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William Elihu Pettingill

Nov. 8, 1929 - Sep. 15, 2022

Date of Service: Sep. 30, 2022

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William Pettingill

BURLEY – William Elihu Pettingill, a 92 year-old resident of Burley, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Diamond Peak Assisted Living.

Bill was born on November 8, 1929, in Wendell, Idaho. He was the eighth of nine children of George and Maude Pettingill. Bill spent his youth in Jerome, Elba and Malta Idaho. He graduated from Raft River High School in 1947. We loved hearing his stories about growing up in Jerome and also the Elba/Malta area.

He met Patricia Felton at a basketball game in Rupert, Idaho in 1947 and they later began dating. In 1948, Bill and some friends went to Alaska to work and Bill fell in love with Alaska. After he returned from Alaska, Bill and Pat were married on October 30, 1949. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple in 1955. Shortly after their marriage they moved back to Alaska and lived there several years before returning back to Idaho to live.

Bill loved Alaska and loved to talk about all his experiences there. He frequently bragged that he traveled the Alaska Highway 10 times! Bill loved to build and construct things and remodeled every house that they lived in. He owned and operated the old Chevron Service station in Burley that used to be where Taco Bandido is located. After the service station he owned and operated Pettingill’s Brakes which later became Pettingill’s NAPA Auto Parts.

Bill and Pat are the parents of six children. William (Bill), Debra, Patrice, Tami, Trudie and Paula.

Bill was preceded in death by his eternal companion and sweetheart Pat; his son, Bill and daughter, Patrice. Additionally, his parents; and all of his brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his daughters Debra (Brian) Barlow, Trudie (Ron) Dymock, Tami Isaacson and Paula John; one son-in-law, Craig Griffin and one daughter-in-law; Teresa Pettingill; 22 grandchildren; and 42 great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Linda Woodbury and the entire staff at Diamond Peak Assisted Living for their love, care and concern for Bill during his stay there. They were like family to him. He loved being there!

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 30, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Burley West Stake Center, 2420 Parke Ave., in Burley, with Bishop Jeremy B. Haymore officiating. Burial will be in Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, September 29, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Friday, preceding the funeral, at the church.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/Ea5ggfmqq5c.

Condolences for William Elihu Pettingill

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From Brent and Myrl Chugg:

I enjoyed my relationship with Bill in many capacities. He was always friendly and fun to be around. We extend our love and sympathy to the family.

From Laura Pettersson:

So sorry for your loss.

From Kathryn Hall:

Forrest and I very much appreciated our friendship with Bill. He was a good man.

From Steven and Maria Garrard:

Sincere condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

From Matt & Tami Clark (Interstate Repair):

Brian, Debra, and family; We are very sorry for your loss. He will be welcomed by his love ones, and waiting for you all when your time comes. In our thoughts and prayer.

From Pamala parish ruby:

I have many fond memories of spending time with this family. They always made me feel welcome and loved. Bill nicknamed me smiley as a young girl and it stuck. I loved hearing all the stories and memories of life in Idaho and alaska. Love and blessings to the family!

From David Kissler:

Uncle Bill held a special place in my mom's heart so special that she was willing to send me to live with him and Pat to guide me to better life and decisions in that life I wish you had because I didn't get to know him as well as I should have. I'll miss you your smile your sense of humor and just the way that you carried yourself in the world enjoy for life and love a family. You were the last Cornerstone of a great generation of our families.. May you rest in peace.. and walk with those who have gone before you much love!

From Al and Kathy Barrus:

Bill was a good friend and a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

From Kim Pettingill Garcia:

A true Pettingill, Uncle Bill was always so full of life, humor, and energy. I have been so thankful that he kept in touch with us over the years and visited us with Aunt Pat when we lived in Monterey. They were my lifelong connection to my dad's family that I have always cherished. My heart is broken that the last of my dad's siblings is gone but I am thankful to have a new relationship with his daughter Debbie that will keep the connection going. Uncle Bill will be missed very much but I will never forget his smile and sense of humor. Rest in Peace

From MICHAEL J BUSZKA:

Bill was great man. He was a true uncle to my wife Julie. He was always good to talk to. I'm sure he is catching up on stories with everyone.

From Monica Gonzales:

I Loved Bill and enjoyed caring for him at Diamond Peak. I too enjoyed sitting and hearing of his journeys in life we will greatly miss him here at Diamond Peak.

From Algot Coltrin:

Bill is a great man i was lucky to have been call on some of his projects he was a friend RIP

From Nancy Bihlmaier :

Bill was always a FAVORITE relative! Being cousins with my dad, Redge, made him a fun person to visit with! He was ALWAYS so HAPPY, even during our last visit, when he couldn’t HEAR what we were saying, but was so GLAD to see US! You’re ONE of a KIND!

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