Thomas "Bert" Feil

Thomas B. "Bert" Feil, 87 of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away Feb. 15, 2015 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center.

Bert was born July 26, 1927 in Cameo, Colorado. He lived and worked in the surrounding area until he graduated from Palisade High School at the age of 17. Upon graduation, he immediately joined the US Navy and was sent directly to the Philippines where he served out his tour of duty.

After being discharged from the Navy, he moved to White Swan, WA where his family had relocated. He went to work for Gus Thesis, a farmer that Bert's father also worked for. Bert later secured a position with the White Swan Lumber Company as a millwright. While living in White Swan he met Mary Marlene Jacqueline Plumlee whom he married in 1950.

In 1955, Bert and Mary drew a 160 acre farm through the Homestead Act on the North Side of Rupert, Idaho. They built and moved into their dream home in 1957. They continued to farm until 1982 when Bert felt it was time to retire and move to Twin Falls, Idaho.

Bert enjoyed traveling with Mary, golfing, sturgeon fishing, coffee with his buddies at Jim Bob's, intensely competitive games of dice and "family is everything" time.

Bert was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mary, his eldest son, David Thomas Feil and siblings June, Earl, Peggy, Jack, David Merle and Lois Kay.

He is survived by his children Sue Feil-Erwin (Jeff) of Seattle, Jan Feil-Dean (Wendel) of Burley, Dan Feil (Elise) of Portland, nine grandchildren - Justin, Bryan, Jacobi, Jarod, Arika, Sarah, Ben, Matt and Owen, 10 great-grandchildren, his brother Bob Feil and sister Jayne Kido.

Graveside services will be held at the Rupert Cemetery on Monday, February 23 at 11:00 AM. Services are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.

Funeral Service Date of Service: Feb. 23, 2015