obituaries

May 13, 2018

Florence Leora (Hebdon) Davis, 91, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2018, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, surrounded by her family. What a glorious Mother's Day for our Mom.

Florence was born in Taylor, Idaho on October 18, 1926 to Melvin J. Hebdon and Florence May (Egbert) Hebdon. They later moved to Idaho Falls to a home her...

May 11, 2018

Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Decker, 60, of Blackfoot, Idaho passed away from a heart attack while on vacation in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 11, 2018.

She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho to William and Dorothy Decker on January 16, 1958.  Liz graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1975.

She enjoyed her pets, camping, vacationing,...

May 11, 2018

Clara Dean (Swainston) Lewis passed away peacefully on May 11, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by her daughter and two granddaughters.

Clara was born on August 31, 1929, 4 1/4 miles north of Jerome, Idaho in what was known as the Hancock Place.  A little later the house was finished on what was known as the...

May 7, 2018

Marva Barnes 80, of Arco, Idaho passed away peacefully May 7, 2018, surrounded by family. She was under the compassionate care of Onesource Home Health and Hospice while fighting cancer.

Marva was born April 26, 1938, in Pingree, Idaho to Alfred (Alf) and Orissa Young. She was the sixth of eight children. She had four sisters and...

May 6, 2018

Thad Ezra Bell, 57, of Idaho Falls, died Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Thad was born on July 5, 1960, in Rexburg, Idaho to Irene Claire and Vilas Cur Bell. He grew up in the Tetonia, Idaho area and graduated from Driggs High School in 1978.

On February 21, 1990,...

May 6, 2018

Harold James Hebdon passed away quietly surrounded by family in his home on May 6, 2018, after an extended battle with cancer.

Harold was born July 16, 1931, to Edward Eardley and Ellen May Auger Hebdon in Preston Idaho. He was the 10 th of 11 children, 6 boys and 5 girls. His mother passed away after...

May 5, 2018

Cathy Woodburn, 65, of Idaho Falls, died Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Life Care Center in Ammon.

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

May 5, 2018

Norval B. Wease, 85, of Shelley, died Saturday, May 5, 2018, at home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Norval was born on September 29, 1932, in St. Francisville, Illinois. He was the only son born to Ralph Henry and Sarah Elizabeth (Stone) Wease. He spent his youth in Illinois and Michigan. He...

May 2, 2018

Blaine W. Lindroth, 87, died May 2, 2018, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, following complications tied to an aortal aneurism. A 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, Chief Petty Officer Lindroth was born and raised in Long Prairie, Minn.

Following an honorable Navy career, the Chief settled in Blackfoot, Idaho, where he owned and managed a local...

May 2, 2018

Kyieu Erickson Hilder

Kyieu Quintyn Hunter Erickson Hilder, 16, of Idaho Falls, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018.

Kyieu was born on June 8, 2001, to Arielle Dawn Erickson in Rexburg, Idaho.  Arielle married Troy Clark Hilder, Sr. when Kyieu was 7 years old, who later adopted Kyieu and his sister, Taivini. His dad...

Apr 27, 2018

Jenice Markowski, 97, of Idaho Falls, died Friday, April 27, 2018, at Morningstar Senior Living of Idaho Falls.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Apr 27, 2018

Unto the Lord we give DonnaJean (Greenman) Watson, to meet her husband, Donald D. whom passed only 5 months ago. DonnaJean 85, passed away peacefully at home early Friday, April 27th 2018. Donna Was born July 3rd 1932 to Wilbur and Irene Greenman, in her grandparents home in Blue Creek, Washington. Blue Creek is a small town that was ...

Apr 25, 2018

Thayne, Wyoming resident and former resident of Jackson, Wyoming and Rockville, Indiana, John Allen Crooks, 71, passed away Wednesday, April 25 th from complications with COPD. Born in 1947 in Clinton, Indiana, to Warren and Verna Crooks, Allen grew up on the farm and later farmed with his father in Rockville, Indiana for over twenty years. He and his...

Apr 23, 2018

Robert Steele Jr., 80, of Idaho Falls, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Apr 21, 2018

David Lamonte Oliver, 63, of Idaho Falls, died Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Apr 20, 2018

Naomi Ann "Tyla" Hoogs died peacefully at home the morning of April 20, 2018, of a cardiac event, with her ever-devoted service dog, Gir, by her side.

Naomi was welcomed at home by her family on October 1, 1991.  She grew up and attended local schools in Idaho Falls.  She enjoyed camping and fishing, activities with her...

Apr 19, 2018

Adam Steven Valencia, 39, of Idaho Falls, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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

Apr 12, 2018

Joan Rose Keller-Wilhite, born June 28, 1931 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, daughter of John Mathew Keller and Mary Ethel Gergen, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 12, 2018. Joan grew up in Idaho Falls, attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1949. She went on to graduate from the Dental Nurses...

Apr 7, 2018

Our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, George Franklin Moncur passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was born on December 31, 1934, to Harvey Bryant Moncur and Evlyn Wilson in Rupert, Idaho. He married Deon Baker of Oakley, Idaho on February 21, 1958, and they were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on...

Apr 5, 2018

Doyle Keith Metcalf, 90, of Ammon, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of causes incident to age and congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Keith was born July 24, 1927, in Ucon, Idaho, to Agnes Smith and Carl Russell Metcalf. He attended Ricks College in Rexburg.

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