obituaries

Jul 3, 2022

Richard Alan Warner, 68, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of July 3, 2022. Richard was one of four boys with two younger sisters growing up on his parents' farm in Jefferson County, Idaho. He learned to value hard work from a young age, and he worked hard for decades until retiring from ...

Jun 30, 2022

Mont Empey Harris was born June 6, 1936, in Lewisville, Idaho to Alfred Harris and Idola Empey Harris. He had one older brother, Deon, and 3 younger brothers: Revar, Larry, and Galen. He also had a younger sister, Valene.

Mont grew up in Lewisville, working on the farm when he wasn't in school. He left home when...

Jun 22, 2022

Phyllis Joan Ryder Hudson, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 22, 2022, at her home, surrounded by family. Phyllis was born May 21, 1939, in Quantico, Virginia, to Roger Francis Ryder and Rose Josephine Young. She grew up in El Cajon, California.

Phyllis was incredibly proud of her Marine heritage and would talk about her dad's...

Jun 17, 2022

James David Dawson, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date.

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

Jun 17, 2022

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Kehlany Mia Ledezma, 10 months, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away June 17, 2022.

Kehlany was born August 3, 2021, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Armando and Sandra Ledezma.

She was a beautiful, sweet baby girl who touched so many lives in her short life. Her smile was a...

Jun 15, 2022

JoAnn Ester Veronica Mitchell, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 15, 2022, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Jun 14, 2022

Norman Lynn Lyon, 77, of Ammon passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. He was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

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

Jun 13, 2022

Jenny Love Orton, infant daughter of Brent and Tanya Orton of Caldwell, ID was stillborn June 13, 2022, at West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, ID.

Jenny is the youngest of 13 children.  Her parents and her older siblings: MaryAnne, Jane, John, Paul, Peter, Daniel, Hyrum, Ginger, Ruby, Benson, Brigham, and Evelyn are grateful to have her...

Jun 11, 2022

Betty Carolyn Frechette, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at The Gables of Idaho Falls Assisted Living Center. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice. Services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com ....

Jun 11, 2022

"The bear has left the den, life was good" While on hospice in the arms of his daughter surrounded by family and nurses at 2:18 p.m., on June 11, 2022, at the age of 78.

Bear was born Ronald Hunter Raymond on April 4, 1944, in San Mateo, California to Walter Jordan Raymond Sr and Mary Sara...

Jun 10, 2022

James Alfred (Jimmy) Simpson, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

James was born June 23, 1934, in Idaho Falls to Alfred Simpson and Katherine Elizabeth Colby Simpson. He grew up in the Idaho Falls area.

He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958....

Jun 9, 2022

Shawna Kay Christensen, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 9, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls.

Shawna was born June 14, 1955, to Robert C. Christensen and Golda C. Rapp Christensen in Idaho Falls. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Idaho Falls High School. Shawna lived most of her life in...

Jun 8, 2022

Carlene A. Hadley, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Jun 8, 2022

Roy Owen Preator, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

He was born on November 16, 1944. Roy was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife Janet Preator of Idaho Falls, Idaho; his daughters: Tammy Brown of Idaho Falls, Idaho and...

Jun 5, 2022

Anita Irene Graham Peterson, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by all of her children, Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Irene was born July 29, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to James Laird Graham and Arvel Irene Palmer. She grew up in Salt Lake...

Jun 3, 2022

Larry Eldon Tea, 74, of Ammon, passed away on June 3, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Larry was born on January 23, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ralph Charles Tea and Elda Louise Miller Tea. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Idaho Falls High School

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Jun 1, 2022

Richard Elbert Bird, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on March 23, 1936, in Saint Anthony, Idaho to Elbert Owen Bird and Ella Vernonna Christensen. He was the oldest of 5 children. He grew up helping his grandparents on the family farm in...

May 30, 2022

Gary William Smith, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital from complications following surgery.  He was born on July 16, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York to William and Elsie Smith. He married Michele Gobin in 1974 on Long Island, New York. They were getting ready to celebrate 48 years of...

May 21, 2022

Jon Dillon, 64, of Ammon, died May 21, 2022 at his home.

At his request no services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

May 21, 2022

Barbara Phyllis Miller Ivie passed away on May 21, 2022, at Lincoln Court in Idaho Falls, at age 94. She was born October 30, 1927, to Bernard E and Thelma Smith Monroe in Denver, Colorado. She was adopted by Jacob and Alice Miller of Etna, Wyoming in early 1928.

She married Rex Dana Ivie on December 27,...