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.

Burley

Benny Martinez (affectionately known as “Uncle Benny” to all that knew him), passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center in Burley, at the age of 86.

He was born on May 20, 1924, in Pratt, Kansas, the son of Celestino and Felipita (Marquez) Martinez.  He was a self-educated man teaching himself how to read.  Benny proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army being stationed in the South Pacific.  He worked in the mines, for the railroad, and as a farm hand.  He enjoyed watching boxing, going to rodeos, horse racing, fishing, playing cards and bingo, and “shooting the breeze.”  However, most important to Uncle Benny was spending time with his family and eating sweets.  He was a member of the Catholic Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by Misty and Henry Munoz and their children, Emilio, Yasmeen, Izabel and Abigail (his “little stinkies”); a sister, Adela Arguello of Rapid City, South Dakota; sisters-in-law, Mary Martinez of Washington State, and Isabel Martinez of Rupert; and many generations of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Evaristo (Everett), Jose (Sepio), and Guiermo (Willie); and his sisters, Ruby and Julia.

Uncle will be greatly missed by and was a hero to his family and to all who crossed his path.

A vigil service will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at the Little Flower Catholic Church, 1601 Oakley Ave., with the recitation of the Rosary beginning at 7 p.m.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, also at the Little Flower Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Justin Brady as celebrant.  Burial will be in the Paul Cemetery with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans.

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

Heyburn

Olive Bernice McClintock, age 89, of Heyburn, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Olive was born on May 15, 1921, in O’Neill, Nebraska, the daughter of George and Adeline (Walton) Harvey.  She married August Del McClintock on Aug. 30, 1938, in Neligh, Nebraska.  They had two daughters, Faye and Lillian.  Olive worked for more than 20 years at the Burley Care Center.  She enjoyed gardening and sewing and loved her family dearly.

She is survived by her daughters, Faye Cole of Heyburn, and Lillian Hopkins of Winton, California; one sister, Violet Brandt of Creighton, Nebraska; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers; four sisters; and a niece.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the Rupert Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley.

Rupert

Sheri Alane Massie, age 39, passed away peacefully with her friends close by, on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at the Countryside Care and Rehabilitation Center in Rupert, after a 20-year courageous battle with AIDS.

Sheri was born on March 13, 1971, in Twin Falls, Idaho.  She graduated from Shoshone High School in 1989, and attended the nursing program at C.S.I. until she was too ill to continue.

Sheri has been described as a remarkable and strong spirit.  She showed these characteristics by turning a negative disease into a positive experience.  She volunteered for seven years in and around the Magic Valley speaking to schools and church groups.  In 2002, she received the Health Hero Award, a commendation from the South Central Idaho AIDS Coalition, and the Jefferson Award for work in the community.  Sheri volunteered to sit on the Idaho State Board of HIV Care and Prevention Council for six years until she was too blind to continue.  She attended several retreats every year whenever possible.

She was talented and creative.  Sheri loved music and loved to sing.  In 1988, she received the Who’s Who in Music Award.  There is not a Shania Twain song she couldn’t recite word for word.  She enjoyed scrap-booking, ceramics, mosaics, making thoughtful cards and coloring fuzzy posters.  She also loved to go shopping and work in her flower beds.

She was loving, compassionate, open-minded and friendly.  She liked to visit with people and had many friends.  Sheri accepted a person regardless of background, beliefs or status.  She loved animals and had many in her life including three ferrets and five very spoiled cats.  Sheri was a member of the Rupert First Christian Praise Chapel.  Many church members were so wonderful to come and visit with her, pray with her and bring flowers.

Sheri believed in being educated about AIDS and protecting others from getting this disease.  In this effort, she made a conscious decision to remain single and not raise a family.  But, she leaves a legacy of friends.  Some have preceded her in death including her dear friend, Willy Green.  You only had to meet Sheri once to form an instant bond.  Her family of friends love her and will miss her dearly.  Simply remember that, “Just when the caterpillar thought her life was over, she became a butterfly.”

Dr. Boettcher, thank-you for the care and compassion you showed Sheri.  You treated her very well and she considered you a dear friend.

To the staff at Countryside, Sheri feared having to reside at a nursing facility.  However, you alleviated that by treating her with dignity, respect and compassion.  Your care made her time there comfortable.  She considered many of you friends.  Thank-you for all you have done.

Sheri’s life will be celebrated at the memorial service to be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at the Rupert First Christian Praise Chapel, 1110 8^th Street.

Funeral arrangements and cremation have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.

Burley

Margean Wilcox Holm, our loving wife, mother and grandmother, age 76, of Burley, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at her home from pancreatic cancer, with her family at her side.

She was born on April 2, 1934, in Heyburn, Idaho, the daughter of James Franklin Wilcox Jr. and Blanche (Warner) Wilcox.  She was one of six children and the only daughter.  She received her education in Heyburn, and graduated from Heyburn High School in 1952.  She married Larry Holm on Jan. 3, 1956, in Elko, Nevada.  Together, they had four wonderful children, their twins, Randall and Russell, and Bradley and Lori Anne.

She worked many years for Quality Bakery, Shelby’s Bakery and Smith’s Bakery retiring in 1990.  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had previously served in many callings including the Primary, Sunday School and Relief Society.  She held an office for three years in the Heyburn Alumni Association from 1993 until 1995, and was a compassionate care giver for several relatives.

Margean enjoyed bowling and bowled in a ladies league for 49 years winning first place trophies and making many lifelong friends.  She loved doing crossword puzzles, walking and bike riding.  Her passion was keeping up with family records, and with her computer she was able to gather and write family histories even when she became legally blind.  Additionally, she liked making many crafts for her friends and family.

She and Larry own a summer cabin at Magic Reservoir where they have spent much time fishing, boating, walking, having family gatherings and spending some quiet time together.  As she loved to travel, they were able to visit all 50 of the United States, all of Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Jamaica, Columbia, South America, and many other cities along the Mexican Coast.  She and Larry loved going on cruises and taking bus tours to different places.

Her most rewarding times were being with her children and grandchildren.  She loved having family reunions with her family and also having and going to the Wilcox family reunions.  She and her family were avid Utah Jazz fans; going to many games in Salt Lake City, or watching the teams play on TV.  She and Larry loved going to Sun Valley in the summer to watch the professional ice-skaters perform and sometimes having family members accompany them to the show.  She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them especially at Thanksgiving, Christmas and their annual Labor Day camp-outs.

She is survived by her husband, Larry; their four children, Randy (Maggie), Rusty (Susie), Brad (DeeAnn), and Lori (Terro) Anderson; ten grandchildren, Heather, Holly, Haylee (Mike), Sean (Jordyn), Jason (Kara), Tameka, Brennan, Bonita, Marin, and Stephanie (Tyson); a great-grandson; two brothers, Max (DeEtta) Wilcox of Heyburn, and Don (Nadine) Wilcox of Sunbury, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Alta Wilcox of Farmington, Utah; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Carl, Ralph and Wayne; two sisters-in-law, Ann and Letha; her adopted brother-in-law, Roger Hansen of Arizona; and two nephews, Carl James and Kelly Wilcox.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 28, at the Burley LDS 2^nd and 4^th Ward Church, 515 E. 16^th St., in Burley, with Bishop Royce Otte officiating.  Burial will be in Gem Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Friday at the church.

BURLEY

Max W. Bingham, 85, of Burley, passed away at home Saturday, May 22, 2010.

He was born Nov. 4, 1924, in Ogden, Utah, to W.S. and Bertha Carline (Anderson) Bingham. His family moved to Burley, Idaho, when he was 5, where he has since resided.  Max married LaDonna Call in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Nov. 17, 1943.

He is survived by his wife, LaDonna; and his sons, Lynn (Sandi), Stanley (Sharon) and Ken (Wendy); and daughter, Marlene (Jerry) Callen; 33 grandchildren; 83 great-grandchildren; and a sister, LuDean Griffin. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, a brother and two grandchildren.

He was a very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in Scouting, Mutual, Elder’s Quorum, Sunday school, as finance clerk, ward clerk, stake missionary, home teacher and temple worker. He and LaDonna served a full-time mission in the Oregon Portland Mission. He was a successful farmer and rancher, but he loved his wife and family above all. He also enjoyed his horses, hunting, camping, restoring tractors and serving others, especially working on the church farm.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, at the Pella LDS Church, 160 W. 400 S., of Burley, with Bishop Lyle D. Sager officiating.  Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday (this evening), May 25, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Burley

Our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Norene Mitchell, age 90, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley.  She was surrounded by her family and friends.

Norene was born and raised in Ririe, Idaho. She was the fifth of seven children born to Fred and Elizabeth Nalder. She loved her siblings and had a close relationship with them.  Her two older sisters, Irene and Alene, died of influenza before she was born, but she kept them alive by always mentioning them whenever she talked about her family.  Growing up, Norene loved to be outside playing with her brothers, Lloyd, Jim and Dean, and her sister, Leona. Her parents had a 40-acre farm and all the kids helped run it.  Norene had a sentimental way of reminiscing about her childhood and could remember very small details about her childhood and shared them often.  She always spoke very affectionately about her family.

She loved doting on her sister, Leona, doing her hair every day from grade school up until she got married.  All the kids helped the family with the farm. They lived completely off the land, growing all their own food, and bringing in their own harvest. Norene hauled hay, picked strawberries, raised pigs and turkeys along with the rest of the family. She said she loved the work because she could spend time with her parents and siblings.

When Norene graduated from high school she moved into the Rigby Hotel and lived with Leona, while working as a telephone operator.  On Sept. 9, 1939, Norene went to the Harvest Dance in Ririe, where she met Nile Mitchell.  They courted for two years. Nile would drive 25 miles just to see her.  Nile and Norene were married in the Logan LDS Temple on Jan. 9, 1942, and one month later Nile was drafted into World War II.  They were separated for approximately  3 ½ years during the war.

When Nile returned home from the service, he and Norene started their family. They were blessed with six children, Neldon, Nilene, Lynn, Dell, Brent and Bruce. She loved being a mother but worried and fretted over her children. She was alone with the children many summers while Nile had to work in California for the A & P Tea Company buying and selling produce.  She always said she managed by relying heavily on prayer and the Lord.

When Nile retired in 1989, he and Norene were able to spend time doing things they loved: fishing, gardening, cooking for anyone who walked through the door, and spending time with their family. Norene spent countless hours making quilts for each family member, doing genealogy and preparing Books of Remembrance for each of her children and grandchildren.  She baked wonderful homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, and too many meals to count.  You never left the Mitchell’s house hungry.  Even if you said you just ate, it was as if they couldn’t hear you, and they fixed you a plate anyway.  Grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken noodle soup with homemade noodles and mashed potatoes will be greatly missed.  It didn’t matter the weather, Norene couldn’t let you drive away without sending you off with a loaf of bread and following you all the way down the driveway saying, “Tally-ho!!!” and blowing kisses.

Norene was a lifelong member of the LDS Church and served in the Relief Society, Young Women’s, as a genealogy extractor, a Scout merit badge councilor, in the Indian placement program, and loved going to the temple.  She was a spiritual person who often shared her personal experiences. She loved the Book of Mormon and was a living example of compassionate service.

Norene is survived by her sister, Leona Ricks of Farmington, Utah; her sons, Neldon (Susan) of Spokane, Washington, Lynn (Jan), and Dell (Susan) all of Declo, Brent (Karen) of Rupert, and Bruce (Elaine) of Oakley; along with 29 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; two sisters; her husband, Nile Mitchell; her daughter, Nilene (Dale) Turner; and one grandson, Brian Neldon Mitchell.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Delores Gerhardt.  Delores has been Mom’s care giver for the last 2 ½ years since Dad’s passing, and she has become a close personal friend.  Her service to our mother and grandmother went above and beyond care giving.  Knowing that Norene was never alone was an extreme comfort to the family.  Norene and Delores formed a bond so strong that Grandma began introducing her as “my sister.”  A special thank you to all the care givers that cared for our mom.  Thank you to the staff at Cassia Regional Medical Center and to the hospice team for making Mom’s last days on this earth as comfortable as possible. A special thank you to Grandma’s home teacher, Keith Crockett, and family.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 24, at the Springdale LDS Church, 475 E. 200 S., of Burley, with Bishop Gregg M. Harman officiating.  Burial will be in the Declo Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 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

Oley D. Jacobsen, age 68, of Heyburn, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at his home following a courageous and valiant battle with cancer.

He was born on May 25, 1941, in Driggs, Idaho, the son of Herman and Ruth Gwen (Hatt) Jacobsen.  He received and completed his education in Jerome.  He served in the United States Marine Corps for four years.  He married Carolyn Sue Bartholomew on Dec. 20, 1963, in Jerome.  Together, they had three children, Darryl, DeeAnn and Dennis.

Oley and Sue moved to the Mini-Cassia area in 1964.  Oley worked several years for Bunting Tractor in Burley.  He later worked for and retired from United Electric in Heyburn.  He was a master wood craftsman and enjoyed fishing, camping and being with family.  He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Oley is survived by his wife, Sue of Heyburn; his children, Darryl Jacobsen of Jerome, DeeAnn (Brad) Holm of Burley, and Dennis Jacobsen of Meridian; two grandchildren, Stephanie (Tyson) Damron and Morgan Jacobsen; and two sisters, Jaclyn (Andy) Grimes of Bois D’Arc, Missouri, and Treena (Marv) Black of Fredericksburg, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Bruce and Theron.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Heyburn LDS 1^st and 2^nd Ward Church, 530 Villa Drive with Thomas Bailey (bishop’s counselor) officiating.  Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at the Jerome 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 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Dr. Wendell Wells and staff, Dee Bailey, Frank and Lois Saldana, and Sarahmay Griffin for the kindness shown to Oley during his illness.

Rupert

Eva Nena Gill, age 85, of Rupert, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at the Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center in Burley.

Eva was born in Norwood, Missouri, on Feb. 27, 1925, one of seven siblings born to Jesse and Nola (Pruett) McGowan.  She lived her younger life in Missouri, where she grew up on a family farm.

On Dec. 29, 1946, Eva married Brandon G. Gill.  In their earlier years, they lived in San Lorenzo, California, where Eva worked for Rawlston’s Drug Supply Company and the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company.  In 1978, they moved to the country near Byron, California.  Eva and Gill shared many outdoor activities together including fishing, abalone diving, and gardening.  She was a wonderful homemaker who always had an open door for family and friends; something tasty to eat that she cooked, baked or canned; and a friendly game of cards or dominoes.  Eva also enjoyed crafts and made beautiful hand-stitched quilts.

In 1994, her husband, Gill, passed away.  In 2003, Eva moved to Rupert, to be near her sister, Pauline Ball Cooper, and family.

She is survived by her brother, Willard McGowan of Mountain Grove, Missouri; her aunt, Gladys Pruett West and daughter, Mary Ann Steinman; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gill; father, Jesse; mother, Nola; sisters, Doris and Pauline; and brothers, Robert, Lee and Merle.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley.  Interment will be in the Thomas Cemetery in Norwood, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Eva’s name to the American Cancer Society.