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David Jennings Obituary
He was born August 7, 1934 outside of Idaho Falls growing up in the Clark Area. He worked with his dad on the family farm. He graduated from Rigby High School. During his senior year he met his beloved sweetheart Ila Hazel Young. After graduation he attended Ricks College for two years. They were then married in the Idaho Falls Temple August 25, 1954. They lived in St. Anthony and Rigby and David worked for Intermountain Gas Company and owned a dairy farm. He enjoyed farming, cutter racing, trail riding, family reunions, high school reunions, camping, and buggy rides. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. David retired in 1999.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in Bishoprics and any other calling he was called to.
He is survived by his wife Ila, son Gary (Mary), son Rick (Pat), daughter Brenda (Denys), son Mark (Janet), son Randy (Bonny), 21 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren, and sisters Virginia (Gene) Jennings Jenson, Karen Jennings Smith.
David is preceded by his parents Edwin and Grace Simpson Jennings, brother Leland Jennings, and sisters Dorothy Jennings Layton, Joan Jennings Ireland, Marilyn Jennings Bundy and granddaughter Brandi Marie Jennings.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. The family will meet with friends Saturday Morning from 11:30 a.m.to 12:45 p.m. prior to the services at the Rudy Ward Church (198 N. 4300 E, Rigby, Idaho 83442. Interment will be in the Annis Little Butte Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Funeral Home in Rigby.
He was a wonderful husband, brother, son, father grandfather and friend, and such a fun-loving spirit and will be deeply missed. As a family we are so grateful for Fairwinds Sandcreek assisted living and Enhabit Hospice for the loving care they gave to our husband, dad, and grandfather.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com
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Kallie Little
October 31, 2024
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. I’m sure he will be missed.
Tharon and Paula Brower
October 31, 2024
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father! Sending a prayer of comfort and strength!
Virginia Jenson
October 29, 2024
Ila, Gary, Rick, Brenda, Mark, Randy & families;
Our sincere condolences to each of you for the loss of your husband and father.
As a family you have shown love & kindness to him in the way you honored him making him proud of each of you and your accomplishments.
Each of you have a part of him in your character in the way you treat others with kindness & compassion. He loved each of you and your families dearly.
Respect his memory by choosing to stay firmly united as a family, and taking especially good care of his sweetheart, your Mom.
Each of you and your families are in our prayers during this time of separation. I can imagine all the hugs, smiles and laughter being shared with loved ones that welcomed him home.
Cherish those special memories that will become the cherished treasures of having him in your lives.
Hugs & Love to all!
Gene & Virginia Jenson
DuWayne and Colleen Skaar
October 29, 2024
Virginia, we are sorry to hear of Daves passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wes and Norma Nrlson
October 29, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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