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Lourna Deane Hartley
Oct 24, 2017
November 5, 1940 to October 24, 2017 Our sweet, dear, mother and grandmother, Lourna Deane Briscoe, Rhoades, Tyler, Hartley, 76, passed away suddenly from an extended illness. Lourna was born in Pocatello, Idaho. She was the 2 nd child of 8 children born to Thelma Florence Cheney Briscoe and George Peter Briscoe. She attended schools in Pocatello, ID, Las Vegas,...
Judith Hoffman
Oct 23, 2017
Judith "Judy" Hoffman, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 1, 1940 in Carson, North Dakota, the daughter of Christian and Hilda Bauer. Judy grew up in Mandan, North Dakota; it was there she met her sweetheart, Leo Hoffman. They were married on August 1, 1956. They had three...
Deborah Simpkins
Oct 22, 2017
Deborah Renee Simpkins, 45, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at a medical center in Utah. Debbie was born on January 31, 1972 to Walter and Janice Simpkins. She was raised in American Falls, Idaho graduating from American Falls High School. She moved to Pocatello around the age of 26. Early in life she worked in housekeeping, as a...
Myrna Lee Duffin
Oct 22, 2017
Myrna Lee Feld Duffin was surrounded by her loving family when she returned to her Father in Heaven and the arms of her Eternal Companion Johnny on October 22, in Pocatello, Idaho. Myrna was born on October 5, 1939 in American Falls, Idaho the first child of Berneta and Elmer Feld. Myrna was raised in Aberdeen on the family farm...
Douglas Taki
Oct 21, 2017
Douglas Danji Taki, 55, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 21, 2017 in Pocatello, ID. Doug grew up in American Falls where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Tracy. After graduating from ISU, Doug devoted 25 years to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Fisheries and was the lead researcher on the sockeye salmon recovery project. Doug...
Jose Martinez
Oct 19, 2017
Jose Tobias Martinez, 67, of Pocatello, Idaho, previously of Firth & Basalt, Idaho passed away on October 19, 2017 from lung cancer. Jose was born on January 4, 1950 to Jose & Bernice Martinez in Center, Colorado.Jose was a jack of all trades and life learner who really enjoyed woodworking and fixing cars. His greatest joy was his family and...
James R. Cornell
Oct 19, 2017
James R. Cornell, born February 10, 1933 in Lonemoond Texas to LT and Gussie Cornell, passed away October 19, 2017 in Pocatello, Idaho. Jim grew up in Dozier, Texas. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona in his early years and enlisted in the US Marines. He served honorably from 1952-1954 obtaining the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the National Defense...
Raymond Keith Hudson
Oct 18, 2017
Raymond Keith Hudson, 84, of Pocatello, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 18, 2017 in Salt Lake City. He was being treated at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and passed away from heart failure. Raymond was born on September 6, 1933 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Martha Donia Howell and Harry Everett Hudson. He attended Blackfoot schools and graduated in 1952. His interests...
Katie Christensen Allen
Oct 18, 2017
Katie Christensen Allen, 36, passed away October 18, 2017 in Pocatello, ID. She was born on Halloween night, 1980, in Pocatello and was nicknamed "The Spook". She was the 5 th of 8 children born to Virginia and Larry Christensen. She attended Jefferson Elementary, Irving Jr. High, and Pocatello High School. She was the Sophomore and Junior Class President, Student...
Ricky Duane Elbrader
Oct 15, 2017
Ricky Duane Elbrader Passed away on October 15th, 2017 due to a long battle with Progressive Supra-Nuclear Palsy. Rick was born to Millie and Duane Elbrader on September 27th, 1953 in Pocatello Idaho at Bannock Memorial Hospital. Rick was a Big brother to three; His brothers Roger and Mike and his adoring sister Teri. In his early years as a...
Robert Asumendi
Oct 14, 2017
Robert Anthony Asumendi, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 14, 2017 at a local hospital.Bob was born in Hermiston, Oregon and moved to Pocatello at a young age. He attended Century High School, and had four years of technical training. He held several certifications.Bob married the love of his life, April Lenon, and they made their life around each other.Bob loved...
Joan M. Hazen
Oct 14, 2017
Joan Marilyn Hazen, 80 passed away peacefully in her sleep, October 14, 2017.Joan was born August 28, 1937 in Hickory Withe, Tennessee, to Floyd A. and Juanita May (Gilmour) Clymer.Joan married Claude B. Hazen, Jr. on August 1, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Columbus, Ohio shortly after. Joan served as a leader and trainer for many years in...
Jessie G. Miranda
Oct 13, 2017
Jessie (Jesusita) Garcia Miranda, 82 of Pocatello passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. Jessie is the daughter of Rapheal Vasquez and Leocadia Garcia and was born September 2, 1935 in Pocatello. After Jessie's mom passed away, her grandparents continued to love and care for her.Jessie joined the work force starting at St. Anthony Mercy Hospital...
Val Benson
Oct 12, 2017
Arnold Val Benson, 69 passed away peacefully following a brief illness in a local hospital.Val was born September 23, 1948 in Pocatello, Idaho to Arnold Peter and Nedra Joy (Spencer) Benson. Val enjoyed drag racing and bowling. He was a member of the NHRA.Val is survived by his wife, Linda Benson of Pocatello; daughter, Aimee (Matt) Sammons of Pocatello; son,...
Gary Paul Strand
Oct 10, 2017
Gary Paul Strand, 72, left us on October 10, 2017 peacefully in his home in Pocatello, Idaho.Gary was born on August 2, 1945 in Pocatello to Anton and Helen Strand. He graduated Pocatello Senior High School in May 1963 and later joined the National Guard and worked for The Gay Mines, Owl Club, The Idaho Bar, Bannock Music, and Sugar...
Blaine Lamar Hall
Oct 8, 2017
Blaine LaMar "Whitey" Hall, 77, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at a Medical Center in Pocatello, ID. He was born on November 14, 1939 to Newell LaMar and Ethel Pearl Hall in Pocatello, ID. He was raised and educated in Inkom and later in McCammon. Blaine has 4 children; Angela, John, Kelly and Christine. He was an experienced...
Debbie Hawthorne
Oct 6, 2017
Debbie Pease Oliver Hawthorne was born August 31, 1953 to Darlene & Leon Harris. She was raised by Darlene and Leroy Pease. Debbie joined the other angels on October 6, 2017 after a brave battle with COPD. She was surrounded by loved ones as she passed. Debbie was widely known for her kind and giving heart. She used her crafting...
Edward James Girrard
Oct 5, 2017
PLEASE NOTE THE MILITARY HONORS LOCATION CHANGE Edward James Girrard, 82, passed away due to incidents related to an auto accident and was found on Thursday, October 5, 2017. He was born on September 5, 1935 to Lyman and Mabel Ann Girrard in McCammon, Idaho. Ed attended elementary school in McCammon, ID and high school in Salmon, ID. He was...
Tanya Lee Nelson
Oct 2, 2017
Tanya Lee Gigger Nelson passed away October 2, 2017 at Portneuf Medical Center after a brief illness. Tanya was born August 18, 1969, the sixth daughter and the ninth child of Charles Emery Gigger and Ida Lyons Gigger. She attended Syringa Elementary and Alameda Junior High, graduating from Highland High School in 1987. She married Carroll Wayne Nelson, Jr on...
Robert "Bob" Duane Marley
Sep 30, 2017
Robert Duane Marley, 75, of Pocatello, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon after a valiant battle with numerous strokes. Family and friends surrounded him.He was born January 10th, 1942 in Pocatello, Idaho, to Heber Duane Marley and Dorothy Marie Eichelberger. They later divorced. His father later married Alta Faye White who raised Bob as her own. Bob graduated from Aberdeen High...
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