obituaries

Dec 3, 2022

It has been reported, (and independently confirmed), that Jim E Huston, Submariner, Businessman, and Engineer extraordinaire has taken his final deep dive into the Great Unknown.

Known for developing and completing many diverse projects such as the 9 Mile Nuclear power plant and water access projects across many third-world counties, he also provided major consulting services in...

Dec 1, 2022

Gladys Audrey Owen Roper, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving children, on December 1, 2022.

She was born on September 29, 1929, to Lewis and Ruth Jeffery Owen in Idaho Falls. She was the youngest of five children. Her mother passed away from pneumonia nine months after Gladys was born....

Nov 28, 2022

Darwin Lyle Rainsdon, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed peacefully from this life on November 28, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Darwin was born September 5, 1929, in Taylor, Idaho, to Charles S. and Ruby L. (McBride) Rainsdon. At the age of one, he moved with his family to a farm west of Moreland,...

Nov 27, 2022

Merle Rigby Stallings, 93, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away November 27, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from causes incident to age.

She was born on March 20, 1929, in Rexburg, Idaho, the daughter of Lester and Hattie Lucas Rigby. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Hibbard, later graduating from Madison...

Nov 26, 2022

Robert "Bob" Glenn Butler, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022, at the Gables of Ammon surrounded by his loved ones. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Bob was born on July 29, 1932, in Newdale, Idaho to Irvin and Ruby Butler. He met the love of his life Sharon Camp,...

Nov 25, 2022

Roger Dan Storer (Dan), 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Dan was born on January 20, 1953, in Idaho Falls to Mark and Evelyn Farer Storer. Dan attended Idaho Falls High School and graduated in 1972. He was proud to...

Nov 24, 2022

Lois Colleen Terry Chandler,72, of Frenchtown, Montana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

Lois was born on February 5, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Marvin and Carol Terry of Milo, Idaho. From a very young age, Lois and her sisters were avidly involved in music lessons and Lois became the pianist...

Nov 24, 2022

Petra  Quintero Perez, 70, of Ammon, passed November 24, 2022, at The Gables Assisted Living in Ammon. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.

A private service will be held at a later date. Services are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Nov 22, 2022

Eunice Jane Cotterell Pratt was born on November 17, 1924, in Arimo, Idaho, to Eva Gertrude England Cotterell and Milton Hope Cotterell.  Her parents divorced when she was 5.  Her mother remarried a man with 7 children.  Together, Eva and Harrison McKnight had 4 more children creating a large, blended family of 14.

Eunice attended all 12...

Nov 16, 2022

Donato Patiño Perez, 83, of Idaho Falls, Passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Donato was born on November 30, 1938, in Llano Grande, Guanajuato, Mexico to Demesio Patiño and Lidia Perez. He grew up in Llano Grande.

In 1960, he married Marcelina Cervantes...

Nov 14, 2022

Our husband, father, and grandfather, Hillman Marvin Johnson, left this world on November 14, 2022, after battling serious medical issues for the past six years. He showed courage in facing life's challenges with stubbornness, humor, and a smile. Despite the pain, Hillman came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. He will be sadly missed and will...

Nov 11, 2022

Anna "Bethea" Hanny, 68, passed away unexpectedly from a scuba diving incident in Roatan, Honduras on November 11, 2022. Her sweetheart, Merrill, was at her side.

Bethea was born July 27, 1954, to loving parents, Ray and Maxine Andrews. The second of six children, she began her life in Osgood, Idaho, later relocating to Ammon, Idaho as...

Nov 9, 2022

Sheron Beth Rock, 85, of Ucon, Idaho passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Riverton, Utah with her loving family by her side.

Sheron was born on December 7, 1936, in Havre, Montana to Hobert and Bethene Richmond. She grew up in Chinook, Montana until she was 14, and then she moved to the Idaho Falls...

Nov 9, 2022

Roxie Louise Fager, 93, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away November 9, 2022, at Pheasant View Assisted Living Center in Layton, UT.

Roxie was born on June 17, 1929, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming to Francis Earl and Louise Lewis Williams.  Her family lived in Wyoming and California before moving to Driggs, Idaho, where she attended grade school. ...

Nov 7, 2022

Janet Kay Waters, 75, of Ammon, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living, with her husband and daughter by her side. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Janet was born on March 6, 1947, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Raymond K and Mary May Stagner Street. She grew...

Nov 5, 2022

LaRue McCrary Bell, 97, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away on November 5, 2022, at her daughter's home in Kaysville, UT. She was under the care of Inspiration Hospice.

LaRue was born on February 19, 1925, in Downey, Idaho to John Chester and Cecil Elmina Gibbs McCrary. LaRue's early childhood was spent in Woodland, Idaho where her...

Nov 4, 2022

Jacob Earl Goodson, 96, of Ammon passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Earl was born October 21, 1926, to Jacob William Goodson and Maud L. Horman Goodson in Idaho Falls. They were pleasantly surprised when he came with a twin.

Earl grew up in...

Nov 3, 2022

Norman Ward Knox, 97, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

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

Nov 3, 2022

Mary Virginia (Gini) Rogers, "59", of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at her home surrounded by family, after a brief and valiant battle with cancer.

Gini Rogers loved life, her family, and her friends. She had a personality that filled every room she entered. She had a constant commitment to helping children with...

Oct 25, 2022

LeAndra Kay Hicks, 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at her home.

LeAndra was born on December 24, 1970, in Rexburg, Idaho to Larry and Kay Thatcher Vineyard. She grew up in Rexburg and Rigby, then moved to Idaho Falls after graduation. She graduated from Rigby High School in 1989. She was...