obituaries

Jul 11, 2021

Emily Elizabeth (Wanlass) Whipple was born March 19, 1949, in Shelley, Idaho, to Leslie Reuben and Rayola Mae Wanlass (Smith). She was the oldest of eight siblings and lived in the Idaho Falls area until her family moved to New Zealand in 1958. The family stayed in New Zealand for three years while her parents helped establish the New...

Jul 10, 2021

Douglas Kay Barnes, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 10, 2021, with his wife, Ginny, by his side. Doug was born April 24, 1935, in Pocatello, Idaho to Edmund and Elena Barnes. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1953. Doug was honored to serve his country in the United States Air...

Jul 10, 2021

Terry Paul Iverson, 71, of Idaho Falls, died July 10, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital following a long battle with CPOD. He leaves behind his wife Bonnie as well as his two surviving children, Robert and Teralee, and five surviving stepchildren Carleen (Reed), Denise (John), Michele (Derek), Lana, and John. He also leaves behind 29 grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...

Jul 10, 2021

Daniel James Carey, 36, of Idaho Falls, died Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls.

Jul 9, 2021

Zachary L. Seymore, 31, of Rigby, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm, Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jul 4, 2021

Sandra Murdock Jacobson passed away on July 4, 2021, at her home in Dubois, ID. Sandra was born April 22, 1952, in Ashton, ID to Ralph Murdock and Joy Hendricks. She grew up in the Sugar City, Idaho area. She graduated from South Fremont High School in 1970. She attended Ricks College, majoring in music and drama.

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Jul 2, 2021

Trent Randell Richards, 60, passed away on July 2, 2021, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1960, in St. Anthony, Idaho to Randell Jay Richards and Margo Andrasen Richards. He attended school in St. Anthony and then later in Idaho Falls, Idaho when his family moved. Trent graduated from Skyline High School in 1979. In 1980,...

Jul 1, 2021

James Howard Young, 73, of Challis, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living in Idaho Falls.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary and Crematory, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jun 30, 2021

Douglas N. Billingsley, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 30, 2021, at his home.

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

Jun 29, 2021

Renae Ottley Paxman passed away on June 29, 2021. Renae was born on Sept 15, 1931, in Carlin, NV to Leonard Peter and Ivy Taylor Ottley. She grew up in Nevada with her two sisters: Maxine and Ruth. She graduated from Carlin High School.  She attended BYU and graduated with a bachelor's degree in education.

It was...

Jun 29, 2021

Eve Milly Bjorndal Brinton died June 27, 2021, at home in Idaho Falls with her children by her side. She was born on August 1, 1929, to Helmar and Hedvig Bjorndal in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She was the second of five children.  She graduated from East High.  She attended the University of Utah but transferred to BYU.  She...

Jun 28, 2021

Jessie Ray Roberts, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Briarwood Assisted Living. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

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

Jun 28, 2021

Mark Charles Nelson, age 71,  beloved husband, father, and grandfather slipped into heaven surrounded by his wife and daughter on June 28, 2021.  He was born February 27, 1950, in Murray, Utah, the first child and only son of Glenn C. Nelson and Emma Jane Thornton.  He was a man of integrity and honor, who treated others with genuine...

Jun 24, 2021

Charlene (Chary) Kay Eakman, 69, of Richland, Washington, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at EIRMC in Idaho Falls, Idaho, while visiting an RV friend.

Chary was born on August 28, 1951, in Prosser, WA, to Frank Wolferd Eakman and Blanche Arlene Judkins Eakman. She grew up in Prosser and graduated from Prosser High School in...

Jun 14, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Wayne Burgess, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home.

Tony was born on July 27, 1964, in Idaho Falls to Larry Henning Burgess and Patsy Irene Caughie Burgess. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1982.

On August 27, 2016,...

Jun 13, 2021

Ila Sue Billman (Sue), 68, returned home to her Heavenly Father, and the loving arms of her parents on June 13, 2021.

Sue was the youngest of six children born on April 18, 1953, to William and Josephine Billman, after Josephine had had a dream of a little girl asking to join their family. Mom was born,...

Jun 13, 2021

Ruth Rigby Stallings, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Fairwinds-Sandcreek.

Ruth was born on September 11, 1930, in Sugar City, Idaho to Alvin B Rigby and Florence Arema Jacobs Rigby. She grew up in Hibbard, Idaho and graduated from Madison High School in 1948.

On October 10, 1949, she...

Jun 9, 2021

Ann Adele McCreery, 73, of Idaho Falls, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in California.

Jun 9, 2021

Valerie Jeanne Cousin, 80, of St. George, Utah and formerly of Shelley, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Seasons Health and Rehabilitation in St. George.

Valerie was born on March 25, 1941, in Shelley, Idaho to Winfield Ardell Cousin and Iva Rose Poll Cousin. She grew up in Shelley and graduated from Shelley High...

Jun 4, 2021

Gloria Moreno Rodriguez, 55, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Gloria was born on July 21, 1965, in Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico to Antonio Tinoco Zavala and Augustina Moreno. When she was 2 years old the family moved to La Mision, Baja California, Mexico. At 13 years old,...