obituaries

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...

Feb 15, 2019

Glen Eugene Bainbridge was born March 1, 1960, in Idaho Falls, to Judy Jeppesen and Dale Bainbridge, who were living in Driggs, Idaho. He spent his younger years with his sister Terri, cousin Pete, and Grandpa Jeppesen at the family opal mine in Spencer, Idaho, after the neighbor's haystack somehow burnt down in Tetonia. He was a handful and...

Feb 11, 2019

Edwin Douglas Tibke, 73, of Idaho Falls, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, in his home and surrounded by family, with excellent assistance from OneSource Home Health and Hospice. In accordance with his wishes, cremation will be conducted by Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Services and interment will take place this spring at Fairview Cemetery,...

Feb 10, 2019

Rae Anne "Red" Grover, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Rae Anne was born on August 28, 1939 to Vivian Dorothy Redman and Ranald Wesley Bassett in San Bernardino, California. She grew up in the Southern California area. She graduated from Mira Costa High School in 1957....

Feb 9, 2019

Colleen Lee Wilkinson, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Colleen was born on March 29, 1938, to Sarah Elzina Tyler and Ward Francis Lee in Ucon, Idaho. She grew up in the Ucon, Irwin, and Idaho Falls areas. She attended Idaho Falls High School.

On...

Feb 9, 2019

William (Bill) Anson Muir Jr., 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Bill was born on May 4, 1944, to Buenta Sessions and William Anson Muir Sr., in Soda Springs, Idaho. He grew up in Chesterfield, Idaho and being the only...

Feb 6, 2019

Kenneth Ray Thetford, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

No services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Feb 6, 2019

Albert William Wise, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home.

Albert was born on August 30, 1938, to Bonnie Matney and Clarence L. Wise in Seymour, Missouri. He graduated from Happy Camp High School in 1955.

He served in the United States Army from 1956-1962.

Albert was...

Feb 4, 2019

Robert Stanley DeHart was born in Caldwell, Ida­ho, at Memorial Hospital on August 2, 1952, when his daddy was in the Army, serving in Korea. Robert and his father did not meet until Robert was 6 months old. Stan, his father, was always very proud of both his boys. Robert lived and graduated high school in Bonners Ferry, Idaho,...