Remembering Classmates of HHS Rams Class of 1975

“Fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man (or woman) who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” -Mark Twain

Mark Renberg: March 14, 2022

March 14th 2022-10:05am was my last goodbye as I held your hand and you passed on😢😢 March 14th 2024: it’s now 2 years later and as this day fades away I will share some thoughts. I am so grateful for our life together but oh how I mourn your death . I cherish our memories, but I’m sad for those not made. I recognize the beauty in life, even as I experience its ugliness. I embrace hope and joy, even though my heart breaks. I will live in happiness with my beautiful family, even though I grieve. Losing Mark was painful and the biggest challenge still today is learning to live without him in everyway. I miss him more than anyone can know and as time goes by my emptiness grows. But I will laugh, I will talk, and I will play my part, but behind my smile is a true broken heart. I am his wife, he is my guardian angel and I will never stop loving him. To our beautiful daughters. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do to be there for me, and for blessing us with beautiful grandkids. This evening was perfect sitting by Mark’s grave with family(His legacy) eating pizza, reminiscing and paying tribute to such a wonderful husband, father and papa, who is truly missed. You are so loved ❤️❤️

From Krista Parr: What I wouldn’t give for real life visits from my childhood memories to go back to the days of these beautiful “Olan Mills” photos (iykyk‼️), perms & heavy back combing, (3 of us have perms & my dads curly mullet is priceless) 😂, homemade sweatshirts with puff paint & whole happy hearts who never knew life without their daddy.

Simple moments with my dad are what my heart misses most. Life chats, his smile & laugh, the way he would shake his head when us girls were being dramatic or fighting & his intense whistle that immediately shut us up. The way he had a way to solve all of our life problems with some tears & a loving hug. I miss the way he would jam out to his music while pretending to play the piano on his dashboard lol or when he would call people “boneheads” when they were horrible drivers! I miss his regular phone calls and his simple “I love you kiddo” texts and his favorite emoji 😎 he always used. His intensity and passion for things he loved & the way he would always bite his tongue. 😂 His zest & positivity for life & the glass a l w a y s full mind set is a heavy loss to feel in our sad & scary world today. One thing we never questioned & never lacked hearing was how much he loved us girls all the way up until his last dying breathe 😭💔. Celebrating Father’s Day now is just tough. All the change & things his absence has brought & the little people we are raising, that are also missing him & missing out knowing him…. Aches. We are all about keeping his memory alive; soooo, cheers to those celebrating great Dad’s in heaven 🕊️🤍 this club is simply 100% the worst. xo ily dad 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

Willie Thayne Marshall
February 17, 1957 - January 20, 2024

Willie, 66, of Chubbuck, Idaho passed away peacefully from an extended medical illness, Saturday, January 20th 2024. He was born February 17, 1957, to Glenn Marshall Sr. and DeLese Jim Marshall. His siblings are Lonnie (Linda) Marshall, Eldon "Babe" Marshall, Wyoma "Sissy" (Virgil) Tendoy, Glenda (Denny Teton) Marshall and Jessie "Annie" (Kermit) Bacon.

Willie is preceded by his parents and brother Glenn "Mickey" "Finn" Marshall Jr. His paternal grandparents George Marshall Sr. and Ruth Ella St. Clair Metz. Maternal grandparents Willie Jim and Jessie Teton Jim. Along with nephew Dr. Kyle C Bacon (Doctor Bart).

He attended school at Fort Hall Elementary, Wapello Elementary, Blackfoot Junior High, Blackfoot High School and graduated from Highland High School class of 1975. After graduating high school Willie was a walk on basketball player for Treasure Valley Community College.

Willie was married to his grade school friend and high school sweetheart Mardell "Marty" Hutchinson Keller. They had one son, Willie "Scott" Marshall. Willie and Marty later divorced, but, remained close friends.

Willie was a man of many talents. He enjoyed participating in many sports including: basketball, baseball, softball, fishing, ice fishing, golf, boxing and bull riding. Willie played in many Indian basketball tournaments where he was awarded MVP, All Star and Mr. Hustle. He also enjoyed horse racing, dog racing, watching the NFL, college football and basketball. Willie loved riding his Honda and was known as Evil Knievel. He also enjoyed being in the outdoors, he loved to go hunting, camping and fishing. Willie also was a self-taught guitarist.

He served as a journeyman iron worker until he could no longer work in that field. Willie made his home in Chubbuck, Idaho with his companion Lori Moss, who passed away in 2022. Together they had a strong bond. After her passing he would comment how much he missed her and wished she was still here.

Willie is survived by his son Willie "Scott" (Skye) Marshall and his grandchildren Angela Marshall, Alysa Marshall, Sienna Marshall, Aiden Marshall, Lily Jen Marshall, along with many special nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Willie was taken to the Denny Teton residence in Lincoln Creek on Monday January 22, 2024 and remained until time of prayer services. Prayer services were held 6:00 pm Tuesday January 23, 2024 at the Hawker Funeral Home in Blackfoot. Family gathered at 5:30 pm for a viewing at the funeral home. Wille was returned to the Teton residence following prayer services. Traditional burial services took place Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Lincoln Creek Cemetery. ❤️❤️❤️

Willie's Highland High School senior teammates remember Willie as a deadly outside shooter. Didn't have the three-point shot in those days and Willie would have been a league leader. Tough on defense; tricky and deceptive passer. Willie brought much laughter to the locker room, while being a ferocious competitor on the court.

Janet Warren Avery
December 8, 1956 - May 5, 2024

Born to Harmel and Charlotte Warren in Pocatello, Idaho. Janet, 67, Kuna, Idaho, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and very best friend to all she knew. Lover of all things outdoors including, camping, riding dirt bikes, hiking, fishing and basking in the sun. She was a craft enthusiast especially with her grandchildren which were the light of her life. She loved serving in every capacity, whether it be in the church, her friends, her neighbors, or her community.

Janet and Craig have been married for almost 47 years. She is survived by her husband Craig, their four children and their spouses, Nick and Amber Avery, Michelle and Jim Britian, Jason and Shari Avery and Adam and Amanda Avery. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Mikayla and Kai Garcia, Lexi Adamson and Keagan Walsh, Darbi Avery and Noah Schroeder, Nikson Avery, Ryan Britian, Raelynne Murphy, Mason Avery, Blake Avery, Ava Britian, Katherine Avery, Aspen Avery and Eli Avery.

She is also survived by her many brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Harmel and Charlotte Warren and her sister Rosalee (Ralph) Hedden.

Janet fought a hard battle with pancreatic cancer for 1 year. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her husband, her children and their grandchildren.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.cornelisonfh.com 208-232-0542

Oh Joy. I’m sorry. Janet was a great lady. Anytime she was in Poky I would see her. May she rest in peace and be with the Lord.
Ann Driever

So very sorry to hear this of your good friend. Janet was a great person, she will be missed. Prayers and comfort for her family. Hugs!
Jolynn Wood Renberg

So so sad to hear this. May she rest in peace. God be with her and her family and friends 🙏🏻❤️
Linda Herrera Kirkbride

Send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janet Warren Avery.

Lost my best friend today. Janet Warren Avery. She was the best of the best. I know she is no longer in pain but it is still so hard. Loved her to the moon and back.
Joy Black Hartley

There was a beautiful rainbow outside my window today in remembrance of my great friend, Janet Warren. She always brought smiles and aloha to those she met ❤️❤️❤️

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