Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.
Carolyn Driever
Jun 27, 2010
Carolyn Eva Driever, 75, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010 at a local hospital. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho on April 25, 1935. Carolyn was the youngest of 3 children of Douglas Koefed Neilsen and Wanda Vivian Peacock. As a teenager, Carolyn worked at the Chief Theater in Pocatello as a “candy girl.” She graduated from Pocatello High School...
Justin Shierk
Jun 26, 2010
Justin G Shierk, 22, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday evening June 26, 2010 of natural causes. Justin was born March 13, 1988 in Seattle Washington. Justin is survived by his parents Randy G Shierk Brenda J Shierk; sister, Jodi Cooper, and his two brothers, John Donoghue and Rodney Shierk. A celebration of life will be held on...
Dale Christensen
Jun 23, 2010
Dale "Lump" Christensen, 58, passed away at his home on June 23, 2010. Affectionately known as "Lump the Grump" by many, dad had a big heart. Born May 1, 1952, in Van Nuys, CA, he graduated in 1970 from Antelope Valley High. He proudly worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 21 yrs. Dad found happiness roaring down the road,...
Genieveve Phillips
Jun 21, 2010
Genieveve (Jennie) Phillips, 95, was called home to the house of the Lord on June 21, 2010. Jennie was born on January 16, 1915 in Howell, Utah,to Nephi and Barbara Nessen. She was the 11th child of 12. She was married to her second husband William B. Phillips in 1952 in Elko, Nevada. Jennie and her husband were long time...
Jay Shipley
Jun 19, 2010
Beloved Son, Brother, Father and Grandfather, Jay Russell Shipley age 64 of Bancroft, Idaho died on June 19th 2010 as a result of an accident while riding his ATV in the mountains on the Boundary Trail near Lava Hot Springs while with his girlfriend Linda and a few of his many friends (something he loved doing). Jay was born March...
Donald Bowlin
Jun 18, 2010
Donald Bowlin, 80, passed away Friday, June 18, 2010 at a local health care facility. At the family's request, there will be no services or visitation prior to the cremation. Colonial Funeral Home is caring for Donald's family.
Edna Adams
Jun 18, 2010
Edna Anne Adams, 89, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, June 18, 2010 at Hillcrest Haven Convalescent Center in Pocatello, Idaho. Edna was born on January 28, 1921 in Evanston, Wyoming to Bert Carr and Rhoda (Warburton) Hughes. Edna started a lifetime of cooking for several Cafes located in the Idaho, Utah and Wyoming areas. One of...
Debra Landvik
Jun 10, 2010
Debra Lynn Landvik, 52, passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, June 10, 2010 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Debra was born August 11, 1957 in Pocatello, Idaho to Virgil and Arlene (Warner) Barnard and was raised in Pocatello and American Falls. She graduated from American Falls High School in 1975 and shortly...
Ferrin Fisher
Jun 10, 2010
Ferrin Roberts Fisher, 77, died Wednesday, June 10, 2010 in the presence if his loving family. Ferrin was born May 27, 1933 in Smithfield, Utah to Glen and Sarah Fisher. He grew up on the family farm in Smithfield with his wonderful six sisters and two brothers. Ferrin enjoyed many things in life, but his biggest passion was his family....
Teresa Teeples
Jun 4, 2010
Teresa Rundle Teeples, 98, of Pocatello, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2010, at a local care center. Teresa was born on September 21, 1911, to Benjamin Franklin Gamble and Teresa Lambson in Upton, Utah. She spent most of her childhood in Utah. She married Richard James Rundle in 1927, and together they had 11 children. Richard passed away in...
Merrill Christensen
Jun 2, 2010
Merrill Jarvis Christensen, resident of Spring Hill, TN, passed away June 2, 2010 at his home due to complications arising from cancer. He was born November 8, 1933 in Pocatello, ID to Wallace Jarvis Christensen and Ireta Poulsen. As a boy he enjoyed hunting, fishing, basketball and baseball. He married Peggy Louise Johnson on Sept 16th, 1954, started a family...
Marguerite Jane Grant
May 31, 2010
Marguerite Jane Roberts Grant, 91, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010 at the home of her daughter after a lingering illness. She was surrounded by her family as she joined her beloved grandson, Patrick McKnight, in Heaven who died unexpectedly six weeks ago. Marguerite was the middle child of John and Laura Fagnant Roberts. She was born on April 21,...
Daryl Maynard
May 26, 2010
Daryl Anderson Maynard went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2010, three days after her 88th birthday. She was born in Holbrook, Idaho, the third of four daughters of Mary and Martin Anderson. As a child she loved to write poetry, do acrobatics, paint, tap dance and
Linda Margaret Evans
May 25, 2010
Linda Margaret Whittle/Evans, 64, died May 25, 2010 at her home. Linda was born to Theo and Velma Whittle on July 3 1945 in Pocatello. Linda was her daddy's little girl and has moved on to catch up on old times with him and all that have proceeded her in death. Linda was loved by all that she knew. Linda...
Wright Hanks
May 24, 2010
Wright Capener Hanks, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2010, at Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center in Pocatello. Wright was born December 17, 1918 in Tetonia, Idaho to David Capener Hanks and Emma Wright Hulet Hanks. He had a large, loving family of 4 brothers, 3 sisters, 5 half brothers, and 1 half sister. He grew up...
Robert Walter Petersen
May 23, 2010
Robert Walter Petersen (Bob, aka Pete), age 76, of Pocatello, passed away May 23 2010. He was born August 16, 1933, in Pocatello to Rasmus and Mary Evelyn Petersen. Following his graduation from Pocatello High School in 1951, Bob served as Airman second class, 6400th Air Depot Wing, APO 323 in Statistical Services; serving in Japan/Korean War, final duty of...
Jolene Newby
May 23, 2010
Vera Jolene Beckstead was born on August 24th 1937 at the family farm in Niter, Idaho to Charles Frances Beckstead and Rose Lucine Adams. She passed away at the age of 72 on May 23rd 2010 in Pocatello, Idaho at a local healthcare facility after a long courageous battle with Addison's Disease, Diabetes and other debilitating illnesses. The youngest of...
Larry Earl Simmons
May 21, 2010
Larry Earl Simmons, 74, passed away on May 21, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pocatello on January 14, 1936, the oldest child of Earl and Catherine (Katie) Allen Simmons. His siblings Lanny (Duke) Simmons, Sharon Kay Taylor, and Thomas Simmons preceded him in death. He married Marla Parke on November 7, 1953. They owned the...