Oliver Warrick

RUPERT – Oliver Carlson Warrick, age 90, of Rupert, passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at the Minidoka Memorial Hospital in Rupert, with his family at his side.

Oliver was born on Aug. 12, 1923, in Preston, Idaho, the son of John Ephraim and Nathalie Anne (Carlson) Warrick. He received his education in Preston and graduated from Preston High School. Oliver was a veteran of World War II. He served in the United States Army in the South Pacific. He married Elaine Hollingsworth on March 8, 1947, in Preston, Idaho. He farmed with his father in Preston prior to working in Seattle, Wash., with the railroad. After a short time working with the railroad, he returned to Preston where he again farmed with the father until1953, when Oliver drew a homestead on the Northside Project of Rupert. He spent the remainder of his life doing what he loved and did best – farming. He was also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Warrick; his children, Craig Warrick (DeAnn) of Nampa, Idaho, Linda Baer of Maryville, Tenn., and Gary Warrick (Vicki) of Hooper, Utah; 11 grandchildren, Brian Warrick (Wendy) of Nampa, Idaho, Jennifer Montgomery (Schyler) of Kaysville, Utah, Michelle (Nathan) Williamson of Pocatello, Idaho, Kathryn Ballestero (Eric) of Burley, Idaho, Tyler Warrick of Caldwell, Idaho, Marc Baer of Maryville, Tenn., Nicolette Turner (Mark) of Louisville, Ky., Jeremy Warrick of Roy, Utah, Nick Warrick (Jenna) of South Jordan, Utah, Jeff Warrick (Mary) of Syracuse, Utah, and Lance Warrick of Woods Cross, Utah; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Oliver was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, George Baer; and all of his siblings.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Acequia LDS Church with bishop’s counselor Craig Hepworth officiating. Military rites 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. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:45 p.m. Tuesday at the church.