Neil Forrest Carlisle

BURLEY – Neil Forrest Carlisle, 68, a lifelong resident of the Mini-Cassia area died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho, following complications of a massive stroke.

He was born on May 22, 1944, in Rupert, Idaho, the son of John Forrest and Lela Almira Noyes Carlisle. He received his education through the Minidoka County schools and graduated from Minico High School. While in high school and throughout his life Neil played and coached baseball. He married Darlene Kay Fowler on July 13, 1963, in Burley. Later they solemnized this union in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. To this union three girls were born, Cindy Kay, Shauna Kay, and Kristine Kay. Following high school he joined the Army National Guard and served for 33 years. Neil worked for Harris Theaters off and on for 50 years. He loved the job as well as the kids who worked under him. His primary job was an electrician.

His greatest loves were his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, family, fishing and candy. He was a wonderful provider for his family. He usually worked three jobs at a time to provide the wants of his family. Later in life, he, his wife and family traveled together often. He always looked forward to these trips.

He was a lifelong member of the LDS Church and held many callings throughout his life.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Carlisle of Burley; his children, Cindy Benavidez (David) of Henderson, Nev., Shauna Asher (Milan) of Nampa, and Kristine Carlisle of Henderson, Nev.; his grandchildren, Matthew, Joshua, Luke, Nathan, Joel, Samuel, Mylee, and Maycee Benavidez, Aaron, Marissa Durbin (Benjamin), and Zen and Shailee Asher; his great-granddaughter, Sabrina Durbin; his sister, Volynn Uscola; his brothers, Lanny Carlisle, and Kay Carlisle; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lela Carlisle; his in-laws, Frankie and Della Fowler; brother-in-law, Elmer Uscola; sister-in-law, Irma Carlisle; and three nieces, Penny Uscola, and Kelly and Makenzie Fowler.

He was loved by many and will be missed greatly. We will see you in Heaven!

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Burley LDS 2nd and 4th Ward Church, 515 E. 16th St., in Burley, with Bishop Clay Handy officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 1 until 1:40 p.m. Saturday at the church.