James Delano Bailey

DECLO - James D. Bailey, age 82, of Declo, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at Valley Vista Care Services in Rupert.

Jim was born in Albion, Idaho, Nov. 4, 1932, one of nine children born to Nathaniel and Jennie Marie Williams Bailey. He married Caroll Irene Schrenk, and together, they raised three sons. Caroll passed away in April of 1979. He later married Faun Schutte, who also passed away.

Throughout his working career, Jim was involved in farming and custom farming; he worked for the Cassia County School District, and worked as an equipment operator for the Caribou National Forest Service.

Jim loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and horses. As an experienced horseman, he loved rodeos and was involved with the sport of rodeo in many different ways throughout his life.

Jim enjoyed children, and never met a stranger. He was proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his sons, Dwight James (Linda) Bailey of Rupert, Ronald William (Penny) Bailey of Jerome, and Thomas Brett Bailey of Declo; three grandchildren, Jordan Dwight Bailey of Pocatello, Amanda Christine (Chris) Blauer of Burley, and Megan Bailey of Jerome; one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Riley Blauer; step-daughters, Debbie Willey of Seattle, Wash., and Angie Briggs of Pullman, Wash.; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, belonging to Faun, but with whom he shared a close relationship; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Caroll and Faun; his parents; and all 8 of his siblings.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the Declo LDS Stake Center, 213 W. Main St., in Declo, where friends may call from 12 until 12:45 p.m. preceding. The service will be officiated by Bishop Greg Osterhout. Burial will follow in the Declo Cemetery.

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