Rupert

Dora Carlotta Perotto, age 86, of Rupert, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the Minidoka Memorial Hospital.

She was born on Nov. 26, 1923, in Rupert, Idaho, the daughter of Olindo and Inez Katherine Dallolio Paoli.  She attended school in Rupert, and graduated from Rupert High School.  She married Aldo Perotto on Nov. 18, 1941, in Rupert.  Together, they had two sons, Roger and Randy.  Dora was privileged to be a stay-at-home wife and mother.  She used her wonderful homemaking skills in creating a loving and inviting atmosphere.  Dora enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and reading cook books.

After the passing of her husband, Aldo, in 1976, Dora met Stan Winter.  He has been her loving and devoted companion since 1978.  They enjoyed dancing for many years.  In her later years, Dora delighted in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She had a large loving family and many friends.  Dora will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her dear friend and companion, Stan Winter of Rupert; her son, Roger A. Perotto of Boise; two brothers, Dick (Shirley) Paoli of Rupert, and Paul (Helen) Paoli of Gooding; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Aldo, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Lindo Paoli; two sisters, Ada Marie Pope and Darlene Zampedri; and her son, Randy M. Perotto.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley.

Rupert

Ervin Lynn Buttars, age 72, of Rupert, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at the Minidoka Memorial Hospital.

Lynn was born on July 4, 1937, in Burley, Idaho, the son of Ervin Daniel and Ila Grace (Hadden) Buttars.  When Lynn was eight-months-old, his father suddenly passed away.  His mother remained widowed until Lynn was three-years-old.  At this time, she married Wallace Higley who became Lynn’s father and helped in raising him.  Lynn graduated from Paul High School in 1955, and then served as a cook in the United States Army being stationed in Korea.  He married Joann Bateman on Oct. 5, 1959, in Paul, and they had two children, Terry Lynn and Janet Marie.

Professionally, Lynn was a meat cutter and had worked for Safeway Stores, Inc., Farmer Jack, Smith’s Food King, and retired from Swensen’s Market.  He took great interest in his children’s education and had served in the PTA and the Teachers and Parents for Children at Memorial Elementary School in Rupert.  He enjoyed fishing and camping and loved being with his family.

He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 51 years, Joann Buttars of Rupert; his children, Terry Lynn Buttars of Roy, Utah, and Janet (David) Cole of Albion; five grandchildren, Jeffrey Lynn Buttars, Heather Dawn Dayley, Bradley Allen Buttars, Kami Lynn Cole and Mitchell Ryan Cole; three great-grandchildren, Kambrie Lynn Buttars, Brayden Jeffrey Buttars and Amber Lee Buttars; his siblings, Dianne (Jim) Schaeffer of Paul, Mike (Connie) Higley of Twin Falls, Gary (Jan) Higley of Rupert, and Debbie (Joe) Hall of Paul; and a sister-in-law, Deanne Higley of Paul.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather; his grandparents; and one brother, Bert Higley.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Paul Cemetery, 575 W. 125 N., of Paul, with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Friends may call from noon until 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., Burley.

Burley

Ruby Ethel (Fullerton) Gochnour, 84, of Burley, died peacefully on Sunday, June 20, 2010, at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center surrounded by family.

Ruby was born Nov. 4, 1925, in Brown County, Minnesota, the eighth child of Herbert and Elizabeth Jensen Fullerton.  At age two, her family moved to Glasgow, Montana, where Ruby grew up and was the first one in her family to attend and graduate from high school.  She then came to Burley, to help her brother, Earl, with his family.  She worked at Shelley Processing in Burley, where she met her lifelong friend, Emma Gochnour.  Ruby and Emma decided to go to California, during the war years, and stayed with Emma’s sister Anna.  Ruby and Emma got jobs as “riveters” for Lockheed Aircraft.

They moved back to Burley in 1945, and when Emma’s brother returned home from the war in July, Emma got them together. In December 1945, Ruby married the love of her life, Ted Gochnour.  They were married for 42 wonderful years before Ted passed away in 1988.  Ted farmed and milked cows and together they raised their five daughters.  In the early 60’s, Ruby went back to school and then back to work.  Ruby worked at JC Penney and later for Dr. Annest, the Cassia Memorial Hospital, in the lab at the sugar factory, and for Dr. Ellingham.

Ruby loved to travel.  She achieved her goal of visiting each of the 50 United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand twice, with friends and family.  Her family was the light of her life and she loved to play games with the grandchildren whenever they came over.  Ruby loved people and was loved by most everyone she met.  She was active in several card groups after retirement. She was a very caring and giving lady. Ruby was a longtime member of the Burley First Christian Church where she was very active in the Christian Women’s Fellowship.  Wherever you saw Ruby, you heard laughter.

In 1983, when Ted’s health failed with Parkinson’s disease, Ruby chose to retire so she could take care of him full-time.  She lovingly cared for him in their home until he died in 1988.

Ruby is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Ray) Muir and Gail (Walt) Fisher of  Burley, Susi (Mike) McCall of  Rupert, Jani (Lyle) DeMond of Caldwell, and Mary (Ernie) Monroe of Boise;  11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.  Also surviving her is a brother, Hal (Estela) Fullerton of Missoula, Montana; her sisters, Blanche (Dorval) Kittleson and Arnetta Braaten of Glasgow, Montana; and a special sister-in-law, Emma (Gochnour) Fisher of  Burley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers; six sisters; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

A special thank you goes out to all who helped Ruby through the past few years of her life; those at Highland Estates, Parke View, the hospice nurses, and especially Dr. James Spackman.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, at the Burley First Christian Church, 1401 Oakley Ave., in Burley.  Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Burley First Christian Church or to the Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Rasmussen Funeral  Home, P.O. Box 878, Burley, ID  83318.

Declo

Richard Max Burton, age 66, of Declo, died Monday, June 21, 2010, at his home.

He was born on April 9, 1944, in Burley, Idaho, the son of Donald Max and Dorothy Elaine (Coffman) Burton.  He received his education in Burley, and graduated from Burley High School in 1962.  He married Lynda Okelberry on June 1, 1964, in Twin Falls.  He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing.  He loved reading books, training race horses and horseback riding.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Lynda Burton of Declo; his children, Malynda (Doug) Durfee of Burley, Lisa (Andrew) Rodriguez of Burley, Joy (Jon) Christensen of Rupert, and Jay T. (Cami) Burton of Declo; his siblings, Carol (K.) Wells of Oakley, Donald (Vicki) Burton of Burley, and Dennis (Cindy) Burton of Rupert; and 14 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gary Burton; one grandson, Destree Green; a granddaughter, Britaney Green; and a nephew, Albert Burton.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 25, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, with K. Wells officiating.

Declo

James Monroe Peterson, age 89, of Declo, died of natural causes at his home the morning of June 21, 2010.

He was born Sept. 25, 1920, in Elba, Idaho, to Carl Julius and Lou Stelle Barham Peterson. He graduated from Wendell High School in 1939, and the University of Idaho in 1950, with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

He weeded onions with his sisters and brothers, worked on a railroad tie gang, and in his youth helped support his family during the Great Depression. Following high school, Mr. Peterson enlisted in the Coast Guard for six years and was a radioman and instructor during World War II. He gave more than 30 years civil service until he retired as chief of engineering in the construction division of the Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

He married his southern bell sweetheart, the late Norma Wray Johnson, on July 25, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland. They later were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as a bishop three times, actively supported the Boy Scouts of America, often shared his faith and love of the gospel, and always served wherever asked. He enjoyed carpentry, tennis, hunting, fishing, gardening, singing, the jitterbug, good stories, poetry, and chess. Most of all, he enjoyed relationships with family and friends.

He is survived by his baby sister, Ida May Bell; his brother-in-law, Frank C. “Red” Gilmore; his daughters, Julia Dawn and Bonnie Wray Bair (Russell); his sons, James Monroe Peterson Jr., Bryant Wendell Peterson (Ivy), Jonathan Larelle Peterson, and Erik Stefan Peterson (Anita); 22 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Mr. Peterson was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Wray Johnson Peterson; his parents, Carl Julius and Lou Stelle Barham Peterson; siblings, Carl Oscar Peterson, Anna Laura Peterson King, Iva Lou Peterson Badger, Eva Lena Peterson Gilmore, and Julius Grant Peterson; and two grandsons, Michael James Peterson and Daniel Thomas Black

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 25, at the Declo LDS Stake Center, 213 W. Main St., with Bishop Garth L. 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 at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 9 until 9:45 a.m. Friday at the church.

The family suggests memorials be directed to the Boy Scouts of America in care of the Declo First Ward.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Tiffanee Lee Anderson passed away on Friday, June 18, 2010, at the all too young age of 19, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  Tiffanee was joined in death by her brother, Robert Cole Inouye.

She was born Dec. 10, 1990, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She graduated from Arbor View High School in 2009, where she played 2^nd base for the softball team. She was attending Porterville College in California, on a softball scholarship.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Carla Phillips of Portland, Oregon. Tiffanee is survived by her parents, Stacy and Melodee Anderson, and her brother, Chase Tyler Anderson all of Las Vegas.  She also leaves her grandparents, Norman and LaJune Dayley, of Albion, Janet and Max Ableidinger, and David and Gail Anderson all of Declo.  She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved her dearly.

Tiffanee loved everyone and everyone loved her.  She was the life of any party.  Tiffanee always had a plan.  She dreamed big, set a goal and never looked back.  Her example was an inspiration to teammates and friends alike.  Her heart was huge and she looked out for everyone. Tiff could not pass by a stranger in need and not share.  She was her big brother, Cole’s best friend and a second mother to her younger brother, Chase.  Tiffanee continued to inspire lives when she moved to California, to attend college and play the sport she loved.  Her sense of humor was priceless and will be dearly missed.  The bond Tiffanee shared with her friends and family will continue to grow through this tragic loss.

The visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 22, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Tule Springs LDS Church, 7500 Tule Springs Rd., in Las Vegas. The funeral will follow on Wednesday, June 23, at 10:00 a.m., also at the Tule Springs LDS Church.

A fund will be set up at D.L. Evans Bank for those wishing to make donations to help defray the costs associated with funeral services. Please contact the bank for details.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Robert Cole Inouye, passed on Friday June 18, 2010, at the all too young age of 23.  He was joined in death by his sister, Tiffanee Anderson.  Their passing was a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born on July 11, 1986, in Twin Falls, Idaho.  He graduated from Eldorado High School in 2004, where he played baseball.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carla Phillips of Portland, Oregon, and grandfather, John Winston Copeland of Burlington, North Carolina.  Cole is survived by his parents, Stacy and Melodee Anderson, and brother, Chase Tyler Anderson of Las Vegas, Nevada, and parents, John Winston and Chris Inouye, and brothers, John, Jacob and James Inouye of Burley.  He also leaves his grandparents, Norman and LaJune Dayley, of Albion, Janet and Max Ableidinger, and David and Gail Anderson all of Declo, and Mits and Millie Inouye of Twin Falls.  He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly.

Cole loved life.  His contagious smile could light up even the darkest room. All who met him were energized and could feel of his enthusiasm for life.  One of Cole’s greatest attributes was his kind heart and ability to empathize with others.  Cole lived life 110% never doing things half way.  He loved the young and old alike and felt comfortable with all. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing and snowboarding.  He spent a season sharing that passion as a snowboarding instructor in Idaho.  His intensity was not just present in his pursuit of work and activities, but also in the giving and sharing of his love for his family.  His brothers, sister and family never doubted his love for them.  His loss will be felt deeply by all, but his smile will be with us forever.

The visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 22, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Tule Springs LDS Church, 7500 Tule Springs Rd., in Las Vegas. The funeral will follow on Wednesday, June 23, at 10:00 a.m., also at the Tule Springs LDS Church.

A fund will be set up at D.L. Evans Bank for those wishing to make donations to help defray the costs associated with funeral services. Please contact the bank for details.

Paul

Linda Irene Uhrich, age 87, of Paul, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2010, at the Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley.

She was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Paul, Idaho, the daughter of George William and Elvira (Child) Munsee.  Her father died when Linda was three-years-old, and her mother died when she was seven-years-old.  These untimely deaths made Linda’s early life very challenging.  She lived in various places staying with family, friends and even strangers.  During this period of time, she received her education.

Linda married her sweetheart, Arthur Victor Uhrich on Feb. 10, 1941, in Burley.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Utah LDS Temple.  Together, they had one daughter, Gloria.  They made their home in Paul, where she had resided all of her married life.

Linda was a wonderful homemaker.  She learned many of those skills from Arthur’s mother who taught her how to can produce from the garden and cook outstanding German dishes.  She enjoyed ceramics, crocheting and needlework.  However, with her husband, they spent countless hours supporting their grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events and other activities.

Linda worked several years for Jay Maxwell at the Paul Drug.  She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having served as a nursery leader and as a visiting teacher.  She was also a member of the Paul American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Arthur Uhrich of Paul; her daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Val Robins of Burley; her grandchildren, Bret (Kathy) Robins of Burley, Chalet (Brent) Funk of Hansen, Kami (Rich) Ralphs of Denver, Colorado, Joel (Lori) Robins of Burley, Misti (Jason) Kirkpatrick of Lehi, Utah, and Kristi (Fraser) Roy of Centerville, Utah; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law; three brothers; and five sisters.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, at the Paul LDS Stake Center, 424 W. Ellis St., in Paul, with Bishop Layne R. Harper officiating.  Burial will be in the Paul Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

The family suggests memorials be directed to the LDS Church Humanitarian Fund or to the Paul American Legion Auxiliary.

Heyburn, Idaho

George Lloyd Pickup, 88, of Heyburn, Idaho, peacefully departed this earthly existence in his sleep on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, of natural causes.

George was born at home on Dec. 18, 1921, in Roosevelt, Utah, the fourth of seven children (five sons and two daughters) born to Alton and Ada Belle Weight Pickup.  He spent his youth in and around the Uintah Basin in eastern Utah, where his family farmed and raised cattle and horses.  He graduated from Union High School where he was successful in FFA and warmed the bench of their basketball team.  He was drafted into the United States Army in March of 1944.  George held the rank of Corporal in the infantry where he fought the German army in France and Belgium.  Wounded in the Battle of the Bulge, he was taken prisoner and held in a German prison camp until liberated on Easter Sunday 1945.  His post-war medical care was given at Bushnell General Hospital in Brigham City, Utah.

It was while traveling on a bus back to the Basin on leave that he met his future wife, Louise Earl, who was visiting common friends in Roosevelt.  One year later, they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  They returned to the Uintah Basin to live until George’s name was drawn to receive a homestead in the Tulelake Basin near Klamath Falls, Oregon, in 1949.  They were one of many young, veteran couples drawn that year who became known as the “49ers”.  They “camped out” for one full year in a makeshift house, rebuilt from a Japanese Internment Camp barracks  as was required to obtain ownership of their new farm.

One daughter and four sons were eventually born into the family.  Each one became part of George’s farm crew as he developed their homestead into a productive farm.  After an attempt at raising potatoes, George turned to alfalfa and grain.  His sons eventually grew into useful farmhands that contributed to successfully hauling tons of hay by hand using old trucks and new elevators which George also sold to neighbors as a side business.  However, his real love was with his cattle and horses as he was known to always have several horses around to help with his small herd of cattle.  He always appreciated a good horse.  Later in his life, he helped neighbors work their cattle whenever he could.  He loved to be on a horse out in the brush and junipers, roping, branding and working cattle.

Always a hard worker, he instilled a solid work ethic in his children.  Seldom could one find him idle.  Service in the Church began early in his life serving as the president of a young branch of the Church for nineteen years followed by several years on the high council and later as clerk.  As long as his health would permit, he was a diligent home teacher—a responsibility he took very seriously.

George took great pride in the success of his children and grandchildren.  He was very supportive of their athletic and scholastic achievements.  He was able to contribute to their successes while serving as a 4-H leader for nearly 30 years.  George was able to attend most of the high school games that his children participated in by driving the team bus to the away games.  It was not uncommon to find George behind the wheel on the team bus and Louise driving the rooter’s bus.  They both loved to watch their family members participate in any endeavor.

George’s life became extremely lonely in 1999, when his beloved Louise passed away.  He was also preceded in death by his parents and his three older brothers.

Survivors include a younger brother, Quint (Norma) Pickup of Price, Utah; sisters, Thora O’Neil of Price, Utah, and Leah Chandler of  Salt Lake City, Utah; his only daughter, Susan Batson of Rupert, Idaho; and sons, Reed (Coleen) of Burley, Idaho, Ray (Lynette) of Vancouver, Washington, David (Jill) of Roy, Utah, and Scott (Susan) of Heyburn, Idaho; 32 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 14, at the Heyburn LDS 1^st and 2^nd Ward Church, 530 Villa Dr., with Bishop Bruce Burtenshaw officiating.  Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley, with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Monday at the church.

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.