Richard Mark "Rick" Kinder

RUPERT – Richard “Rick” Mark Kinder, age 57, of Rupert, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, due to a hunting accident.

He was born on April 18, 1954, in North Hollywood, CA, the son of John Junior and Betsy Ida Berlin Kinder. After receiving his education in CA, Rick lived and worked there for many years. Rick moved to Rupert in 1999 to make a new life for himself. He fell in love with the people in the area and has made many good friends here. This is also where he met Cathy and together they made a new life. As Rick always said, “life is good.” Since meeting they have built a business together, Walcott Bait & Tackle and a beautiful home near the river.

He enjoyed sports, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, surfing, food & cooking, his dogs, Ginger and Trapper, and his work of painting. Rick loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed the Snake River. He strongly advocated in keeping the public land open for hunters.

He is survived by his companion, Cathy Purin; and her children, Richard E. Purin, and Ashley M. Purin; and two brothers, Craig William Kinder, and Gary Kinder. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization. Burial will follow at the Rupert Cemetery.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday prior to the service.