabe, 62, of Idaho Falls passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at his home.

Todd was born November 9, 1962, to Howard W. McCabe and Arlene Stoll McCabe in Idaho Falls. He grew up in Ucon and Idaho Falls. He attended Bonneville High School and graduated in 1981. He went on to attend Idaho State...

Jun 21, 2024

James Gregory Howard (Greg), 60, of Iona, passed away June 21, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by his children.

He was born August 25, 1963, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to James and Sonia Howard. He grew up in Murtaugh, ID and Twin Falls, ID where he enjoyed helping on the dairy farm and skiing with his...

Jun 18, 2024

Lance Owen Paxton, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Lance (son of Owen B. Paxton and Elizabeth C. Burke) was born on August 24, 1947, in Wyandotte, Michigan.

He married Margie Kay Franta on August 24, 1968, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They are the proud...

Jun 18, 2024

Candi Marie Barrett Caldwell, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Candi was born on June 29, 1959, in Canoga Park, California to B J Barrett and Jacqueline Louise Dedmon. She grew up in California.

On June 25, 1999, she married...

Jun 17, 2024

Lanny David Baker, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Lanny was born on September 24, 1951, in Jeffersonville, Indiana to David A. and Sabra E. Baker. His mom and Jim Burton raised him. He grew up in Indiana before moving...

Jun 7, 2024

Betty Lou Christensen, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 7, 2024.

Betty was born June 2, 1932, in Dubois, Idaho to Alvie Everett Mains and Virginia Menagh.

On August 19, 1948, she married Vern W. Christensen, who preceded her in death.

Betty was a devoted and loyal wife and mother.  She...

Jun 6, 2024

Donald Christian Fedder, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Don was born on March 31, 1941, to Leo Donald Fedder and Marjorie Freeman and raised by his paternal grandmother, Violet Watson in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Don went by the name of Sonny Watson growing up and had an...