Stephen David McEntire

Stephen David McEntire 53, of Heyburn, passed away January 12, 2016 at home. Steve was born September 25, 1962 at the Castle Air Force Base Hospital near Merced, California. His parents are Faun Margaret Stephens and Warren Harris McEntire. When he was born, they were living in Atwater, California which was closer to the base where his father was a B-52 Navigator. When Steve was a year old, the family moved ten miles away to Merced, California, where Steve lived until 1970 when his father was transferred to Loring Air Force Base in Northern Maine. Maine became Steve's home until 1973 when the family moved again to Orem, Utah. While living there for a short time, his Dad found a job with Del Monte Corporation in Burley, Idaho the family moved again to a beautiful home on the Snake River in 1974. Steve graduated from Minico High School in 1980. He then attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho and in 1988; Steve married Elsie Rankin they later divorced. She had 3 beautiful children and Steve loved being their father for a short time and spent hours hunting and fishing with Cody, the youngest. Steve moved into a home in Heyburn, Idaho where he lived Steve worked for Simplot's in Heyburn until they closed the doors and later went to work for the Amalgamated Sugar factory in Paul, Idaho until his death. He took classes at the College of Southern Idaho during the 2004 school year and enjoyed learning new skills. He was always in pursuit of new knowledge and attended CSI primarily to learn about computers and better himself. Steve loved the outdoors, and spent many hours fishing and hunting with friends. He became an amateur photographer and took many beautiful photographs of nature and wildlife. He also loved cooking and was very accomplished at both of these skills. We loved eating his culinary endeavors and they were a wonderful addition to family gatherings we will miss Steve greatly. He is survivor by his father Warren Harris McEntire Jackson, Idaho; Brother Scott (Jo) McEntire Seattle, WA; Sisters Julie (Jon) Nelson Jackson, Idaho; Jeanne (Thad) Nield Logan, Utah 10 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother Faun McEntire Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Hansen Mortuary 710 6th Street Rupert, Idaho. Services will conclude with burial at the Rupert Cemetery under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.

Funeral Service Date of Service: Jan. 30, 2016