Delene Barfuss

In deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, sister and friend, Delene W. Barfuss, of Bancroft, Idaho. Delene was born October 4, 1957, to John C. (Jack) And Rose DeNese White. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Delene passed away peacefully at Portneuf Regional Hospital, November 12, 2024, surrounded by family.
Delene was the fifth child of 8. She spent her youth growing up on the family farm in Chesterfield and attended North Gem Schools, where she met and married Kim Lester Barfuss. After his passing Delene began a career in the food service industry, to include: Silver Grill, Cottonwood Cove, Idaho State University and Caribou Memorial.
For 20 years, Delene resided with and cared for our mother in Bancroft, lovingly taking mom to sibling luncheons in Pocatello.
On May 20, 2018, she married Lester Oliver Barfuss, retiring shortly after, to devote her time to their lives together, residing on the Barfuss family ranch, until she returned to her eternal family and her Heavenly Father.
Delene loved her family and spent immeasurable hours being a surrogate mom and grandmother to nieces, nephews, grandchildren and their friends. Delene was always part of family work projects, no matter how difficult or dirty it was. Food was always included in her contribution.
Delene's hobbies included cooking, embroidery and tole painting. She used these hobbies to individualize loving gifts of painted ornaments, embroidered towels or pillowcases.
Delene was a cherished community member, known for her home cooking. "No one ever went hungry around her". She loved the cowboy lifestyle, volunteering with Lester at rodeo events.
Delene is survived by her husband, Lester and siblings: Becky (Jack) Dahl, Raymond (Michelle) White, Fredrick (Deborah) White, Sherry (Richard) Hill, Charles (Terri) White, Renee (Charles) Verbeck, Patrick (LaDawn) White, stepchildren, grandchildren, nieces and nephews Delene will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 18th at 12:00 noon at the Bancroft LDS Chapel with a viewing prior to the service from 10:30-11:30 am.