Thomas Andrew Jobe

BURLEY – Thomas Andrew Jobe, 94, of Burley, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014, at his home.

He was born on Feb. 8, 1920, in Fossil, Wheeler County, Oregon, the son of Warren William and Nancy Elizabeth Owens Jobe. He attended school in Fossil and graduated from Fossil High School. He married Eunice Henderson of Aug. 14, 1944, in Bremerton, Wash., and together, they had two sons, Thomas Eugene and Timothy Guy. They later divorced. On Dec. 13, 1984, he married Lois Mae Stocking in Boise, and they have enjoyed nearly 30 years together.

Thomas was a veteran of World War II and was in the battle of Manila Bay. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years. He then worked for the Civil Service until retirement. He enjoyed art and was especially talented in painting. Additionally, he liked gardening, fishing, and was expert in woodworking.

He was an active member of the LDS Church and was a life member of the Burley American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Jobe of Burley; his sons, Thomas Eugene Jobe, and Timothy Guy Jobe; his stepchildren, Loa Kay Whiteley (Ron) of Crossfield, Alberta, Canada, and Ernie Carter of Burley; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 7, at the Carey Cemetery in Carey, Idaho, with Bishop M. Terry Jeppson officiating.

Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley, is honored to serve the family.