Elmon N. Kidd

Apr. 26, 1922 - Nov. 10, 2014

Date of Service: Nov. 15, 2014

Elmon N. Kidd

DECLO - Elmon N. Kidd, 92, of Declo, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at the Minidoka Memorial Hospital in Rupert, with family by his side.

He was born in Bruneau, Idaho, on April 26, 1922, to Norman Clifford and Irva Lorine Newbold Kidd. He received his education in Jackson and Declo, Idaho. He served in the U.S. Army in New Guinea from 1942-1945 during World War II. During this time, his father died in an auto accident. After being discharged, he then returned home to help take care of the family. Elmon married June F. Quanstrom on March 7, 1947, in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple.

Elmon was a Scout leader and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as the executive secretary in the bishopric, Elders Quorum secretary, and other various church callings throughout his life.

He lived in Declo, Idaho, most of his life and enjoyed going to Quartzsite, Ariz. during the winter months for more than 30 years. Elmon worked as a farmer, rancher, dairyman, custom applicator, and owned and operated Kidd’s Tree Service. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, and snowmobiling with family. According to his side of the story, he always caught the biggest fish. He loved playing the guitar, the mandolin, the banjo, and the harmonica. He played in a band while in the Army and with the local Old Time Fiddlers. Elmon was honest in his dealings with his fellow man, had a contagious smile, and loved life.

Elmon is survived by his wife, June of Declo; son, Ronald (Sandra) Kidd of Magna, Utah; daughter, Diana (Lynn) Murdock of Blackfoot; son, Leland (Ruth) Kidd of Burley; daughter, Vicki (Don) Burton of Burley; daughter, Kathy (Lynn) Blauer of Burley; daughter, Koralie (Blain) Burton of Burley; son, Norman (Crystal) Kidd of Montpelier; sister, Norma Fewkes of Burley; brother, Marvin Kidd of John Day, Ore.; 25 grandchildren; and 58 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman C. and Irva Kidd; his brothers, Cleo, Verlin, and Dale Kidd; and sisters, Elda McGraw and Beulha Smith.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Declo LDS Stake Center, 213 W. Main St., in Declo, with Bishop Gregory L. Osterhout officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization. Burial will be in the Rupert Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, Nov.14, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and at the church on Saturday from 10 until 10:45 a.m.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Veterans Outpatient Clinic in Twin Falls, and Dr. John Etcheto for being so kind and caring.