Obituaries

May 2, 2015

It is with heavy, but peaceful hearts that we bid farewell to somebody who has been such a source of strength to those around him. Blayne G. Rounds, 56, returned to the loving embrace of his Savior, on Saturday, May 2, 2015, having fought a good fight, having finished his course, and having kept the faith.

Born October 6, 1958...

Apr 27, 2015

Boise, Idaho                         Venis J. Carlson

 

Venis Johnson Carlson, 88, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2015 at her residence in Boise, Idaho. She was born on November 30, 1926 in Preston, Idaho to Howard Hendry and Doloras Ann Martin Johnson. She married Richard Merriall Carlson on August 26, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

Venis is survived...

Apr 18, 2015

Donna P. Carlson Born March 6th, 1927, Died April 18, 2015

A huge vacuum has been created for loved ones and friends by her passing Saturday evening.  Since October, when she was hospitalized for pseudo gout (calcium crystals in her left knee) an odyssey began of 3 surgeries, the last of which removed her knee and placed a titanium rod...

Apr 16, 2015

Apr 14, 2015

Challis, Idaho                                   Troy T. Westerberg

 

Troy Thomas Westerberg, 49, of Challis, Idaho son of Margaret and Steven Westerberg of Preston, Idaho passed away suddenly of a heart attack in Idaho Falls, Idaho on April 14, 2015. He was born on June 24, 1965 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His growing up years were mostly spent in Memphis, Tennessee.

 

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Apr 8, 2015

Swan Lake, Idaho                           Suzanne S. Hadley

 

Suzanne Smart Hadley, 62, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on April 8, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Suzanne was born on August 10, 1952 in Preston, Idaho the daugther of Marlow and Barbara Smart. Suzanne attended West Side High School where she was involved in many activities and...

Apr 7, 2015

Preston, Idaho                                Robert B. White

 

Robert Brian White, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Preston, Idaho. He was born on January 26, 1974 in Portland, Oregon to Clarence Morris White III and Cynthia Sue McCall.

 

He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and being outside in the mountains. He loved snowmobiling, skiing,...

Apr 5, 2015

Preston, Idaho                                Dorothy A. Olson

 

Dorothy Allen Olson, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at her home in North Logan, Utah. She was born on October 27, 1918 in Preston, Idaho to Ray Allen and Freda Larson. She married Reed Bloxham Wakley on November 12, 1935 in Downey, Idaho. They were later divorced. She later married...

Apr 3, 2015

Lewiston, Utah         Neal A. VanOrden

 

Neal A. VanOrden, 74, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah. He was born on May 18, 1940 to Ervin "Nip" VanOrden and Venna Allen.

 

Neal loved to farm and kept a garden each year. He was proud of the harvest and often made salsa to share...

Apr 3, 2015

Jeralyn (Jeri) Hyde Austin of Weston, Idaho, passed away April 3, 2015 at the Portneuf Regional Hospital in Pocatello, Idaho with her husband, children, their spouses, as well as the oldest grandsons surrounding her.  Jeri had fought courageously to neutralize the effects associated with Stage 4 lung cancer and exemplified an unequalled toughness and determination to friends and family right...

Mar 31, 2015

Vaunda O. Rallison passed away peacefully, Tuesday March 31, 2015 surrounded by her family.

Vaunda was born on February 11, 1938 in Franklin Idaho to Mildred Lowe Oliverson and Douglas Oliverson.  She spent her childhood playing and riding horses in the Mountains above Franklin with her 2 older brothers Glenn and LuZon Oliverson.  She got pretty good at riding...

Mar 26, 2015

Vilma B. Castillo, loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at her home in Franklin, ID, on March 26, 2015, surrounded by her eternal companion, her children, and family, after a valiant battle with cancer.  She was born Nov. 10, 1949, in Laredo, Texas to Miguel Angel and Petra Garza Rocha Buruato.  Family was her focus and passion.  ...

Mar 21, 2015

Parmer Bennett Keller, 94, passed away on March 21, 2015 at the Heritage Home in Preston, Idaho.  He was born Jan. 19, 1921, in Mink Creek, Idaho the son of Emanuel Christopher and Mildred Bennett Keller. 

 

He married Dorothy Jean Tillotson on Aug. 14, 1942 in Driggs, Idaho.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. ...

Mar 19, 2015

H. Reed Fellows, aged 79 years, left this earth to return to his home in Heaven on March 19, 2015, from complications related to heart disease. Reed was born on January 10, 1936, and raised in Preston, ID, by Verl Roper and Hilva Olson Fellows.

 

After experiencing many adventures growing up in Preston and graduating from Preston High School,...

Mar 19, 2015

On the spring morning of April 13, 1938, a beautiful golden-haired, blue-eyed baby girl, Dorothy Lynene Larson, began the family of Lynn Alma and Dorothy Bench Larson.  Right from the beginning she was full of spunk, as her future siblings can attest!

 

She spent a few growing years in Wellsville until her family relocated to Preston, Idaho.  She attended...

Mar 16, 2015

Dr. Bao Huai Li, 75, passed away on March 16, 2015.  He was born October 1, 1939, in Xing Ning, China.  He was a well known Cardiolgist and one of the top doctors in all of China.  When he was 17, he was accepted to Medical School and became a Doctor at age 21.  He was considered one of the...

Mar 13, 2015

 

 

On Friday, March 13th, 2015, Michael Barrett Steadman was returned to the arms of his Heavenly Father.  He was met there by his father, Barrett, and his mother, Iyla Jean, whom we can safely assume proceeded to make him as comfortable as possible and fix him something to eat.

 

He was born June 6, 1962, in Salt...

Mar 11, 2015

LeeAnn Fryar Burnett, 59, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. LeeAnn was born on May 29, 1955 to Allen and Nadine Fryar in Preston, Idaho. Two years later she was blessed to have a younger brother David Fryar.

 

LeeAnn spent the first twelve years of her life with her family in Murray, Utah. She...

Mar 9, 2015

Larry E. Hone, 74, of Sacramento, Calif., a native of Preston, Idaho, passed away March 9, 2015.  Larry was born November 18, 1940, to Holley Eugene and Fanny (Early) Hone in Preston, Idaho.  He graduated from Preston High School in 1959 and from Utah State University in 1964. 

 

Larry was a loving, patient, and caring husband, father, school...

Mar 9, 2015

Fairview - Jay Bryce Jensen, 83, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 9, 2015 at the Heritage Home in Preston, Idaho. He was born on April 13, 1931 in Weston, Idaho to John Virgil and Elly Jacobsen Jensen.  He grew up working on the family farm, milking cows and tending the fields.  He participated in boxing during high...