Basil K Fairchild

OAKLEY - Basil K Fairchild, age 85, of the Basin, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his home.

He was born December 24, 1938, to Silas Asahel and Verla Kidman Fairchild. He was the third child born into their family in “The Basin,” five miles east of Oakley, Idaho, where Basil lived all his life.

Following high school graduation, Basil attended Utah State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in education. After college, Basil taught at Burley Junior High School where he began as a P.E. coach and Social Studies teacher, but ended up in the math department the majority of his career. He taught for 35 years where he especially loved the great friendships he developed with fellow teachers. Basil also ranched on the land surrounding his home where his father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather worked the land from 1878.

After retirement, Basil and Rowene enjoyed traveling the world, antiquing, attending auctions, and live entertainment. They also loved spending time with kids and grandkids who live all over the country.

Basil Fairchild is survived by his wife, Rowene Fairchild; and their children, Bret Jenkins (Angie), Eugene Jenkins (Michelle), Molly Fini, Joseph Jenkins (Tammy), Paula Coggins (Deven), Cassie Douglas (David), Ivy Godwin (Jared), Brian Osterhout, Jeffrey Osterhout (Shantelle), Heidi Holland (Undrae), Joshua Osterhout (Kellsey), Katie Wilsey (Anthony), Kelli Morales (Luis), and Robert Osterhout (Kristi). They have 52 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 2, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Oakley Stake Center, located at 355 N. Center, with Bishop Alan Hale officiating. Burial will follow at Basin Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, November 1, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, at the church, preceding the funeral.

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