Jay Floyd Eilers

TWIN FALLS - Jay Floyd Eilers, 69, of Twin Falls, and formerly of Rupert, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Twin Falls.

Jay was born June 10, 1947, in Rupert, Idaho, to Floyd John and Geraldine Ruth McCain Eilers. He attended schools in Minidoka County and graduated from Minico High School in 1965. He continued his education at the College of Idaho where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in math. He served in the United States Army as a medic. He was wounded in Vietnam in 1970, and was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Upon his return home, he attended Idaho State University to receive his teaching certificate. He taught school in Aberdeen, Idaho, for one year. He married Annette Marie Erickson in 1974. He then taught school in Minidoka County, retiring in 2004. After a short sabbatical, he returned to teaching part-time until 2008.

He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Annette Eilers of Twin Falls; two daughters, Amy Tuckness of Rupert, and Angie Smith (Andrew) of Twin Falls; three grandsons, Austin Tracy, Braden Tracy, and Keylan Smith; two granddaughters, Kaylee Smith and Kyree Smith; one great-granddaughter, Emmalynn Tracy; one sister, Leanna Bruns (Stan); a brother, John Eilers (Nanette); as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Loaine Eilers.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Hope Community Church (formerly First Baptist Church), 25 N. 4th E., in Paul, with the Rev. Warren Rachele officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization. Burial will be in the Rupert Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.