Jonathan Fales

Jonathan David Fales passed away Friday, March 5, 2010, in Desert Hot Springs, California, at the age of 35. Jonathan was born in Van Nuys, California, on July 11, 1974. After leaving California at the age of seven, Jonathan also lived in Idaho, New Hampshire, and Arizona while growing up. As an adult, he spent time in Utah, Florida, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming before moving back to California. He loved moving around, meeting new people, and learning about the world. Jonathan is survived by his parents, David and Kristine Fales of Cody, Wyoming; and his three brothers and seven sisters: Ali Behrens, Andrew (Charity) Fales, Ben (Shelley) Fales, Annie (Scott) Arrington, Kat (Justin) Serra, Liz (Jon) Dewey, Rebekah (Doug) Peterson, and Angela, Matt, and Michelle Fales. He was also the uncle to seven nieces and seven nephews, all of whom he adored: Melissa, Justin, Emily, Charles, Eva, Moorea, Abby, Halle, Gwenyth, Austin, Parker, Cruz, Neal, and Brady. He is also survived by his grandmother, Vivian Fales; and many loving aunts and uncles: his father's sister, Linda (Steve) Parkin, and brother, Steven (Mardi) Fales and Terry Ann Andersen; and his mother's brothers and sisters, Laurie Frost, Jaynie (Art) Brown, Joe (Marge) Litster, Greg (Elaine) Litster, Bill (Lisa) Litster and Larainne Cory, David (Janet) Litster, and Robin (Randy) Johnson. He also had 47 first cousins, whom he loved and admired, and they loved him. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Heard and Alice Fales and Ruth Asay Fales; and maternal grandparents, Robert and Birdell Litster; as well his uncle, Gibb Frost; and former brother-in-law, Justin Behrens. Jonathan was a man who desired peace and had great compassion for everyone. He was extremely loyal and always willing to help anyone who was in need. He was self-educated, enjoyed acquiring knowledge, and looked forward to helping children learn how to learn. Jonathan was so proud of his family and thought it was great to be part of such a large and diverse group. To all who knew and loved him, Jonathan's life will continue to be a blessing. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Mountain View Ward building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8620 Goddard Road, Boise, ID. Interment will be at Cloverdale Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel. www.relyeafuneralchapel.com