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Steven B Christensen

Steven B Christensen

Feb 6, 2025

Steven B Christensen, age 65, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Shelley, Idaho, at home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous 15-year battle with kidney cancer. Born on July 30, 1959, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Rolan and Wanda (Bowler) Christensen, he was the proud brother of six siblings. He loved the Shelley community and always lived within...

Patricia Anne Gonzales

Patricia Anne Gonzales

Feb 5, 2025

Patricia Anne Gonzales, 82, began her new journey, reuniting with beloved family and friends on February 5th, 2025. 

She was born October 10th, 1942 in Roberts, ID to Waldo and Wilma Lundburg. In early childhood, her parents and 7 children moved around frequently due to dad working for the railroad. Settling in Goshen, ID in 1951. She had many fond memories...

Dennis R. Cook

Dennis R. Cook

Feb 5, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Dennis Cook, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Born in Shelley, Idaho, to Lamond and Dione Cook, Dennis was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Shelley High School in 1958 and soon after married his high school sweetheart, Joan Rae Wattenbarger, with whom he built...

Maria Esther Santillian de Yanez

Maria Esther Santillian de Yanez

Feb 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria, a devoted mother, beloved wife, sister, cherished grandmother, and friend, who left us on February 3, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Maria was a strong and courageous fighter, facing life’s challenges with a beautiful spirit that shone both inside and out.

Maria is survived by her husband that...

Ines R. Cox

Ines R. Cox

Feb 4, 2025

Ines R. Cox, 89, of Shelley passed away on February 4, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 14, 2025 at Nalder Funeral Home, 110 West Oak Street, Shelley. The family will receive friends Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. till 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Shelley Hillcrest Cemetery.

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Larry Grant Kohler

Larry Grant Kohler

Feb 1, 2025

Larry Grant Kohler, 81, passed away on February 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and service that will continue to touch the lives of all who knew him. Words can hardly capture the fullness of his 81 years, but his life was truly a testament to dedication, hard work, and the incredible impact one person can have...

Lyubov Dimitryev

Lyubov Dimitryev

Jan 25, 2025

Lyubov Dimitryev, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 25, 2025 at her home under Hospice care.

 Services are pending under the direction of Nalder Funeral Home.

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E. Evelyn Terry

E. Evelyn Terry

Jan 25, 2025

E. Evelyn Nilsson Reis Terry, 87, of Shelley passed from this mortal existence to be with our heavenly father January 25, 2025. Evelyn was a loving wife, mom, bonus mom, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend to many.

Evelyn was born in Shelley, Idaho on March 21, 1937 to Clifford Swain Nilsson and Veta Grace Stoddart. She was the second...

Lynn W. Ackerman

Lynn W. Ackerman

Jan 20, 2025

Lynn W. Ackerman, 91, of Shelley, passed away January 20, 2025.

No services are planned at this time. The family is under the care of Nalder Funeral Home.

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Eldon Donald Taylor

Eldon Donald Taylor

Jan 15, 2025

Eldon Donald Taylor, 90, of Shelley, passed away January 15, 2025.

 Services are pending under the direction of Nalder Funeral Home.

Elmer Thomas Nash

Elmer Thomas Nash

Jan 15, 2025

Elmer Thomas “Ace” Nash, 84, of Shelley, passed away January 15, 2025 at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Idaho Falls.

 Services are pending under the direction of Nalder Funeral Home.

Doyle Andrew Rumsey

Doyle Andrew Rumsey

Jan 9, 2025

Doyle Andrew Rumsey, beloved husband, father and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 9, 2025 at the age of 83. 

Born on June 3, 1941, to George Blaine Rumsey and Fern Marian Andrew. He spent his early childhood in Kilgore Idaho and later moved to Woodville where his father built their family home. 

Doyle graduated from Shelley High...

Kathy Leigh Clinger

Kathy Leigh Clinger

Jan 8, 2025

Kathy Clinger, 71, of Shelley, passed away on January 08, 2025, after a long-term battle with heart disease. 

Kathy was born on May 26th, 1953 to Dwayne and Peggy Doyle in Sheridan, Wyoming. 

After graduating from Sheridan High School in 1971, she studied political science at Brigham Young University. After graduation, she landed her first job as a nursing assistant for Sheridan...

Beau Bradley Pattee

Beau Bradley Pattee

Jan 6, 2025

Beau Pattee, 27 years of age, passed January 6, 2025, at the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful Utah. Beau had been battling Cancer. He had incredible strength. He fought hard, and he wanted to live. 

Beau was born October 10,1997, in Idaho Falls Idaho, to Spencer Troy Pattee and Rashel Marie Bradley. Beau was the oldest of two children. He was preceded...

Steven Ray France

Steven Ray France

Jan 6, 2025

Steven Ray France returned home to his Heavenly Father on January 6, 2025 after a courageous battle with Covid. He was surrounded by his family during his last days and the loss we all feel for him cannot be described. 

Steven created a wonderful legacy during his time here on earth and was a wonderful father, husband, brother, and son.

Steven was...

Sharen Pixton Crofts

Sharen Pixton Crofts

Jan 4, 2025

Sharen Pixton Crofts was born July 3, 1940 at the Idaho Falls Hospital. She was born to Turrell Eugene Pixton and Leila Margaret Jorgensen. She was born 10 minutes before her twin sister Shirlee. She had an older brother Ferris and a sister Joan.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held many church...

Frank A. Price

Frank A. Price

Jan 2, 2025

Frank (aka-Frankie, Paco) Price passed away peacefully from this mortal world on January 2, 2025, surrounded by family and close friends.

Frank was born on November 24, 1948 to Alvin and Dolora Marler Price. He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. 

Post graduation, he attended Ricks College where he met and married Michele McArthur in...

Leroy Scott Olsen III

Leroy Scott Olsen III

Dec 26, 2024

Leroy Scott Olsen III, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 9th, 1956, to Leroy Olsen II and Jacquiline Olsen. His sister Kim was 4 years older than him. 

Scott got his love for music from his parents. His dad was a band instructor for the Portland, Oregon School District. Scott started playing the trumpet when he was 5...

Philip Edward Durbin

Philip Edward Durbin

Dec 16, 2024

Philip Edward Durbin was born on April 26, 1941 in Ontario, Oregon. He was the middle child of John Arthur Durbin and Helen Virginia (Kiholm) Durbin. When Phil was 7 months old the family moved to Shelley, Idaho…the day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He spent the rest of his life in Shelley, except for his time in the...

Steven G. Rasmussen

Steven G. Rasmussen

Dec 15, 2024

Steven G. Rasmussen, 71, of Shelley passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2024 in Idaho Falls. 

Steve was born on July 3, 1953 and grew up in Taylor. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1971.

Steve met Catherine Staples and they got married in April 1987. They made their home in Shelley where they raised their three daughters. They later...

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