Obituaries

Feb 11, 2011

AMERICAN FALLS - James "Jim" Doyle Pitman, 70, of American Falls, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on June 19, 1940, in Annis, Idaho, to Elmer and Lola Pitman, the second of six children. He grew up and attended school in Rigby, graduating in 1958. He was drafted...

Feb 11, 2011

CHUBBUCK - Ruth Crosby, 85, of Chubbuck and formerly of Sacramento, California, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011, at a local care center. No services are being planning at this time. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Colonial Funeral Home (208) 233-1500.

Feb 9, 2011

Linda Harmon Johnson, 63, passed away a Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, following a sudden illness. Linda was born November 18, 1947 in Afton, Wyoming, to Boyd B. and Venna Merritt Harmon. She attended schools in South Weber, Sunset and Clearfield High School, all in Utah. She married Rodney B. Johnson March...

Feb 9, 2011

POCATELLO - Andrew Doyle Matkin, 72, of Pocatello, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. He was born on July 21, 1938. He was the son of Andy and Judy Hendrickson Matkin. Doyle lived in Swan Lake until he was six years old when his parents divorced. He moved to Pocatello with his mother where he attended schools. He joined...

Feb 5, 2011

Feb 3, 2011

Linda Ostin, our beloved daughter, niece, mother, and friend will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Her immediate surviving family members are mother: Arlys of Pocatello, father: Richard of Roy, UT, daughter: Heather (Jim) of Pocatello, uncle: Merlyn of Richmond, UT, aunt: Rosalee (Bob) of Ogden, UT, and her beautiful Siamese cat Andy Blue Eyes. A...

Feb 3, 2011

POCATELLO-Rona Lee Breckenridge Symons, 57, beloved wife of Greg Symons passed away peacefully Feb 3 at a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 10, 1953 to Dale and Ronell Hillman Breckenridge in Driggs, Idaho. She was the oldest of six children. Rona Lee lived in Pocatello where she was a substitute teacher for District...

Feb 2, 2011

FAIRFIELD, CA- Bob Ray Robinson, 44, passed away in Fairfield, California on February 2, 2011. Bob was born on April 26, 1966, to Margaret and Bobby Robinson in Fairfield, California. Bob spent the majority of his life in Pocatello, Idaho where he attended school. When Bob was seven years old, his father passed away and his mother moved him to...

Feb 2, 2011

Charles Edward Budworth born November 17, 1917 and passed away February 2, 2011 of natural causes with his family by his side. Born in New York City, NY, Chuck moved with his family to California at an early age. His father being a movie director in Hollywood, Chuck was in the movies like The Courtship of Miles Standish with Jackie...

Feb 1, 2011

Pocatello - Jeanie C. Orton, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at her apartment, due to a heart attack. She was born April 7, 1979 in Pocatello, Idaho to Cheryl Jean Orton and James Leon Peron. She attended school at Chubbuck Elementary, Tyhee Elementary, Hawthorne Jr. High, Highland High School and graduated from St. Anthony, Idaho High School in 1998....

Feb 1, 2011

DeVaun J. Anderson 1930~2011- DeVaun J. Anderson, 81, passed away February 1, 2011 in Pocatello. He was born January 6, 1930 in View, Idaho, to DeWayne Anderson and Josephine Smith. He proudly served his country in the USAF during WWII & the Korean War. He married Jennis Laverne Stevens on August 19, 1952 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They...

Jan 31, 2011

Emmett Neil Haddock, 39, passed away at his home on January 31, 2011. Emmett was born on November 13, 1971 in Pocatello, Idaho to Steven and Charlotte Haddock. He attended schools in Geneva, Montpelier, American Falls and Pocatello, Idaho. After graduation Emmett attended Idaho State University's Vo-tech for plumbing. Emmett enjoyed fishing, hunting and anything outdoors. He also enjoyed riding...

Jan 30, 2011

POCATELLO - Hazel Marley, 94, of Pocatello, was born on November 4, 1916 and passed away on January 30, 2011. Hazel spent all of her early years in Arimo, Idaho, going from grade school through high school. She married Ivan M. Marley on December 24, 1935. They were later sealed in the temple. They then moved to Oregon. They also...

Jan 29, 2011

POCATELLO - Melvin "Mel" Steed, 67, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at a local care center of natural causes. Per his request, cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2011. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Colonial Funeral Home (208) 233-1500. Condolences may be sent to the family...

Jan 29, 2011

Lloyd S. Furniss, long-time Pocatello resident and for many years the most visible photographer in town, clicked his camera shutter for the last time on the morning of Saturday, January 29th, 2011. He was born in Ogden, Utah, on January 24, 1918, the oldest of eight children born to Bryant J. and Winifred Ohlson Furniss. After attending Ogden schools he...

Jan 29, 2011

Janet Munkelt, 87, of Pocatello, passed away Friday, January 29, 2011 at Portneuf Medical Center. A full obituary will follow at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4 th Ave. Pocatello. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.colonial-funeralhome.com.

Jan 28, 2011

POCATELLO - Our loving grandmother went for a closer walk with her Savior on January 28, 2011. She died at Portneuf Medical Center of complications with pneumonia. She was born February 15, 1922 in Painton, Missouri, to Nellie Blanche and Arvil Anderson Stephens. As a child she moved to Chicago, Illinois, finally her travels led her to Pocatello, Idaho. On...

Jan 28, 2011

POCATELLO - Gloria Teresa Shepherd, 82, of Pocatello, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at Portneuf Medical Center. She was born April 8, 1928 in Pocatello. Gloria was the oldest of 3 children of Anthony Grigora and Nora Colaianni. She graduated from Pocatello High School. In 1963 she married Larry Hughes. He died in 1971, and in 1986...

Jan 27, 2011

POCATELLO-Charles V. Boushele, 58, of Pocatello, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at his home of natural causes. I will miss you so much, Chuck, my lover and friend. Chuck was born on June 16, 1952 in Hailey, Idaho in the Fox Building by Doctor Fox. His parents were Alice Sievers Boushele and Curtis Vern Boushele. Chuck was the oldest...

Jan 26, 2011

POCATELLO - Ruth I. Apel, 83, of Pocatello, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 19, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to George and Edith (Smith) Harper. She was raised in Chicago and went through school there. Her father passed away while they lived in Chicago and...