OBITUARIES

Michael Spencer McCullough, 31, of Rigby, died July 27, 2010, from accidental drowning in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 2, at the Rigby LDS Stake Center with Bishop Greg Heyward conducting. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 W. Main St. in Rigby, and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Annis-Little Butte Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Michael McCullough Family Trust at any U.S. Bank or at Beehive Federal Credit Union. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.

 

James “Jim” Lowell Moore, 63, of Roberts, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born April 28, 1947, in Idaho Falls to Lowell Clark Moore and Geraldine Wagner Moore. He attended school in Roberts and graduated from Roberts High School; he continued his education at the University of Idaho. He served in the Vietnam War, and received The Purple Heart. He married Jeannine Jackson in 1968; together they had two children, Danielle and Derek. They later divorced. In January of 1989 he married Carolyn Caverhill. They moved to Salmon and then later returned to Roberts.

Jim worked for the Idaho Fish and Game and in his father’s later years Jim also took care of the family farm and associated businesses. While employed with Idaho Fish and Game he made many dear friends and enjoyed their companionship both at work and personally. He retired from the department in April of this year with 24 years of service. Jim’s kind heart and thoughtfulness will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn, of Roberts, his daughter Danielle Weekes, of Ririe, a stepdaughter, Brandy Hall, of Idaho Falls, stepsons, Gary (Peggy) Johnson, of Ririe, Johnny Johnson, of Boise, a sister, Pam (Ned) Sauer, of Rigby, a brother, Russell (Pat) Moore, of Idaho Falls, a uncle Dean Moore, of Irrigon, Oregon, grandchildren, Jesse and Keri Weekes, and Kyler Bryant. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Gerry Moore, a son, Derek Moore and a son-in-law, Bart Weekes.

A memorial service will be held at a later date, under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

 

After returning home from serving his second Latter-day Saints mission with his loving companion, Roger Ward Marlowe, age 70, suffered a heart attack and passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in his home in Rexburg.

Roger was born in Vancouver, Wash., on March 9, 1940, to Hilding Mauritz and Mary Ward Marlowe. He was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He later attended Brigham Young University and Idaho State University, where he met the love of his life, Dolores Rodriguez. They were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Sept. 21, 1973. They lived in Provo, Utah, while attending school and then lived in Malad for a short time thereafter.

They then moved to Burley and lived there for a brief time. In 1984, they moved to St. Anthony, where they raised their four children. While in St. Anthony, Roger worked as a chaplain at the Juvenile Corrections Center for the state of Idaho till 2001. He was also a veteran and retired from the United States Air force as a master sergeant.

He was an active member of the LDS church and found joy in serving his family and loved ones. He spent many hours attending the temple, including fulfilling a session on the day he died. He loved playing the piano and organ. He had a love for truth and spent his life in serving his wife and family. He has left us to return to his Heavenly Father, and he will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife, Delores Rodriguez Marlowe of Rexburg; his four children, John (Amy) Marlowe, Elizabeth (Dan) Dmmar, James (Adrianna) Marlowe and Mary (Don) Hausen; 10 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and siblings, Darold Marlowe, Roy (Irene) Marlowe, Kent (Anne) Marlowe, Lanea (Layne) Blatter and Marilyn Richards.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Rexburg LDS 9th Ward, 345 S. Third West, with Bishop E. Scott Lee officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Oakley Cemetery, 600 S. Church St. in Oakley, Idaho, with military rites provided by the Hill Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may call from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Flamm Funeral Home, 61 N. First East in Rexburg, and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen Funeral Home in Burley.

 

Donald Lamar Loosli was born November 10, 1915, to Hattie Salisbury and Dimond M. Loosli in Marysville, Idaho. The youngest of nine children, Donald grew up on a homestead farm near Ashton, where the demanding life of farming taught him to be a mechanic, handyman, inventor and husbandman. Responsibility came early for Donald and remained a key virtue for him throughout his life. When he was only 9 years old, he ran the water wagon for his father's threshing machine, and by 15, he and his brother were in charge of running the steam engine and separator.

Donald graduated from Ashton High School, where he stood out as a star athlete, lettering for four years in football, basketball and track and holding the discus throw record for many years. After high school, he continued to play football for the University of Idaho-Southern Branch in Pocatello before leaving to serve an LDS mission in the Northern States Mission.

After returning from his mission, Donald married the love of his life, Eunice Irene Seely of St. Anthony, Idaho, in the Salt Lake City Temple on October 6, 1938. The Looslis acquired a farm near Ashton and raised their three boys: Stuart Lamar, Dimond Scott and Richard Todd. During World War II, he temporarily moved his family during winters to Los Angeles, where he learned die-making skills to assist in the war effort.

Donald possessed an enduring love of building things, and his intuitive knowledge of how things work and how to fix them guided him throughout his professional life. After leaving the farm in 1949, Donald went into business with his brother, Herschel, manufacturing specialized farm equipment, but ultimately left farm life behind and moved his family to Idaho Falls to accept positions with Argonne Labs and Aerojet-General researching the use of nuclear energy to generate electrical power at the EBRI facility, the world's first nuclear power plant (now part of the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory). After a long career, he retired from Idaho Steel Products, where he conceived, engineered and built food processing equipment that made national favorites of such potato products as tater tots and waffle fries. This business took him to Nova Scotia, Japan and throughout the Western U.S.

Donald loved to serve and was active throughout his life in both The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and as President of his Kiwanis Club. One of the most memorable chapters in Donald and his family's life began in 1956, when they set sail for Auckland, New Zealand, to serve an LDS labor mission to help build the Hamilton New Zealand Temple, Church College of New Zealand and chapels. Here, Donald combined his engineering talents with his commitment to his faith. Faith especially sustained him and his family after a construction site accident involving faulty wiring sent hundreds of volts through Donald's heart while he was perched on the steeple tower some 90 feet in the air and almost killed him. Despite this trial, he and his family loved their time in New Zealand and made many lifelong friends. Donald and family considered it a blessing to return to New Zealand and share a 40th mission reunion with these friends.

Later in life, Donald and Eunice spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona, where he enjoyed the camaraderie of the community wood shop. His love of woodworking never waned, and you could often find him crafting beautifully turned bowls, pepper grinders and such at his well-tended lathe. Even when he was physically unable to use his tools any longer, he took great delight in reading Fine Woodworking Magazine.

Donald passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 25, 2010, after a long and vibrant life of service to family and faith. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eunice, and survived by his three sons, fourteen grandchildren and over 48 great-grandchildren. After a wonderful 94-year journey, his body will be laid to rest beside his wife's in the Pineview Cemetery in Ashton, Idaho, just a few miles from his birthplace.

A reception for remembrance will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Brighton Gardens of Salt Lake City, 76 S. 500 East in Salt Lake City. The funeral service will take place at noon on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at the Ashton First Ward, 1313 N. 3600 East in Ashton, Idaho, just north of Pineview Cemetery. A family visitation will be for one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery in Ashton, Idaho.

The family wants to extend special thanks to the care-giving staffs of Brighton Gardens of Salt Lake City and Silverado Hospice for making Donald's last years as comfortable as possible. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Perpetual Education Fund at LDS Philanthropies, 15 East S. Temple, 2nd Floor East, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, 801-240-5567; or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Baxter Funeral Home in Ashton, Idaho.

 

Wilber F. Rawson, 95, died July 26, 2010, in Napa.

Graveside services will be at noon Wednesday, July 28, at Parker Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Bidwell Funeral Home.

Paul Dee Whitesides, 66, of Rexburg, died Monday, July 26, 2010, at the Rexburg Care & Rehabilitation Center of natural causes.

He was born July 8, 1944, in Layton, Utah, to George Dee and Marjorie Joan Rosvear Whitesides. His family moved to Rupert, Idaho, when he was in his early teens. He attended Ricks College and graduated from Utah State University and Ohio University with a master's degree in psychology. He earned his Ph.D. from California Coast University.

He married Janice Chugg in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She died Nov. 8, 2001. He lived in Seattle, Wash., for 30 years, Gilbert, Ariz., for nine years and has lived in Rexburg for the past three years. He was the head school psychologist in the Highline School District.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as bishop in Federal Way, Wash., and then on the High Council for 10 years.

He is survived by his sons, Bryan (LeAnn) Whitesides and Jason (Natalie) Whitesides, both of Grand Junction, Colo., Michael (Jenifer) Whitesides of Rexburg and Justin (Jennifer) Whitesides of Chicago, Ill.; siblings, Brent (Marylin) Whitesides, DeAnn (Calvin) Bailey, Carol (Allen) Condie and Steve (Abby) Whitesides, all of Rupert; and 12 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Acequia LDS Chapel with Calvin Bailey officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hansen Mortuary in Rupert. Burial will be in Rupert Cemetery.

Patricia Jean Dunn, 65, of Rigby, died Sunday, July 25, 2010.

She was born December 30, 1944, in Rigby, to James “Jim” Bazil and Melba Williams Bazil. She was raised in LaBelle and attended schools in Rigby, graduating from Rigby High School. On November 17, 1973, she married Robert Russell Dunn in Rigby; their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.

Pat was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served a Family History Mission. She worked for INEEL for 25 years, was a chariot and horse racing enthusiast and enjoyed cooking and sewing.

She is survived by her mother; Melba Bazil, of Rigby, daughter; Trina Jo Dunn (Kendall) Shippen, of Rigby, sons; Robin D. (Shauna) Dunn, of Rigby, Kevin Todd (Christy) Dunn, of Oxford, Georgia, sisters; Bonnie Helsing, of Rigby, Joan (Doyle) Crossley, of Rigby, Diana (John) Cowley, of Shelley, brothers; Moritz (Kathy) Bazil, of Rigby, James (Orillia) Bazil, of Rigby, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her father, and her husband.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the LaBelle LDS Chapel, 4223 E. 528 N., Rigby, with Bishop Brad Schaat, conducting. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday and from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., prior to services, both at the church. Burial will be in the Rigby Pioneer Cemetery, under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfunealhome.com

 

Eva L. Boulter returned to the love of her life, Gene, on July 24, 2010, at Homestead Assisted Living Center in Rexburg. She was 90 at the time of her death.

She was born in Burton-Independence, Idaho, on May 11,1920, to Maude Spaulding Hall and Earl Samuel Hall. She attended Burton Elementary School and Madison High School in Rexburg.

She married Gene Boulter, her soul mate, on Aug. 3, 1937. They lived in Archer and Rigby, Idaho, and Layton, Utah, before finally settling in the Burton area. They farmed and raised three children, Murland Dean, Layrd Gene and Sandra Le. They raised grain and potatoes and ran a large herd of sheep. She was a wonderful wife, mother, helpmate, friend and co-worker.

She worked at several dress shops in Rexburg for 30 plus years. She worked at Barrett's Dress Shop and the Village Shoppe. She retired at age 73 to be Dad's big helper. She was a great gardener and she loved to sew, crochet, embroider and cook. She made family, home and friends her top priorities. She so very much adored her brothers, sister and parents. She loved every niece and nephew. They meant the world to her. We will all greatly miss her.

Eva was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was sealed in the temple to Gene after she convinced him that he needed her for time and eternity. She served for many years in the Primary, Young Women's organization and the Relief Society.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Loren) Bingham; special daughters, Gail (Butch) Tucker and Jean (Theron) McGarry; nine grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Lamont, Lynn and Ray Hall; sister, Vira Jensen; sons, Murland, Layrd and David Boulter; and a granddaughter, Laura Sue Boulter.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Burton LDS Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Annis- Little Butte Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.flammfh.com.

 

Beverly June Later died Saturday, July 24, 2010, of heart failure.

She was born Sept. 11, 1929, to Lloyd and Clarice Barnard of Rockland, Idaho. Beverly loved flowers, animals, beautiful places and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To her end, she expressed a feisty enjoyment of life.

She is survived by her husband, Monte; a brother, Roland; three sons, Michael, Jeffery and Steve; three grandchildren, Deidre, Avery and Jake; and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of services, a life celebration for family and friends will be scheduled in August. Arrangements are under the direction of Bert Flamm Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www .flammfh.com.

 

Vaughn Alvin Rainey, 63, of Newdale and Island Park, passed away July 23, 2010, at Madison Memorial Hospital from complications of diabetes and heart failure.

Vaughn was born Dec. 19, 1946, in Rigby, Idaho, the son of Alvin Denzel and Lila McIntire Rainey.

He married Ann Willard in 1965. Two sons, Vic and Brett, were born to this marriage. They were later divorced. He later married Evelyn Tschikof Allen on Dec. 19, 1996, in Island Park. They spent the winters in Brenda, Ariz., and the summers in Island Park and Newdale. During his life, he worked as a carpet installer. He loved to hunt, fish and fly miniature airplanes.

Vaughn is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of Newdale; sons, Vic (Cory) Rainey and Brett (Tawnya) Rainey, both of Idaho Falls; siblings, Nelda (Dan) Wright and Linda Ritchie, both of Idaho Falls, and Alton (LaRee) Rainey of Rigby; and four grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Julia Pettingill and Marlene McNeil.

At his request, disposition was by cremation under the direction of Bidwell Funeral Home in St. Anthony. A memorial celebration will be at a later date. Condolences to the family may be sent to www .bidwellfuneralhome.com.

 

Sarah Joyce Streeper Schneiter, 70, died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at her home in Rexburg, surrounded by family.

She was born Nov. 20, 1939, to Denis Howard and Sarah Lyle Rhodes Streeper in Idaho Falls.

She attended school in Ririe and graduated from Ririe High School in 1958. She also attended Ricks College.

She married Bobby Clair Schneiter on Feb. 19, 1959, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She is the mother of 10 children whom she dearly loved.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served as Relief Society president, Primary president, Primary teacher and Webelos leader for nine years, camp director and other callings with youth, also a service mission to Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center and as temple officiator in the Idaho Falls and Rexburg LDS Temples. She was known for her service by all she knew. She was known as Grandma to those she associated with in the potato fields and in Scouts.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Clair Schneiter of Rexburg; children, Kerry (Ron) Wilcox of Menan, Pamela (Rex) Ostberg of Chester, Vicky (Robert) Potts of Salt Lake City, Utah, Bobette (Jeremy) Green of Hurricane, Utah, Stasi (Doug) Cox of Blackfoot, Bret Schneiter of Farmington, Utah, Jerry Schneiter of Rigby and Zane (Rashelle) Schneiter of Rexburg; siblings, Nadine Hemsley of Rexburg, Mary "Sue" (Emmett) Shippen of Menan, Linda Grace Streeper of Fredricksburg, Va., and Denis Eugene "Gene" (Pauline) Streeper of Ucon; 31 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Shelley Ostler; a son, Lane Schneiter; two grandsons; and a brother-in-law.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 26, at the Burton 3rd LDS Ward with Bishop Tim McGarry officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby, and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Burton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.

 

Velma Knethea Brooks passed away July 20, 2010, at the age of 86. She was a resident at Ashton Living Center.

Velma was born in Jackson County, N.C., on April 15, 1924, to John and Belva Chasteen.

When Velma was 4 years old, her father passed away. The family came to make their home in Fremont County. Her oldest brother, Hymon, remained in North Carolina, later marrying and raising his family.

Growing up on a farm led to many different jobs in the fields and in the potato seed houses. Velma, her mother, stepfather and sister, Fannie, moved into Ashton in the early 1950s and Velma worked at several jobs. During the summer of 1955, the sisters worked at a local hamburger stand. Later, Velma got a job at the dry cleaners in Ashton.

On May 4, 1957, Velma married George Brooks of Ashton. They made their home in Idaho Falls until 1963, when they moved to Santa Ana, Calif. Velma worked for a dry cleaner in Santa Ana for many years until the late 1970s, when she and George became managers for Country Club Mobile Manor.

On March 13, 1985, George passed away of a massive heart attack at the age of 57. A year later, Velma was able to return to Ashton to spend her remaining years around family, especially her sister, Mary Rankin. Velma and Mary sure enjoyed taking long drives to see the beautiful scenery that Idaho had to offer. On Nov. 14, 1990, Mary passed away.

While Velma was still in good health and living on her own, she joined the Senior Ladies Group making quilts, and also was a volunteer at the Ashton Visitor Center for several summers. She also attended the senior dinners both in Ashton and in St. Anthony.

Due to declining health, Velma moved into the Ashton Living Center on March 17, 2005.

Velma was preceded in death by her husband, George; parents, John Chasteen and Belva Waters; stepfather, Claude Waters; and siblings, Amer Schults, Mary Rankin, Hymon Chasteen and Thad Chasteen.

Survivors include her sister, Fannie Milligan of Hood River, Ore., and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private burial was in Shults Cemetery, east of Ashton, under the direction of Baxter Funeral Home.

Richard "Dick" Arnold Durtschi, 61, of Victor, died Friday, July 16, 2010, at his sister's home in Rigby.

He was born Aug. 26, 1948, in Driggs, Idaho, to Arnold Alfred Durtschi and Marian Edna Heileson. He was raised in Alta, Wyo., and attended Teton High School, graduating in 1966.

He enlisted in the United States Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a helicopter door gunner and received a Purple Heart.

He married Debbi Jean Small in March 1973; together they had two sons, Nathan and Donovan. They later divorced. On June 29, 1979, he married Sherry Lyn Wentworth; together they had three children, Samuel, Daniel and Ayla. They later divorced. On June 9, 2007, he married Raquel Taylor in Ashton; she has been a great comfort and joy to him since that time.

Dick chose to be a welder, boilermaker, pipefitter and fabricator and became widely known for his expert workmanship and creativity. He had a great love of nature and knew the names and calls of all the birds of this area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being in the mountains and was an avid rifleman. He especially loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Raquel Taylor of Victor; children, Ayla May Durtschi of Victor, Nathan (Alisa) Durtschi of Idaho Falls, Donovan (Sabrina) Durtschi of Boise, Samuel (Alisha) Durtschi of Twin Falls and Daniel (Kasey) Durtschi of Pocatello; mother, Marian Durtschi of Alta, Wyo.; siblings, Dorothy (Ted) Ashby of Hillsboro, Ore., Heidi (Gary) Peterson of Rigby, Ralph (Erna) Durtschi of Pocatello, Alfred (Brenda) Durtschi and Grant (Beth) Durtschi, both of Alta, Wyo., Jim (Jeannie) Durtschi of Syracuse, Utah, Mike (Desiree) Durtschi of Sandy, Utah, and Roger (Karrie) Durtschi of Ridgecrest, Calif.; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Benjamin.

Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Targhee Village Golf Course in Alta, Wyo. Interment will be in Pratt Cemetery at a later date. Services are under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.

 

James R. McKinley, 88, a former St. Anthony, Idaho, resident, died July 16, 2010, in Mount Vernon, Wash.

He was born Aug. 6, 1921, in St. Anthony, to Edwin and Sarah (Jenkins) McKinley. Jim grew up in St. Anthony, and after graduating from St. Anthony High School, he attended Ricks College in Rexburg.

On May 22, 1942, he married Juana Keppner of Rexburg. Their marriage was later solemnized in the San Diego, Calif., LDS Temple. In August 1942, Jim reported for duty with the United States Army during World War II and was stationed in England, France and Germany. Following the war, Jim and Juana moved to Spokane, Wash., where they raised their family and Jim worked for Sigman's Grocery Store. Years later, he operated his own salvage business until he retired.

Jim was known by everyone who knew him for his kind and loving nature. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a true friend to all.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Juana McKinley; children, Brent (Connie), Bruce, Brad (Anita) and Beverly (Joe) Westenskow; 28 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Dorothy (Elmo) Crooks; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two granddaughters; brothers, Bill, Ted, Tom, John, Charles, Michael and Ben; and sisters, Marge, Clarice, Kathleen, Marion and Betty.

Funeral services were July 20 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 21022 E. Wellesley in Otis Orchards, Wash. Graveside services were in Greenwood Memorial Terrace Cemetery in Spokane, Wash.

 

Lynette Marie Thomas Rogers, 58, formerly of Dubois, Idaho, went to be with her Heavenly Father on the 19th of July 2010, due to complications from diabetes, while visiting at the home of her mother in Dubois.

She was born on November 9, 1951 in St. Anthony, Idaho to Lynn Rees Thomas and Lucy Salina Hatch Thomas. She attended and graduated from Clark County High School in 1970.

She married Richard Dean Rogers in Rigby on August 21, 1970, and they were sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on December 15, 1973. They lived in Idaho for a short time and then moved to the Seattle, Washington area where they lived for 30 years. She worked for Safeway as a clerk for twenty years.

Lynette was active in the LDS Church serving in the Relief Society, Young Women’s and Primary organizations. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and going boating with her Husband.

She is survived by her mother, Lucy Thomas, of Dubois, her husband, Richard Rogers, of Auburn, Washington, sons , Cory (Tracey) Rogers, of Millcreek, Washington, Eric (Jennifer) Rogers, of North Bend, Washington, Nathan (Tammy) Rogers, of Tetonia, daughter, Anna Rogers, of Auburn, Washington,   sisters, Ronda (Rick) Schroeder, of Lovell, Wyoming, Kara Thomas of Blackfoot, brothers, Perri (Cheryl) Thomas of McCammon, Idaho, Tim (Kristy) Thomas of Rexburg, and eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Beaver Creek Ward LDS Chapel in Dubois. The family will visit with friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Dubois Cemetery, under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

 

Mary Fullmer Pincock, 87, of Rexburg, died July 21, 2010, of natural causes.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Rexburg LDS 15th Ward, 166 S. First East, with Bishop Brett Sampson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Flamm Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in Rexburg Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www .flammfh.com.

 

John Burdette Strupp, 58, of Rigby, died Monday, July 19, 2010.

He was born April 10, 1952, in Rigby to Bud Lynn and True Campbell Strupp. He graduated from Bonneville High School and continued his education at Ricks College and Idaho State University Vo-Tech.

On June 15, 1974, he married Marilyn Hutchison in Challis, Idaho. Together they had four children. They later divorced. In April 1998, he married Colleen Olson; they later divorced.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; he earned his Eagle Scout award and had been involved in Scouting as a leader. At present, he was a high priest and was participating in a church choir. While in high school, he was in Bonnevaires, and he loved sports, especially basketball. He enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved a good hunting dog and will be missed by his dog, Abby. John was an excellent marksman; he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, but most of all he loved being a grandfather and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his father, Bud (Joyce) Strupp of Rigby; children, Teresa (Dan) Peterson of Portland, Ore., Jessica (Nathan) Brinkerhoff of Bountiful, Utah, Travis (Lacey) Strupp of Jerome and Justin (Kirsten) Strupp of Idaho Falls; siblings, Karen (David) Olsen of Blackfoot and Layne (Heather) Strupp, both of Blackfoot, Susanne (Don) Philips of Ammon, Kristie Keppner of Idaho Falls, Brenda (Dell) Olsen of Logan, Utah, Brad (Peggy) Strupp of Crane, Mont., Karl (Kim) Strupp of Shelley, Brian (Karla) Strupp of Baton Rouge, La., and Alan (Dava) Strupp of Helena, Mont.; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother and a nephew.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Rigby LDS 12th Ward, with Bishop Ron Young conducting. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 W. Main St. in Rigby, and from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Ucon Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.

 

Eveline L. Green, 88, of Rigby, died Monday, July 19, 2010, at the Rexburg Care and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born December 14, 1921, in Darby, Idaho to Lars Peter Larsen and Matilda Leishman Hill Larsen. She was raised and attended schools in Darby and Driggs Idaho. On April 8, 1944, she married Harvey Morgan Green in Idaho Falls; their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on August 31, 1967. Together they had 3 children. She was a longtime resident of Rigby.

Eveline was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; she was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed huckleberrying and gardening. 

She is survived by her daughter, Lanna Merlene Green, of Las Vegas, Nevada, son, Harvey “Marvin” Green, of Honeyville, Utah, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, 6 sisters and 3 brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2010, at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 West Main Street, Rigby, the family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rigby Pioneer Cemetery, under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.

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

 

William “Billy” Marvin Gneiting, 85, of Ammon, formerly of Garfield, died Monday, July 19, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. 

He was born September 4, 1924, in Garfield to William Gneiting and Mable Jenkins Gneiting. He was raised and attended grade school in Garfield and attended Ucon High School. He served in the US Navy from January 1, 1944 to May 5, 1946, during WWII. He married Faye Morgan on February 1, 1948, in Garfield; their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on April 16, 1965. They made their home in Rigby, lived there for 9 years and then moved to the family farm in Garfield. He farmed in the Garfield area for many years and was a potato inspector for the Department of Agriculture. After retiring, he and Faye would spend the winter in Arizona. 

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Billy loved to fish, travel with his wife, Faye, and he also and enjoyed snowmobiling.

He is survived by his wife Faye, of Ammon, sisters, Donna Lucile Hill, of Idaho Falls, Marcene Hadley, of Ammon, Sarah Arlene Hayes of Rigby, brother, Samuel LaMar (Patricia) Gneiting, of Garfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 West Main Street, Rigby, with Military Rites by the Jefferson Veterans Team.    The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, prior to services, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Grant Central Cemetery, under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

 

Theta Whittier, age 91, of May, Idaho, died Friday, July 16, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

Theta was born February 21, 1919 at Peterson, Utah a daughter to John Silas and Nancy Elva Hulet. She attended schools in Morgan, Utah graduating from Morgan High School as valedictorian of her graduating class. She married James Chester Whittier February 5, 1943 in Ely Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served as organist for over 50 years and in all the women’s auxiliaries.

She worked as a bookkeeper in American Falls, farmed with her husband in Rockland. She moved to Pahsimeroi Valley where they lived and ranched for the rest of her life. She helped supplement the family income by driving school bus and was custodian of the Pahsimeroi Branch of the LDS Church.

She enjoyed music, and was the pianist for the Patterson Elementary School programs for many years. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting, embroidery work, and loved to travel, her most cherished memories were her trips to Alaska and Hawaii. Theta lived a life full of service and sacrifice.

Survivors include three daughters, LaRue Bunker of Rigby, Ilene (Ken) Shirts of Athol, Idaho, Irene Whittier of Logan, Utah, four sons, Larry (Judi) Whittier of May, Idaho, Randy (Laura) Whittier of Pingree, Idaho, Robert (Flora) Whittier of Aiea, Hawaii, Terry Whittier of Salmon, one sister, Fae Moss of Pocatello, one brother Ray (Lorraine) Hulet of Smithfield, Utah, 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 daughter Kathleen, one son Jimmy, one sister, one brother and one daughter-in-law.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Pahsimeroi LDS Chapel in Patterson, Idaho. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the May Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

The family would appreciate contributions to the Easter Seal Foundation

 

Leonardo Reyes Portillo, 24, of Mack's Inn, Idaho, formerly of the Provo, Utah, area, died Friday, July 16, 2010, in Island Park, Idaho, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the Island Park LDS Chapel. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of Baxter Funeral Home in Ashton.

 

Preslee Jo Sullenger passed away Friday, July 16, 2010, at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

She was born Dec. 17, 2008, in Rexburg to her parents, Patrick and Ashley Siddoway Sullenger.

We enjoyed her for a wonderful 18 months. She was a happy little girl who was always on the go.

Preslee was a perfect baby and child and she will forever be our little monkey. She was surrounded by family and loved ones when she passed. She will always hold a special place in our hearts and in our family.

Preslee is survived by her parents, Patrick and Ashley Sullenger; and her grandparents, Dorsie and Terry Sullenger, Layne and Michele Merrit, and Trent and Jodi Siddoway.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, in the Rigby Stake Center, 258 W. First North in Rigby. The family will visit with friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 W. Main St. in Rigby, and for one hour prior to services Tuesday at the Stake Center. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.

 

Blair Calaway, 79 area farmer/cattle rancher, passed away peacefully, July 15, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 27, 1931 in Salem, Idaho to Clyde and Vera Roylance Calaway. Blair attended North Salem Elementary and graduated from Sugar-Salem High School. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married his high school sweetheart, Velma Schwendiman on December 20, 1950 in the Idaho Falls LDS temple. They made their home in Salem where they welcomed their five children. In his earlier years he leveled land and raised sheep however, the majority of his life was spent farming and cattle ranching. He was well respected in the community as a leader and businessman. Blair loved the outdoors especially spending time riding through his cattle. He enjoyed training cow dogs and watching them work. One of his favorite events was the annual fall round-up and driving the cattle through Ashton. He loved a good cow horse and particularly one that could travel. Hunting and fishing were also activities he enjoyed. Blair loved going for rides and stopping often for treats. A ride to Yellowstone Park was one of his favorites. He had a gift for gab and loved to "BS" everyone. He loved his family and will be missed dearly but has left a great legacy and work ethic.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Gar and Val Calaway and sisters; Glenna Price and Shirla Whitby.

He is survived by his wife Velma and children; Patsy (Jeff) Jones of Idaho Falls, Cindy (Jeff) Pratt of Idaho Falls, Kevin (Debbie) Calaway of Terreton, Mitzi (Bob) King of Vancouver, Washington, Collette (Gary) Wagoner of Blackfoot, a sister; Ellen Arnold of Rexburg , 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Salem LDS church with Bishop Bart Lynn officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and Monday at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery.

Mathew Andrew Yatsak, 92, passed away July 15, 2010 at Madison Memorial Hospital, in Rexburg. He was born June 21, 1918 in a small village named Specialville, Illinois which is now known as Dixmoor Illinois. He was the fifth of eleven children born to Mathew S. And Victoria Theresa Yatsak who came to the United States from Poland.

At an early age Matt learned to work hard. He worked for his father in his shoe shop trimming soles and heels, also cleaning and polishing the shoes. He also worked at a defense plant in New York during the war. Matt worked at a little of everything throughout his life. He worked in cabinet making with his brothers, selling insurance, and worked in sales.

Matt in his younger years loved to roller skate, play harmonica, and banjo. He also enjoyed reading and writing poetry. He found great joy in his retirement years learning to play the organ and spent hours practicing.

Everyone who knew Matt would agree that he had a great sense of humor and loved a good practical joke. He loved life and always had a smile on his face. Matt will be greatly missed and loved forever.

Mathew Andrew Yatsak is survived by a sister, Joan Hoeksema of Grenada, Mississippi, his dear wife Vera Jean, and a daughter Joyce Yavenue of Henderson, Nevada.

He is preceded in death by his father, mother, five brothers, John, Stanley, Frank, Michael and Izak. He is also preceded in death by four of his sisters, Victoria, Marian, Eva and Genevieve, along with his son, Ron.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 19, at Flamm Funeral Home, 61 N 1st E, Rexburg, ID. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home prior to services. Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.flammfh.com.

 

Kenneth Max Papenfuss, 77, of Newdale, died Friday, July 16, 2010, at his home of natural causes.

Kenneth was born July 21, 1932, in Brigham City, Utah, to Curt and Laverne Papenfuss. He moved with his family to St. Ignatius, Mont., in 1934, where he attended local schools. He started college at Montana State University in Missoula until he was drafted into the Army in May 1952. He was granted an early release in March 1954, when he returned to college.

He married Laida Hudson on June 8, 1955, in the Cardston, Alberta, LDS Temple. He graduated from the university in August 1955. He held many teaching and administrative positions, including teaching for four years in New Zealand, 29 years at Ricks College and two years in China.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in numerous capacities, including two service missions. He was instrumental in building and expanding what is now Beehive Federal Credit Union, serving there as general manager, as well as 20 years as chairman of the board, chairman of the state credit union league and member of the National Credit Union Board. His greatest loves in life were the Gospel and his family.

He is survived by his wife, Laida; his children Kenneth Jr. (Amy), Kathleen (Ty) Whitman, Kurt (Lisa), Keith (Rebecca), Karen (Rick) Hilder and Kim (Frej) Copley; 25 grandchildren; four-and-a-half great-grandchildren; and siblings, Karma (Bob) Cook, Bruce (Barbara) Papenfuss and Joseph Papenfuss. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, in the Newdale LDS Ward Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, both at the church. Burial will be in Teton-Newdale Cemetery with military rites. Services are under the direction of Bert Flamm Mortuary.

In lieu of of flowers, contributions may be made to the LDS church's Perpetual Education Fund.