obituaries

May 1, 2016

Joyce Smith, beloved Mother and Grandmother, passed away suddenly Sunday May 1st, 2016 from natural causes.  She had been feeling "just fine" earlier that day.  She was 94, blessed with good health, and still had her sense of humor.

Joyce was born in Rexburg, Idaho...

Apr 25, 2016

Letha Mae Owens Boyce, 86, of Idaho Falls, formerly of Roseville CA, died April 25, 2016 at Morning Star Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls.

Private Family Services will be held at a later date in Roseville, CA.  Funeral arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary of Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com...

Apr 22, 2016

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."

Robert McLean Hendricks (Mac), 38, of Salt Lake City, UT, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016. Born on December 1, 1977, to Robert and Kim Hendricks, Mac was the second of three children growing up in Idaho Falls, ID.

Apr 20, 2016

Fay Heyrend, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, surrounded by her family at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, from causes due to incident to age.

Fay was born on August 19, 1933, in Iona, Idaho, to Joseph Lorenzo and Eunice Cherlottie Bateman. She was the youngest of 10 children. She attended school...

Apr 18, 2016

Jean Sophia Burke Coleman, 53, of Idaho Falls, died Monday, April 18, 2016 at her home. Sophia was born November 9, 1962, in Idaho Falls, to Darrell Wilford and Shirlene Thompson Burke. She grew up and attended schools in Shelley and Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1981. She also lived in Blackfoot until 1983, and then...

Apr 15, 2016

Roger Ramirez-Rojas Jr., 15, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 16, 2016.

He was born January 31, 2001, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Rogelio Ramirez and Zeferina Rivera-Rojas. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Skyline High School.

Roger was a member of the Catholic Church.

He enjoyed cheerleading,...

Apr 8, 2016

Ronald Charles Elison, 79, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away Friday, April 8, 2016, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Ron was born July 1, 1936, in St. Anthony, Idaho, the son of Doyle Andrew Elison and Lenore Annie Elliott Elison. He and his twin brother, Donald F. Elison grew up with the regular...

Apr 3, 2016

Paul D. Freeman, 83, of Basalt passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at EIRMC surrounded by his family.

Paul was born on March 21, 1933 to Lorin and Dolores Jensen Freeman. He attended Firth High School, served in United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 85.

On...

Apr 1, 2016

Jack L. Clark of Idaho Falls passed away at the age of 77 on Friday, April 1, 2016 surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and other loved ones.

Jack was born in Pocatello, Idaho May 19, 1938 to Jack and Lois (Price) Clark. He married Marjorie Faye Anderson of...

Apr 1, 2016

Jeanne Rigby passed away peacefully on April 1, 2016. Born on April 10, 1932 in Rexburg, Idaho, she was raised by her beloved mother, Afton DeMott and father Joseph (Joe) DeMott. Her childhood was spent with her favorite dog Stubby, climbing trees and running like the wind. Upon graduating from Madison High School, she attended the University of Idaho where...

Mar 25, 2016

Mark Hatch, loving husband and family man, died Friday morning of a heart attack at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was 69 years old. Mark was born August 15, 1946, in Idaho Falls to John Sumner Hatch and Ruth Masters Hatch. Spending his early years on a dairy and competing in 4-H, Mark developed a lifelong love of animals,...

Mar 19, 2016

"Every stitch is a step closer to heaven" Edith Leona Merrill Whitworth, age 88, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 surrounded by her family at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from complications due to pneumonia.

Leona was born June 12, 1927 in Tooele, UT to Leonard Mouritsen Merrill and Edith Marie Smith Merrill as the...

Mar 18, 2016

Marvin Eugene Hayden, 83, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016, in Nampa, Idaho.

Marvin was born June 2, 1932, in Burley, Idaho to Carl Hayden and Ann Doerflinger Hayden.  He grew up and attended schools in Burley.

He served in the National Guard.

He married Karen Holms in Burley....

Mar 16, 2016

Steven Clayburg, age 69, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 16, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Topeka, KS and spent many of his years in Oxnard, CA. He is survived by three daughters, Lisa, Jamai and Shawna, 9 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brother Howard (Adela). He was loved by...

Mar 14, 2016

Shirley Ann Williams, 72, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away at her home on March 14, 2016 of pancreatic cancer. Hearts for Hospice had assisted her family with her care.

Shirley was born November 4, 1943, in Idaho Falls, the daughter of Harve Boyenger and Virginia Lockes Boyenger. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls,...

Mar 13, 2016

Duane Howard Williams, son of John J "Jack" and Juanita Grace Owen Williams, was born on September 13, 1935. He passed away on March 13, 2016 in Bountiful, Utah, at exactly 80 1/2 years of age.

Funeral services will be at 12 Noon Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Idaho Falls LDS Central Stake Center, 2025 Jennie...

Mar 10, 2016

Robert "Bob" Mountz, 87, passed away March 10, 2016. He died peacefully after a brief illness, with his wife, Lila, and his daughters, Cathy Wise and Nancy Oksendahl present. He was residing at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living and was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Bob is also survived by his daughter, Vicky Wilding of Apache Junction,...

Mar 9, 2016

Elna C. Marlow, 98, of Idaho Falls passed away March 9, 2016, at Lincoln Court in Idaho Falls. She was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Elna was born on April 29, 1917, in Centerville, Utah, to Sidney and Amy Irene Ford Call. She attended first grade in...

Mar 9, 2016

Patricia Jean Wight, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Parkwood Meadows, surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Patricia was born on March 22, 1940, in Provo, Utah, to J. Monte and Maxine Tucker Wight. She grew up in Pinedale, Wyoming, and graduated...

Mar 8, 2016

Dorothy Elise Decker, 86, of Blackfoot and formerly of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away March 8, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born July 4, 1929, in Idaho Falls to Hans Peter Jorgenson and Carrie Nielsen. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. On June 4, 1954, she married William "Bill" Melvin Decker in Idaho...