Albert Pozernick

BURLEY – Albert Pozernick, age 98, of Burley, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012.

He was born on Dec. 22, 1913, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the son of Michael and Anna (Pazkowski) Pozernick. He received his education in Canada. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He married Barbara Watson on April 3, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on March 3, 1966. Together, they raised ten children in Southern Idaho.

Albert worked throughout his life in farming and ranching. He was an accomplished violinist and enjoyed playing with the Sunnyside Fiddlers in Eden and later in life he built several violins. Additionally, he enjoyed leather craft, woodworking, and reading.

Albert was an active member of the LDS Church and had served faithfully throughout his life.

He is survived by his children, Marie (Robert) Pozernick-Luna of Lakewood, Colorado, Glen (Lisa) Pozernick of Heyburn, Calvin (Dorothy) Pozernick of Jerome, Peter (Tammy) Pozernick of Woods Cross, Utah, Frances (Jerry) McCray of Burley, Brandon Pozernick of Jerome, Gregory (Stephanie) Pozernick of Elk Ridge, Utah, Charles Pozernick of Provo, Utah, and David (Angela) Pozernick of Toquerville, Utah; 31 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and his sister, La Jean Zelisko.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Barbara, who died on May 22, 1989; one son, Michael; and two sisters, Tina Martin and Mary Elias.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the Burley LDS 3rd and 7th Ward Church, 2200 Oakley Ave., with Bishop David Hansen officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, March 26, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church.