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David Kendle Chatterly

Dec. 29, 1949 - Jul. 31, 2023

Date of Service: Aug. 19, 2023

ALBION – David Kendle Chatterly, Sr., 73, passed away suddenly of an aneurism, July 31, 2023, at his home in Albion, Idaho, bringing to close a long battle with cancer.

David was born December 29, 1949, in Kanab, Utah, to Kendall and Sheila Workman Chatterly. He was the oldest of three children born to this marriage. His family moved to Hendersen, Nevada when he was older. He grew up there. His parents divorced and his mother remarried to Gary Foote. Gary brought three more children into the family and David grew close to these children. David graduated from Basic High School in Henderson in 1967. He wanted to enlist in the Air Force, but health reasons kept him from serving.

David then met and married Margaret Belknap. To this marriage was born a sweet baby girl, Angelina Beth. Sadly, Angelina passed away at 14 hours old. Neither recovered well from this and they later divorced. David then moved to Oregon where he met and married Nancy Petrie. A daughter, Jessica, was born to this marriage. They later divorced. While working in Page, Arizona, David met and married Vickie Karstens; Vickie brought two children into his life, Cassie and Jeremy. A son, David Kendle, Jr. was born to this marriage after they had moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. They were later divorced.

David left Colorado Springs to move to Salt Lake City, Utah, in order to help his mother care for his stepfather. After the passing of his stepfather, David decided to go to Salt Lake Community College, where he met his present wife, Rhonda Hall. He became a family friend. They married in April of 2004. Rhonda brought three more children into his life.

After Rhonda finished obtaining her teaching degree, they moved to Malta, Idaho. David retired from being a school bus driver for the Salt Lake School District. They lived in Malta for the next ten years with David venturing into raising chickens. When Rhonda retired from her teaching job, they sold their house and moved to Heyburn for two months until they found their present home in Albion, Idaho. David happily raised his chickens, enjoyed his grandchildren when they visited and had a happy life with Rhonda. He participated in the Senior Center of Albion as the treasurer and chaired online meetings. David was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2021. He chose to skip the traditional treatments being that they would not help in the long run. He lived life on his terms and to the fullest. He will be missed.

David is survived by his wife, Rhonda; sons, David Chatterly, Jr., Jeremy Bird, Arion Thompson (Abby), Andrew Fenn (Courtney); his daughters, Alyssa Bonhotel (Phil), and Jessica Bohn (Mike); his sister, Laura Martin (Dan); and his many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sheila Buhl, Gary Foote, and Kendall Chatterley; his brothers, Joseph Chatterley, and Doug Foote; sister, Sandy; and daughter, Angelina Chatterly, as well as aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Albion Ward, located at 889 South Main St., in Albion, where family and friends will be received from 10 until 10:50 prior to the service. Interment of the urn will be in the Albion Mormon Cemetery.

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

A live webcast of the memorial service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/9pd0niVQ0Q0.

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Condolences for David Kendle Chatterly

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From Debbie Hoskin:

Dear Rhonda, I am so sorry about the loss of your sweetheart andat the same time, happy for all the wonderful times you spent together and as a family! It was easy to see that you lived each day to the fullest and filled with love. It is heavy now but all of us who love you here and in heaven will be here when you need us. I love you so much dear friend! Hugs!

From Jim & Sandy:

Rhonda, we are praying for you and your family. May our Heavenly Father bless you and the lives of your family during this hard time. You are loved.

From Dee Workman:

Ronda, I am so happy than David found you, such a wonderful lady! He always was a very special nephew! While in Henderson, I watched him play little league ball. He was a very fast runner! He was in my math classes. He was so smart with numbers! Please know that I loved him mucho, mucho, mucho!!!

From Susy Harper:

Dear Rhonda and family, we are so sorry about Dave's passing. He is a wonderful man. I really enjoyed the plays he wrote. He is a very friendly man and I'm sure he is doing a great work on the other side. Our prayers are with you. Lots of love to you and your family. Susy

From Jonathan and Jackie Lewis:

Uncle Dave was always so kind to us! His genuine love and care always attended every conversation. I'll miss the fun and humor he brought with him everywhere he went. I especially loved his relationships with the younger members of the family. His grandkids and nephews and nieces always knew they were a priority to him. On top of all of this no one could outdo his hats! We will love and miss Uncle "cheeseburger" Dave!

From Clayton Galliher:

Sorry to hear this news. Take care of yourself, and God bless you.

From Lori 3:

Rhonda and family, my heart is sadden with the passing of David. He was like a brother to me and helped in the first years of my recovery. He had such a great sense of humor and could always make you feel better. May God be with you in the days to come.

From Mike and Sherry Lewis and family :

Our hearts are broken! Our Sunday dinner table and family parties will never be the same! We will miss the cherry pies, deviled eggs, the fun little gag gifts, the fun little pranks accompanied by the Uncle Dave chuckles! How we will miss our biggest fan and cheerleader at the school productions and concerts! Although we have an empty chair and tender hearts, we know that Uncle Dave is not far from us watching over those he loved in life. We look forward to when we can be together once again!!!

From Kaye and Parke Carson:

We loved David. He had the best sense of humor. He always made us smile with his postings on Facebook. He was the ultimate chicken man. Love and prayers for sweet Rhonda and family.

From Marla Radeke:

I’m so sorry Rhonda. This is heartbreaking. Please know I’m thinking of you and your family. I hope you are able to feel both David and our Savior close to your heart, and that their love will bring comfort.

From Sarah Moon:

Dear Rhonda and Family,
My heart goes out to you. Prayers, love and light as well.
Love you guys.

From Gene Thompson:

I will remember David the most for his love of animals, especially chickens. He had a name for everyone of them. He also loved to be alone with his music and usually could be found with a set of earphones on. He always did things with the kids and found time to be with those he loved. David was one of the kindest folks I have ever met.

From Lorna Rogers:

Rhonda I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a good man. Bless you.

From Mary Ann Davis:

Rhonda and family. My deepest condolences. I'm so sad for your loss. Please know you'll be in my prayers and my heart.

From Mark Buckway:

I am so sorry Ronda for your loss

From David Bell:

So sorry for your loss. David was a good man. I appreciate his service as a board member and treasurer for the Albion Senior Citizens. I always enjoyed just visiting with him. He will be missed.

From Tom and Ilene:

Oh Rhonda, so sorry for your loss!

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