Obituaries
Kelly S. Fielding
Oct 28, 2023
Heaven gained another angel on October 28, 2023. Our beloved Kelly S. Fielding earned his wings and is having a great reunion with our loved ones who have passed on before us.
Kelly was the best husband, father, brother and son that anyone could ask for and will be greatly missed.
Kelly was born on January 19, 1976, the...
Larry Leon Carter
Oct 13, 2023
Larry Leon Carter, 85, peacefully passed away surrounded by his children, October 13th, 2023, in Preston Idaho. He was born December 14, 1937 in Osceola, Nebraska to loving parents Fredrick Harold and Dorothy Lena (Strobel) Carter. He was the third of nine children.
They were a close knit family unit that could be found working hard together on the...
Stephen Joseph Fredrickson
Sep 27, 2023
On May 1, 1936 it was time for Steve to start his earthly journey. It was not the best of days. The doctors told grandpa he didn’t know if he could save both grandma and the baby. With help I’m sure, Stephen Joseph was born and mom and baby were fine. He was born in Burley to Joe and...
Marilyn Hansen Sharp
Sep 23, 2023
In Loving Memory of MarilynNov 23 1947 - Sep 23 2023It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Hansen Sharp, an amazing woman, a beloved wife, a dedicated mother, and a cherished member of her church. She departed this life on Sep 23, 2023 at the age of 75, surrounded by her loving family.Born...
Ada Hart Shumway
Sep 22, 2023
Ada Hart Shumway, 102, of Idaho Falls, died September 22, 2023.
She was born August 25, 1921 at Preston, Idaho to Arthur William and Ada Lowe Hart. Her immediate family consisted of nine brothers and one sister. She also had three half brothers and seven half sisters who were as dear to her as her own siblings. She...
Rick G Barton
Sep 19, 2023
Rick G Barton, 70, of Richfield, UT, passed away on September 19, 2023.
Rick was born on September 7, 1953, the fourth of seven children, to Byron and MarcellaBarton in Shelley, ID. After attending Nampa High School in Nampa, ID, he began his career as aWelder/Master Mechanic. He always had a very mechanical mind and was very talented atfixing and...
Mary J. Gotch
Sep 18, 2023
Mary Josephine Gotch (Hjelm) of Shelley departed this life on September 18, 2023, at her home in the loving care of her daughter. Mary was 85 and passed peacefully after a long struggle with dementia. She leaves behind a large and loving family who will mourn her loss.
Mary was born on May 5, 1938 to George...
Kathy Stears
Sep 17, 2023
Kathryn Rose Browning Stears, 78, of Shelley passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the Gables of Ammon.
Kathy was born on August 31, 1945 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Bert and Nellie Perry Browning. She was the youngest of five children. Kathy lived in the Shelley area from the time she was five years old. She...
Manuel Pena
Sep 9, 2023
Manuel Pena, 68, of Shelley passed away September 9, 2023 and returned to his heavenly home, with his mother, grandmother, brothers, and many others who passed on before, excitedly waiting for him. He passed away at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was in the loving care of Eden Home Health and Hospice.
He was born...
Carol Lee Marsden
Sep 7, 2023
Carol Marsden passed away September 7, 2023 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.
Carol was born December 27, 1932 in the small town of Firth, Idaho to Lee and Leila Mecham. She was the second oldest of five children. In her childhood, Carol accompanied her parents to weed the beet and potato fields in the local area. She...
Lonnie Clyde Swift
Aug 30, 2023
Lonnie Clyde Swift, 65, passed away August 30, 2023 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 10, 1958 in Shelley, Idaho to Clyde William and Ada Pauline Croft Swift.
Lonnie married Janet Marie Samson in Idaho Falls on March 6, 1980.
He worked at Idaho Supreme Potatoes for 43 years, retiring last April....
Josefina Vazquez Hernandez
Aug 26, 2023
Josefina Vazquez Hernandez, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Josefina passed away Aug 26,2023.
She was born July 27, 1959 in Nicolas Bravo, Chihuahua. Josefina was a strong woman of faith, attended Saint John Paul II Parish. Loved working in the garden, baking her famous (biscocho) cookies, and exploring new cooking recipes....
Karl Tucker II
Aug 23, 2023
Karl Saint Christopher Tucker II, of Shelley, ID, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2023 at the age of 25. Karl was born December 30, 1997 in Lakenheath, England to parents Andrea and Karl Tucker.
Karl was a life-long athlete and excelled in many sports, ultimately playing football for Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. While in Bozeman he...
Ann Nisson
Aug 22, 2023
Ruth “Ann” Baty Nisson, 75, of Shelley passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2023.
Ann was born August 27, 1947 in Brigham City, Utah to Carlisle and Ruth Burt Baty. Her parents owned a business in Brigham City. She enjoyed helping her father clean on weekends and helping herself to whatever treats were available.
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Ann Bradley
Aug 19, 2023
Katherine Ann Bradley (Ann), 76, peacefully passed away August 19, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Ann was born April 7, 1947, to Kenneth and Mary Elizabeth McIlhenny in Torrington, Wyoming. The family later moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she graduated from high school. She was the oldest of three children and had a lifelong special bond with her...
Barbara Craythorn
Aug 17, 2023
Barbara Elaine Craythorn was born on March 2, 1952, in Logan Utah. She was the second child and the only daughter of Robert Henry Straley and Vera Elizabeth Gallion. Barbara had three loving brothers, Robert, Earl and Ron. Her younger years were spent living in many states including California, Colorado, Missouri, and Utah. During her teen years the family...
Charles Willson Higham
Aug 17, 2023
On August 17, 2023, Dr. Charles (Chuck) Willson Higham, of Shelley, peacefully passed at the age of 92. His seven children spent the previous few days at his side sharing stories and reminiscing about his lifelong accomplishments. There is no doubt that countless people benefited from his kindness, generosity, and love of others.
Chuck was born March 2,...
Lynette Shumway Draper
Aug 10, 2023
Lynette Shumway Draper, age 70, passed away suddenly at home on August 10, 2023.
Lynette was born on August 26, 1952 to Dean and Evelyn Shumway in Idaho Falls, ID. Her two older brothers, Laron and Scott, were excited for a baby sister. A few years later her sister Sherry completed their family.
She grew up on a potato...
Bonita Hanson
Aug 9, 2023
Emily Bonita Crooks Hanson, age 94, of Shelley, Idaho passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born to Clifford John Crooks and Emily Vanell Millar in Harlem, Montana on April 4, 1929, the fourth of seven children. As a child, her family moved to Shelley, Idaho, where Bonita attended Shelley...
Selina Kotter Withers
Aug 3, 2023
We are sad to announce that our beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend Selina Kotter Withers passed away on the morning of Thursday, August 3rd, 2023, at the age of 56, after a long and well fought battle with breast cancer. She returned peacefully and eagerly to her heavenly home, surrounded by her family and friends until the...