Calvin Jackson Pirtle

Calvin Jackson Pirtle, 92, passed away March 4, 2026 from age related issues and a recent fall.

Calvin was born July 25, 1933 in Midland, Texas, the first son of Preston Pirtle and Bessie Mae Wilson. He later had two brothers and a sister, Robert Neal (Bob) Pirtle, William Carl (Butch) Pirtle, and Joyce Marie Pirtle.

On July 19, 1957 he married Alice Joann Barton in Soap Lake, Washington and they were sealed in the Los Angeles, CA. LDS Temple on September 10, 1966. To them were born three children, Elizabeth May, Darrell Scott, and Faith Laraine.

Calvin worked various jobs throughout his life including construction, farming, and ranching. With his work experiences he lived in Texas, Arizona, California, Washington and Idaho.

His wife Joann died on December 26, 2001. On June 8, 2004 Calvin married Helen (Christensen) Cramer in Spokane, Washington.

Calvin loved spending time with his family. As a result of accidents, Calvin lived in constant pain for the last 60 years of his life. He was a great example, never complaining about the things he could not do but always grateful each day for what he could do. He also loved working with animals, especially riding horses whenever the opportunity came. Other special interests he had included fishing, gardening, and reading.

Calvin was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He has served in various callings including being a ward and stake missionary, ordinance worker in the Spokane, WA. temple and the Idaho Falls temple. He also worked as a part-time security person for the Idaho Falls temple. He loved being able to go there often.

He was preceded in death by his mother Bessie, father Preston, his sister Joyce Evans, brother Robert (Bob) Pirtle, and wife Joann.

He is survived by his second wife Helen, daughters Beth (Mike Ryen), and Faith Norris, and son Darrell Pirtle (Amy). He has 6 grandchildren and more than 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Taylor Ward Chapel, 1101 E 1250 N, Shelley, ID. The family will meet with friends Wednesday, March 11, from 6:00 till 7:30 p.m. at Nalder Funeral Home (110 West Oak) in Shelley and Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:40 a.m. at the church. A graveside service will be held at the cemetery in Pomeroy, Washington on Saturday, March 14, 2026 beginning at 11:00. Burial will be in the Pomeroy Cemetery.

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