RUPERT – Richard Roy Fisher of Rupert, Idaho died May 4, 2013 in Twin Falls, Idaho.  Richard was born in Rupert, Idaho June 12, 1952, the son of Dana Cowell Fisher and Richard S. Fisher. He is survived by his daughter Aubrey Fisher, granddaughter Natalie Gresham and three sisters, Lori Creason (Charlie) and Barbara Potthast of Rupert, Idaho and Sara Jones (Martin) of Carson City, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his infant son Calvin Fisher, his father Richard Fisher and  his mother Dana  Fisher. He was married to Kim Ravsten of Pocatello, Idaho and later married Pauline Evans, of Paul, Idaho.

Richard attended school in Rupert, Idaho graduating from Minico High School in 1970. He served in the Idaho National Guard and attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho where he received his degree as a civil engineer.   Richard lived in Elko, Nevada from 1982 until 2006 when he retired to Rupert, Idaho.  Richard worked as a civil engineer in Elko for Chilton Engineering, Summit Engineering and the US Forest Service on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Richard had many hobbies and interests.  He was an avid sportsman, and collected comic books and classic cars and trucks.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the DeMary Memorial Library, 417  7^th Street, Rupert, Idaho.

A gathering for family and friends will be held at the home of Barbara Potthast on Friday, May 10^th starting at 2:00 p.m. Services are under the Direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

ALBION  –  ODeen Kent Redman, 75, of Albion, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Mesa, Arizona.

ODeen was born on Dec. 24, 1937, at his home in Albion, Idaho.  He was a welcomed Christmas present to his parents, Victor Redman and Mildred Barrett Redman.  ODeen was the first grandchild and was surrounded by grandparents, aunts, and uncles who loved to spoil him.  He was able to enjoy all the attention until he was joined by his sister, Beverly, and 11 years later his younger brother, Barry, making the family complete.

He grew up and attended school in the Albion Valley through his 8th grade year. His leadership abilities had already begun to shine as he was the speaker at his 8^th grade graduation in May of 1952.  His speech was titled, “Beyond the Visible Horizon.”  ODeen then attended Declo High School where he excelled in all forms of academics and athletics.  He held many leadership positions throughout high school and was chosen outstanding member of the speech department and represented the State of Idaho on a two-week tour of the United Nations in New York City. He was the valedictorian of his class in 1956.

He married his high school sweetheart, Darla Anderson, on Sept. 8, 1957, at The Church of Transfiguration in Moose, Wyoming.  He and Darla lived in Salt Lake City, Utah, while he finished his college education. ODeen attended the University of Utah majoring in electrical engineering and graduated from the Salt Lake City School of Electronics in 1961.  ODeen and Darla were blessed with three children, Vikki, Rich, and Deana. The family enjoyed living in the beautiful Albion Valley and everything that it represented.  Many weekends were spent camping and fishing with neighbors and friends, hunting for the perfect buck, or trailing that famous bull elk. These traditions were shared with his children and 15 grandchildren as well as his 16 great-grandchildren who were the true loves of his life.

ODeen was born into the telecommunications business that was started in Albion in 1929, by his grandparents, Mike and Jeanette Breslin.  The company consisted of one switchboard, a few miles of army field wire, and 18 customers.  His parents were both involved in the small company so, ODeen spent much of his time by his grandmother’s side at the switch board. He was a quick learner and enjoyed helping grandma with all the wires. By the time he was in the 3rd grade he was able to relieve his grandmother for short spans of time.

In 1963, ODeen’s father passed away suddenly.  ODeen immediately found himself as the manager of the Albion Telephone Company at the age of 28.  Six months later, his grandmother Breslin passed away. The challenges of a growing company were taken in stride with a tremendous amount of dedication.  In 1965, his mother suffered a heart attack while attending a telecommunications conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, leaving ODeen not only the responsibilities of the company but also the guardianship of his 14-year-old brother, Barry.  This was a time when his leadership skills were put to the test.

ODeen always had a passion for flying and received his pilot’s license in 1967 and was more than willing to take flight anytime he could find someone willing to go.  He spent many hours in the past 40-plus years flying friends and family. He flew cowboys to rodeos, employees on business trips, kids for prom dates, and passing off different Boy Scouts on their aviation merit badge. He always felt that if a Scout could survive the “roller coaster” they deserved the badge.

ODeen was always an important part of the community.  He was appointed to fill the unexpired term of his father on the Albion City Council in 1963, and was reelected for a 2^nd term.  In 1970, he was elected mayor of the City of Albion and served in that capacity until 1974.  He served as a commissioner of the Albion Highway District for more than 20 years and was the secretary of the district. He served as president of the Rocky Mountain Telephone Association and as a board member of the United States Telephone Associaton. He spent numerous years on the board of the Raft River Electric Coop and had also served as president.  He was on the advisory boards of the National Rural Electric Coop Association, the Idaho State University Telecommunications, and the Bureau of Land Management.  He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and recently received his 50-year pin. ODeen and Darla were honored to receive the citizenship award from the Albion Grange. They were chosen as the Cassia County Fair Grand Marshals in 2009 and considered it an amazing honor.  Most recently, he was honored as the 2012 Mini-Cassia’s Businessman of the Year.

As ODeen entered semi-retirement, he learned to enjoy life to its fullest.  He and his wife, Darla, have enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren at their property in Salmon (which was closer for their Montana kids).  Additionally, he liked spending time with his many great friends  –  whether flying up the river for a quick lunch or riding his Harley for a scenic tour.  He and Darla recently became snow birds, going south for the winter where ODeen enjoyed new adventures in the deserts of Arizona.  He always believed that it was important to live life to its fullest and has passed that advice on to many young people.

ODeen saw the growth of the Albion Telephone Company going from a switch board and a handfull of customers, to fiber optics, and more than 3500 customers. He led a small business into a top-end telecommunications industry.  He truly witnessed “Beyond the Visible Horizon,” and was an incredible leader in the communication industry as well as the community he shared.

ODeen is survived by his wife of 54 years, Darla Redman of Albion;  a brother, Barry (Dianne) Redman of Declo; one sister, Beverly Redman of Raleigh, N.C.; his children, Vikki Naki of Manhattan, Mont., Rich (Connie) Redman of Albion, and Deana Crane of Bozeman, Mont.; his grandchildren include Jessica Chavez, Troy (Breeanna) Naki, Koriann Naki, Shane Naki, Shannon (Jason) DeJong, Cody (Rikelle) Montgomery, Jennifer (Kyle) Bradshaw, Shyane (Jed) Hutchison, Nicole (Billy) Allphin, Kylee (Wylee) Douglas, Kyle Redman, Josh Parke, Danny (Ashley) Crane, Nathan (Luz) Crane, and Derek Crane;  and 16 great-grandchildren. ODeen was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; and a baby sister, Delores.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Albion LDS Church with Bishop Randy Brackenbury officiating.  Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the church.

In memory of ODeen, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Albion Senior Center, P.O. Box 45, Albion, ID 83311, or to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103.

BURLEY – Shililah Flowers Okelberry, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 58, on May 23, 2013 at her home in Burley, ID surrounded by her loved ones.

She will be remembered by her family and friends every time they see a sunset, lighthouse, or wagon ruts of the Oregon and Mormon pioneer trails.

She was determined to show strength, pride, and courage in her battle against breast cancer when diagnosed in 2003, and was at peace and acceptance with her Heavenly Father when it returned 9 years later.

She was born on February 21, 1955 in Rupert, ID to Patricia Yvonne Lewis and Ramon (Bud) Flowers. She was raised by her mother and step-father Doug Reed. The family moved a few times and later settled in Pocatello, ID where she graduated from Highland High School Class of 1974.

Shililah married Chris Okelberry on July 19, 1974 in Burley, ID and were blessed with two children, who were the center of her life. The family was later sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on Feb 1, 1992 for time and all eternity. She fulfilled numerous callings in the LDS Church, and served like she lived with faith in every footstep.

She worked at Ore-Ida – McCain Foods for a combined 30 years of service. When diagnosed with breast cancer she became an active member of the McCain’s Relay for Life Team. Shililah used her talents, craftiness, and personal experience to help raise money for the Cure.

She is survived by her husband Chris Okelberry, of Burley; son Ryan (Monica) Okelberry, of Nampa; daughter Kamille (Ken) Mort, of Paul; mother Patricia Reed of Pocatello;sister Juanita (Gene) Sorg of Pau; brother Kelby (Lillie) Flowers of Pocatello; step-sister Lori (Kim) Ball of Price, UT; mother-in-law Patricia Okelberry of Burley; brother-in-law Rick (Joyce) Okelberry of Yakima, WA;sister-in-law Susie Bailey of Burley; and sister-in-law Eileen (Greg) Tyler of Heyburn. A proud grandmother of five beautiful grandchildren: Tayten, Aryn, Kellen Okelberry, Kayden, Keilah Mort. And many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceeded in death by her father Bud Flowers, step-father Doug Reed, and her baby brother Johnney.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Burley West Stake Center, 2420 Parke Ave. with Bishop Dan Alvey officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rupert Cemetery.  Friends may call Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert and from 1-1:45 p.m. at the church on Tuesday prior to the funeral.

Thank you to all those who have made our burdens light, offered support and comfort, and truly displayed the love of Christ in your words and deeds.  A special thank you to Dr. Miranda, his nurse Rowena Miller, and office staff. They went above and beyond in caring for our wife and mother. To the staff at the Infusion Center for making her feel comfortable, and to Tawny from Hospice for being with us at the end.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the McCain Relay for Life Team at:  MAP Credit Union, 2307 W. Main, Suite A, Burley, ID 83318.

Rene F. Sotelo

DECLO – Rene Felipe Nava Sotelo, 27 year old Declo resident, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Declo.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in Mexico.  Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Payne Funeral Home.

Scott M. Altmann

DECLO  – Scott Michael Altmann, 47, of Declo, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at his home.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Declo LDS Stake Center, 213 W. Main St., with Bishop Garth Searle officiating.  Burial will be in the Declo Cemetery with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:40 p.m. Friday at the church.

Stanley Peters

            HEYBURN – Stanley Calvin Peters, 88, of Heyburn, passed back into the arms of his loving wife and God on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013, at Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home and Crematory Service of Burley.

Troy Higley

            GOLDFIELD, NV – Troy B. Higley, 48, of Goldfield, Nevada, and formerly of Burley, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his home in Goldfield.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.

            BURLEY – Andrew Parlante, 48, formerly of Burley, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Sacramento, California.

Andrew was born March 10, 1965 to Peter and Caprina Parlante in Floral Park, New York.  He was married to Julann Lehman and later to Donna Melillo both of New York.  Andrew resided in New York, Idaho, and recently in North Dakota and California.  He completed High School and some college.  He worked as a Taxi cab driver, truck driver and Real Estate sign company.

Andrew was a member of the Catholic church and later the LDS church.  He served in the Sunday School organization and Primary.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing.

Andrew is survived by his daughter Rebecca Parlante, mother Caprina Parlante, sister Sue Masino, Niece Christina Masino, Niece Angelina Masino, and Great Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Aunts and Uncles.  He is preceded in death by his father Peter Parlante.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the LDS church at 515 16^th Street Burley, ID.Viewing for family and friends will be held for one hour prior to the services at the church. Services will conclude with burial in the Pella Cemetery under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

                RUPERT – Dorothy  Richling, 93, of Rupert, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at her home.

Dorothy was born April 11, 1920, in Hiawatha, Kansas to Mr. and Mrs. William Scott.  She attended school in Horton, Kansas.  On October 10, 1943, she married George E. Richling.  They had three children, Judy Meacham of Crecsent City, California, Kay (George) Osterman of Heyburn, Idaho, and Steve (Pat) Richling of Spokane, Washington.

She was an active member of the Lioness Club for a number of years and a member of the United Methodist Church.

Dorothy is survived by her children; nine grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; sister, Cathy (Jerry) Christensen of Pocatello, Idaho;  and sister-in-law, Joyce Richling of Horton, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Wilbur Scott and Marvin Scott; and one sister, Donna.

We want  to say thank you so much for the caring support you gave to our mother, Tawny.   Intermountain Home Care you are wonderful.  Thanks so much.  Your love is like our mom from the heart.

Funeral services were held. Saturday May 18, 2013 at Hansen Mortuary 710 6^th Street, Rupert.  Burial was  at the Rupert Cemetery under the direction of Joel Heward at Hansen Mortuary

            RUPERT – Herman “Sonnie” Bott Jr., 72, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

Sonnie was born January 18, 1941 in Rupert, Idaho, to Herman and Ila Bott.  Sonnie married Gerry Sillin on December 6, 1958.  He resided in Emerson, Acequia, View, Hidden Valley, Paul and Rupert.

Sonnie worked various jobs; he farmed, worked concrete at Bishops Ready Mix, he was a meat cutter at People’s Meat Market, Sugar Factory, landscaped with his dad, and worked at Rupert and Paul cemeteries.  He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church.  He was a member of the NRA, American Pony Club, and American Miniature Horse Association.  Sonnie enjoyed fishing, driving his teams, family, campouts, and socializing.

Sonnie is survived by his children Kerri (Rocky) Tyler; Hermie (Karla) Bott, and Dori Bott, his 14 Grandchildren, 16 Great-grandchildren and one on the way; his sisters Barbara (Joe) Searle; Laurel (Wayne) Olmstead; and numberous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and three sisters Ilene, Lois, and Judy.

Funeral services were held Monday May 20, 2013, at Hansen Mortuary. Burial was in the Rupert cemetery under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

Dona E. Sanford

BURLEY – Dona Eliza Sanford, 94 year old Burley resident, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at her granddaughter’s home in Burley.

Services are pending and will be announced by Morrison Payne Funeral Home in Burley.

Eldon D. Mecham

                HEYBURN – Eldon D. Mecham, 73, of Heyburn, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at his home.    Funeral services are pending under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

Roger Woodbury

            BURLEY – Roger Woodbury, 80, of Burley, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013, at Cassia Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services are pending under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

Wallace Ray Egley

BURLEY  –  Wallace Ray “Wally” Egley of Burley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the age of 82.

The funeral was held Tuesday, May 28, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley. Burial was in the Pleasant View Cemetery with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

            HEYBURN – Eldon D. Mecham, 73, of Heyburn, passed away at his home Friday, May 24, 2013, due to a short battle with cancer.

He was born August 17, 1939 in Paul, Idaho, to Theodore Julius Mecham and Hertha Katherine Schnabel.  He joined siblings Bob, Shirley and Jerry.  His parents divorced shortly after he was born and his mother married Earl Stimpson who became the father that raised him.  A brother Jim and a sister Charlotte were added to the family.  Eldon graduated from Minico High School in 1957.  He looked forward to and attended all of the class reunions that were held every 5 years and celebrated his 55^th reunion last summer.

He married Glenda Marie Fenstermaker on November 1, 1957.  They had three children, Jackie, Peggy and Scott.  He worked a few odd jobs in his early years but eventually settled into a job he could not have loved more with Youngs Dairy in 1960.  He was a wholesale delivery driver and made many friends along his route.  After 18 years on the route the company promoted him to manager and they were required to move from their home in Heyburn to Burley.  They were there for seven years when he retired after 25 years with the company and returned to his home in Heyburn, bought a Clover Club potato chip route which he ran for the next 22 years.  He always believed in working hard and that it was the only way a person could afford to enjoy life.

He enjoyed family get togethers, hunting, bowling, trips to Jackpot and fishing!  He had many annual trips with family and friends which included spring and fall steelhead fishing for the past 32 years, annual trips to Island Park in the summer and lots of trips here and there to Magic Reservoir, Salmon Dam and day trips with his brothers to many local fishing spots.  One of his annual fishing trips that he went on for the last 45 years and especially looked forward to as it was with his oldest and dearest friends, Chuck McCoy, Wally Winningham, Lew Humphreys, Jerry Jonas and Larry Holm.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Glenda; his daughter, Jackie (Darren) Werner of Eden; daughter, Peggy (John) Todd of Twin Falls; and son, Scott (Sharon) Mecham of Heyburn; and grandchildren, Summer (Clay) Howard, Dylan (Dondi) Lish, Josh Werner and Ruthie, Jake Werner and Cassie, Monica (Eddy) Long, Andy Glenn, Rocky Todd, Janie Todd, Misty (Joe) Maddox, Kimberly (Mike) Smith and Mandy (Colby) Andersen.  He is also survived by six great grandchildren with one on the way;  his brothers, Bob (Sharen) Meacham of Rupert and Jim (Janie) Stimpson of Rupert; sister Shirley (Leo) Knopp of Burley;  brother in law, Bill Martindale of Vancouver, WA, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry in 1962; sister, Charlotte in 2013; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Brandi Boston from Hospice for being there when she was needed most.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to an organization of choice.

A viewing will be held at Hansen Mortuary, 710 6^th St. in Rupert,  6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening, May 30, 2013.  Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.  Friday, May 31, 2013, at the mortuary.  Burial will follow at the Paul Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

               HEYBURN – Leendert “Leonard” Barendregt, 87 of Heyburn, Idaho passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at St. Lukes Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho from natural causes due to age.

Leonard was born September 19, 1925, to Adrianus and Trijntje Runia Barendregt in Heyburn, Idaho where he grew up speaking the Dutch language.  He attended school at Big Bend and attended Heyburn High School until the age of 14, when he began working on the family farm to support his parents and siblings.  Leonard was a devoted brother to his sisters, Leona, Josephine, and Maria.

Leonard farmed until his retirement.  He enjoyed German Shepherd dogs, camping, fishing, hunting, and traveling with family and friends.  Leonard enjoyed repairing and restoring Hudson automobiles and Leonard and Lois were members of the Deseret Hudson Motor Car Club.  He worked hard to support his family and taught his children the value of hard work.

Leonard was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Leonard married Lois King on August 8, 1945, in the Logan, Utah Temple and they were married for over 67 years.

Leonard and Lois were blessed with 7 children: Leonard K (Marge) Barendregt, Rupert; Melvin (Rayette) Barendregt, Heyburn; Jolene Earin, Coeur d’Alene, Karma (Steve) Etherington, Rupert; Norma (Roy) Belnap, Rupert; Bonnie (Glenn) Call, Heyburn; and Connie (Brent) Griffin, Rupert.  Leonard has 45 grandchildren and 72 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Leona, brothers-in-law Blain Warr and Dale Moffett and granddaughter Andrea Barendregt.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday May 31, at the Heyburn 2^nd Ward, 530 Villa Drive, in Heyburn, with Bishop Paul Douglass officiating.  Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Heyburn.

Friends may call from 7 until 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at the Heyburn 2^nd Ward, 530 Villa Drive, Heyburn and from 1-1:40 p.m.  May 31^st at the church.  Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

BURLEY  –  Eloise Mae Atchley, 99, of Burley, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013.

Eloise (Ella) was born on Jan. 1, 1914, in Dillsboro, N.C., to Kelly and Myrtle Brooks Bradley.  She was the second of five children.  The family later moved to Barkers Creek (Whittier, N.C.) where she attended school.  She loved school and played on the basketball team.  Eloise met a handsome man, W.R. Atchley, from Sevierville, Tenn., and they were married on June 12, 1936.  They lived and farmed near Ashton, Idaho, before moving to North Carolina.  To this union a daughter was born, Eula Mae.  After 49 years of marriage, W.R. passed away in August 1985.

Eloise moved to Burley, Idaho, in 1992 to be nearer to her daughter and family.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she met several dear friends.  She loved reading her Bible and other religious books.  Her hobbies included gardening, working in her flower beds, cooking, baking, and sewing.

Eloise is survived by her daughter, Eula (Bill) Atchley of Burley; grandson, Mike (Connie) Atchley, granddaughter, Shawna (Chris) Wolf, and granddaughter, Lisa (Randy) Parish, all of Burley.  She leaves behind six great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Alice Sutton and Mildred Patterson, both of Whittier, N.C.

Preceding  Eloise in death are her parents; husband; sister, Viola Jones; brother, Ralph Bradley; and great-grandson, Lance Lane Parish.

Special thanks to the staff at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center for their loving care and friendship of Ella.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, where friends and family may call from noon until 12:45 p.m.  Interment will take place at the Bradley Cemetery in Sylva, N.C. at a later date

          PAUL – Blaine Andersen, 79, passed away on June 4, 2013 of natural causes.

Blaine was born February 9, 1934 in Heyburn, Idaho to Jonathan W. and Charlotte Andersen.  Blaine graduated from Heyburn High School.

He farmed and worked at the Sugar Factory and was an active member of the LDS church.  Blaine enjoyed restoring tractors and being with his family.

Blaine married Gaye Lenore Jones on September 8, 1960 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.

He is survived by his wife, Gaye, and their children, Wendy Mitchell, Stacy (Melinda) Andersen, Amy (Michael) Bush, Jason (Valerie) Andersen; a sister Vera Clowers, and 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Glen and Mark; and sisters Ellen Brower and Norma Pullman.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Paul Stake Center, 424 West Ellis Avenue in Paul, with Bishop Shannon Brown, officiating.

Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery in Heyburn with Military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Auxiliaries.

Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home in Rupert.

            MALTA  –  Camille Sundberg,49, of Malta, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at her home of a sudden illness.

Camille was born on Oct. 18, 1963, in Burley, Idaho, the daughter of Guy William and Nadyne Welch Sundberg.  She received her education in Malta and Burley and graduated from Burley High School in 1982.  Camille had great respect and admiration for the older generation.  This innate attribute led her to pursue a degree in the healthcare field where she worked as a certified nurses assistant at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center in Burley.  She loved her work and was so gentle and caring with the patients and residents she served during their seasoned years.  She was also a member of the LDS Church.

She is survived by her mother, Nadyne Sundberg of Malta; her only sister, Debra (Kevin) Nelson of Dallas, Texas; her two sons (whom she simply adored), Timothy Aaron (Heidi) Sundberg of Ellensburg, Wash., and William George (Rushella) Nelson of Grand Prairie, Texas; four grandchildren, Jake, Blaze and Kordyleah Nelson, and Tristan Sundberg ; and her step-siblings, Keith Sundberg of San Antonio, Texas, Peggy (James) Manriquez of Pocatello, Claudia (Stephen) Armstrong of Heyburn, David Sundberg of Clear Creek, Utah, and John (Kaye) Sundberg of Boulder City, Nev.

Camille was preceded in death by her father.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, at the Malta LDS Church, with Bishop Jeff Johnson officiating.  She will be buried next to her beloved daddy, Guy, in the Clear Creek Cemetery in Clear Creek, Utah.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.

          ACEQUIA – Haskel E. Mills, 93, of Acequia, passed from this life peacefully at his home in Acequia, Idaho Saturday June 8, 2013.

Haskel was born August 5, 1919 in Merrimac, Kentucky, the sixth of eight children born to Jason Mills and Bertha Lou Cox.  Haskel came to Idaho in the 30’s with the Civilian Conservation Corps, where they built canals and ditches throughout the Cassia and Minidoka area.  Haskel was very proud of the work they did.

It was while in the CCC’s in Paul, that he became acquainted with Myrle Olive Bulkeley.  After the camp closed in 1940 he returned to Illinois where his family lived.  He joined the navy in 1941 and was stationed in Astoria, Oregon when Pearl Harbor was bombed.  He married Myrle on December 12, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

After being discharged from the Navy, he worked for Burley Bureau of Reclamation working as a mechanic in the Minidoka Power Plant.  The family lived at the Minidoka Dam for 35 years.  Haskel retired from the Bureau of Reclamation in 1975, moved to Acequia, where he resided until his death.  He enjoyed a long, healthy life living at home, taking care of himself until his passing.

Haskel is survived by his daughters Susan Varker ,Phoenix, Arizona; Ann (Willis) Spear, Riverton, Wyoming; Karen (James) Mullen, Oakley, Idaho; and Peggy (Thomas) Dodd, Louisville, Kentucky; 19 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.  He is also survived by one older sister, Lorrayne, in Marseilles, Illinois.

Haskel was preceded in death by his wife Myrle (1968) and sons, John “Randy” and Robert “Bobby” Mills.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m.  Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Acequia LDS 1^st Ward chapel. Viewing for family and friends will be held from  6-8 p.m. Friday June 14, 2013 at Hansen Mortuary and for one hour prior to the services at the church. Services will conclude with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery with military rites by the Mini-Cassia Veterans. Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

BURLEY  –  Maxine LaFay Fowler Mohrlang, 89, of Burley, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Countryside Care and Rehabilitation Center in Rupert.

Maxine was born on Aug. 2, 1923, in Everton, Boone County, Arkansas, the daughter of Fred James and Isabelle Nichols Trammell.  She received and completed her education in Arkansas.  She married Orice Vern “Blacky” Fowler on June 9, 1941, in Elko, Nevada.  Together, they had three children, Colleen, Jerry Dean, and Ronald Kent.  They made their home in Burley where they farmed south of Burley for many years.  When Orice’s health declined, they moved into town and Maxine started a new career as a waitress.  She worked at various locations but will be remembered most at Nelson’s Café, the National Hotel, the Copper Room and the Ponderosa Inn.  Orice passed away in 1979.

Following his death, she married a wonderful gentleman, Warren Mohrlang.  They spent many cherished years together and created long-lasting friends.  Maxine and Warren enjoyed entertaining their countless friends and used their cooking skills in making each event an enjoyable and memorable experience.  Additionally, they spent many hours and days canning, and especially enjoyed making pickles and jams.

Maxine was exceptionally gifted in crocheting (making literally hundreds of afghans), embroidery work, and in creating beautiful floral pieces for the different organizations for which she was involved.  She was a lifetime member of the Ruth Rebekah Lodge of Burley, was a member of the Burley Elks Ladies Auxiliary – Does, and she and Orice were very active in the Clairmont Grange for many years.  She was also a member of the Burley United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her children, Colleen Maricle of Soldotna, Alaska, and Ronald Kent (Jackie) Fowler of Great Falls, Montana; her daughter-in-law, Carol Fowler of Burley; two sons that joined the family from her marriage to Warren, Tom Mohrlang and Brian Mohrlang both of Burley; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Alma Lloyd and Barbara Burnette.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Orice and Warren; a son, Jerry Fowler; a granddaughter, Alicia May Fowler; and three sisters, Louise Allen, Juanita Hurt and Gloria Sisson.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Burley United Methodist Church, 450 E. 27^th St., with the Rev. Kathy Abend officiating.  Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Countryside Care and Rehabilitation Center in Rupert for the outstanding and tender care given to Maxine.  We especially thank Juanita Kerbs, Diane Adamson and Arlyne Giles for the extra loving attention shown to our mother.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.

            RUPERT – Cecil E. Swearingen, 92, of Rupert, passed away Monday, June10, 2013, at Minidoka Memorial Hospital.

Cecil was born April 21, 1921, in Dustin, Oklahoma to William and Anna Myers Swearingen.  He also served in the U.S. Army during WW II in the 340^th Engineering Construction Battalion

He is survived by his sons, Ken and Dennis (Marty) Swearingen; many grandchildren and many more great and great-great grandchildren; his brother, Harley Swearingen; sister, Lilly Rhodes; and brother-in-law, Troy Harrison.

Family and friends are invited to gather for cookies and coffee from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Hansen Mortuary Friday, June 14, 2013.   Graveside services will follow at 11 a.m. in the Paul Cemetery with military rites by the Mini-Cassia Veterans. Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

            ALMO  –  NayDean Bronson McNeely, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Karcher Estates, in Nampa, Idaho.

NayDean was born to Clyde Orson and Fern Agreeta Durfee Bronson on Sept. 20, 1930, at the home of her maternal grandparents, Leo and MaryAnn Durfee in Almo, Idaho.  She lived most of her childhood life in Almo, and attended schools in Moulton, Almo, Burley, and Malta, Idaho.
She married Bert Nish Hutchison on May 30, 1946, and moved to Malta.  To this union was born two children, Ginger Carol Hutchison and Delbert Nish “Jeff” Hutchison.

She later married Preston Lanior McNeely on Nov. 9, 1969, and moved to Irving, Texas. Their union was later solemnized in the Boise Idaho LDS Temple.
She is survived by her two children, Ginger Carol Kjall, and Delbert Nish “Jeff” Hutchison; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dolores Bronson Booth, Merlie Bronson Redford, and Patsy Ann Jensen Smith; and two brothers, Allen Bronson and Gary Bronson.

NayDean was preceded in death by her husband, Preston; and two grandsons, Marvin Nish “Jake” Ward and Tyson Zackarie Jones.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 East 16^th St., in Burley, where friends and family may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.  Burial will follow at the Valley Vu Cemetery in Malta.

          BURLEY – Reginald “Davis” Vansant Jr., 52, of Burley, passed away June 25, 2013, at St. Lukes Medical Center.

Davis was born December 21, 1960, to R. Davis  Sr. and Karen Vansant.  He lived in the Southern Idaho area all of his life.  He worked for many years in the law enforcement field graduating from POST.  Reginald was a lifelong Christian with a passion for Awanas and V.B.S.

Davis is survived by his parents; former wife, Valarie Auclaire and children, Sarah, Rachel and Chance; seven grandchildren; and former wife Jeni Vansant;  his sisters Nancy (Tony) Vansant – Firkins, Bonnie, Kelley, and Julie Peterman, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents and his brother, Richard.

A Gathering and visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Hansen Mortuary, 710 6^th Street, Rupert.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2013 at the Burley First Baptist Church, 2262 Hiland Ave., Burley, ID.  Services will conclude with burial in the Riverside Cemetery, in Heyburn.  Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

PAUL – Richard Amen, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 27, 2013 at his home in Paul, Idaho.

             Richard was born on Feb 2, 1922, at Crook, Colorado, to Henry and Elizabeth Amen.  He was the third of 14 children.  The Amen Family moved to South Dakota when he was young, and then later moved to Heyburn.

During World War II, he met Dorothy Gruner, the love of his life.  They were married in Santa Monica, California on Sept 4, 1943.  They were married for 66 years, until her death in 2010.  After the war, they moved to the Jackson area to start farming.  In 1964, they moved to a farm in Paul, Idaho, where he has since resided.  He loved seeing things grow- crops, cattle, children, and beautiful open spaces.

Richard was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1953.  He was a fine example of strong faith in the bible, loyalty, compassion, and love of God and fellow man.  He was a very hard worker, and taught his children the same value.

Richard is survived by four children: Judy (Frankie) Hermansen of Paul, Id; Rod (Claudia) Amen of Paul, Idaho; Duane (Mary) Amen of Paul, Id; and Tom Amen of Pocatello.  He has 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two brothers- Jerry Amen, and Bob Amen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, six brothers, five sisters, one grandchild, and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday July 5^th, 2013 at Hansen Mortuary.  Viewing for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2013, and for one hour prior to services at the mortuary.  Services will conclude with the burial in the Riverside Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

            RUPERT – Norvin Arthur Dickson, 94, of Rupert, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013, at Minidoka Memorial Hospital of complications from surgery.

Norvin was born August 17, 1918, in Rupert, Idaho to Mary and Arthur Dickson.  He married Blanche Spidell in 1938, and was a lifelong Rupert resident.

Norvin started hauling milk with his father as a young man, he bought the smallest route and ended up with the largest route.    In 1959 he bought Dickson Oil where  most of his milk customers became  his oil customers.   Norvin was a charter member of Elks and a member of Mini Cassia Search and Rescue.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, reading, working, and snowmobiling.

Norvin is survived by his children, Gene , Darell , and Karla; grandchildren, Kaydawn, Kathy, Sheri, Kevan, Teresa, Travis and Jeron; 19 grandchildren; brother, Dwight Dickson; and sister, Marylou Woods.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Arthur;  wife, Blanche; his son, Kim; brother, Fred; and grandson, Matthew Tilley.

Funeral services will be held 11: a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Hansen Mortuary, 710 6^th St in Rupert, with Larry Edgar officiating.  Viewing for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2013, at the mortuary.  Services will conclude with burial in the Rupert Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rupert Elks or Mini Cassia Search and Rescue.

The family would like to thank the Minidoka Memorial Hospital staff for their care of Norvin.