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Gavin Jay Arave
Dec 16, 2017
On Saturday, December 16, 2017, Gavin Jay Arave, AKA, MYRT passed away at the age of 50 of congestive heart failure. He was born January 7, 1967, to Lynn and Gayla Arave.
As a child, Gavin loved going to his Grandpa Merlin's ranch where he enjoyed riding horses and fishing.
Gavin enjoyed listening to music...
Richard Steere Cotter
Dec 16, 2017
Richard Steere Cotter, 97, of Idaho Falls, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, at home. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com .
Shawn Neil Hansen
Dec 14, 2017
Surrounded by his family, Shawn Neil Hansen, 39, passed away at his home on December 14, 2017, after a valiant 5-month battle with Neuro-Endocrine Tumors. He was born May 4, 1978, in Burley, Idaho, to Phyllis Ann Peterson and D. Neil Hansen. On his 7th birthday, the family moved to Driggs. He attended schools in Teton Valley, graduating in...
Vincent Bevilacqua
Dec 10, 2017
Vincent Bevilacqua of Idaho Falls went home to the Lord after a brave battle with a terminal illness. Vincent passed at home surrounded by his loved ones on December 10, 2017. Vincent was 89 years old.
Vincent is survived by his beloved wife of 64...
Carol Olsen Terry
Dec 4, 2017
Carol Olsen Terry, 93, of Idaho Falls, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at the home of her daughter in Teton, Idaho.
Carol was born on September 18, 1924, in Milo, Idaho to Richard John and Caroline Davis Olsen. She grew up in the Milo area where she attended elementary school. She graduated from...
Richard Michael Ferree
Dec 1, 2017
Richard Michael Ferree, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living in Idaho Falls.
At his request no services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.comDorothy Ann Barker
Nov 27, 2017
Dorothy Ann Barker, 77, passed away at home on Monday, November 27, 2017, with family around her.
She was born October 1, 1940, to Charles Wesley and Emma Ann Sparr in Idaho Falls, Idaho. This is where she grew up, graduated from Idaho Falls High School and attended Beauty college.
The Tetons called her away...
Donald Dale Watson
Nov 25, 2017
Donald Dale Watson, 84, passed away peacefully at home early in the morning on Saturday, November 25, 2017, from bone cancer.
Don was born on March 5, 1933, in Coleville, Washington. He was born to Tom and Eulah Watson, and raised with one brother and five sisters. He learned all the trades that came with living on...
John Rhoades
Nov 20, 2017
John Richard Rhoades, 70, was called home by his Father in Heaven on November 20, 2017, in Yuma, AZ.
John was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on February 28, 1947, to John and Edna Rhoades. He graduated from Idaho Falls High school. He was married to the love of his life Nancy Lee Wilson on May 27,...
Fred Kvarfordt
Nov 20, 2017
Fred 'Fritz' Kvarfordt, 88, of Idaho Falls, died Monday, November 20, 2017, in his home. He was cared for by his family, with the help of Alison from Encompass and his granddaughter Mesha. We thank you so much for your expertise, and warm loving hearts.
Fred was born on December 4, 1928, to Fredrick and Goldie Kvarfordt...
William H. Penney
Nov 19, 2017
William H. Penney, 94, of Idaho Falls, died Sunday, November 19, 2017, at his home.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho . Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com .
Orland Bailey
Nov 19, 2017
Orland Bailey passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017, doing what he loved—serving others.
Orland was born on December 16, 1927, to Jesse and Mercy Bailey of Ammon, Idaho. He was the eleventh child in this family. He attended school at Ammon Grade School, Eastside Grade School and O.E. Bell Jr. High School. When Orland was in...
Clyde Rowland Toole
Nov 17, 2017
Clyde Rowland Toole Jr., 84, of Idaho Falls, died Friday, November 17, 2017, at his home.
He was born July 24, 1933, in Seattle, WA to Esther and Clyde Toole Sr. He was an only child but had cousins, Joene and Donna, that were like sisters to him. When he was 7 years old his...
Jadie "Jay" W. Holsomback
Nov 15, 2017
Jadie Wesley 'Jay' Holsomback, 69, of Idaho Falls, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at his home from cancer. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Jadie was born on May 9, 1948, to Dorthy Hyde Holsomback and Jadie Wesley Holsomback in Acton, Alabama. He grew up in the Shelby County area of Alabama. He...
Leona B. Waisbrot
Nov 15, 2017
Leona Waisbrot, 87, of Idaho Falls, died November 15, 2017 at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living in Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice.
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 online at www.coltrinmortuary.com
Duke Joel Klein
Nov 15, 2017
Duke Joel Klein,74, longtime Idaho Falls resident and art teacher in School District #91, passed away at home on November 15, 2017, from prostate cancer. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.
Duke was born to Albert R. Klein and Lois I. Biesecker Klein in Boise, Idaho on December 29, 1942, the...
Beth Maxine Beazer Ryan
Nov 13, 2017
Beth Maxine Beazer Ryan was born on October 13, 1919, to Irving M. Beazer and Phoebe Scholes, in Lorenzo, Idaho, in the home that now is part of Krupp Scout Hollow. She was the oldest of seven children, four of whom preceded her in death: Wendell Beazer, Richard Beazer, Merle Beazer Munns, and Gaylen Beazer.
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Blanche D. Redd
Nov 12, 2017
Blanche D. Redd, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017, at her home of congestive heart failure. She was surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Blanche was born September 5, 1926, to James Blaine Keefer and Hannah Elna Dehlin Keefer in Idaho Falls. She came...
Linda Gardner Adams
Nov 9, 2017
Linda Adams, 60, left this earth peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Linda had more than her fair share of health problems from the very beginning of her life when she was born 6 weeks premature. She always found a way to be positive and to see her blessings in spite of the problems she faced. Her faith in...
Russell Gordon Soper
Nov 7, 2017
Russell Gordon Soper, 46, of Idaho Falls, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at his home from complications of pneumonia.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 16, 2017, at the Montpelier Cemetery in Montpelier, Idaho. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com .
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