Joel Edward Rasmussen

Joel Edward Rasmussen, 54, of Pocatello passed away at home after a very brief fight with cancer on July 26th, 2011, surrounded by his beloved wife and family.

Joel was born April 10th, 1957 in Pocatello, Idaho to Helen and DeVerl Rasmussen, the youngest of two boys.

He attended Pocatello High School, graduating in 1975, where he lettered in football, wrestling, and golf. He was a district champion in wrestling. He later went on to coach wrestling in Globe, Arizona.

He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Kellie F. Poole, in the Idaho Falls Temple on October 11th, 1975. Together they had four children, three girls and one boy.

He started working for Wesco Electrical Distribution right out of high school, which later moved him to Globe, Arizona in 1987. There he worked as a branch manager for 11 years until he moved back to Pocatello, Idaho in 1998, where he continued his work in electrical wholesales up until his passing.

Joel was a loving husband, devoted father, and an amazing grandfather to seven grandchildren, who loved his family more than anything. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fly-fishing, and golfing. He loved the outdoors and the time spent with family on camping trips. He was the biggest fan at all of his kids and grandkid's sporting, cheerleading, and dance events. He also enjoyed movies, family dinners, holidays, and traveling.

We would like to extend our thanks to Hospice Alliance, especially Peter, Larry, Kelly, Lisa, and others who helped with Joel's care.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kellie F. Rasmussen; his children Hollie J. Lopez (Eddie), Jason K. Rasmussen (Melissa), Heidi J. Carrell (Trent), and Ashley J. Soran (Kabe) and his seven grandchildren; Aaron, Jacob, & CJ Lopez, Hailie & Bella Rasmussen, Felicity Carrell, and Chloe Soran. He is also survived by his brother, Marty Rasmussen, as well as a large extended family. He is in preceded in death by his mother and father, Helen and DeVerl Rasmussen.