obituaries

Oct 30, 2019

William Frederick (Bill) Robinson, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at home surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on August 19, 1939, in Pocatello, ID, to Arthur Frederick and Lola Nielsen Robinson. He grew up on a ranch in Lava Hot Springs, ID with seven siblings.  He graduated from Marsh Valley...

Oct 27, 2019

Doris Laprieal Godfrey Nelson, 90, loving wife and mother, peacefully returned to her heavenly home on October 27, 2019, after a life filled with service and love. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, gave her peace and supported her to the end.

Doris was born to Lewis...

Oct 24, 2019

John Lonnie Taylor, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thurs., Oct. 24, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Lonnie was born on July 6, 1938, in Idaho Falls, ID, to John William and Virginia Brown Taylor. He grew up in Idaho Falls and Ucon areas. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1956.

Oct 23, 2019

Larry Ray Fullmer died peacefully in his sleep on  Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Larry was born on February 16, 1932, in Tetonia, Idaho to Sidney Ricks and M. Merrel Hansen Fullmer. He was the oldest of three. He had a sister Nadine and a...

Oct 18, 2019

Malachii Alexander Crane, known also as Mac, 29, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2019, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Mac was born on October 13, 1990, to Daynell (Sam) Rudd in Rexburg, Idaho.  He enjoyed driving his Charger, fixing cars, Japanese culture, playing Magic the Gathering, and spending time with his family and friends. He also always...

Oct 16, 2019

Gwendolyn  Diane Atchley Tracy, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Good Samaritan Village of Idaho Falls.

Private family services will be held at a later day. Online condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Oct 15, 2019

Dennis Alan Daw, 74, of Osgood, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at home surrounded by his wife and children. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Dennis was born on July 2, 1945, in Idaho Falls, to Albert "Bud" and Verda Jensen Daw. He grew up in the Osgood area and graduated from...

Oct 14, 2019

Don Edwin Hanson, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice.

Private family services will be held at a later day. Cremation was under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Oct 14, 2019

James S Chlopek, 78, of West Yellowstone, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Oct 11, 2019

Charles Scott Bates, 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019, in May, Idaho near his favorite hunting spot.

Scott was born on October 18, 1967, in Salt Lake City, Utah to James Ronald and Wanda Lou Justesen Bates. He grew up in Grandy, Utah and Idaho Falls, Idaho. He attended Clair E. Gale Junior...

Oct 8, 2019

Robert Earl Robison (Bob) went to his final fishin' hole on October 8, 2019. He passed away at home with his loving wife and family by his side. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Bob was born March 7, 1945, to Earl and Hilda (Anderson) Robison in New Sweden, Idaho.

On August 15,...

Oct 3, 2019

Mildred was born May 31, 1928, in Hibbard, Idaho to W. Ervin and Reba Ricks Widdison as one of ten children.  From an early age, she worked on the family farm where they raised raspberries, vegetables, chickens and flowers.

Mildred graduated from Madison High School as salutatorian and later from Ricks College.  She served a mission for...

Oct 1, 2019

Francis Rawland Bybee, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of his family and Solace Hospice.

Francis was born on September 17, 1935, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Rawland and Mildred Helm Bybee. He grew up in Idaho Falls where he graduated from Idaho Falls High...

Sep 29, 2019

Gary W. Johnsen succumbed to cancer on September 29, 2019, at age 74. He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1944, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Harold and Anne Johnsen, the first of four sons. The family moved to suburban Long Island in 1950, where he grew up and attended school. He graduated from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn...

Sep 28, 2019

Roy DeFilippis, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, at his home.

Roy was born on June 15, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Nick L. and LaVeda A. Fox DeFilippis. Roy was only 2 pounds when he was born. After he was born he had to stay in an incubator for some time....

Sep 26, 2019

Louise Edith Westergard, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Teton Post Acute Rehabilitation Center. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Louise was born on June 21, 1939, in Fountain Green, Utah, to Grant and Edith Madsen Ericksen. She was raised in Murry, Utah, and graduated from Granite High School in...

Sep 25, 2019

Rowland Earl Felt, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on 25 September 2019, 83, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community in Idaho Falls of causes incident to age. Rowland was born 3 August 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Walter Irvin Felt and Julia Mathilda Frei. He grew up in Idaho Falls and throughout his life was active in music,...

Sep 21, 2019

Barbara Ann (Williams) Daniel,  84, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 21, 2019, at Morningstar Senior Living. Barbara was born on August 22, 1935, in Joplin, Missouri to the late Virgil Lee Williams and Trilby Ambline (Sanders) Williams. Barbara was the third of four children; Ruth Lee (Williams) Cunningham (deceased), Gayleen (Williams) Lindquist (deceased) and her only surviving sibling,...

Sep 18, 2019

Alan W Johnson, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, in Casper, Wyoming.

Alan was born on March 9, 1957, in Blackfoot, Idaho to Gaylan Max and Gloria Dean Woodland Johnson. He grew up in Ririe, Idaho on the Snake River. He graduated from Ririe High School in 1975. He earned his...

Sep 18, 2019

Charlene Loava Danvers, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wed., Sept. 18, 2019, at her home at Fairwinds Assisted Living. She was under the care of her family and One Source Hospice.

Charlene was born on Jan. 11, 1929, in Long Beach, California to John LeGrand and Edythe V. Devore Solomon. She spent her childhood with her...