Heyburn

Lucille Peters, an 84 year-old resident of Heyburn, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at the Minidoka Memorial Hospital in Rupert, after a battle with cancer.

She was born on Aug. 20, 1925, in Bradeyville, Missouri, the daughter of H.E. and Dora Davis Todd.  Lucille (as she is known to most out west) moved to Idaho in 1949, with her husband, John Combs, Jr. and their two sons, Leonard and Delbert.  She worked at various locations through-out the Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and worked mostly in the potato industry.  Lucille finally decided to call Idaho home in 1957, and moved to Paul.

Lucille married Stanley Peters on Feb. 29, 1964.  Lucille and Stanley moved to Heyburn, where she made a home and many friends while living her life to the fullest in God’s grace.

Lucille is survived by her husband, Stanley Peters; three sons, Leonard (Charlotte) Combs of Olympia, Washington, Delbert Combs of Victor, Montana, and Mike Peters of Tuscon, Arizona; one sister, Edna Byers of Heyburn; five grandchildren, Kristine, Jason, Bobby Joe, Mikkie, and Zachary; and two great-grandchildren, Quade and Taelyn Rose.  They all would visit at every opportunity and enjoyed the family “get-together’s” and partaking of some home cooking.  She was an excellent cook.

Lucille enjoyed church, gardening, sightseeing and visiting friends and family.  She became very active in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Heyburn, where she made many friends and enjoyed various activities sponsored by the Church and brethren.   Of life’s sweet rewards, she enjoyed the grandchildren the most.  They always brought a smile to her face and joy into her heart.  She will be missed by many.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Dr. A. Lane Hansen and staff, Minidoka Home Health and Hospice, and the nursing staff at the Minidoka Memorial Hospital for the outstanding care given to Lucille.

Lucille’s life will be celebrated at a memorial service to be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1250 21^st St., in Heyburn, with Pastor Jerry Lankford officiating.  Urn placement will follow at the Gem Memorial Gardens.

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

Albion

Brent James Stauffer, age 66, of Albion, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at the Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley.

Brent was born on July 2, 1943, in Logan, Utah, the son of Lester John and Sadie Orpha (Hansen) Stauffer.  He received his education in the Cache Valley, graduating from South Cache High School and completing his education at Utah State University.  He was drafted into the military during the Vietnam War and served in the United States Marine Corps.  He married Caroldene Batterton on May 12, 1989, Elko, Nevada.

In Brent’s earlier years, he owned his own trucking business.  He later enjoyed farming and ranching.  He loved the outdoors and liked fishing, elk hunting and camping.  However, he loved most, his family.

He was a member of the LDS Church and the American Legion, Albion Post No. 124.

He is survived by his wife, Caroldene Stauffer of Albion; his children, (six from a previous marriage), John Stauffer, Chris (Christian) Stauffer, Stephanie (Brett) Nelson, and Jennifer (Cory) McDonald all of Boise, Nicole (Michael) Balle living in Virginia, and Elizabeth Stauffer of Boise; and his three children from his current marriage, Kimberly (Manny) Williams of Rupert, Chance Stauffer and Cassy Stauffer both of Albion; 16 grandchildren; his siblings, Clea (Blaine) Liechty of Logan, Utah, Jerry (Dee) Stauffer, and Courtney (Shirley) Stauffer all of Heyburn, and Deb (Delbert) Bair of Rupert; and his mother-in-law, Shanna Dene Batterton of Albion.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and his father-in-law, Thomas Batterton.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery (the former Masonic Cemetery) in Albion, with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans and Auxiliary.

Those who wish may assist the family by donating to a memorial account in Brent Stauffer’s memory that has been established at D.L. Evans Bank in care of Caroldene Stauffer.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.

Burley

Inez Price Zollinger, age 90, of Burley, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at the Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley.

She was born on June 15, 1919, in Paris, Idaho, the daughter of Fredrick John and Gertrude (Rich) Price.  She received her education in Paris, graduating from the Fielding High School.  She completed her education at Utah State University in Logan, Utah.  She married Ray Dimond Zollinger in the Logan LDS Temple on Sept. 25, 1940.  Together, they had nine children.

Inez and Ray farmed together throughout their marriage.  Inez used her outstanding homemaking skills in providing a wonderful atmosphere for her family.  She was an excellent cook, upholsterer, artist, seamstress, and a home decorator.  She loved quilting and crocheting.  She also enjoyed working in her yard and mowing the lawn with the riding lawn mower.  While living at Highland Estates in Burley, Inez liked playing bingo and other games.

She was an active member of the LDS Church.  During her life she devoted much of her time to the church serving as a Relief Society President, Young Women’s President, guide patrol leader in the Primary, in-service teacher, and on the stake Primary board.  Together with her husband, Ray, they served as missionaries in the Arizona Holbrook Mission and as workers in the Logan Temple.

She loved the Mini-Cassia Community and had been a 4-H leader, worked in the PTA, was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the Country Friends Book Club.

She is survived by her children, Kathryn (Earl) Christensen and Alan (Judy) Zollinger all of Burley, Anna Maria (Jim) Englebright of Moab, Utah, Elizabeth (Leland) Dayton of Allen, Texas, Barbara (Frank) Clark of Ashton, Paul (Vicki) Zollinger of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Jacob (Kimberly) Zollinger of Stansbury Park, Utah, and Thales (Bonnie) Zollinger of Burley; a son-in-law, Bryan Ellsworth of Yuma, Arizona; her siblings, John (Patsy) Price of St. Charles, Carol (Frank) Hirschi of Centerville, Utah, and Ruth (Wilmer) Rigby of Logan, Utah; 50 grandchildren; 100 plus (and counting) great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray; one daughter, Dorothy Ellsworth; four sisters; two grandsons, Joel and Douglas Christensen; a granddaughter, Dawn Zollinger; and a great-grandson, Seth Christensen.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, at the Declo LDS Stake Center, 213 W. Main St., with Bishop Gregg M. Harman officiating.  Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Highland Estates for the care given to Inez.