Obituaries

Devin John Deede

Devin John Deede

May 31, 2021

With sadness we announce the passing of Devin John Deede, our loving son, brother, grandson and friend to all whose lives he touched, on May 31, 2021. Born January 21, 1999, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Devin was our ray of sunshine. He brought happiness and love into everyone’s life. At a very young age, Devin was diagnosed with Autism. Although...

Joshua Douglas Jones

Joshua Douglas Jones

May 22, 2021

Joshua Douglas Jones, 39, passed away May 22, 2021 unexpectedly. Josh was born on July 23, 1981 to Bret and Jodie Jones. Josh was a busy man from the day of his birth. Josh was born and raised in Shelley, Idaho. As a young child Josh was involved in many activities. This is when he became a great baseball player...

Michael Dallas Wellard

Michael Dallas Wellard

May 14, 2021

Surrounded by five loving daughters and his forever loving wife Michael Dallas Wellard passed away May14th in Salt Lake City, Utah at Huntsman’s Cancer Hospital. Michael was born to Dallas Wellard and Donna Bowman Wellard May 26th, 1955 in Rexburg, Idaho as the fourth child born to this family. Michael grew up in Salem Idaho on the Teton River. He...

Lanny J. Nalder

Lanny J. Nalder

May 10, 2021

Lanny J. Nalder died May 10, 2021, after spending Mother’s Day and the two days before with those who loved him most. He was born April 24, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Lloyd and Virla Johnson Nalder. He graduated from Shelley High School where he served as seminary president and president of the senior class. He played on all...

Lynn W Sargent

Lynn W Sargent

May 6, 2021

Lynn W. Sargent, son of Lula Elaine and Lloyd Roy Sargent passed away peacefully May 6th, 2021 in Kennewick, Washington with his wife JoAnn L Sargent by his side. She is currently living in Kennewick, Washington. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Taylor Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nalder...

Alice May Mansfield

Alice May Mansfield

May 6, 2021

Alice May Fisher Mansfield was born August 25th 1936, to James Ray and Ida Arreva Wheeler Fisher. She was 1 of 8 children. She grew up in the Ririe, Idaho area until they moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She furthered her Education at Brigham Young University. While attending college, she met her future...

Donna Lorena Nielson

Donna Lorena Nielson

May 4, 2021

An amazing wife, mother, and grandmother, Donna Lorena Smith Nielson graduated from her earthly existence on May 4, 2021 at the age of 99. Donna and her twin brother Dean were born on Nov. 3, 1921 in Shelley, Idaho to Francis T. and Myrtle Smith. They were the 9th and 10th of 13 children. During her youth, Donna attended Shelley...

Leota Ruth Olmos

Leota Ruth Olmos

Apr 27, 2021

Leota Ruth Olmos, 70, of Rigby passed away April 27, 2021 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Leota was born November 28, 1950 to Donald and Donna Jones in Fort Lewton King, Washington. She grew up and attended school in Shelley, Idaho. On November 21, 1968 she married Dewey Lane Fallis Sr. They were blessed with five children: Julie, Tammy,...

Cory James French

Cory James French

Apr 26, 2021

Cory James French passed away April 26, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Idaho Falls, ID May 30, 1972. He spent the first few years of his life living in Roberts getting spoiled by his grandparents. He lived in Ontario, OR and Boise, ID before moving to Shelley at the age of 5 where he lived...

Lionel "Roy" Leroy Madsen

Lionel "Roy" Leroy Madsen

Apr 25, 2021

Lionel Leroy Madsen passed quietly Sunday morning April 25, 2021 at his farm home in Shelley at the age of 87. Leroy was born September 22, 1933 to Mabel Basset and L.P. Madsen in Shelley, Idaho. He was the oldest of their three sons. Roy was raised on his family farm in Shelley where he learned to love farming and...

Carol Lee Beck

Carol Lee Beck

Apr 7, 2021

Carol Lee Andersen Beck, 67, of Idaho Falls passed away Wednesday April 7, 2021 at EIRMC due to complications from COVID-19. Carol Lee Beck was born January 21, 1954 to LeRoy and Faye Smith Andersen. She was born and raised in Idaho Falls. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School. On March 2, 1974 she married Dale R. Beck in...

Robert Thomas Jones

Robert Thomas Jones

Apr 4, 2021

Robert Thomas Jones, 67, of Firth passed away April 4, 2021. Services will be held at a later date under the direction of Nalder Funeral Home. *

V. Donald Butler

V. Donald Butler

Apr 4, 2021

The family of Vearl Donald Butler announce his passing on Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born the 4th child and 3rd son to Scott Merrill and Ida Maria Koski Butler in Idaho Falls on the 16th of October 1948. He had 4 brothers: Gale (Pat), Robert (Linda), Allan, and Andy and 3 sisters: Kathleen Maria (Ronald) Dees, Beverly Joann...

Keith Eaton

Keith Eaton

Apr 3, 2021

Keith Eaton passed away at the age of 78 Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Pocatello, Idaho. He was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully. Keith impacted the lives of many through a career in parts and service. Keith was born April 20, 1942 at Eaton Maternity Home Shelley, Idaho to Bill and Donna Eaton. Keith cherished his parents and...

Rafael Vega, Sr.

Rafael Vega, Sr.

Mar 27, 2021

Rafael Vega, Sr, 65, of Firth passed away March 27, 2021 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 583 W Sexton Street in Blackfoot. The family will meet with friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 till 8:00 P.M. at Nalder...

Eunice Rosella Barnard

Eunice Rosella Barnard

Mar 19, 2021

Eunice was born and grew up in Woodville, a small community west of Shelley Idaho. When she was about 2 years old, she had some kidney problems. It was during the depression, so she had to go live at the doctor’s house. They put hot water bottles on her sides and under her arms. They didn't watch her close enough...

Robert Dale Heline

Robert Dale Heline

Mar 17, 2021

Robert Dale Heline, 58, returned to his Heavenly Father March 17, 2021 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a month long of unexpected complications of health issues surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born September 4, 1962 in Denver, Colorado to George C. and Ruby Colleen Davidson Heline. He was the youngest of nine siblings. Robert grew up...

Lyla Sanders Kotter

Lyla Sanders Kotter

Mar 17, 2021

Lyla Sanders Kotter, 86 passed away peacefully at her home in Basalt on March 17 surrounded by her loving family. Lyla was born to Myron Hugh Sanders and Elaine Richards Sanders on March 22, 1934 in Twin Groves, Idaho, in the home of her maternal Grandmother. She was an unexpected surprise as she was born 30 min following her twin...

Mavanee Mitchell Steele

Mavanee Mitchell Steele

Mar 15, 2021

Mavanee Mitchell Steele quietly left this earth and was rejoined with her son Kerry, her loving Daughter in law "Kimmie" and her mom and dad in Heaven on March 15, 2021. Mavanee was born on Friday the 13th December 1940 in a small 3 bedroom home North East of Shelley Idaho. She was the third youngest. "Mom" was the most...

Zebbie Howard Miller

Zebbie Howard Miller

Mar 15, 2021

Zebbie Howard Miller of Shelley, Idaho, died March 15, 2021 at age 70. Zebbie was born May 23,1950 in Payson, Utah to Howard and Renee Miller. He was the first of four children. Zebbie was raised in Goshen, UT. During high school, Zebbie played baseball and football, calf roped, and worked on the ranch with his family. He graduated from...