Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Gerald Hodges
1945 - 2025
FUNERAL HOME
UPCOMING SERVICE
Gerald Hodges Obituary
Gerald graduated from BYU in Provo, UT in 1970, where he met his first wife, Shauna. They had 5 children together. They were later divorced in 1993.
Gerald loved working for the Development Workshop, where he had 42 years of service. His love started due to his eldest son, Jerry Jr., since Jerry was mentally and physically disabled. Gerald's deep connection with his son led to his love and service for the clients there.
In 1997, Gerald met Susan Marchionda and married on October 25th of that year, and were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on December 26, 1998. His marriage to Sue added an additional 4 step-children: Mike, Jeff, Rich and Trina; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Gerald was an active member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in multiple callings. He faithfully served a mission in the Alaska-Canadian Mission. Gerald and his wife Sue served as service missionaries at the Home Storage Center in Idaho Falls.
The family expresses their extreme gratitude to Brio Home Health and Hospice, especially to Stacie, Shannon, Johnny, and Aimee for their tender care of Gerald in the past several months.
Gerald was proceeded in death by his parents, older brother Gene, and his eldest son Jerry Jr. He is survived by his wife Sue; children Tonya (Taylorsville, UT), Bryan (Shelley, ID), DJ(Somer) (Rigby, ID), Mitch (Stacie) (Ammon, ID); 4 step-children, 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held Friday, October 31, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at Nalder Funeral Home, 110 W. Oak St., Shelley, ID. An additional viewing will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 9:30 - 10:45 am, with the funeral to follow at 11:00 am at the Woodville 2nd Ward Chapel, 1555 North 700 East, Shelley, ID. Interment will be in the Woodville Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nalderfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memorial Events
for Gerald Hodges
Nov
1
Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Hodges
Sponsored by Nalder Funeral Home.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Gerald Hodges's name
How to support Gerald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Gerald Hodges's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
