Joshua McKay Bair

1986 - 2023

Surrounded by his loving family, Joshua McKay Bair of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on December 6, 2023.

Josh was born on February 11, 1986 in Blackfoot, Idaho to R. Steven and Lori Kae Bair. He spent his youth in Tabor, ID where he grew up working, playing and loving life on the family farm. He graduated from Snake River High School, where he excelled in football, basketball and track. It was also in the Snake River School District where he met Jaclyn Jones, his future wife.

Josh graduated from BYU-Idaho with a degree in Agricultural Technology. Josh married Jaclyn in the Idaho Falls Temple for time and all eternity on September 14, 2012. Four years later, on Josh and Jaclyns 4th wedding anniversary they were sealed to their 3 daughters, Faith, Kali and Ava in the Twin Falls Temple.

Josh loved traveling, camping, hunting, fishing, dirt bikes and vacationing with his family. He loved to work and was a hard worker. He loved the company he worked for and was passionate about the Horsch Brand.

He was member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many capacities. He loved the people of Mexico City, where he served his mission.

Josh is survived by his wife Jaclyn, his 3 daughters, Faith, Kali and Ava all of Idaho Falls, his parents, R. Steven & Lori Kae Bair of Thomas, in-laws, Bart & Kim Jones of Rockford, siblings Amber (Kody) Crapo of Firth, Sheyann (Brad) Bair of Firth, Katherine (Tyson) Kidd, of Arco and Jared (Stephanie) Bair, of Osgood, in-laws Brandon (Jen) Jones of Pocatello, Jake (Tricia) Jones of Fruita, Co, Emily (Brandon) Hansen of Firth and Amy (Scott) Barlow of Pocatello and numerous nieces and nephews who all adored him.

He was Preceded in death by his grandparents Ronald & Janiece Bair, Lyle & Shelia Belnap, and Dennis & Lois Bartschi.

Viewing services will be held Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 5 to 7 PM at Hawker Funeral Home, 132 South Shilling Ave. Blackfoot, ID. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday December 11th at the Sand Creek 3rd Ward, 2545 Mesa Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, with a viewing one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in the Moreland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the family at the funeral home or Venmo @Jaclyn-Bair to help with funeral expenses.