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Lonnie J Wodskow

Oct. 30, 1944 - Oct. 28, 2021

Date of Service: Nov. 4, 2021

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PAUL – Lonnie J Wodskow, a 76-year-old resident of Paul, passed away at his home with family present, Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Lonnie was born October 30, 1944, in Rupert, Idaho, to Walter Sidney and Emma Southern Wodskow.

Lonnie started his long, hard-working career at the young age of 15 at Cooper’s Ranch in Oakley, Idaho, spending his time enjoying the outdoors and cowboying. He then went to Utah to work for Anderson’s Ranch the following summer where he saved up all his money to buy his first 1958 Chevy Impala at the age of 17.

He met Diane Lee Fessenden who was having car trouble just down the road from his house and he stopped to help. A few weeks later, Diane ran through a fence on the Wodskow property. After these two encounters, the two began a courtship and were married August 10, 1974.

After working on the ranches, he decided to try his hand in the dairy industry as well as farming. He then found his next calling behind the wheel of semi trucks and started his driving career for the JR Simplot Company. His truck-driving career lasted for 35 years. He ended his long, hard-working career doing what he loved, truck driving, for Ag Express, where he retired happily.

He spent his off-time in the mountains hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and camping. He loved spending time with his family and friends the most, but out of all his passions, bullshitting with anyone and everyone was his best. He looked forward to talks with a few of his best friends, Dick Pool, Lamont Dudley, and Dick Taylor on a regular basis. Everyone that he ran into turned into a friendship that lasted a lifetime. After retiring, he enjoyed taking day trips to wherever the road took him.

Lonnie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Diane; children, Christina (Troy) Byington of Boise, Lonnie Jr. (Mindy) Wodskow of Idaho Falls, Scott (Shelly) Snow of Rupert, Melissa (Travis) Fenstermaker of Burley, Michelle (Manuel) Quilantan of Burley, and Michael (Karla) Wodskow of Herradura, Costa Rica; daughter-in-law, Sharon Wodskow; siblings, Beverly Mclaren of Portland, Oregon, Burt Wodskow of Rupert, and Aleah (Glen) Angus of Fallon, Nevada; 25 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Watler & Emma Wodskow; his in-laws, Virgil & June Fessenden; sons, Shanon Wodskow and Brent Wodskow; two brothers, Randy Wodskow and Sidney Wodskow; three sisters, Norma Wodskow, Connie Mae Wodskow, and Lily Wodskow; and brother-in-law, Bob Mclaren.

In accordance with Lonnie’s wishes, a graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 4, at Paul Cemetery, located at 550 W. 100 N., of Paul.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Diane Wodskow at any of the D.L. Evans Bank locations.

A live webcast of the Graveside Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/wkkc7KvaVVE.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

Condolences for Lonnie J Wodskow

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From Jon Radakovic :

Lonny had a lot of heart. We were lifelong friends even though separated by years and distance. I was shocked to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.

From Kelly Klosterman:

Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing Melissa. Sending my condolences.

From Sheila Anderson Zollinger :

My condolences to the entire family. Thanks to my mom Norma and my uncle Kenneth Anderson. I have had the honor of knowing Lonnie pretty much my entire life. Growing up he would always stop by and check on me and my mom. BS for a couple hours and leave.

From LaMont and Mona Dudley and family:

Such a good friend to us. You will be missed, Lonnie. Our thoughts and prayers to Diane and family.

From Shelby and Frances hayden:

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family we didn’t see this till just today.

From LaMont and Mona Dudley and family:

Such a good friend to us. You will be missed, Lonnie. Our thoughts and prayers to Diane and family.

From Tim & Ruth Timmons:

He will surely be missed. So sorry for your loss.

From John Bernstrauch:

Sorry for the loss of a great guy, he will truly be missed. Prayers for you all

From TERRIE LIN DENKER (Schenk):

Diane, Im so sorry for your loss of Lonnie, I absolutely enjoyed my visits with him and you. Thoughts and prayers.

From Terry mccann:

Sorry for your loss thoughts are with you

From Renae Graham Kiefer:

This makes me very sad.
Really going to miss bumping into you and shooting the bull. My condolences to everyone.

From Christiane Wodskow Kerbs:

Dear Diane, I hope that you and your family will find comfort and peace in this time of loss. To my cousin Lonnie: Congratulations on a life lived with heart, you have a big one.

From Dave & Connie (Beaver) Stansbury:

We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, our hearts go out to you.

From Dick and Lois Poole and family:

We will miss you dear friend...

From Orville Broadhead:

Our prayers for the family Lonnie will be missed He always had time to talk to everyone he met

From Susan Bailey:

Happy Trails Lonnie….

From Julie Graham:

I am so very sorry to hear this! I will miss seeing him around. Diane and the kids, my sincerest condolences to all of you. Love you all. Julie and family

From Sherie (Fessenden) Melchert and family:

Diane, I am so sorry for you and your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

From Roger and Carol (Fessenden) Klatt:

Diane, Sending hugs and prayers your way in this most difficult time. Deepest condolences to you and your family.

From Stacey L Valdez:

Melissa, my prayers to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

From Nonnie Johnston:

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs.

From Rudy and Kathy Hernandez:

Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences at this most challenging time.

From Carm Pickering :

Melissa I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

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