Joseph Farrel Egbert

Preston, Idaho - - - J. Farrel Egbert

Joseph Farrel Egbert, 72, passed away suddenly at his home in Preston, Idaho on Monday, May 26, 2014. He was born on November 14, 1940 in Fairview, Idaho to Milford John (Jack) and Elizabeth Allen Egbert. He married Linda Lee Johnson on November 15, 1958 in Elko, Nevada.

Farrel was a flooring contractor owning his own business. He was a great father and loved to be in the outdoors fishing and hunting. He enjoyed cooking and playing his guitar and singing. He grew a great garden and always enjoyed spending time with family camping. He loves the Lord and prayed often. Grandpa Egbert and Andy have gone fishing.

He is survived by his wife Linda, of Preston; his children Timothy Lee Egbert, Rae-Lin Egbert, Shelly Zapolski, Rex F. (Diane) Egbert, Laura Lee Egbert, and Carl J (Cristie) Egbert. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren as well as seven siblings Blaine, Dennis, Ronnie, Val, Charlene Speth, Jack, and Kathy. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Terryl, and a grandson Andy Zapolski.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 1005 South 800 East, in Preston, Idaho. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com