obituaries

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,...

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...

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 .

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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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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...

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...

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 .

Nov 7, 2017

William 'Bill' Oliver Gundert, 75, of Idaho Falls, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at his home with his wife by his side. He was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice.

Bill was born on December 15, 1941, to Marvin E. and Lily Muscio Gundert in Lodi, California. He was the oldest of two boys....

Nov 7, 2017

Ira Judy, 98, of Ammon, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at home surrounded by his family.

Ira was born on July 22, 1919, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to William Aaron Judy and Mary Ann Ward Judy, their 5th son and 10th child. He grew up in Ozone and Ammon, Idaho. He attended schools...

Nov 6, 2017

William Van 'Bill' Deveraux, 79, of Idaho Falls, died Monday, November 6, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. He was under the care of Avalon Home Health and Hospice.

Bill was born on May 29, 1938, to Ernest and Chloie King Deveraux, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He lived in Vale, Oregon for a brief...

Nov 5, 2017

Donald Leonard Harris, 70, passed away on November 5, 2017, following a brief illness.

He was born to Leonard and Margaret Harris and grew up in El Cerrito, California. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Western States Mission from 1969...

Nov 4, 2017

Albert Archie Kindred, 82, of Idaho Falls, died Friday, November 4, 2017, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center due to complications of a fall. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Albert was born on January 31, 1935, in Roberts, Idaho to Roscoe Faye Kindred and Elsie Aileen Burkey Kindred. He, along with his...

Nov 2, 2017

Joseph Vincent Burch, 76, of Shelley, died Thursday, November 2, 2017, at his home after a valiant fight against cancer, surrounded by his family. He was under the care of OneSource Hospice.

Joe was born on July 6, 1941, to Jesse Burch and Lillian Donsbach Burch, in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in Culver City, California...

Nov 2, 2017

Jerry was a private person and had requested that not much personal information be shared at the time of his passing. This is a difficult request as there are many wonderful things that could be shared, however, I will honor his wishes and share only a few brief words.

Jerry was deeply loved and respected by those...

Nov 1, 2017

Doyle J. Fisher, 67, of Idaho Falls, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Doyle was born on November 4, 1949, to Henry Jack Fisher and Vaunda Jones Fisher in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up in the Idaho Falls area and graduated from Skyline High School in 1968.

According to...