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Larry Roger Carlson, 81, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away early on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his home. Larry was born on February 22, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Emil Axel Carlson and Lillian Smith Carlson. He attended Emerson, Central, and O.E. Bell schools and graduated from Idaho Falls High School with the grand Class of 1961. In high school he played football, basketball and baseball. In August of 1959, he met Connie Maxfield on a blind date. They were married on August 25, 1961, in Ucon, Idaho. They moved to Moscow, Idaho, in the fall of 1961, where Larry attended the University of Idaho on a football scholarship. He said he would of stayed longer than one year, but they made him...

Scott Alan Nix, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away on May 28, 2023, at his home with the love of his life, Jody, and his beautiful daughter, Kara, by his side. He was also surrounded by many loving family members. His battle was fought quietly, courageously, and with utter selflessness. Scott maintained hope and positivity throughout his journey, never veering from his true self and always putting others first. He battled on his own terms and owned every decision he made. The family is beyond proud of the inspiration he was. Scott was born on September 2,1964, in Cordell, Oklahoma, to Elywn (EC) and Ilene Nix. He lived in Boulder, Colorado, for a short time and moved to Kingfisher, Oklahoma,...

Madalyn Rae Smith passed away just weeks before her 27th birthday at her home next to the love of her life and her beautiful children. They were surrounded by friends and family. This was far too soon, but everyone knew Maddy had lived every day with urgency. She loved deeply and showed sincere interest in everyone. She could overpower a room with her smile and energy while at the same time not being at all attention seeking. She remembered everything, but especially what was important to you, and she asked you about those things frequently. She was beautiful, confident, patient, and gentle. She had a special depth to be able to understand any room or situation and make it better. She was...

Madalyn Rae Smith passed away just weeks before her 27th birthday at her home next to the love of her life and her beautiful children. They were surrounded by friends and family. This was far too soon, but everyone knew Maddy had lived every day with urgency. She loved deeply and showed sincere interest in everyone. She could overpower a room with her smile and energy while at the same time not being at all attention seeking. She remembered everything, but especially what was important to you, and she asked you about those things frequently. She was beautiful, confident, patient, and gentle. She had a special depth to be able to understand any room or situation and make it better. She was...

Susan Catherine King, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 17, 2023, at her home. Susan was born July 29, 1948, in Tokyo, Japan, to Garland Bryan King Jr. and Betty Jean King (Ledgerwood). As an Army Brat, she lived all over the world: Japan, California, Germany, Alabama, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Arizona, and Arkansas. She graduated from Sierra Vista High School in Sierra Vista, Arizona. She attended the University of Arkansas where she earned her Bachelor of Art as a History major. Upon graduating college, Susan moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and worked for Phillips Petroleum. That is where Susan's daughter, Shannon, was born. Susan and Shannon later settled...