John Leo Durbin

John Leo Durbin, 77, of Shelley passed away December 23, 2008 at his home under hospice care.

John was born February 12, 1931 at Parma, Idaho to John A. Durbin and Helen Kiholm Durbin.  He graduated from Shelley High School and attended Ricks College and Idaho State University.

On October 22, 1954 he married Iva Ruth Mittelstedt in the Idaho Falls temple.

He retired from Boise Cascade after 35 years of service.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  He served in many positions in the Church and also served a 10 year mission at the Family History Center.

His interests and hobbies included spending time with family and friends, wood working, and family history.

John is survived by his children, Guy (Vickie) Durbin of Idaho Falls; Rick (Cammie) Durbin of Victor; Lori (Mike) Moad of Shelley; brothers, Phil (Ann) Durbin and Bud Durbin both of Shelley; six grandchildren and four adopted grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday December 27, 2008 at the Shelley First Ward Chapel (184 North Park) with Bishop Mark Nelson conducting.  The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 9:30 till 10:40 at the church.  Burial will be in the Shelley Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of Nalder Funeral Home in Shelley.