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Robert Dale Alverson

Robert Dale Alverson

Sep. 14, 1955 - Oct. 6, 2023

Date of Service: Oct. 21, 2023

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RUPERT – Robert Dale Alverson was born September 14, 1955, in Crescent City, California, and died October 6, 2023, in Rupert, Idaho. He was no stranger to adversity and health issues during his lifetime of 68 years. After a hard battle, he succumbed to brain cancer.

He grew up in Mesa, Arizona, where he attended schools and graduated in 1973 from Mesa High School. During his school years he was actively involved in music (band and choral) and sports. He played the clarinet and drums in band and sang in different choirs. In 1975 he married Wendy Susan Conrad in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Eight children were born to this union.

During their marriage he worked several jobs in retail to provide for his family and put himself through school. In 1979 he received a drafting degree from the Academy of Drafting in Tempe, Arizona, and worked at Franzoy/Corey Engineering on the Central Arizona Canal Project. He also attended Mesa Community College and Arizona State University, graduating in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in education having majored in music. He taught one year in Arizona, then moved to Utah, and later to Wyoming.

In Wyoming he worked for the Boy Scouts of America in the Trapper Trails Council as a scout executive for three years, then transferred to Idaho and worked three more years for the Snake River Council. He made many friends throughout his scouting career. He then worked as a music teacher in Oakley, Idaho, teaching music grades K-12, then taught at West Minico Middle School teaching music – choral and band. During this time he attended the University of Idaho and received a master’s degree in administration. He was principal at Orofino High School for two years. He subsequently taught music at Kimberly High School. He retired from teaching and was the manager for the Senior Center in Burley for three years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Harold Alverson and Nellie Lehman Ivie Alverson; grandparents; multiple siblings; and a son, James.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy; daughters, Dusty Eldridge (Ron), Denise Neatherlin (Ben), Heather Christensen (David), Sarah Hayes (Steve), and Katherine Alverson; sons, Jeremy Alverson (Maja), and Kenney Alverson (Sydnye); and 18 grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 21, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Rupert Idaho West Stake Center, located at 26 S. 100 W., in Rupert. Burial will be at Rupert Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, October 20, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, 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/Ud5tqDqLmHI.

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From Barbara Wanlass:
I knew Bob in high school and always felt accepted by him. He was kind, respectful, and made everyone feel like they were the most important person in that moment. He will be missed! Gone too soon!
From Ray Speakman:
Wendy and family, I have a lot of wonderful memories of Bob. He was always motivated, kind and striving. We had a LOT of fun together growing up. I remember many nights playing hide-and-seek up and down the street with Mark, Chad, Bob and I. I am so grateful to have had him as a friend. I pray the loving grace of the Lord will be with you at this time.
From Niel Nielson:
I will miss you Bob. Glad that we were able to see and talk with you before you passed. I always enjoyed talking sports with you when you lived down here in Mesa. I will always be grateful to you for giving me Julie's phone number when I asked about her at A'Calpella choir at MCC. It was because of you that I got to know Julie and her family and was able to become a part of their wonderful family.
God bless you my friend, until we meet again.
From Denise Neatherlin :
Love you dad! I'm so grateful that you are no longer in pain and will cherish our memories. Love to my mom and siblings.
From Susan (Wilkes) Halke:
I was so happy to see Bob at our 50th Reunion. We sat beside each other in Band my Junior Year.
Very kind!!
From Karen and Bart Carr:
Our sincere condolences to Wendy and her family. Bob was always very friendly and will be missed. We were neighbors in Arizona for many years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
From Steven R Anderson:
Bob and Wendy. Great neighbors. Thoughts and prayers are with you
From Katie Nelsen:
Mr A… Thank you for everything, I can never say it enough. You were a wonderful teacher and then friend. Thank you for your years of support and teaching in my life. We are praying for your family during this time.. you are missed greatly.
From Charlie Miller Aldinger:
So grateful to have seen Bob at the 50th reunion. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in love!
From Sherry Henry:
Bob and family were wonderful neighbors to us. Bob was very kind. I feel very blessed and thankful to have lived next door to the Alverson Family. Wendy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
From Amanda White:
Sending my condolences to the Alverson family for their tremendous loss. I was blessed with the opportunity to get a year being taught by him at Kimberly and remember learning nothing but amazing things from him. He was always kind, generous and ready to help his students learn. Rest easy, Mr. Alverson. Thanks for being such a great and memorable educator. Blast some Huey Lewis in Heaven!
From Colin Smith:
You were one of the greatest band teachers I've ever had. You made me a better musician and I will always be grateful for that.
From Deanna and Rory Scanlon and family:
We love you Wendy and family! We will sure miss Bob! Our prayers will be with you all!
From Aniesa Holley :
I sure loved my Uncle Bob! He was always so friendly, and wanted to know what was going on in each person's life. Such a good man. He will be greatly missed.
From Cristi Bird:
We are praying for your family! We love you!
From Bruce Clark:
Bob was a great person. He was an easy going guy and I enjoyed his company in band and track. Blessings to his family.
From Leon Clegg:
I worked with Bob as a food supplier when he oversaw the senior center. Just a great guy and always treated me so kindly. My thoughts and prayers are with each of his family at this difficult time.

Leon Clegg family
From Yolanda Garcia:
Love you Wendy and Bob. You are always nice to work with. My prayers are with you.

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