Joy Richins Hurst

DECLO - Joy Richins Hurst, 84, of Declo, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Burley, Idaho.

Joy was born in Basalt, Idaho, to Orva and Sallie Elizabeth Richins on Aug. 28, 1932. She attended Declo High School and graduated as salutatorian in 1950. After attending a year at Brigham Young University, Joy married Norman Hurst on Feb. 20, 1952, and together, they raised seven children. Later, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Idaho State University and taught for 16 years at Acequia Elementary School.

Joy loved playing the piano and teaching lessons. She served many years in the LDS Church as organist and accompanist. She enjoyed raising and riding horses. Like her father, Orva, and his father, Wilford, who were long-time members of the Cassia County Sheriff’s Posse, Joy enjoyed many years performing at rodeos and competing in shows as a member of the Minidoka Wranglers. She was member of the Magic Philharmonic Orchestra and was a correspondent for the South Idaho Press in the late 1970s to early 1980s.

Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Orva and Sallie Elizabeth; and her brother, O’Neil.

She is survived by her husband, Norman Hurst of Declo; son, Terril (Mary) Hurst; daughter, Carolyn (John) Firth; son, Wayne (Sherrie) Hurst; son, Kelly (Denise) Hurst; daughter, Linda (Doug) Yates; son, Scott (Brenda) Hurst; and daughter, Sherry (Steve) Larsen; 33 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Declo LDS Stake Center, 213 W. Main St., in Declo, with Bishop Dale Darrington officiating. Burial will follow in the Declo Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church, prior to the service.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staffs of the Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center during Joy’s final days and the Pomerelle Place for the last several months.