Carwin "Corky" Fred Egbert

Carwin Fred Egbert known as "Corky" passed away January 11, 2018. He was 88 years of age and passed away from pneumonia and age. He was cared for at home by his wife, Cyrena, and Heritage Hospice. He was born April 29, 1929 to Joseph Robert Egbert and Anna Marie Blaser. He was the third of eight children; George, Carl (both deceased), Sheila, Jack, Loree (deceased), Roberta and Jay. As a child he spent some time in Haver, Mt. where they lost their home to a fire. They then moved to Pocatello, where he was schooled and graduated from Pocatello High. He worked for the Railroad, Idaho Bank & Trust and Farmers Insurance; where he retired after 35 years of service. He married LuGean Beus November 15, 1949 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They had 5 children, James-deceased (Marla), Wanda (Tom), Laura (Annette), Jerry-deceased, and Jo. After LuGean's passing, Corky married Cyrena Egbert Feb. 14, 1975. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple. He gained 4 children in that marriage, Rick (Pam), Russell, Terri, (both deceased) and Kristy (Steve). Corky loved sports and played golf, basketball, bowling and baseball; where his fast pitch baseball team went to the All Church tournament in Salt Lake 6 years in a row. Corky was an avid golfer and played with Joe Burton a buddy from Farmers Ins. Corky and Cyrena also enjoyed square dancing for several years. He was very active in the LDS Church and was a High Priest in the Chubbuck 1st Ward. Corky and Cyrena spent a year on a Family History Mission for the church. They enjoyed 22 winters in Yuma, AZ., where he was in the Bishopric. They still have some very good friends that they met there. Corky was a friend to everyone and loved to meet new and old friends. He had a good time rolling quarters in his fingers and passing them out to grandchildren, and he loved to pass out pieces of candy to children in church or the neighborhood. He loved golfing with his daughters and enjoyed betting a dollar on the games with his daughter, Laura, and figuring out a new way to pay-off. He loved visiting with Wanda and having root beer floats with Marla. He leaves a total of 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren (2 grandchildren deceased). A viewing will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018 from 6-8 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4 th Ave. Pocatello, ID. Services will be on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 11 am at the LDS Chubbuck 1 st Ward Chapel, 4775 Hawthorne Rd. Chubbuck, ID 83202 (Corner of Hawthorne and Chubbuck Road) with a viewing for one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 2864 S. 5 th Ave. Pocatello, ID.

Visitation

01/16/2018 10:00

11:00:00

Colonial Chapel

2005 S 4th Ave

Pocatello

Idaho

83201



Visitation

01/15/2018 18:00

20:00:00

LDS Church Corner of Hawthorne & Chubbuck Rd.

4775 Hawthorne Rd.

Chubbuck

Idaho

83202



Funeral Service

01/16/2018 11:00



Colonial Chapel

2005 S 4th Ave

Pocatello

Idaho

83201