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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.

Wade Eli Taysom

Wade Eli Taysom

Jan 20, 2016

Wade Taysom passed away at his home January 20, 2016 surrounded by family, after a long fight with cancer. Wade was born the fourth child to Wayne Eli and Patricia Rae Gilbert Taysom on October 20, 1961 in Moscow, Idaho. He grew up in southeastern Idaho where he developed a passion for life and anything outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Robert Lee Speck

Robert Lee Speck

Jan 19, 2016

Robert Lee Speck passed into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 of natural causes at his home in Power County, IdahoHe was born in Portland OR to Larry Lee Speck and Marion Louise Newham on March 6, 1966. Being a military family, he moved many times as a child, notably to Puerto Rico,...

Phyllis Fern Saxton

Phyllis Fern Saxton

Jan 19, 2016

Phyllis was born on January 2,1948 in Pocatello ,Idaho to John and Velda Orner. She was the youngest of 5 children.She attended school in Pocatello and later continued he education in job corp in Nebraska. It was there she met and married Allen Saxton, there was 1 child to this union David Allen Saxton. They were later divorced.She loved to...

Jay Golden Jensen

Jay Golden Jensen

Jan 18, 2016

Jay Golden Jensen died January 18, 2015, in Orem, Utah, after a long illness. Jay was residing at Ashford Assisted Living in Highland, Utah, prior to his death. He was 91 years of age. Jay was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on February 8, 1924, the oldest child of J. Golden and Myrtle Lillie Jensen. He married his high school sweetheart,...

Melvin John Lake

Melvin John Lake

Jan 18, 2016

Encinitas, Ca. - Melvin John Lake, 93, passed away peacefully at the Veterans Hospital, La Jolla, California on January 18, 2016. Melvin was born, the oldest of a set of twins, on April 29, 1922 in Pocatello, Idaho and was second youngest of eight children of John James Lake and Otense Rosedahl Lake. He grew up in Idaho Falls, Pocatello,...

Frank Darwin Gravatt

Frank Darwin Gravatt

Jan 17, 2016

Frank Darwin Gravatt, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 in St George, UT. He was born February 3, 1934 in Springfield, Idaho to Frank Charles and LaRena Fairchild Gravatt. He grew up in Springfield, ID. He drove school bus at the age of 14 and worked for the canal company. He graduated from Aberdeen High School where he...

Doug Dalton

Doug Dalton

Jan 15, 2016

Douglas Paul Dalton, 61, passed away January 15, 2016 at his mother's home in Pocatello, ID. Doug was born February 24, 1954 in Watertown, South Dakota son of Robert Dalton and Gay Elizabeth Dalton. He graduated from high school in Caldwell Idaho in 1972, and proceeded to develop a career in irrigation systems. He was the founder and owner of...

Verlon T. Jackson

Verlon T. Jackson

Jan 14, 2016

Verlon Thomas Jackson, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 14, 2016 with his wife by his side.He was born December 29, 1928 to George Henry Jackson & Leda Asenith Ellis Jackson.Verlon married his sweetheart Berniece Johnson May 8, 1953 in the Idaho Falls Temple and have had 63 wonderful years together.He loved farming in the Tyhee...

Dorothy Kerr

Dorothy Kerr

Jan 12, 2016

Dorothy Kerr, 93, died peacefully on January 12, 2016 in Pocatello, Idaho. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on April 6, 1922 to Earl Rush and Lily Ann Bass, Dorothy was recognized at an early age as a highly gifted musical student. By her sophomore year in high school, she was a much sought after soprano who sang statewide at both...

George Bowler

George Bowler

Jan 11, 2016

George Edward "Eddie" Bowler, 68, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at a local medical center. He was born and raised in Pocatello where he achieved many successes in life. He became a skilled professional cement finisher and produced excellent workmanship results that can still be seen throughout the community. He went on to receive an Associates degree of...

Gustav Winterfeld

Gustav Winterfeld

Jan 10, 2016

Gustav F. Winterfeld, 61, passed away on January 10, 2016. He was born on July 4, 1954 in Kaiserslautern, Germany, to Charles and Elizabeth Winterfeld. He was raised in Kingston, NY. He received his Bachelors degree at Cornell University, Masters degree at the University of Wyoming, and earned his Ph. D at the University of Wyoming. Gus was a founder,...

Vernile Byington

Vernile Byington

Jan 9, 2016

Vernile J. Byington, son of Elmer William Byington and Josie Hannah Ralphs. Elmer and Josie were both born in Rockland, Idaho. Vernile passed away from natural causes from old age. Vernile was born 14 Nov, 1923 in Gannett Idaho. Vernile had 8 siblings; Ruby (Rulon Stanfield); Nola Porter (Maurice); Ralph (Adeline Henry); Glen; Orville (Martha); Wayne (Helen McCoy); LeeRoy (Lula...

Michael Braget

Michael Braget

Jan 6, 2016

Michael Braget, 58, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at a medical center in Pocatello, Idaho. Arrangements are pending under the care of Colonial Funeral Home 2005 S. 4 th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho 83201, 208-233-1500. Condolences can be made to the family online at www.colonial-funeralhome.com Services are to be announced LDS Church on the Corner of 4th and Fredregill...

Oscar C. Noreen

Oscar C. Noreen

Jan 3, 2016

Oscar Clarence Noreen, 76, Of Pocatello, passed away January 3, 2016 at his home. Oscar was born October 8, 1939 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, son of Andrew Noreen and Estella Devenberg Noreen. Oscar attended Roosevelt, Whittier, Franklin Junior High and Pocatello High School. His father signed for him to enter the military early and he joined the U.S. Army and...

Ann Irene Mcgory

Ann Irene Mcgory

Jan 2, 2016

Ann Irene McGory, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at a care center in Pocatello. She was born on January 8, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio and would have been 90 years old this Friday. We will celebrate her life by having a 90th birthday party on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 4-5 P.M. at Quail Ridge Assisted Living...

Evelyne V. Buffat

Evelyne V. Buffat

Jan 1, 2016

After a long full life, Evelyne Vilate Murri Buffat returned home to her Father in Heaven, January 1, 2016. Evelyne left behind family and friends that will miss her deeply. Evelyne was born July 22, 1917 in St. Anthony, Idaho to Delta Malea Ford and Frank Edward Murri. She spent her early childhood in St. Anthony. Evelyne graduated from High...

Neva Waddell

Neva Waddell

Dec 30, 2015

No services are scheduled at this time. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family under the "Share a Memory" link on this page.

Flo Matthews

Flo Matthews

Dec 30, 2015

Flo Matthews, 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at a local care center. Cremation will take place and there are no services to be held. Colonial Funeral Home 2005 S. 4 th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho 83201, 208-233-1500. Condolences can be made online at www.colonial-funeralhome.com

Karen Aguilar

Karen Aguilar

Dec 29, 2015

Karen Aguilar, 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at a local care center. Services will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 1 pm at the Paris LDS Church, 109 S. Main St. Paris, Idaho 83261 with a viewing for one hour prior. Burial will follow at the Paris Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home 2005 S. 4 th...

Ronald James Brainard

Ronald James Brainard

Dec 29, 2015

Ronald James Brainard, 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at his home in Pocatello, Idaho surrounded by his family. Ronald (Ron) was born in Glendale, California on July 24, 1932 to Hubert Ellis and Mary Gertrude (Sandeffer) Brainard. He was the youngest of 6 children. The family moved to Monterey, California and from there to Salinas, California where...

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