obituaries

Oct 2, 2022

David Anthony Johnson passed away unexpectedly at the age of 64 on October 2, 2022. He was born in Idaho Falls on June 24, 1958, to Kurt and Lucille Johnson and was welcomed to the family by seven older siblings. Dave grew up on the family farm on the Snake River north of Idaho Falls, with his siblings and...

Sep 30, 2022

Kermit James Gill, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away on September 30, 2022, at Fairwinds-Sandcreek. He was under the care of Alliance Hospice.

Kermit was born on February 4, 1929, in Northfield, MN to James Nelson and Laura Schrader Gill. He was the fourth of five children in the family. He grew up on a dairy farm...

Sep 29, 2022

Cole Leandro and Thiago Jason Rigby, preterm twins, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

They were born on September 29, 2022, to Laura and Jason Rigby, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

They are survived by their parents: Laura and Jason Rigby of Idaho Falls, Idaho; grandparents: Janet and Larry Rigby...

Sep 25, 2022

David C. Jenkins, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

David was born on December 20, 1935, in Wilbur, Washington, to Clyde Jenkins and Anna Rector Jenkins. He grew up in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. He attended Washington State University and...

Sep 24, 2022

Doreen L. Carter, 65, of Rigby passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, September 24, 2022. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.

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

Sep 24, 2022

Dennis Joseph Broz, 80, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

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

Sep 19, 2022

Jayde Danielle Fried "Beta Bean", 26, lost her long battle with drug addiction on September 19, 2022, and has been reunited with her big brother, Teegan.

Jayde was born on May 17, 1996, to Jeffrey Daniel Fried and Jennefer Jo Brown Fried in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Jayde was the second born and had an older brother, Teegan,...

Sep 18, 2022

Amber Lyn Pierce, 39, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at her home. She was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Amber was born June 30, 1983, in Idaho Falls to Lisa Pierce. She grew up in Idaho Falls and Utah. In 2002, she graduated from North Summit High School in Coalville, Utah....

Sep 18, 2022

Alden B. Rice, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Alden was born June 6, 1949, in Salmon, Idaho to Alden Burdick Rice and Clara Louise Brown. He was the oldest brother of Jenneal, Mel, and Craig. Growing up they enjoyed camping, family trips, and reunions.

Alden...

Sep 16, 2022

Jerry Lynn Gafford, 83, of Rigby, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

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

Sep 5, 2022

Eldeen Ray Wheeler, 62, of Ririe, passed away September 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 3, 1960, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Wayne and Emma Wheeler. He was a middle child in a large family, with 8 brothers and 8 sisters. He attended Grace High School where he enjoyed art and working on cars....

Sep 4, 2022

Brett Wayne Potter, 56, was born March 17, 1966, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Wayne Douglas Potter and Pamela Mae Murdock Tomita.  Brett died September 4, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

Brett's home was in Idaho Falls, ID but he moved to Snoqualmie, WA in 1978 where he attended MT Si High...

Sep 2, 2022

Patricia Laurance, 82, of Idaho Falls, daughter of Ruth Rudd and Lawrence Wallace Miller, and loving wife of Dean Laurance, passed away in her home Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.

Patricia was born Nov. 28, 1939, in St. Anthony, Idaho. Pat was the second of 8 children. She was raised alongside her 7 siblings in their family home...

Sep 1, 2022

Deanna Marie Cowley, 82, of Idaho Falls, ID, passed away September 1, 2022, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Deanna was born September 6, 1939, in Silver Bow, Montana to William and Sarah Stetzner.  She was raised in Anaconda, Montana, and graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1957.  The following year Deanna moved to Leavenworth, Kansas where she...

Aug 27, 2022

Sharon Rae Salyers, 62, of Ennis, Montana, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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

Aug 24, 2022

Carter Wood, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home.

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

Aug 20, 2022

Nancy Jean Bennett Wagstaff, 85 of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on August 20, 2022, in Murrieta, California.

Nancy was born on May 25, 1937, in Pocatello, Idaho to Dwinna and Harold Bennett. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1956 and explored some college courses. She had dreams of becoming a High School Home Economics teacher. However,...

Aug 16, 2022

William Mont (Bill) Harris, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Homestead Sr. Living in Rexburg. He was under the care of 4H Hospice. The burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Driggs Cemetery under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Family and friends will have...

Aug 15, 2022

Deborah Traher Rawlings, 70, of Idaho Falls, died at the family home on August 15, 2022, of a lingering illness.

She was born Aug. 8, 1952, in Elko, NV, to Norman and Evelyn Danner Traher. She attended Elko schools and graduated from Elko High School in 1969. She attended Idaho State University, Elko Community College, and BYU-Hawaii...

Aug 8, 2022

James William Carter, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello.

Services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .