Obituaries
Robert E Foster
May 29, 2025
Robert E. Foster, 74, of Shelley, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025.
Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and son. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, his love for his family, and the steady presence he brought to those around him. Whether spending time with his grandchildren or enjoying the simple pleasures of daily life, Robert...
Bobbie Louise Thornock
May 27, 2025
Bobbie Louise Myers Thornock passed away in Missoula, Montana on May 27, 2025.
She was born March 19, 1929 in High Point, North Carolina to Richmond Paul and Dovie Moody Myers. Bobbie had 2 sisters, Pauline and Carrie. Bobbie never met Carrie as she died before Bobbie was born. Bobbie had a wonderful childhood filled with love and playful adventures. Bobbie...
Vicki Lyn Cox
May 27, 2025
Vicki Lyn Wright Cox passed away on May 27, 2025, at Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls after a brief illness.
She was born August 21, 1951 in Idaho Falls to Donald and Lalia Wright and grew up in Shelley. Vicki met Merrill Cox in June of 1969 and they were sealed for eternity on April 3, 1970 in the Idaho...
Maxine L. Robinson
May 23, 2025
Maxine L. Robinson, 102, of Idaho Falls passed away on May 23, 2025 at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation Center in Idaho Falls.
Maxine was born March 29, 1923 in South Dakota to Lester and Eva Baldwin Mullen.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the Firth Cemetery (615 East 750 North). Interment will be in...
Dorothy Barker
May 14, 2025
Dorothy Barker was born to Lynn Spence Barker and Vera Valeria Andrus on December 30 1948. She was the youngest of four children: Spence Andrus Barker (Ruth George), Valeria Barker Saunders (Dell Saunders), Annette Barker Olsen (Ralph Olsen) and Dorothy Barker.
She grew up in Shelley, Idaho attending all the lower grades in the Shelley Public School System. In 8th grade...
Denise Ann Cox Huntsman
May 13, 2025
Our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Denise Ann Cox Huntsman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following a short diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. She was born during an early spring snowstorm on March 2, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Denise was the oldest child born to Donald Levi and Blanche Christensen Cox. She was...
Ronald Dean Beelaert
May 13, 2025
Ronald Dean Beelaert, 81, passed away May 13, 2025.
Ron was born November 4, 1943 in Idaho Falls to Evo Henry and Alice Johnson Beelaert. He attended schools in New Sweden and Firth graduating from Firth High School in 1962.
He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the 9th Infantry Division...
Blake James Johnson
May 11, 2025
Blake James Johnson, 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 11, 2025. A cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
Blake was born in Shelley, Idaho on April 25, 1946, to Willis and Jean Derricott Johnson. He graduated from Shelley High School in 1964 where he met the love of his life Linda Snarr. The...
Douglas Warren Brug
May 1, 2025
Douglas Warren Brug, 87, of Basalt, Idaho, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away at his home on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Born on December 19, 1937 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Peter and Nina Lucille Brug. Doug was the second of four children. He spent his childhood years on farms near Fairfield, Hysham, and Townsend, Montana.
A graduate of Hysham...
Enid Oswald
Apr 27, 2025
Enid Mellies Oswald passed away at her home on April 27, 2025 from natural causes. She was born on July 10, 1941 and was the third child of Woodrow Wilson and Vivian Pack Mellies. The family lived in Shelley where she attended school and graduated from Shelley High School.
On December 19, 1962, she married Allen James Oswald Sr. in the...
Deona Huntsman Kirkham
Apr 20, 2025
Deona Huntsman Kirkham, 93, passed away on April 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Deona was born to Delos and Anona Huntsman in their small four-room farmhouse in Shelley, Idaho, the second of eight children. She was always proud of her name because it was derived from her parents’ names. She was active at Shelley High in choirs and cheerleading, was...
Kathryn Duncan
Apr 17, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Kathryn Layne Duncan passed away on April 17, 2025 at home surrounded by family.
Kathy was born on October 8, 1943, in Logan, Utah, to Lester and Zora Layne. She grew up in Lewiston Utah and loved working on their small family...
Harrison Cox
Apr 16, 2025
William Harrison Cox
1949 – 2025
William Harrison Cox, 76, passed away on April 16, 2025, in Shelley, Idaho.
He was born and raised in Iona, and his parents were Clinton Cox and Norma Conrad Cox. Harrison's greatest joy and purpose in life was his family. Everyone knew how much he treasured time with family, especially with his loving wife. Together, they enjoyed...
Rick Day
Apr 9, 2025
Rick Day, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away after a long battle with health issues, leaving behind many who will always carry his memory close.
Born in Shelley, Idaho, Rick was the first son of Jack and Jean Day. From a young age, Rick showed a strong work ethic. At age 14, he joined his father Jack and grandfather Howard...
Xayden Keaton Olsen
Apr 9, 2025
Xayden Keaton Olsen, 15, was born March 9, 2010, at Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls, ID. He passed away, April 9, 2025 in the warmth of his home, embraced by the love of his family. Xayden was under the care of Solace Hospice.
From the very beginning this boy triumphed against many challenges. Xayden had a terminal illness, a rare...
Queta Rae Tolman
Apr 3, 2025
Queta Rae Wagoner Tolman was born January 10, 1957 in Moses Lake, Washington. She was the first daughter and second child of Dwain and Sally (Marian) Wagoner. When she was about six months old they relocated to the south end of Idaho Falls. As a child and teen, she loved being outdoors and doing anything with horses. Twister and Joe...
Barbara Kay Rutherford
Apr 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of Barbara Rutherford a cherished mother, sister, and grandmother on April 2, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1958 in Salmon Idaho.
Barbara was so full of life, love, and energy. She loved meeting new people and trying new experiences. She had an enormous heart and capacity for...
Tammy Kay Richeson
Apr 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Richeson on April 2, 2025 in Shelley, Idaho. Tammy was born on October 12, 1981 to her loving parents Patrick Richeson and Barbra Rutherford.
Tammy is survived by her two children KayDee Burnside and Logan Saurey along, with her two step children Taezen Kohler and Sidney Kohler and her...
Dorothie May Bischoff
Mar 26, 2025
Dorothie May Bischoff passed away March 26, 2025.
She was born in Shelley Idaho on August 5, 1942 to Earl and Effie White, She was one of 12 children. She married Brent M Bischoff (Bish) in May of 1961. They have three children, Brent. Jana and Wendy,
She was very creative and loved to sew, quilting and making baby blankets. She also...
Kent Ockerman
Mar 11, 2025
Kent Ockerman
November 10, 1932 – March 11, 2025
A devoted believer of Jesus, loving husband, and outstanding dad.
Dad was a hard worker, spending all of his life working with his hands. He started out working for the Cook family, reaping grain with Dale Wiklund, owned the Firth Texaco Gas/Repair Station, worked at Amcor, and finally the New Sweden Canal Company. All...
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