In memory of those who have left the range
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Elden Arnell
Elden Wynn Arnell of Rigby, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2022 at his home at the age of 66 years.
Elden was born June 21, 1955 in Rigby, Idaho to Elden G. Arnell and Barbara Yerian Arnell. He was raised in and attended schools in Rigby, graduating from Rigby High School. Following high school, Elden pursued a career in Law Enforcement. He ended his working career as a gun salesman.
On May 23, 1992, he married Karen Murdock in Rigby, Idaho where they made their home. The marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on September 13, 2013. Elden was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed shooting guns and was a member, and former President of the Southeast Idaho Practical Shooters, a competition-based shooting club. He also enjoyed reading.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Murdock Arnell of Rigby, Idaho; daughters, Nicole (Kip) Tonks of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Jennifer Kacey) Kunz of Victor, Idaho; son, Chad (Tammie) Larson of Teton, Idaho; sister, Barbara Thomson of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Brothers Elwood (Shirley) Arnell of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Mark (Jennifer) Arnell of Ucon, Idaho; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 sister, Jill Sharp; and one brother, John Tyson.
Elden is interred at Annis Little Butte Cemetery.
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Rodney Yates
Rodney Thomas Yates, 82, of Idaho Falls, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at the Idaho Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born Aug. 30, 1927, in Concord, N.C., where he lived until he joined the U.S. Navy in 1945.
After his naval service, Rodney attended High Point College in North Carolina. Later, he attended Duke University Methodist Seminary and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
Rodney worked as a Methodist minister in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. After leaving the ministry, he became a public school teacher in North Carolina and Iowa.
He moved to Idaho Falls in 1985. Here, he worked at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Center until his retirement.
Rodney was active at Trinity Methodist Church in Idaho Falls and was a member of the Southeast Idaho Practical Shooters.
Even after he was no-longer able to shoot, it was common to see Rodney watching the wednesday evening matches during the summer months.
He also served a term as the president of the Eastern Idaho Ostomy Association.
Rodney is survived by his two children, Tom Yates of Iowa City, Iowa, and Martha Yates Scarpellino of Ankeny, Iowa.
He also had four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
If you see wildflowers growing on the berms between bays 1 and 2, those are in memory of Rodney.
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Frank Rupert
Frank Taylor Rupert, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 20, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Frank was born October 20, 1929, in Hammond, Indiana, to Lloyd Everett Rupert and Sarah Elizabeth Taylor Rupert.
He grew up and attended schools in Hammond and graduated from Hammond High School. He also attended Valparaiso University where he studied engineering.
On August 11, 1972, he married Patricia Louise Rupert in Denver, Colorado.
Frank and Patricia made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where Frank worked as a salesman in the steel industry.
He proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in German and Korea during the Korean War.
Frank was a Christian. He was a grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 38 years.
He enjoyed hunting, golf, fishing and was a competitive gun shooter.
Frank was President of the Southeast Idaho Practical Shooters, Inc. for several years, and was instrumental in the creation of the club as a legal entity.
Frank is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Louise Rupert of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Michael (Irene) Rupert of Ohio; son, Scott (Leonarda) Rupert of Nevada; step-daughter, Joy (Bill) Chatham of Arkansas; stepson, Lee Sluyter of Florida; and his chocolate lab, Hershey; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Lynn McKinlay
Lynn Gilbert McKinlay, 76, of Iona, passed away peacefully Dec. 19, 2017, at his home.
Lynn was born Dec. 15, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Gilbert T. McKinlay and Emma Eleanor Nielsen McKinlay. He grew up and attended schools in Hibbard and graduated from Madison High School. He graduated from Ricks College and Utah State University with his bachelor's degree. He later attended the University of Idaho, where he earned a master's degree in education.
On Dec. 27, 1968, he married Betty Mae Klingler in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. To this union were born four children, Trisha, Brian, Jeffery and Mandy.
Lynn and Betty made their home in Iona, Idaho. Lynn worked as a teacher at Dora Erickson and Fairview elementary schools. He was principal at Kinghorn Elementary School and Midway Middle School. He retired after teaching at Jefferson Middle School.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served two missions at the Idaho Falls Family History Center.
He served as executive secretary and Scoutmaster. He enjoyed Scouting and was an Eagle Scout. Lynn was awarded the Silver Beaver. He was a member of the ski patrol at Kelly Canyon and Grand Targhee.
He was a member the Southeast Idaho Practical Shooters, Skyline Gun Club, Corvettes of Southeast Idaho and enjoyed archery.
Lynn is survived by his loving wife of almost 49 years, Betty McKinlay, of Iona, Idaho; daughter, Trisha (Dave) Thomas, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; son, Brian (Rohni) McKinlay, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; son, Jeffery (Melinda Gregston) McKinlay, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; daughter, Mandy (Nathan) Williams, of Nashville, Tennesse; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his parents-in-law, Arden and Pearl Klingler.
Lynn is interred in the Iona Cemetery.
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Bruce Brinton
On June 9, 2025, Heaven gained an amazing angel, as we said goodbye to our beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, and friend, Bruce D. Brinton. Bruce, 69, passed away unexpectedly from a sudden heart attack at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Bruce was born on August 15, 1955, in Rigby, Idaho, to William Max and Maxxine Brinton. He was the fifth of seven children in the Brinton family. Bruce grew up in the Coltman area and graduated from Madison High School.
On May 4, 1979, Bruce married his true love and eternal companion, Sandra Virgin Brinton, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together, they were blessed with five beautiful children: Miranda, Phillip, Margo, Patrick, and Megan. The family made their home in Idaho Falls, where Bruce worked as a crane mechanic at NRF for 35 years.
One of Bruce's greatest passions in life was anything related to guns. He loved participating in competitive cowboy action shooting matches and took great joy in teaching others about gun safety and care. Bruce was an active member of the SEIPS Gun Club, where he was known as Caribou Jack. Through this adventure, he made many lifelong friends.
Bruce will always be remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help others. He was a natural teacher, eager to share his knowledge with his children and anyone who sought to learn. A faithful and devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bruce served in numerous callings throughout his life. His love for his Savior, Jesus Christ, was reflected in his service to others, and he touched many lives through his example of faith and kindness.
We find comfort in knowing that Bruce was welcomed into Heaven by his loved ones. A long-awaited reunion with his son, Phillip, granddaughter Hannah, daughter-in-law Nikki, brother-in-law Jerry, and a joyful embrace with his parents and sister awaited him. Bruce will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sandra Virgin Brinton; children: Miranda (Billy) Egan, Margo (JJ) Sensabaugh, Patrick Brinton, and Megan (Landry) Harper: and his cherished grandchildren: Kailee, Madalyn, Brooke, Brynlee, Eliza, Dylan, Carsen, Kohl, Koy, Krew, Salem, DJ, Dalton, James, and Harrison. He is also survived by his siblings: Loretta (Jon) Jensen, Maryl (Paul) Warner, Sam (Marian) Brinton, Aldon (Sarah) Brinton, and Clark (Shelly) Brinton; along with many other beloved family members and friends.
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Bruce Scott
Bruce Allan Scott, 74, passed away January 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bruce was born November 28, 1949, in Monrovia, California, to Donald Ray Scott and Allie Eileen Hudspeth Scott. He grew up and attended schools in Temple City and the Mojave Desert and graduated from Temple City High School. Bruce served in the U.S. Marine Corps and is a veteran of the Vietnam War.
On July 16, 1977, he married Connie Jean Sommers in Rexburg and were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple. Bruce and Connie made their home in Ucon, Idaho. Bruce worked as a deputy sheriff for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office for 29 years.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served as a High Priest group leader and as a teacher. Bruce loved to learn, teach, and serve. He was always reading, everything from gospel books to technical manuals. He was constantly involved in service. He belonged to the Civil Air Patrol where he flew missions to search for downed aircraft and lost people. He was a member of the Southeast Idaho Practical Shooters Club, a member of different HAM Radio check-ins, and continued to be a reserve police officer for Bonneville County Sheriff's Office. He also started Scott Motor Escorts, where he provided safe travel for families from the funeral service to interment of their loved one. After retirement Bruce went to work for Aerohawk Aviation, a job that he thoroughly loved.
Bruce enjoyed family get togethers and loved his family dearly. He was a pilot, master scuba diver, and enjoyed gas operated model airplanes. He loved making wood and plastic pens on his lathe. He was good at woodworking and electronics and could fix cars and diesel transmissions, and anything else he was asked or needed to do. His wife, family, and friends always had needs and he was always happy to serve and he always helped with a smile.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Connie Jean Scott, of Idaho Falls, ID; daughter, Cindy Leigh (Marvin) Jorgensen of Fairbanks, AK; son, Shawn Allan Scott of Rexburg, ID; daughter, Melinda Lee Scott of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Rolf (Sally) Hansen of Lindon, UT; 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; also, Diana Reitan of WA, who is a very sweet lady Bruce called Mom.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Kernan Longua
Kernan Joseph Longua Jr., 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 11, 2024, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.
Kernan was born November 5, 1964, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Kernan Joseph Longua Sr. and Janice Kirby Longua. He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, most of his life with a small stint just on the outside of Pittsburgh. He also attended IFHS, then received his Bachelor Degree in Business from ISU.
On July 7, 1990, he married Tamara Irene Pendlebury in Idaho Falls. Kernan and Tamara made their home in Idaho Falls, where Kernan worked as a Security Specialist for INL.
He was an avid participant with the local Idaho State Practical Shooters Association. He loved to travel and collected poker chips and shot glasses from places he visited. Kernan enjoyed watching his son play sports and hanging out with his friends.
Kernan is survived by his wife, Tamara Irene Longua of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Kernan James Longua of Idaho Falls, ID; and mother; Janice K Longua of Idaho Falls, ID.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kernan "Kerry" Joseph Longua; and sister, Karen Jan Lyman.
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Tim Moats
Timothy "Tim" Lowell Moats, born December 28, 1955, in Billings, Montana, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Tim spent his formative years in Bozeman, Montana, where he attended high school before pursuing mechanic school in Helena, Montana.
Tim was a truck driver by trade. He married Deborah Joyce Hill, and together they raised two sons, Tyler and Vince. Although Tim and Deborah eventually divorced, they maintained a respectful and amicable relationship.
An avid member of the NRA and the South East Idaho Practical Shooters, Tim had a passion for shooting and enjoyed participating in competitions, often bringing his sons along. His enthusiasm for the sport was a significant part of his life.
Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Vincent Moats and Lucile Elizabeth Livingstone; his brother William; and his daughter-in-law Conni. He is survived by his sons, Tyler Moats of Blackfoot and Vincent (Becky) Moats of Idaho Falls; his brother Richard Moats; and his four grandchildren Megan, Braden, Kelsey, and McKenzie.
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