Eva "Darleen" Casper

Eva "Darleen" Casper, 77, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 at the home of her son Richard in Pingree, Idaho. Darleen was born on June 7, 1932 in Driggs, Idaho, the daughter of Carl Josephson and Eva Mackley. She was the 3rd of 4 children. Darlene graduated from Teton Valley High School in 1949. After High School she met the love of her life, Don Richard Casper. They were married on January 7, 1950 in Pocatello, Idaho. Together they raised four sons, Phil, Richard, Greg, and Jeffery. Darleen was a stay at home mom and a supportive wife. She made her home wherever her husband was working. Most of their married life was in Pocatello raising their children. She was most recently employed by Bannock Memorial Hospital planning meals as a nutritionist. Darleen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She also enjoyed crocheting, sewing, dancing and listening to music. Darleen is survived by her sons, Richard (Judy) Casper of Pingree, Idaho, Greg (Tammy) Casper, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Jeffery (Robin) Casper, Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter-in-law, Linda Moffit Pocatello, Idaho, two sisters, Donna Mae Richens, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Aloma (Rick) Phillips, Tetonia, Idaho, 8 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Don and her son Phil, and a brother Carl D. Josephson, Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2010, at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4^th Ave., Pocatello, Idaho. A visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and also one hour prior to the funeral services at Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.