Photo courtesy of Eckersell Funeral Home (Eckersell Memorial Chapel)
Rigby, Idaho
Jul 3, 1996 – Oct 22, 2024
Austin Seldon Blakely age 28, of Ririe, Idaho passed away in a car accident in Iona, Idaho.
Austin was born July 3, 1996 in Idaho Falls, Idaho a son to Karma Ann Blakely Burgess. Austin attended elementary school, middle school, and later graduated from High School.
Austin was a crew member at Grover Excavation. During his life he lived in both Ririe and Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Austin was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He loved fishing, guns, “Family” and more fishing, being outside, camping, four-wheelers and Dirt bikes where he loved popping wheelies, and his Big Sick Truck.
Austin is survived by daughter Remmington Rose of Idaho Falls, Idaho, sisters Karlee Ann Burgess (Dakota Merrill) of Idaho Fall, Idaho, Taylor Lynn Smith (Chad Finlayson) of Idaho Falls, Mother Karma Ann Blakely Burgess (Norman Stroud), Step Falther Tony Irvin Smith (Lori Quinn) of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and maternal Grandfather Lynn Seldon Blakely of Ririe, Idaho.
Austin is preceded in death by sister Samantha Jerry Smith, Maternal Grandmother Kathleen Weight Blakely, and Maternal Uncle Brian Seldon Blakely.
Services will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Ririe Stake Center (14061 130th Rd East Ririe, Idaho 83443. There will be a luncheon at the church following the service for all who wish to attend.
Read MoreI knew you Austin..you were a good kid..And as a man. R.I.P. From your long time freind.."ANDY" EVANS
Andy Evans
November 04, 2024 | Idahofalls, ID | Friend
I didn't get the blesses opportunity that some had having Austin apart of their lives..but for the time I was able to share with him and got to know this amazing great sweet man. His smile lit up a full room. My while heart shattering hearing the news that night.. I couldn't sleep shortly after.. tossed and turned and prayed. Because this life is too short and you never truly know when your loved ones won't be there tomorrow. Nor ever understand.. but I pray for peace for the family and I...
Ray Anaya
November 03, 2024 | Idaho Falls, ID | Friend
Lynn, Karma and family- we are so sorry for your loss. We can only hope and pray that you can feel the Savior’s love during this difficult time. He sounds like a fun young man who really lived to his fullest.
Teresa and Byron Blakely
November 02, 2024 | Rigby, ID | Family
Lynn and family sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Vicki , Sherrie, and LaRae Robison
November 02, 2024 | Dubois, ID | Family
Dear Lynn and Karma and Family
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your grandson and son, Austin. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I know he was a great individual because of his family and the name that he bears. May you be blessed with comfort and peace at this time. Love, Quenalee
Quenalee Nelson - Mickelsen
November 01, 2024 | Rigby, ID | Family
Life hasn't been the same since you left. I miss the way you always counted my smiles & and you would never let me open my own car door. I could always hear your truck bumpin music from the other side of the neighborhood and it would slowly get louder as you drove up to my house; Somedays I swear i think I can still hear it; Somedays I think I can still hear your voice and I hope that'll never leave me. Love you Austin. You will never be forgotten . RIP
Kayla Andrus
October 31, 2024 | Idaho Falls, ID | Friend
Karma and Family,
I am so very sorry for what you are going through right now.
My prayers for comfort and healing are going out for you all.
Lorna Scott
October 31, 2024 | Rigby, ID | Acquaintance
I was so sad to hear about Austin's life tragically cut short. Condolences and prayers to all of you.
Sharon Portela
October 31, 2024 | Acquaintance