George Alden Ivie

HEYBURN – George Alden Ivie, an 87-year-old, longtime Heyburn resident, died Monday, January 29, 2018, at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley.

George was born September 8, 1930, in Burley, Idaho, the son of James A. and Victoria Shelton Ivie. In his youth the family moved to Bellevue where he was raised. He was drafted into the US Army before completing high school and he spent three years serving his country during the Korean War. After discharged from his military service, he returned to Bellevue where he met and married the love of his life, Rose Emma Uhrig, in June of 1961.

He was a dedicated provider to his family and had several work opportunities throughout his life. He worked in Sun Valley (where he cleaned rooms for some of the movie stars that would visit); he worked for INL, Wendell Mill & Lumber Company, and lastly for the City of Heyburn, where he worked for 22 years prior to his retirement in 1992.

Before he fell ill, he loved going to Jackpot and Fort Hall. He enjoyed his daily coffee and gossip at Smith’s and dining at Burger King with his friends. He loved spending time with his family and shopping deals at local yard sales.

George is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Rose Emma; his daughters, Wendy (Bryan) Ransom of McCall, and Kari Main (Scott Spears) of Nampa; his sister, Phyllis Stelma of Bellevue; his brother, Don Ivie of Priest River; four grandchildren, Derek (Shannon) Breshears of McCall, Mandy (Josh) Harmon of McCall, Dyllan Main and Matt (Julie) Main - both of Maryland; and three great-grandchildren, Dakota Breshears, Quentin Breshears, and Jackson Main.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tana Rose Ivie; his parents; his brothers, Arthur Ivie and Jim Ivie; and his sister, Margie Banks.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 1, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Heyburn 1st and 2nd Ward Church, located at 530 Villa Dr., in Heyburn. Military rites will be performed by the Mini-Cassia Veteran’s Organization. Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery in Bellevue, Idaho.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E 16th St., in Burley and Thursday from 10 until 10:45 a.m. preceding the service at the church.