Bingham County Chronicle

We are pleased to announce that our father, Kent Louis Fife, has finally overcome his lifelong addiction to Dr Pepper and has been clean since March 25th, 2023. Unfortunately, it had to come at the hands of the cancer that he fought valiantly against for the past two years. Kent was unleashed upon the world on July 6th, 1951 in Provo, Utah, and it has not been the same since. He grew up in Utah and Colorado, the smartest and most attractive of all his siblings, at least according to him, and we were assured by our sources that he did indeed grow up in a loving and happy home in spite of how he turned out. At the age of fifteen, he discovered girls, to the detriment of his academic studies,...

Bonnie was born November 9, 1943 on a blustery winter day in Blackfoot, Idaho to Golden and Winnona Elison. Her dad had to sell pigs just to pay for her hospital bill. She grew up on the family farm in Blackfoot where she loved riding horses, raking the hay and doing various farm chores beside her father. It was hard dirty work, but she absolutely loved it. Bonnie loved school and loved to learn. She was president of the Pep Club, graduated in the top of her class and would have participated in girls' athletics had they been offered. She loved to tell the stories of how she could beat the boys in her school in a foot race. While in high school Bonnie meet her sweetheart, Frank J. Fullmer....

Ronald Kay Barrett, 77, formerly of Blackfoot, ID went home to the Lord to join his beloved wife, Dorothy, in the morning hours of February 23, 2023. Ron was born to Shirley and Lucille Barrett in 1945, in Malta, ID. He was the oldest of seven children. In his youth, he enjoyed life on their farm and loved playing with stick horses, until he was old enough to ride real horses. He told stories of his mother making him and his sister little dolls from old socks and stick horses, as well. It was an austere life, but from a young age he understood his role as the oldest child. He was always involved in some kind of crazy antics that landed him in trouble. He loved to prank people, but often...

Arnold Julius Dance, 92, passed away Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at his home in Rockford, Idaho. Arnold was born May 7th, 1930 in Thomas, Idaho to Leroy Dance and Lillie Noack. He attended schools in Thomas and eventually graduated from Utah State University in Logan, Utah. He served a mission in the Ireland LDS Mission. While serving in Ireland, he met fellow missionary Margaret Loosle. A year after their missions, on June 1st, 1953 Arnold married Margaret in the Logan LDS temple. After graduation from Utah State and ROTC, Arnold was assigned to active duty in Germany for two years. In 1955, while training in El Paso, Texas their first son Robert was born. Six months later,...

Wilford John Price, 84, formerly of Blackfoot, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Pocatello from natural causes. He was born September 11, 1938, in Sugar City, Idaho, the son of Kenneth Glen Price and Ida Murdock Price. He grew up in the Sugar Salem area attending schools there and ultimately graduating from Sugar-Salem High School. He attended college briefly at Utah State University and also attended Vo-Tech in Electrical Engineering. He married his sweetheart Charyl Cordon on May 25, 1962, in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple. To this union were born 7 children. Charyl preceded him in death on July 30, 2016. John liked to be remembered as a farmer and a welder. He loved...

Patricia Ann Christensen, 89, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her home in Blackfoot. Patricia was born January 22, 1934 in Grand Island, Nebraska, the daughter of Wilford Henry and Dorlene Ethel Weekly Moore. Patricia spent her early years in Grand Island where she attended grade school. Her family moved to Aberdeen, Idaho in 1945, where she graduated from Aberdeen High School. On March 22, 1959, Patricia married James Dana Christensen in Aberdeen. The couple moved to Blackfoot that year, where she has resided since. Dana preceded her in death in 1988. She worked at the Hotel Bingham as she grew up in Aberdeen. The worked at the "Site" and at The Tub in Blackfoot and was on...

Our beautiful, kind, loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Ranae Hall Windley, 91, of Lindon UT passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 31, 2023. She was born in Thomas, Idaho on February 15, 1931. Ranae was the oldest of six children born to Cume Joshua Hall and Phyllis Valine Hall. Ranae graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1949 where she was active in the "Big Sisters", choir, and numerous other organizations. She took part in the senior play and sang the lead in the high school operetta, The Pirates of Penzance. While employed as a receptionist for Dr. Merrill Packer in Blackfoot, Idaho she met the love of her life,...

February 11, 1932 - January 28, 2023 Betty Jean Simons, 90, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Blackfoot, Idaho, due to complications following a heart attack. She was preceded in death by her three children, Ted, Carol Jean and Mitchell. She is survived by her two grandsons, Jeff (Natalie) Simons and Brian (Sarah) Simons, six great grandchildren, and her husband of 72 years, Jack Simons. The family is under the care of Hawker Funeral Home. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.hawkerfuneralhome.com.

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Sherian Elaine Nelson Abercrombie, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 84. Her quiet strength, fierce determination and boundless energy will be sorely missed. Her beloved husband, Gary Lewis Abercrombie preceded her in death in 2016 and Sherian always looked forward to the day they would again be reunited. Sherian was born in Pingree, Idaho in her grandparent's home on September 17, 1938 to Lyle Edwin Nelson and Loa Cammack Nelson, she was the oldest of 7 children. She frequently told stories of working in the potato fields but much preferred spending time in the garden....

Brent Wilson Harper of Blackfoot, Idaho passed away at his home surrounded by his family from a brain tumor on January 16, 2023. Brent was born November 22, 1953 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Wilson T. and Daisy Elaine Babble Harper. Brent grew up in the Snake River area attending Moreland and Riverside elementary and graduated from Snake River High School in 1972. He went on to get his Bachelor's degree at BYU and then went to Dental School at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Kimberly Mayer in the Idaho Falls Temple on June 19, 1981. They were blessed with 7 children, Allen, Taylor, Clinton, Danny, Andy, Layne and Heidi. Brent was a hard worker and kept busy with...

Robert LeRoy Layton, 80, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 in Blackfoot, Idaho. Robert was born April 24, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Ralph Horace and Bernice Marjorie Cook Layton. Bob grew up in Kaysville, Utah and attended schools there. He graduated from Davis High School then continued his education at the University of Utah. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission to England. He served in many callings asked of him and enjoyed many years in the Young Mens. Bob met his future wife, Kay Ralphs, at a reception. He told her once she was graduated from College he would marry her. The couple were married on June 11,...

Lee J. Randall, 90, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his home in Blackfoot. Lee was born May 5, 1932 in Blackfoot, Idaho, the son of Thomas Henry and Marie Bennett Johnston Randall. He grew up in the Rose area, where he attended school. He graduated from Blackfoot High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and served during the Korean conflict for 4 years. He mostly served in Monterey, CA then on the USS Onslow in Alaska. He was honorably discharged on June 25, 1954. Lee married Colleen, to this union were born Michael and Mark. They later divorced and he married Marion, they had Margaret, Traci and Brook. They also divorced. He married Sandy Watson and son...

Keith S. Hinckley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 13, 2023. In November he was diagnosed with cancer. Our family is so grateful that we were able to enjoy the holidays with him. He was born March 27, 1935 in Rexburg, Idaho, to Perry V. Hinckley and Rula Bell Stevens Hinckley. Keith was the third of seven children. He attended school in Rexburg, and during the summers lived on the dry farm at Canyon Creek. Keith would tell you that his parents were the greatest influence in his early years. His parents instilled in him work ethic, the great value of honesty, and pride in a job well done. These...

Bob L. Atwood, 72, passed away Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 in Pocatello, Idaho. Bob was born March 6, 1950 in Blackfoot Idaho, the son of Merlin and Dona Atwood. He grew up in Pingree until his family moved to Battle Mountain, Nevada in his 7th grade year and then later to Fernley, Nevada. His family returned to the Moreland area in his 11th grade year, where he went on to graduate from Snake River High School. On October 3, 1974, Bob and Shirlene Mecham were married in Pingree, ID. Having known each other all their lives, the two began dating after Bob returned home from serving his mission in the Alabama-Georgia Area. Bob and Shirlene were later sealed in the Idaho Falls temple. He...

Myrna B. Van Orden, 78, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at her home in Pingree, Idaho. She was born September 19, 1944 to John H. and Dorothy Ellis Beardall in Burton, Madison County, Idaho. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Burton and Rexburg. In 1961, she married Gerald Adermann. They had three children: Brenda, Jerilyn and Aaron. They later divorced. In 1974, Myrna met and married Leslie Van Orden. The family then moved to Pingree, where they have resided since. Two more children were added, Tara and Ty. In addition to keeping the family, she made and kept many friends along the way. She will be sorely missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings...

Marjorie Ruth Bischoff (Marge), 84, passed away Saturday, Jan 7, 2023 at Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot, Idaho. She was born 31 March 1938 at Pocatello, Idaho to Horace Theo Soden and Esta Adele Thornton. Marge attended school in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School. Marge attended nursing school at Idaho State University where she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree. Marge married Ronald Tobias and from that union they were blessed with two sons, Mark and Kevin. Ron and Marge later divorced. Marge met and married her true soul mate, Madelle (Del) Bischoff in 1986, Del had two children, Ray and Nicole. Marge worked for over 25 years at the State...

Barbara Ann Batterton Ivie peacefully passed away in her home December 30, 2022. She was born December 31, 1936 to John and Iva Batterton in American Falls. She was the second oldest of seven children. Four brothers Charles, John, Kenneth and Timothy which all died shortly after birth, and two younger sisters, Shirley and Loretta. Barbara grew up in Heglar Canyon on a dry farm homestead which her father homesteaded with a plow and team of horses. She loved riding her horses and learned the value of hard work working on the ranch. She attended school in Burley and graduated from Burley High School. She was attended college in Twin Falls when she met Lorn Frank Ivie, they were married...

Johnny "JT" Lorraine Taylor passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the St. George Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah. He was born September 16, 1953 in Wallace, Idaho to John and Carol Johnson Taylor. He was raised in Basalt, Idaho. He met Ruby (Hultz) Morton and had 2 children and later divorced. He then met his 2nd wife while living in Inyokern, CA, Pamela Jo Taylor. They were together several years before her passing. He spent most of his life living in California doing what he loved to do best, which was owning his own construction company. He also worked in maintenance for the federal prison for 10 years. He was also Mayor of Inyokern, California for a...

Rodonna Katseanes 91 passed away on December 26, 2022. She was living at the Barber Station assisted living center in Boise, Idaho at the time of her death. She was born on March 21, 1931 to Wilbert and Eunice Cammack at her grandparent's home in Pocatello, Idaho. She is the oldest of four children. In her personal history she wrote, "so many of my fun memories are from the olden days before electric stoves and indoor bathrooms." She lived her first four years in Pingree, the next eight years in Riverside and the rest of her life in Blackfoot. She loved her home in Groveland where she lived for 60 years. In 1948 she entered Utah State University and attended for two years. In 1951 she...