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Albert Atsushi Miyasaki, 58, passed away March 9, 2010, in Henderson, Nev., following a lingering battle with cancer. Albert was born Aug. 18, 1951, in Rexburg, the son of Tateshi and Fumi Sakaguchi Miyasaki. He grew up in the Wilford area. He attended Wilford and Teton elementary schools, graduating from South Fremont High School. He attended Utah State University, where he received his accounting degree.
He married Deanna Adams on Mar. 20, 1971, in Egin Bench. The marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on March 18, 1972. They have resided at Logan, Utah; Salt Lake City; Wilford; Mesa, Ariz.; Idaho Falls; Moses Lake, Wash.; and Henderson, Nev.
Albert was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various callings including ward clerk, executive secretary, bishopric counselor, high priest group leader, Young Men's leader and Scout leader, but his favorite was a Primary teacher. He also served as Kiwanis president in Moses Lake and on the Board of Directors of Horizon Credit Union.
He is survived by his wife, Deanna, of Henderson, Nev.; children Taunya (Stewart) Graham of Henderson, Tate Miyasaki of Parker, Colo., Kamiko (Lysle) Oliveros of Houston, Miyeko (Carlos Aaron) Kelsey of Kingman, Ariz., and Noriko (John) Anderson of Tooele, Utah; siblings Roger (Cathy) Miyasaki of Concord, Calif., Fred (Angela) Miyasaki of Wilford, Dean (Judy) Miyasaki of Rexburg, Janet (Herb) Diaz of Salt Lake City and JoAnn (Robert) Horito of Las Vegas; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 13, 2010, at 1 p.m. in the Rexburg Center Stake, 590 Summerwood in Rexburg (by the Fairgrounds) with Bishop Dean Miyasaki of the 21st Ward officiating. Friends may call at the Center Stake on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Rexburg Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.bidwellfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Glen "Speck" Gillette, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Victor, died March 6, 2010.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Victor LDS church. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Victor Cemetery.

 

Ileen Freeman, 84, of Idaho Falls passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on Friday, March 5, 2010. She was born Feb. 27, 1926, in Rigby, Idaho, the oldest daughter of Stanely Rhodes and Gilzetta Fern Purser Rhodes.

She attended schools in Rigby. After graduating from high school, she moved to Utah and worked at Hill Air Force Base, where she met her sweetheart, Wayne Freeman. On June 7, 1945, she married Wayne Freeman in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Just out of high school, Ileen worked at Hill Air Force Base, after she and Wayne had been married a few years and returned to Idaho and began making custom draperies and baby-sitting out of her home. She also worked nights at Idaho Fresh Pak Inc., and in the school lunch program for School District 251. However, the jobs she enjoyed the most were those of daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Ileen and Wayne worked for more than 20 years in the baptistery in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including Relief Society, Primary and Young Women's. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, going on rides, raising flowers and having a picnic. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and doing things with them made her retirement years lots of fun. She is survived by three daughters, Rosalie (Gary) Taylor of Modesto, Calif., Barbara (Phil) Hayman of Idaho Falls and Donna Freeman of Idaho Falls; a son, Fred Stanley (Gwen) Freeman of Caldwell, Idaho; a sister, Iris (Robert) Cheatham of Springville, Utah; a brother, Larry (Sharon) Rhodes of Portland, Ore.; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Carol Poole; a son, Darwin Freeman; a sister, Deoine Rhodes Schmidt; and a grandson, Leslie Scott Poole.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at Rigby Pioneer Cemetery, under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. The family will visit with friends from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.

 

Alice Louise Stratton Weatherston, 78, died March 6, 2010, at her home in Idaho Falls following a valiant 14-year fight with cancer.
Alice was born April 27, 1931 in Logan, Utah, the daughter of Thomas George Stratton and Edith Standly Stratton. She attended her first years of schooling in Logan, then moved with her family to Soda Springs, where she attended the China Hat School through the eighth grade. Her parents then moved to Idaho Falls, where she graduated high school. She then finished three years in nurse's training at the LDS Hospital in Idaho Falls and completed classes at Ricks College in Rexburg.
She was employed as a registered nurse in Idaho Falls, St. Anthony and Burley and later she worked as a registered nurse in the hospital at Sun City, Ariz. She loved knitting, sewing and fishing.
She married the love of her life, Dale J. Weatherston, on Dec. 16, 1952, in Idaho Falls. The marriage was later solemnized April 12, 2002, in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. They lived in the Idaho Falls, St. Anthony and Burley areas and in 1986 split their time with summers in Idaho Falls and winters in Arizona.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband Dale in November 2004; four brothers, six sisters and two grandchildren.
Alice is survived by her children, Rick Weatherston of Magna, Utah, and Joy (Steve) Bird and Gay (Gary) Leming, both of Idaho Falls; a sister, Jennie (Don) Schmier, of Idaho Falls; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at the Bidwell Funeral Home in St. Anthony. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 12. at 11 a.m. in the Falls Brook LDS Branch with President Larry E. Acor officiating. Friends may call at the church at 3700 E. Lincoln Road in Idaho Falls one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Teton-Newdale Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.bidwellfuneralhome.com.

 

Dell Calvin Kyte, 70, of Driggs, Idaho passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at The Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs.

Dell was born September 17, 1939 in Driggs,Idaho to Calvin and Mary Beard Kyte. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He lived most of his life in Idaho Falls, Idaho; Jackson, Wyoming and Driggs, Idaho. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had been a manager of Cal Ranch in Idaho Falls, an assistant manager at Checker Auto Parts in Idaho Falls and a night manager at the 49er Motel in Jackson, Wyoming. 

He loved to act in the Pierre’s Playhouse in Victor, Idaho and sing at community events. He was a master gardener, and enjoyed camping, cooking, raising canaries and be with his kids. 

He is survived by his son Bryan Kyte of Driggs; 2 daughters Blythe Richardson of Driggs and Kedren Kyte of Gig Harbor, Washington; a brother David Kyte of Salt Lake City, Utah; a sister Patsy (K.V.) Stephenson of Blackfoot, Idaho and 7 grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by a daughter Heather Kyte.

Funeral services will be on Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Valley Mortuary in Driggs. Burial will be in the Cache-Clawson Cemetery in Tetonia. Condolences can be sent to the family at valleymortuarydriggs.com

 

Paul Dean Walker Jr., 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 7, 2010, at the Rigby Homestead Assisted Living Center of natural causes.

 

He was born March 24, 1924 in Lewisville, Idaho to Paul Dean Walker and Helen Ball Walker. He grew up in Pocatello, Idaho where he attended Pocatello High School. His summers were spent in Lewisville farming and assisting his widowed grandmother. After graduation in 1942, he joined the US Navy, was trained as a fire controlman. He was aboard the USS Arneb, an attack cargo transport, and participated in many of the invasions in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

 

He married Elma Wright on June 3, 1947 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They farmed in Annis for the first few years of their marriage, and then moved to Monteview in 1954, where they farmed for over forty years. He served as Jefferson County Commissioner for fourteen years, which was a time of many county improvements. Jefferson County established a regional landfill at Mud Lake, constructed several new roads including the cutoff road from Monteview to Camas, and joined with Fremont County to build the Hamer-Egin road during this period of time.

 

Paul was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed serving others as the Bishop of the Monteview Ward, as a member of the Roberts Idaho Stake Presidency and as a Patriarch. Paul and Elma served together in the San Diego, California Mission at the Mormon Battalion Visitor’s center and at the San Diego Temple.

 

Paul enjoyed spending time with his family, neighbors, and friends. He is survived by his wife, Elma; their four sons, Gary Walker (Ardith) of Twin Falls, Keith Walker (Jan) of St. Anthony, Ron Walker (Cindy) of Rexburg, and Robert Walker (Becky) of Idaho Falls; brothers Van Walker (Reta) of Lewisville and Alfred Walker (DeAnne) of Thayne, Wyoming; 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Skyline LDS Chapel 2345 W. 17th South, Idaho Falls. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 West Main Street, Rigby, and from 9:30 a.m.to 10:45 a.m., prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Lewisville Cemetery, under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Contributions may be made to the Humanitarian, or Perpetual Education Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

 

 

Ray G. Smith, 81, of Rigby, died Saturday; March 6, 2010, at his home.

He was born September 23, 1928, in Salmon, Idaho to John Smith and Lena Cornell Smith. He was raised and attended schools in Idaho Falls. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. On June 8, 1951, he married Marjorie Tibbitts in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She preceded him in death. On September 3, 2007, he married Bonnie Bazil Helsing, in LaBelle, Idaho. 

He was a farmer and rancher in Jefferson County, worked at Tibbitts Produce and Gem State Produce, he managed Jefferson Co-op Fertilizer Plant and the I.F.A. he then worked for Jefferson County as the Planning and Zoning Coordinator. 

Ray was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a Sunday School Counselor, Priest Quorum Leader and Nursery Leader; he was also a faithful home teacher. He enjoyed horseback riding and packing in Yellowstone and the Wind River Wilderness, hunting fishing and skiing. He was friends with everyone and above all he loved to spend time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife; Bonnie Smith, of Rigby, sons; Dennis Ray (Susan) Smith, of Lima, OH, Greg W. (Margo) Smith, of Rigby, and Bonnie’s children; Becky (Richard) Chadwick, of Lewiston, Utah, Brenda (Steve) Chamberlin, of Idaho Falls, Holly (Perry) Ward, of Rigby, Lance (Alexis) Helsing, of Rigby, 25 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Marjorie Smith, a son; Scott Helsing, sisters; Lena May Miller, Norma DeMott, brothers; Bob Smith, Grant Smith, and John Smith.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 12, 2010, at the LaBelle 2nd Ward LDS Chapel, with Bishop Jason Dahl, conducting. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Thursday evening and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., prior to services, both at the LaBelle 2nd Ward Church. Burial will be in the Annis Little Butte Cemetery, under the care of Eckersell Funeral Home in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

 

 

Carmen Brown Nielson Jensen, 78, of Rexburg, passed away March 4, 2010, of natural causes at Homestead Assisted Living.

She was born Aug. 29, 1931, in Rexburg, Idaho, to James Earl Brown and Constance Ricks Brown. She grew up in Rexburg, graduated from Madison High School and attended Ricks College.

She married Stanley E. Nielson on Oct. 27, 1950, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They lived and farmed in Archer until Stanley passed away Oct. 26, 1990. Carmen was known for her hard work, beautiful garden and wonderful whole- wheat bread. She loved being a mother and raising her six sons. Carmen was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was faithful in all of her church callings, and especially enjoyed music.

She married Grey M. Jensen on Aug. 13, 1992, in the Jordan River LDS Temple and moved to Draper, Utah, where they lived for eight years. During that time, she and Grey served a mission to Sydney, Australia. They also enjoyed traveling and working together in his business. Grey passed away March 20, 2000.

After his passing, Carmen moved to Idaho Falls to be closer to her family. Her social ease and friendly manner allowed her to develop strong friendships. However, because of failing health, she moved to Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg in 2008.

Carmen is survived by her sons, Blaine Nielson of South Carolina, Brad (Laurie) Nielson of Rigby, Jason (Nan) Nielson and Keith (Kathy) Nielson of Rexburg, and Kim (Catherine) Nielson of Ucon; 27 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Doug (Dorothy) Brown and Joann (Lee) Reed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; a son, Richard Nielson; a brother, Oreon Brown; and a sister, Zola Teeples.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 8, at Archer-Sunnydell LDS Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Flamm Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Sutton Cemetery in Archer. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.flammfh.com.

 

Robert Grant High, 86, of Ashton, Idaho, passed away March 5, 2010, at the Ashton Living Center. He was born Feb. 1, 1924, to John Wesley High and Thelma Maude Andrus. He attended school in Sarilda, Idaho, and later attended North Fremont High School. He was raised in the canyon, northwest of Ashton near the Bird Head Rock, where he helped his dad farm.

Robert married Helen Mabel Osborne on Oct. 18, 1944, at the St. Anthony courthouse. Four months later, he was drafted into the U.S. Navy. He completed his basic training in San Diego, Calif.

While en route to the Philippines, his first child, Mary Dawn, was born on July 12, 1945. He was serving in Samar during the Christmas Mutiny of 1945. He received an honorable discharge April 12, 1946. His two sons, Jim W. (born April 5, 1949) and Bill H. (born Oct. 11, 1953), were both born while he and Helen lived up in the canyon.

In 1954, Robert moved his family two miles closer to town so his children could catch the school bus. He lived the remainder of his life there. He farmed west of Ashton and worked as a welder on the side to support the farm. He, with his wife and children, welded pipe line for underground irrigation systems.

Every summer, he would load up his family early on a Sunday morning and drive into Yellowstone Park. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and snowmobiling with his family. He worked on both the Teton and American Falls dams, repairing machinery. Later, his son Jim got him a job for Halliburton on the North Slope in Alaska.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen; two sisters, Betty Linscott of Idaho Falls and Julieana Hartle of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter, Mary (Norman) Wengert of Kimberly, Idaho; sons, Jim (Dena) High of Rock Springs, Wyo., and Bill (Brenda) High of Pasco, Wash.; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Nelda Empey and Phyllis High; two brothers, John Joseph (Jack) High and Clinton Albert (Pete) High; two grandsons, Shad Arven High and Jared Benjamin High; two great-grandsons, Seth William Sweeney and Dominick Allen Sweeney.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday March 9, at the Ashton 1st Ward LDS church, 1313 N. 3600 East in Ashton. The family will receive friends at the Baxter Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday and at the church one hour prior to the services. Bishop Lynn Ballard will officiate. Interment will be in the Pineview Cemetery.

 

Jackson “Jack” Isaac Allred Morgan, 81, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010. Jack was born December 9, 1928, in Labelle, Idaho to Minnie Ann and Isaac Allred.

He lived many years in Coeur d’Alene; Glasgow, Montana; and Tetonia before returning to the Lorenzo area. For the past 25 years, Jack and Gerry also made Quartzite, Arizona their winter home among many family and friends. 

Jack served in many capacities for his church. He worked for many years as a contractor before moving to Glasgow, Montana to start a new business. He returned to the Rigby area to retire.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Geraldine in December of 2009.

Survivors include his children; Steve (Diane) Morgan, Mary Jo Brinkley, Jack (Cheryl) Morgan, and Ann (Kevin) Anderson; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2010 at Annis-Little Butte Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 West Main Street, Rigby, prior to graveside services. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

 

Rodger Emmett Liles, 81, of Rigby, died March 4, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 15, 1928, in Monroe, Washington to Basil Liles and Mildred Winifred Norris Liles.

He was raised and attended schools in Everett Washington. He served in the US Marines from 1946 – 1949. On July 24, 1948, he married Patricia Sherman in Oakland, California. He lived most of his life in El Cerrito, California.

He was a Real Estate Broker in Northern California and was elected president of Northern California Realtors Association and served from 1989-1990. Rodger was active in philanthropic causes for the needy. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, lunch at the Rigby Senior Citizens Center and taking his favorite companion, Chico, for walks around Rigby Lake. Rodger was a wonderful grandfather and loved spending time with his family. 

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Sherman of Pleasant Hill, CA, and family members, Karen Liles (Mark) Hoopes, of Rigby, Rodger Emmett Liles Jr. of Reno, NV, James Grande, of Emeryville, CA, Phyllis Kacher, of Arlington, WA, Robert (Shirley) Sherman, of Walnut Creek, CA, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Susan Margaret Liles Grande, two brothers, Robert Basil Liles and Herbert W. Liles.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m., March 6, 2010, at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 West Main Street, Rigby. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

 

Margaret Rogers Walker, 72, of St. Anthony, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at the home of her daughter in Idaho Falls.

She was born in Browning, Mont., on Oct. 16, 1937, to Russel S. and Lilly M. Therriault Rogers and was raised in Virginia City, Mont., by her mother and stepfather, Lilly M. and Harry Wilcox. She attended schools in Virginia City.

She married Edward Elmer Mark Walker. He died Oct. 30, 1975. She worked as a waitress and homemaker. She enjoyed traveling with her children to the West Yellowstone, Jackson and Island Park areas. She gave birth to 10 children and raised them in several cities in Montana and Idaho.

She was an active member of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in St. Anthony. She has many special relationships with St. Anthony residents. After her children left home, she enjoyed her favorite three cats and two dogs.

She is survived by her children, Joseph S. Walker and Juanita (Miguel) Gonzalez, both of Idaho Falls, Joann (Mike) Williams of Douglas, Wyo., Rita (James) Sale of Gordonsville, Va., Jesse Walker of St. Anthony, Stormy (Jose Delores) Ramirez and E. Mark Walker, both of Fort Worth, Texas, Mona Michaud of Raleigh, N.C., and Helen (Jeff) Albrecht of Norfolk, Va.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Andrew Luke Walker.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 8, at Bert Flamm Mortuary, 581 E. First North in St. Anthony. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Idaho Falls.

 

James Howard Murdoch age 88 of Rexburg died at his home on March 3, 2010. He was born to Brigham and Luanne Hammon Murdoch March 8, 1922 in Farnum Idaho.

He grew up in the Ashton area, graduating from North Fremont High School in 1941. He enlisted in the Air Force and served in World War II returning in January 1946.

He married the love of his life, Lauretta Grace Hillam June 4, 1946 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.

In 1946 Howard managed the Yellowstone Stake LDS church farm. In 1958 they moved to Marysville where he farmed with his father-in-law Marvin Hillam. In 1968 he had the opportunity to work at Ricks College and was employed in the Physical Plant.  The family moved to Rexburg in August of 1972. Howard enjoyed working at Ricks College and the lifelong friends he made there. He retired from Ricks College in 1988.

Howard was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints serving in many callings; including stake and ward clerk, bishoprics, on the High Council and his favorite calling was Webelo leader. Howard and Grace were called to the Albuquerque New Mexico mission were they loved and served the Lamanites.

Howard is survived by his wife Grace, and their 8 children. Gwen (Fred) Freeman of Caldwell, ID, Pat (Ron) Wodskow, of Archer, ID, Bryan (Debbie) Murdoch, of Alpine, UT, Molly (Karl) Cook of Rexburg, ID, Richard (Lori) Murdoch of Oakdale, CA, LaRae (Gary) Mackay of Hibbard, ID, Marilyn (Gary) Hansen, of Draper, UT, and Bradley Kay (Pam) Murdoch of Caldwell ID, as well as 66 grandchildren and 60 great-grand children. He is also survived by his sisters Tressa Garrett, Katie Lyon and a brother Wallace Murdoch.

He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He was a great example of love and compassion to all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, Saturday, March 6 at the Rexburg Stake Center on 7th South in Rexburg, Bishop Scott Lee officiating. The Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home and again from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Pineview Cemetery in Ashton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.flammfh.com

 

 

Stephen "Stevie" Ray Miles, 32, passed away Feb. 27, 2010, near Victor, Idaho.

He was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on Aug. 23, 1977, to Fay Johnson and Verl L. Miles. For the past 12 years, Steve has been very close to his stepfather, Ray Johnson. He attended schools in American Falls, Idaho, and earned his GED in 1997.

After high school, he developed skills using his hands, including mechanic work and welding. At the time of his death, Steve was employed at a railing shop in Idaho Falls. His hobbies were making things with his hands, outdoor camping and fishing. He found real joy in teaching Sammie, his stepdaughter, to fish.

In 2008, Steve became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he embraced and became enthused about the gospel. Just before joining the church, he married Amy Lynn Pasquella on June 21, 2008. They set up residence in the Teton Valley.

Steve suffered from chronic pain from a back injury and, more recently, from a head injury. He was struggling to stop using pain medication and had plans to enter treatment for his addiction problems. The family sincerely believes his intention was to change his life, but he was overcome with life issues that he didn't have the ability to correct. Due to his addiction, Steve lost his vision of recovery and hope of a better future.

He is survived by his wife, Amy; his stepchildren, Kristina Pasquella, David (Miranda) Pasquella, Tristan McCarthy, Erika Labbee and Nathanial Labbee, all of Pocatello, and Samantha Clark of Victor; his parents, Fay and Ray Johnson; siblings, Curtis Miles and Melody Miles, both of Pocatello; stepsiblings, Kammi (Steven) Corman and Nathaniel Johnson.

Steve was very close to Amy's family, her parents, Don and Sue Roth of Pocatello; Jeff (Vanessa) Christensen of Georgia, Brian (Jill) Roth of Washington, Rachel (Jason) Bandy of Colorado, Sean Roth of New York, Sarah (Danny) Davidson, Tim, Leah and Joe Roth, and Kirby (Cory) Delozier, all of Pocatello; 23 nieces and nephews; and a great-niece.

He was preceded in death by his father.

The family appreciates the caring thoughts and acts of friends too numerous to count.

Funeral arrangements have been made through Valley Mortuary in Driggs, Idaho. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help cover funeral expenses. Contributions may be sent to Valley Mortuary, or to Driggs 3rd Ward, P.O. Box 57, Driggs, ID 83422, attention Bishop Woolstenhulme. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.valleymortuarydriggs.com.

 

Trilba Coles, 81, of Fort Shaw, Montana, died Friday February 26, 2010, at her home from natural causes.

Trilba was born August 1, 1928 to Amelia and Henry Coles at the family farm in Rigby, Idaho. She lived on the farm most of her life. After her Mother passed away, she moved to the Fairfield Bench in Montana where she lived with her sister Elnora from 1980 to 1997. She then moved to Fort Hall, Idaho to live with her sister Cleo Evans. In 2005 both Cleo and Trilba moved to the Fairfield Bench to live with her sister Elnora Camphouse. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Elwood, Kenneth and Henry.

She is survived by a brother, Ray Coles of Chubbuck, Idaho, her sisters; Cleo Evans and Elnora Camphouse, sisters-in-law Glenda Coles of Belt, Montana and Mona Coles of Chubbuck, Idaho and numerous nieces and nephews.

Trilba loved to fish, play marbles, gardening and crafts.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sun River, Montana under the direction of Croxford Funeral Home with services on Saturday March 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby, Idaho. Burial will take place in Ririe-Shelton Cemetery in Ririe, Idaho. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com or www.croxfordfuneralhome.com

 

Betty Lou Estrada, 82, former area resident, died Feb. 24, 2010, in Modesto, Calif.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, at Annis-Little Butte Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave. in Pocatello. Online guest book and condolences available at www.cornelisonfh.com.

 

 

Leona May Moon Flamm died at age 88 on February 26, 2010. She was born March 6, 1921 in Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho, to Reuben Ezra Moon and Emma Lueisa Howells Moon, the next to the last of eleven children, seven of whom survived. She grew up in Fairfield, Egin, St. Anthony, and Rexburg. During the Depression she developed a keen sense of humor and many other positive qualities through her family’s closeness amid hardships.

She started school early, enrolled by her mother because she kept running away to school at the age of five, slipping into classrooms to sit with her siblings. She later conveyed her belief in the power of education to all of her children.

Leona met her sweetheart, Kenneth Rigby Flamm, to whom she was married on Feb. 19, 1941 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. To this loving union were born seven children—five girls and two boys.

Devoted members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Leona and Kenneth both served in a variety of church jobs, sometimes together. Leona also supported Ken in his lifelong participation in the Boy Scouts of America and in his work as a mortician at Flamm Funeral Home.

After Kenneth’s death on June 24th, 1993, Leona continued to live in their family home in Rexburg. When her health declined, she moved to Idaho Falls to live close to her daughter Julie and her family.

Leona is survived by her children, Luana (Niel) Anderson of Austin, Texas; Joyce Flamm of Thatcher, Arizona; Karen (Bill) Crumley of Perry, Utah; Barbara (Wayne) Allred of Plano, Texas; Douglas (Kristine) Flamm of McLain, Virginia; and Julie (Robert) Martineau of Idaho Falls, Idaho. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren whom she deeply loved and enjoyed. In addition to her husband and an infant son, Kenneth Jay, Leona was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Clifton, Kenneth, Junius, Lyle and Dean; and sisters, Gladys, Stella, Fern, Ellen, and Marie.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 5th at the Rexburg 16th Ward LDS Chapel on Hidden Valley Drive, Bishop Terry Gorton officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home and again from Noon to 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to services. Condolences and memories maybe sent to the family online at www.flammfh.com.

 

Neal Willard Sauer, 84, of Monteview, Idaho, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at his home.

He was born January 26, 1926, in Lewisville, Idaho to William Sauer and Leone Boyes Walker Sauer. 

He was raised and attended schools in Lewisville, graduating from Midway High School. During high school he played basketball for Midway High School. He served in U.S. Army during WWII, under General Patton, and was awarded the Purple Heart. On June 12, 1947, he married Mildred Green in Menan; their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on April 20, 1955, they were married for 62 years and together they had 8 children. 

Neal was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He played church basketball and competed at an all church tournament in SLC, Utah; placing 2nd.

At age 22 Neal started farming “raising potatoes and kids”. He farmed in Lewisville, Ririe, Osgood, and Monteview, Idaho, and never quit farming. He loved his cows and enjoyed raising hay and grain.

He is survived by his wife; Mildred, of Monteview, ID, daughters; Enid (Bruce) Deming, of Salt Lake City, UT, Ellen (the late Roy Lee), Huggard, of Huntsville, UT, Peggy (George) Danielson, of Kaysville, UT, Janeal (Chuck) Capron, of Layton, UT, a daughter-in-law; Diane Sauer Ricks, of Sugar City, ID, sons; Ray Neal (Clarice) Sauer, of Monteview, ID, Kim William (Jeaniel) Sauer, of Huntsville, UT, David Wayne (Magdalene) Sauer, of Monteview, ID sisters; Leanora Taylor, of Idaho Falls, ID, Carol Prestwich, of Richland, WA, 37 grandchildren and 50 Great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Lorin Reed Sauer, sisters; Eileen Petersen, Melba Foster Pettingale, Enid Sauer, a brother; Stanley Reed Sauer, and 2 great grandsons.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the Monteview LDS Chapel. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and from 9:30 a.m., to 10:30 a.m. prior to services both at the church. Burial will be in the West Jefferson Cemetery, under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

 

Frank D. Poulsen, 90, of Lewisville, died Sunday, February, 28, 2010, at his home.

He was born February 24, 1920, in Plain City, Utah to Peter C. Poulsen and Emily Jane Newey Poulsen. 

He was raised and attended schools in Plain City, graduating from Weber High School. He served in the US Army during WWII. He married Virginia Taylor February 13, 1945, in the Salt lake City LDS Temple.

Together they had 8 children.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; he served in the Elders Quorum and Sunday School Presidencies. He along with his wife, Virginia served in the Fresno California Mission. He also served in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. 

He farmed in the Menan and Lewisville areas for many years. Frank was a devoted family man.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Poulsen, of Lewisville, children; Dennis (Keila) Poulsen, of Ammon, Darwin (Elaine) Poulsen, of Saint Cloud, MN, Karen (Randy) Madsen, of Rigby, Blair (Christine) Poulsen, of Sugar City, Carl (Brenda) Poulsen, of Rigby, Joy (Dave) Rucks, of Idaho Falls, Roy (Annette) Poulsen, of Ogden, UT, Reed (Brenda) Poulsen, of Kearney, NB, 48 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, 3 sisters, and an infant son, Eiler Dee Poulsen.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, at the Lewisville 2nd Ward LDS Chaple, with Bishop Tony Nielson, conducting. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 West Main Street, Rigby, and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Annis Little Butte Cemetery, under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

 

Rex Lee Helm was born Oct. 13, 1935, to Rex Allen and Elizabeth Carpenter Helm and passed away peacefully Feb. 26, 2010.

He grew up in eastern Idaho as an only child but had many cousins and friends to share adventures. He met his wife, LaRee, in Rexburg, and they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on Sept. 18, 1964.

Rex had a lifelong love of learning and music. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from the University of Idaho. He taught math at the University of Idaho. He worked for Pittsburgh Testing Labs as a civil engineer for 35 years and for American Testing Labs, most recently, working on many significant projects around the country. He loved music and made and played violins, encouraging his children and grandchildren to develop their own musical talents.

Rex was member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many enjoyable callings, but his favorite was working in the nursery. He also worked in the Jordan River LDS Temple as an ordinance worker.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, LaRee Hansen Helm; his children, Allen, Eric (Tamsen), Theresa (John), Melanie, David (Emily) and Michael (Sheri); 18 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today, March 2, at the Eastmont LDS Ward at 1280 E. Turquoise Way (9992 S.) in South Jordan, Utah. A viewing will be for one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Annis-Little Butte Cemetery in Lorenzo. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com.

 

 

Janet LaRae Little Phillips, 74, of Twin Groves, returned to her Heavenly Father on Feb. 25, 2010. She passed away at her home with her husband and family by her side.  
Janet was born Feb. 13, 1936, during a severe blizzard in Teton Valley, to Ray Wallace Little and Afton Knight Little. She spent the first years of her life in Teton Valley. She attended elementary school there until her family moved to Burton when she was 10. She loved her time spent in Burton and attended school at Madison, later graduating from Rigby High School.  
She married the love of her life, Kenneth Lee Phillips, on July 1, 1953, in the Idaho Falls Temple.
They lived in Rigby for a short time before moving to California for a short time while Kenneth served in the military. They settled down in Salem in 1956 where they raised children and spent time working on the family farm. Ken and Janet built a home in Twin Groves in 1977, where Janet spent the remainder of her life raising and caring for her children and serving others.  
Janet was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings. She was a Relief Society president and a compassionate service leader for several years. She also was an ordinance worker in the Idaho Falls Temple for 10 years before serving a mission with Ken in Macon, Ga., in 2000.
Janet spent a great deal of her time serving others. She spent several years making quilts for family, friends, and for humanitarian service. She did many other projects to assist with Humanitarian aide. Her final calling in the church was preparing baptismal clothing for the St. Anthony Stake.  
In her younger years Janet loved to oil paint, a gift that was passed to her by her mother. She also loved making quilts of every variety. Her beautiful quilts warmed the bodies and spirits of anyone that was touched by them.
She was an excellent cook. There were always bread, jam and treats at her house for everyone to enjoy.
She was often surrounded by her children and grandchildren, whom she loved and adored. Janet loved spending time with her family and friends. Her sweet spirit always brought peace to those around her. There are no words to describe how special of person she was.  
Janet is survived by her husband, Kenneth Phillips; and children Kenneth Jr. (Julie) Phillips, LaRae (Vern) Thurber, Blaine Phillips, Jay (Laurie) Phillips, Brenda (Mike) Bloom, David (Karen) Phillips, Lorene (Boyd) Hall, Richard Phillips and James (Keri-Elena) Phillips; 45 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Afton Little, sisters Lawena Lenning and Iris Williams and two granddaughters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2010, at the St. Anthony Stake Center, with Bishop Creed Webster officiating. A viewing will be held on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the stake center and also Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.
Burial will be in the Parker Cemetery under the direction of Bidwell Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent to www.bidwellfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Betty Mae Hansen Christiansen passed away February 24, 2010. She was born May 6, 1926, in Salem, Idaho to Chancy Hans and Edith Viola Forsgren Hansen. She was the oldest of five children. Raised in Lewisville, she learned the value of hard work and often talked of the teachings of her father as they labored in the fields. She valued her heritage and loved the land.

She graduated from Midway High School in 1944 and went on to attend Utah State Agricultural College (now Utah State University) graduating in 1948 with a double bachelor’s degree in Home Economics and English.

While at school, she met and married the love of her life, J Y Christiansen on December 20, 1946, in the Logan Utah Temple. She taught at Logan High School for a year while J Y completed his schooling.

J Y’s work with the BIA took them to Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona, Washington and back to New Mexico as they worked together to raise their family. They worked as a team and supported each other in all things. Church and family were first and foremost in Betty’s life.

After J Y retired in 1978, they moved to North Ogden, Utah so that they could be near the mountains and football for USU, BYU, and the U of U. After J Y’s death in 1993, Betty decided to move back to her parents homestead in Lewisville, Idaho. She felt an ongoing responsibility to watch over her children and grandchildren. She spent her final years under the loving care of daughter Susan.

Betty was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served faithfully wherever called, her talents mostly being put to use in the Relief Society. She was an excellent seamstress and was known for her bread making, spudnuts for church bazaars and organizing church dinners. Betty and J Y were able to serve a mission to Roanoke, Virginia and especially loved the people of the outer banks of North Carolina.

Betty lived a life full of hard work and service to others. One of her greatest challenges after losing her sight was her inability to continue to work and serve the way she wanted.

Betty is survived by her children; Bradley J (Shirlee) Christiansen, of Kent, WA, Dale H. (Taffy) Christiansen, of Laveen, AZ, Marie (Edward) Winger, of Logan, UT, Susan (Bruce) Gardner, of Lewisville, Sisters: Bonnie Savage, of Hamer, Idaho, VeOna (Larry) Hendrickson, of Lewisville, a brother; Darrell (Lisa) Hansen, of Idaho Falls, 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; J Y, a sister; Joyce, and a granddaughter; Jacy, and a great-granddaughter; Jamie.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Lewisville LDS Chapel with Bishop Jim Gneiting, conducting. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., prior to services, both at the church. Burial will be in the Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden, UT, on Monday, at 4:00 p.m., under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to; Talking Book Service, 325 W. State St. Boise, ID 83702. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

 

Helen Holbrook Hibbert Chamberlain, 76, of Ashton, died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the Ashton Living Center of natural causes. She was born June 27, 1933 in Saint Anthony, Idaho to Joseph Lamoni and Sarah Leola Wilkes Holbrook. She attended grade school in Marysville and high school in Ashton.

After graduating from high school, she worked in the local grocery stores. Later Helen earned her LPN in nursing and trained and worked at the hospital in Ashton.

She married John Nield Hibbert on August 19, 1953 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. To this union a daughter was born on March 2, 1958. In 1973, Nield died from a rare form of Leukemia in Salt Lake City. Helen continued working and raising their daughter. In 1978, she met and married Thomas L. "Pete" Chamberlain and they moved back to where she lived as a small girl.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions. She was a 40 year member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

She was a good wife, mother, sister and neighbor. She loved to embroider and do handiwork. She was an excellent homemaker. Her family and home always came first.

She is survived by her husband Thomas L. "Pete" Chamberlain of Ashton, daughter Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Hibbert of Ashton, a sister Beth Murdoch of St. George, Utah and two nephews Gary (Colleen) Hainsworth of Rigby and Kenneth (Irene) Hainsworth of Idaho Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Ashton Third Ward Chapel with Bishop Kevin Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Burial will in the Pineview Cemetery under the direction of Baxter Funeral Home.