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Bonnie Clara Hatch left this world December 2, 2023, to join her loved ones on the other side. She was born November 4, 1941, in Idaho Falls, ID to Albert and Melva Schwartz. She came in as number 6 in a family of 8 children. She grew up on the desert of Terreton, ID in a farming family. She learned at a young age the value of a dollar and the satisfaction of good, hard, honest work. The Schwartz family was a tight knit group and Bonnie and her siblings were the best of friends. The friendships she shared with them were something very special and she cherished their times together. She loved to get together for their birthday lunches, double coupon shopping dates or their trips to Fort Hall...

Linda Lee Kerbs Crapo, 82, of Parker, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday October 26, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1941, in St. Anthony, Idaho the fifth child of George and Bertha Kerbs. Linda treasured her childhood growing up in Wilford and enjoyed riding bikes, swimming in the canal and fishing with her dad. She spent a lot of time working with her family raising hay and milking cows. Linda graduated from South Fremont High School in 1958. She met her future husband George Crapo early in her teenage years. George was visiting her home with one of her brothers and went out to the barn to find Linda milking a cow. Upon discovering what a hard worker she was he was...

Karen Reynolds Dixon, 77 of Ashton, Idaho died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on September 13, 2023. Karen was born February 2, 1946, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Morgan and Ruth Reynolds. She attended Ricks College from 1964 to 1966, where she received her associates degree in psychology. Karen was married and sealed to LaGrand Dixon on August 24, 1966, in the Idaho Falls LDS temple. They had 6 children, David LaGrand, Deborah Ruth, Danae Anjeanette, Doreen Janel, Darin Scott, and Dustin Morgan. Karen is described by her children as kind, helpful, loyal, unselfish, reliable, organized, optimistic, a great teacher and an amazing cook. Karen worked as a Para educator for many...

James Lynn Thompson, 79, of Teton, Idaho, passed away September 12, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1943, in Rexburg, Idaho, to James Howard and Ruth Ann Baker Thompson. He started out his life in Newdale, but moved to Teton just before he turned 3 when his mother passed away. He and his older brother, Gordon, went to live with his grandmother, Emma Baker in Teton. Jim attended Teton Elementary and South Fremont Junior High and High School in St. Anthony. He often told us that his real education came from the school of life as he learned to work and develop skills that would bless the lives of his posterity as he passed them down. Jim married Lorna Peck in 1962, and they welcomed 2...

Nancy Stratford, a wise, kind, and gentle spirit left this world on the 13 of July 2023. She died at her cabin in Island Park, Idaho surrounded by family. Nancy (1934 - 2023) was born in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania as Nancy Lorraine Long. She was a hardworking, compassionate person who loved to learn, read, and experience life. She was very active in her faith, traveled the world, and enjoyed her large family. Nancy was the oldest of three girls born to Paul and Nellie Long. Her family members were devout Lutheran's and her grandmother, Theresa Biggs, was the owner of the Biggs' American Restaurant. Nancy graduated from East Stroudsburg High School where she was Badminton Champion and...

On June 15, 2023, Royce Elbert Reiley of Tetonia passed away on the family farm at the age of 87. Royce was born on January 27, 1936, in Rexburg, Idaho; the first child born to John and Carmen Reiley. Royce grew up in the town of Felt, and later moved with his family to Badger Creek. His youth was spent in the outdoors, exploring the creek-bottom and working on the family farm. He had the privilege of growing up around grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, which he would later call a tremendous influence and blessing in his life. Royce attended his elementary years in Felt and later attended Teton High School and graduated in 1953. After graduating, he enrolled at Ricks College. Royce...

Christopher Joseph Mickelsen, 41, of Ashton, died June 6, 2023, at Cascadia of Boise from complications of muscular dystrophy. He was born December 23, 1981, in Rexburg, Idaho. His parents are Brian and Ruth Kidder. Chris was raised in Ashton and attended school through the seventh grade. As his illness progressed he was no longer able to attend school and was taught at home by his mother. He loved his computer and would laugh at Youtube videos until tears would run down his cheeks. He had a large Atlas and enjoyed "traveling" around the world with the Atlas. He was a member of the Ashton Christian Fellowship. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing with his Dad and brothers. He...

Richard Dee "Rick" Blanchard was born on July 19, 1952, to Arlo Dee Blanchard and Donna Rose Williams. He joined an older sister Anita, and three more boys would join the family. Kerry, Bruce, and Todd. Rick had a happy childhood growing up on the family farm on the banks of the Fall River. He loved playing marbles, riding horses, hunting and fishing. Rick graduated from South Fremont High School in 1970. He was an outstanding athlete excelling in football and basketball. He lived in Chester his entire life except for the 4 months he spent at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri in the National Guard. He was a member of the 116th Engineer Battalion for the next 6 years. Rick ranched and...

Our beloved Father, Grandfather and great-grandfather Grant Thueson Richey passed away peacefully Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Ashton, Idaho at the age of 91. Grant was born September 14, 1931, in Sugar City, Idaho to Elton and Margie Bodil Thueson Richey. He spent most of his childhood growing up and working on the family farm in Ashton, originally settled by his Mother's ancestors. He enjoyed boxing and basketball in High School and graduated from North Fremont in 1949. He later attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. Grant served a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Central Atlantic States Mission spending most of his time in Virginia and North...

Betty Randall, 91, of St. Anthony, died May 25, 2023, at the Ashton Living Center of causes incident to age. Betty Randall was born to parents Walter Harold "Casey" and Laura Marie Casebeer on July 3, 1931, in Chico CA. She was one of eight children. After graduating from Chico High School, she worked as a secretary for several different companies. California school districts, Edison Electric, Yuba City College and NCR being among the few. Betty married Art Greene the Second in 1954. She gave birth to Skip Greene later that year. The couple divorced in 1964. In 1967, she married Mike Randall. They welcomed Tricia Randall into the world in 1968. Mike passed away in 2018. Betty enjoyed...

Lynn Marie Bateman Burch, 77, of Chubbuck, formerly of Ashton, died May 8, 2023, at her home of natural causes. Lynn was born November 18, 1945, in Burley, Idaho. Her parents were Edward and Elese Thompson Bateman. She was raised in Oakley and Burley and attended Minidoka High School. She married Scott Burch on September 3, 1965, in Burley. Scott worked for Union Pacific Railroad and for 13 years they lived in several different areas for work. In 1978, they moved to Ashton where they raised their four children. In 2010, they moved to Chubbuck to be close to their daughter. Lynn loved camping, fishing, doing crafts, and spending time with her family. She loved animals, especially her...

Darrell Blaine Sharp passed peacefully into his Heavenly Father's arms on May 2, 2023 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He left behind a legacy of charity and love for his loved ones to follow. Blaine was born December 15, 1944 to Earl Pilkington Sharp and Edith Mary Briggs. He was welcomed into the world by 4 brothers and 1 ecstatic older sister. He was a precocious child that took life and its adventures by storm. He grew up in the Lyman, Idaho area, and he attended school in the Madison School District until he was a senior when he was invited to attend Sugar Salem High School. This invitation just happened to be from Madison High School. It was here that he met his first wife, Mary Gayle...

Brett "Bear" Allen Jennings, 38 of Driggs Idaho died April 23,2023, at EIRMC of natural causes! He was born August 31, 1984 to Dennis and Patee Jennings in Jackson, Wyoming. After living in Jackson for a few years, his family moved to Victor Idaho where he attended Victor Elementary and then attended Teton High School in Driggs, graduating in 2003. He was married to his high school sweetheart Amy Hatch on September 17, 2005. His pride and joy were his three children, Kylie, Taytum, and Hagen. Brett owned and operated a successful construction and concrete business, Jennings Mudd. He was a very hard-working family man! He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding four wheelers in the...

Bradley J Orr, age 70, joined his eternal companion on April 13, 2023, at home surrounded by his devoted children. Brad was born May 22, 1952, in Egin, Idaho to William Ernest Orr and Luella Palmer. He was the 10th of 11 children. His parents farmed and ran a dairy on the Egin bench where the family all learned to work hard together and had many special memories. He attended school in Parker, Idaho, and graduated from South Fremont High School in 1970. He enjoyed all classes that involved using his hands including: shop, leather class, mechanics, FFA, art, etc. During recesses and school breaks he could be found selling one of his leather wallets or whittling on any piece of wood he...

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Sara Jane Ewart Albano, of Island Park, Idaho passed away March 31, 2023 at Ashton Living Center in Ashton, surrounded by family. She was 92. Sara was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on May 8, 1930. She was the youngest of five children born to Ida Elizabeth Smith Ewart and Rodney Bronson Ewart. She was a graduate of Idaho Falls High School. Sara received a BS in Pharmacy from Idaho State University in 1952. She was one of the first females to do so. Sara married the man of her dreams, Richard K Albano, Dick, on October 3,1953. They settled in Pocatello and raised four children together. Sara loved to knit, crochet, read, ski, camp and hike with the...

Billie Idell Mackert passed peacefully away on March 16, 2023. She was one of five children born to William "Bill" and Verda Allen in St. Anthony, Idaho on January 8, 1940. Billie was raised and attended schools in St. Anthony, Idaho. She married Henry Mackert on June 6, 1958. They spent their early years of marriage in Texas and Washington with the Army. Billie loved the Army life and helped Henry in any way she could and often talked of the wonderful people they met. They returned home to St. Anthony and then the Alaskan Basin in Montana to work on the Mackert Family Cattle Ranch and to raise their growing family. Billie truly loved being at home raising her kids and working...

Billie Idell Mackert passed peacefully away on March 16, 2023. She was one of five children born to William "Bill" and Verda Allen in St. Anthony, Idaho on January 8, 1940. Billie was raised and attended schools in St. Anthony, Idaho. She married Henry Mackert on June 6, 1958. They spent their early years of marriage in Texas and Washington with the Army. Billie loved the Army life and helped Henry in any way she could and often talked of the wonderful people they met. They returned home to St. Anthony and then the Alaskan Basin in Montana to work on the Mackert Family Cattle Ranch and to raise their growing family. Billie truly loved being at home raising her kids and working...

Douglas Wayne Phelps, 85, of Ashton, Idaho, left this world on February 2, 2023. He passed away at Temple View Transitional Care Center in Rexburg, Idaho after a brief battle with COVID. Doug was born on May 25, 1937. He was the eldest of three children born to Wayne and Ruth Phelps. Doug married Barbara Reimann on June 15, 1962. They later divorced. They had three children Felicia, Angie, and Scott. Doug later married Leslie Bigler and with this union he gained two sons Trent and Eric Phelps. Doug and Leslie were later divorced. Doug was raised and attended schools in Ashton, Idaho. Except for a brief period of time in Portland, Oregon, he spent his entire life in Ashton. As a child, he...

Claribell Wirick Stephens Phelps passed away December 31, 2022 of natural causes at the Ashton Memorial Living Center in Ashton, Idaho. She was born to Arnold Frank Wirick and Annie Lucinda Wirick on September 15, 1928 inRexburg, Idaho. She was the sixth of nine brothers and sisters, all who have preceded her in death. Claribell grew up in Rexburg, Marysville, and Blackfoot, Idaho, completing her 8 grade education in Blackfoot. On June 29, 1945 she married Fred Ralph Stephens in Kitsap, Washington. Their vows were sealed on June 30, 1963 in the Idaho Falls Temple. Claribell and Fred raised five children, four boys, Kay, Mark, Bill, and Tony and one girl, Joy. Claribell often worked side...

Brian Quinn Bean, husband and best friend of Nolean Thompson Bean, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Christmas Day, December 25, 2022, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho surrounded by his loving wife and family. Quinn was born on January 1, 1946, to Robert and Yutonna Glover Bean in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the firstborn of five children. He would have celebrated his 77th birthday on January 1st. Before the 8th grade, Quinn has attended 21 different schools, living in Ashton, Idaho, Denver, Colorado; and Buhl, Blackfoot and Driggs, Idaho. Quinn's father opened a funeral home in Driggs, Idaho when Quinn was in the 8th grade and he was heavily involved in helping run the family business....

Michael "Mike" Ralph Sturm, 69, of Ashton, died December 16, 2022, at his home of natural causes. He was born November 30, 1953, to Ralph and Patricia Baker Sturm in Ashton, Idaho. He has two younger sisters - Teresa and Tami. He was married to Kristine Gardner on May 6, 1976, in St. Anthony, Idaho. They were blessed with two children, son Matthew and daughter Sidney. Mike graduated from North Fremont High School in 1972, and attended ISU VO-Tech in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from the Diesel Mechanic Program in 1973. He worked in St. Anthony at the Beddes Farm Center until 1977, then moved with his wife to his parent's farm in Grainville where he farmed with his father until 1985....