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Katie Christensen Allen
Oct 18, 2017
Katie Christensen Allen, 36, passed away October 18, 2017 in Pocatello, ID. She was born on Halloween night, 1980, in Pocatello and was nicknamed "The Spook". She was the 5 th of 8 children born to Virginia and Larry Christensen. She attended Jefferson Elementary, Irving Jr. High, and Pocatello High School. She was the Sophomore and Junior Class President, Student...
Ricky Duane Elbrader
Oct 15, 2017
Ricky Duane Elbrader Passed away on October 15th, 2017 due to a long battle with Progressive Supra-Nuclear Palsy. Rick was born to Millie and Duane Elbrader on September 27th, 1953 in Pocatello Idaho at Bannock Memorial Hospital. Rick was a Big brother to three; His brothers Roger and Mike and his adoring sister Teri. In his early years as a...
Robert Asumendi
Oct 14, 2017
Robert Anthony Asumendi, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 14, 2017 at a local hospital.Bob was born in Hermiston, Oregon and moved to Pocatello at a young age. He attended Century High School, and had four years of technical training. He held several certifications.Bob married the love of his life, April Lenon, and they made their life around each other.Bob loved...
Joan M. Hazen
Oct 14, 2017
Joan Marilyn Hazen, 80 passed away peacefully in her sleep, October 14, 2017.Joan was born August 28, 1937 in Hickory Withe, Tennessee, to Floyd A. and Juanita May (Gilmour) Clymer.Joan married Claude B. Hazen, Jr. on August 1, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Columbus, Ohio shortly after. Joan served as a leader and trainer for many years in...
Jessie G. Miranda
Oct 13, 2017
Jessie (Jesusita) Garcia Miranda, 82 of Pocatello passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. Jessie is the daughter of Rapheal Vasquez and Leocadia Garcia and was born September 2, 1935 in Pocatello. After Jessie's mom passed away, her grandparents continued to love and care for her.Jessie joined the work force starting at St. Anthony Mercy Hospital...
Val Benson
Oct 12, 2017
Arnold Val Benson, 69 passed away peacefully following a brief illness in a local hospital.Val was born September 23, 1948 in Pocatello, Idaho to Arnold Peter and Nedra Joy (Spencer) Benson. Val enjoyed drag racing and bowling. He was a member of the NHRA.Val is survived by his wife, Linda Benson of Pocatello; daughter, Aimee (Matt) Sammons of Pocatello; son,...
Gary Paul Strand
Oct 10, 2017
Gary Paul Strand, 72, left us on October 10, 2017 peacefully in his home in Pocatello, Idaho.Gary was born on August 2, 1945 in Pocatello to Anton and Helen Strand. He graduated Pocatello Senior High School in May 1963 and later joined the National Guard and worked for The Gay Mines, Owl Club, The Idaho Bar, Bannock Music, and Sugar...
Blaine Lamar Hall
Oct 8, 2017
Blaine LaMar "Whitey" Hall, 77, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at a Medical Center in Pocatello, ID. He was born on November 14, 1939 to Newell LaMar and Ethel Pearl Hall in Pocatello, ID. He was raised and educated in Inkom and later in McCammon. Blaine has 4 children; Angela, John, Kelly and Christine. He was an experienced...
Debbie Hawthorne
Oct 6, 2017
Debbie Pease Oliver Hawthorne was born August 31, 1953 to Darlene & Leon Harris. She was raised by Darlene and Leroy Pease. Debbie joined the other angels on October 6, 2017 after a brave battle with COPD. She was surrounded by loved ones as she passed. Debbie was widely known for her kind and giving heart. She used her crafting...
Edward James Girrard
Oct 5, 2017
PLEASE NOTE THE MILITARY HONORS LOCATION CHANGE Edward James Girrard, 82, passed away due to incidents related to an auto accident and was found on Thursday, October 5, 2017. He was born on September 5, 1935 to Lyman and Mabel Ann Girrard in McCammon, Idaho. Ed attended elementary school in McCammon, ID and high school in Salmon, ID. He was...
Tanya Lee Nelson
Oct 2, 2017
Tanya Lee Gigger Nelson passed away October 2, 2017 at Portneuf Medical Center after a brief illness. Tanya was born August 18, 1969, the sixth daughter and the ninth child of Charles Emery Gigger and Ida Lyons Gigger. She attended Syringa Elementary and Alameda Junior High, graduating from Highland High School in 1987. She married Carroll Wayne Nelson, Jr on...
Robert "Bob" Duane Marley
Sep 30, 2017
Robert Duane Marley, 75, of Pocatello, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon after a valiant battle with numerous strokes. Family and friends surrounded him.He was born January 10th, 1942 in Pocatello, Idaho, to Heber Duane Marley and Dorothy Marie Eichelberger. They later divorced. His father later married Alta Faye White who raised Bob as her own. Bob graduated from Aberdeen High...
Robert Blaine Phelps
Sep 29, 2017
Robert passed away tragically September 29, 2017.Robert Blaine Phelps 38, of Chubbuck Id went to be with his Heavenly Father September 29, 2017. He was born June 2, 1979 to Brett and Debra Phelps in Blackfoot Id. Robert was raised in American Falls Id where he attended school and later moved to Pocatello with his mother where Robert succeeded in...
Rosemary Catherine Vrooman
Sep 25, 2017
Rosemary Catherine Vrooman, 90, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at a care center in Pocatello. Rosemary was born September 4, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri daughter of William Barry Jacobes and Mary Louella Kugler Jacobes. She was raised and educated in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Westport High School where she was very involved with the Westport...
Kelli Jo Harman
Sep 23, 2017
Kelli Jo Harman, 37, passed away September 23, 2017 in Boise, Idaho. She was born on June 5, 1980 in Pocatello, Idaho to Kelly J. Harman and Tammy Marie Harman. Kelli was the greatest mom in the world. She brought great joy into her parents and siblings lives as well as her extended family. She was kind, thoughtful, and generous...
James L. Griswold
Sep 22, 2017
James Lawrence Griswold, of Blackfoot, Idaho; known to many as "Jim" or "Jamie", passed away comfortable and peacefully September 22, 2017 after an extended illness.Jim was born on September 15, 1957 in Toms River, New Jersey to James and Norma, and older brother, Robert Griswold. He was easy going, always shining his big, bright smile. As a child growing up...
Kai Dixon
Sep 20, 2017
Kai Bryan Dixon, 53, returned to his Heavenly Father on September 20, 2017. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho on September 27, 1963 the 2nd of 4 children to Gary and Irmgard Dixon. He graduated from Highland High School in 1981. That same year he married his high school sweetheart Gina Spradlin and together they had two sons, Bryan and...
Claudia Norleen Capell
Sep 20, 2017
Claudia Norleen Capell, 74, of Pocatello left this world for a better place on September 20, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer. Norleen was born on February 7, 1943 to John "Jack" O'Toole Blakley and Florence Claudia Vengley in Pittsburg, California. She grew up in the Bay area, graduating from Pacifica High School in 1961. Norleen met and ultimately...
Dwight C. Ames
Sep 18, 2017
Dwight C. Ames, 72, passed away on September 18, 2017 in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born on July 30, 1945 in Preston, Idaho to Owen and Drucilla Ames, Preston, ID. Dwight graduated from Preston High School in 1963, and received his Masters degree in 1975. He married Lorene Call of Logan, UT on September 16, 1963. Together they had a...
Paul T. Burke
Sep 16, 2017
Paul T. Burke, 68, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. He was born at the St. Anthony Hospital in Pocatello, ID on August 1, 1949 to Wilbur and Norma Burke. He attended Idaho State University earning an Electricians Degree. He lived in Pocatello, ID most of his life with 3 years living in Salt Lake City, UT in the...
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