Obituaries

Jun 1, 2014

Blaine J. Robinson, 83, passed away peacefully at home June 1, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.Blaine was born August 4, 1930 in Preston, Idaho to James and Savona (Jepsen) Robinson. He grew up in Worm Creek, Riverdale, Mink Creek and Preston, Idaho. He attended school in Mink Creek. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...

May 30, 2014

Glenn A. Orr, 75, of Pocatello, passed away May 30, 2014, with his family at his bedside after a valiant battle with cancer. Glenn was born on August 8, 1938, in Georgetown, Idaho, to Arlow and Mae (King) Orr in his Grandpa and Grandma King's log cabin. He was the oldest of four children. On September 3, 1955, he married...

May 30, 2014

Carol Ann Hill, 49 of Pocatello, Idaho passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014. She was the seventh child born to Patricia and Walter Bergman, on October 14, 1964 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.Her childhood was spent living in Rocky Boy, MT, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Shelley, ID. She later moved to Pocatello, ID where she attended Pocatello High School....

May 25, 2014

Mervin Arthur Erickson, 81, of Chubbuck, passed away May 25, 2014, after a 10-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born September 11, 1932, in Salt Lake City, the second of five children to Arthur and Norma Erickson. He graduated from Bear River H.S. in 1951, and worked on his father's farm and various construction jobs until 1954, when he...

May 25, 2014

Patricia Ann Bringhurst-Pond (Trish) age 54 of Las Vegas, NV passed away May 25th, 2014. Despite her long struggle with cancer, she lived her life to the fullest. She spent her final days surrounded by her loving family. Born March 14th, 1960 in Douglas, AZ to Owen and Lupe Bringhurst, she attended school in Pocatello, ID and graduated from Pocatello...

May 23, 2014

Jack Dean Ranstrom, 83, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 in Pocatello. Jack was born January 3, 1931, son of August Leonard and Anna Virginia Higgins Ranstrom in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. He was raised in Pocatello and attended Pocatello High School graduating in 1949. Jack served in the Idaho National Guard for three years. Jack married Wanda Mae Henricksen,...

May 22, 2014

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May 22, 2014

Jesse Daniel Sistrunk, 14, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 due to injuries sustained in an accident. Jesse was born on May 22, 2000 to Shane and Meri Lyn Sistrunk. He was a lifelong resident of Pocatello and attended Jefferson Elementary and Irving Middle School. Jessie had many interests and loved to be out doors. He loved camping, fishing, hiking,...

May 21, 2014

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May 18, 2014

Carol Wynn, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at her home in Pocatello, Idaho. Carol was born on December 24, 1944 in Willits, California to Lawrence Tillotson and Ona Julia Duncan. On June 21, 2001 she married Jesse Wynn. Above all, her greatest pleasures in life were spending time at her home with her...

May 16, 2014

Robert Alan Green, 77, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Pocatello Veterans Home. Bob was born July 10, 1936 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of Austin and Ida (Lake) Green. He went to school in St. Anthony before moving to Pocatello where he graduated from Pocatello High School. He had worked for the Highway department for the...

May 16, 2014

Adam Weaver, 35, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee due to complications from pneumonia. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Upper Ross Park in Pocatello, Idaho, with military rites provided by the Pocatello Veterans Honor Guard.The following are two short stories about Adam's life, written by him...

May 15, 2014

Susan Merlene Watson passed away May 15, 2014 at her home in Chubbuck.Susan was born August 2, 1951 in Afton, Wyoming to Gerald and Merlene Leavitt. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 1955. Susan's school years were spent at Whittier Elementary, Irving Jr. High and Pocatello High School.Susan was employed at Sheehan's Welding Supply which later became Gas House...

May 15, 2014

Viola Black, 108, of Pocatello, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 15, 2014 at a local rehab and care center. Viola was born September 9, 1905, in Yakima, Washington, to John and Meda Applegate. She was the oldest of five siblings; Orma, Alfred, Johnny and Mary.At an early age her family moved to Nampa, Idaho where she attended elementary and high...

May 14, 2014

Geraldine May Baker Doore, 76, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. She was two days shy of her 77 th birthday. She was born on May 16, 1937 in Pocatello, Idaho to Joe Baker and Mary Broncho. She was the eldest of their children. Geraldine has been a nurse at heart,...

May 13, 2014

On Tuesday May 13, 2014, exactly one month after his 52nd birthday, Keith L. Paulsen gracefully departed this earth to the arms of his Heavenly Father as well as his parents, Ray & Naomi Paulsen and many other loved ones who passed before. Keith is preparing a way for and waiting with his arms open wide…Keith was born April 13,...

May 13, 2014

Kent Bayliss, 45, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at his home. This beloved angel returned to heaven to be with his best friend, his brother. Kent Norman Bayliss was born on January 24, 1969 to Norman & Pat Bayliss in Jerome, Idaho. He was the man everyone wanted to be friends with. He was always willing to lend a...

May 12, 2014

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May 11, 2014

May 11, 2014

Ralph William Pizer, 66, passed away at home Sunday, May 11, 2014. Ralph was born March 22, 1948 in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Pocatello High School and then worked for the UPRR for a couple of years. On April fool's Day in 1968, he was drafted into the US Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was honorably...