Ray Laurel Fillmore

Ray Laurel Fillmore, 92 of Shelley, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peaceful, July 18, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 12, 1920 in Burley, Idaho to Bert and Marvel (Cloward) Fillmore. He was the fifth of eight children. It was while Ray was in Burley, Idaho that he met the love of his wife Nelda Gene Peterson. They were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple for time and all eternity on June 1, 1945.

His childhood years were spent in Springdale, Idaho. He graduated from Burley High School in 1939.  During World War II he served as a Master Sergeant in the USA Army Engineers in the South Pacific.

Ray worked 43 years in the potato business with JR Simplot, Roger Brothers, and Basic American Foods. Ray retired from the potato business in 1986. After retiring Ray and Nelda spent many winters in Apache Junction, Arizona and St. George, Utah.

He was a active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and serving in his community as Loin Club President and other service organizations. Ray enjoyed golfing, camping, and spending time in his yard. In his later years he loved watching sporting events, long drives in the country, and helping others in the spud harvest. He was honored as Grand Marshall of the Annual Shelley Spud Day in 2009.

Ray is survived by his three children, Linda Black of Shelley; Debbie ( Mike) Carter of Shelley; and Ray ( Janet) Fillmore Jr. of South Jordan, Utah. He has 11 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Ray is also survived by his brother Keith Fillmore of Provo, Utah; and sister LaVera ( Louis) Moldenhauer of Mesa, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Nelda Gene ( Peterson) Fillmore of 68 years, his parents, and siblings Lucille, LaVonda, Albert, Phil, and Lee.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2013, at the Shelley 3rd/5th Ward Chapel (513 S. Park). The family will meet with friends Sunday July 21, from 6:00 till 7:30 p.m. at Nalder Funeral Home (110 W. Oak) in Shelley and Monday morning at the 9:30 till 10:40 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Shelley Hillcrest Cemetery with military rights by David B. Bleak Post 93 assisted by Idaho Honor Guard. 

A special thank you to The Gardens of Rigby, Bonaventure Assisted Living and Solice Hospice for their compassion and kindness shown to our father.