obituaries

Mar 29, 2019

Reed L. Moss, 88, died March 29, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born to John William and Zelma Bell West Moss November 21, 1930, at his parents' home in Ririe, Jefferson County, Idaho.  His mother told him the snow was four feet deep in their back yard on that day.  He grew...

Mar 29, 2019

Linda Nelson, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Linda was born Feb. 28, 1945, in Logan, UT, to Thomas Marion and Wanda Johnson Evans. She grew up in Malad, ID, where she graduated from Malad High School in 1963. She...

Mar 28, 2019

Our bigger than life sweetheart, father, grandfather and friend, Donald Andrew Spitz, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 28, 2019. He passed peacefully with the love of his life, Hope, holding his hand. He was born on November 14, 1930, in Belleville, Illinois, to C. Thomas and Magdalene R. Spitz. He was...

Mar 21, 2019

Boyd Wayne "Woody" Woodhouse, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, at University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, from a fall.

Wayne was born on October 26, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Isaac Boyd and Stella Lords Woodhouse. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Idaho Falls High School....

Mar 20, 2019

Judith Ann Muir, of Idaho Falls, peacefully returned to her heavenly home on March 20, 2019. She was born on March 29, 1939 in Rochester, Minnesota. Daughter of Arthur O. Johnson and Martha Moe Johnson.

As a young girl, she enjoyed tap dancing, sewing, ice skating, and playing the piano and accordion. Judy graduated from Roosevelt High...

Mar 19, 2019

Barbara Greenhalgh Rigby passed peacefully on March 19, 2019, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was 78 years old.

Barbara was born on May 8,1940, in Willford, Idaho, the 12th of 17 children born to Alma Wilburn Greenhalgh and Ethel Marguerite Hiatt. She graduated from Fremont County High School in 1958, and cosmetology school in 1959. She fell...

Mar 16, 2019

Christina (Tina) Roth Osterhout, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Tina was born October 12, 1922 to Henry G. and Christina Roth and resided in American Falls.  Tina's twin brother did not survive the birth.  She grew...

Mar 11, 2019

Patricia Ann Redden, 81, of Ammon, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Patricia was born on January 19, 1938, in Phoenix, Arizona to Ted and Elizabeth Kasun Underwood. She grew up in Fresno, California and graduated from Fresno High School in 1956....

Mar 11, 2019

Thomas Johnson Taylor, 42, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 11, 2019. He was born March 29, 1976, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Vern and LaNea Taylor.

Tom grew up and attended school in Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1994. He also attended EIVTC and took online courses...

Mar 10, 2019

James Christ Kontes passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at the age of 85. He was preceded by his father, Christ; his mother, Mary; his two brothers: Peter and John; and his long-time companion and true love, Victoria Goodman. He will be sorely missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins and those who knew him.

A man...

Mar 8, 2019

Rafe Ellis Deurmeier, son to Justin and Krissa Deurmeier, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at University of Utah Hospital. From the moment we found out we would be blessed with this sweet baby boy, we loved him and have been excited to bring him into our family. We have so much joy thinking of baby Rafe, even...

Mar 7, 2019

"Stormin" Norman Standfield, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 22, 1960, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, to Javous and Nellie Harris Standfield. He grew up in Mendenhall and graduated from Mendenhall High School in 1978. He went to Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama.

Mar 7, 2019

Our beautiful mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, niece and friend left us unexpectedly on March 7, 2019. Bonnie Lee Jaramillo was born on May 27, 1970, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Janice and Si Jaramillo.

She was a happy, lively little girl who was loved and cared for by her grandparents Bill and Juanita Heindel who, along with...

Mar 4, 2019

Ian Edward Ramsey, 40, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held in May. Arrangements were under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltinmortuary.com .

Mar 4, 2019

Elaine Godfrey, 88, died peacefully in her sleep on March 4, 2019. She was born September 29, 1930, in Idaho Falls. She was the fourth of six children born to Henry Patrick "Harry" and Priscilla Grace Hammon Thornton. She spent her early childhood years on the outskirts of Iona playing outdoors with her siblings and friends. She had fond...

Mar 1, 2019

Russell A. Brown, 84, passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on March 1, 2019, from a heart attack. Russ was born on August 30, 1934, in Morristown, New Jersey. His parents were Russell A. and Margaret (Murray) Brown. He grew up in New Jersey, earning his BS and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering from Newark College of Engineering. His...

Feb 28, 2019

Elaine Brunson Muir, 81, of Idaho Falls, died Feb. 28, 2019 at her home.

At her request No Services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent at www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Feb 27, 2019

Barbara "Bobbie" Wilhite Nielsen, 88, of Idaho Falls, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

Bobbie was born September 10, 1930, to Roy and Dana Wilhite. She went to school at OE Bell and Idaho Falls High School.

On September 3, 1947, she married Dean Randall Nielsen in...

Feb 26, 2019

David Brian Hayes, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at his sister's home. He was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice.

David was born on May 25, 1958, to VeOna Hansen Hayes and Terry Lee Hayes in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up in Lewisville area and graduated from Rigby...

Feb 22, 2019

Rose Mary Palmer, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at Teton Post Acute Rehabilitation.

Rose Mary was creative at an early age. She was editor of her school newspaper, an accomplished cook and seamstress, and played the saxophone for over 70 years. She loved horses, music, dancing, paper dolls (creating thousands of her...