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Dustin Horkley Obituary
Dustin Cole Horkley, 22, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, from injuries received in a car accident.
Dustin was born May 26, 1989, in Idaho Falls to Joseph Todd Horkley and Beth Elaine Holimon Horkley. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Jefferson High School.
He was involved with the Boy Scouts of America and worked as a laborer at Idahoan Foods. Dustin enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, riding motor bikes and spending time in the outdoors. He loved his family and spending time with them.
He was faithful in helping others, particularly his grandmother.
Dustin is survived by his mother, Beth Horkley of Rigby; his father, Todd (Kayla) Horkley of Roberts; brother, Jesse Jones of Roberts; his sisters, Stephanie (Dustin) Nielson of Idaho Falls and Devany Wellman of Roberts; his aunt, Kristen (Dillon) Mayes of Idaho Falls; grandmother, Jeanette Horkley of Idaho Falls; grandfather, Don Holimon of Orofino; his nephew, Orion Nielson of Idaho Falls; his girlfriend, Lori Stephens and her children, Timmy and Tara; and best friends, Tyrel Morgan and J.D. O'Rullian, both of Rigby.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph Horkley.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Wood East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at Wood East Side. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
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Lacey Burns
September 16, 2011
"I went to school with Dustin and he was always a fun, caring, happy person. My condolences go out to his family and to all who loved him. Dustin you will always be missed and remembered."
Tyson Cook
September 16, 2011
There no words that can describe how sorry I am about the loss of a really awesome person, I've know Dustin since elementary school where we were friends up until I moved in 6th grade, I wish we could of hung out more, see you on the other side bud
blanche lanier
September 16, 2011
Although I can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in my thoughts from afar.
Catherine McFarland
September 15, 2011
Beth I'm so sorry for your loss, and there are no words on how to describe how deeply sorry I am. Please just know that I loved you guys and thought of you as family. You helped me in the worst of times, so I'm just trying to do the same. The loss of Dustin has hit me hard but I can't even begin to imagine how much you must be feeling...Please know that I'm here to help you out the best I can. Dustin was a very kind gentleman and he acted just like an older brother to me. He was more than a brother to me though...he was my hero. I loved him with all my heart and I will miss him dearly...
Amy Lou Brazil
September 15, 2011
Dear Beth,
At a time like this, I want to share the sorrow that you feel and let you know that my caring is warm and real. I can't imagine what it must be like to lose a child. Whatever help and comfort my friendship can be, it's yours with deepest prayers and sympathy.
With my love and caring to you and all the family, Amy Lou
Betty Hansen sends her condolences, too.
Lettie Stradley-Bass
September 15, 2011
There is never a good time to lose someone you love. I am so very sorry that you have lost Dustin. As you walk through this difficult time I pray that you find comfort and peace.
Marguerite Nelson
September 15, 2011
He was a very nice boy, one of my favorite of my daughter's friends. I'm so sorry to see him not get to live out his life. May he rest in peace, and my deepest sympathies to his Mother and family.
christopher strum
September 15, 2011
well i went to school with dustin at jefferson high, and i got to say from the moment we met i knew we would be friends. He was always out going and loved to smile and was down to earth. He was there for me when times were tough and i thank the LORD and his mom and dad for raising such a great person. I remember rite before i headed off to work every morning to Rigby produce , i got to spend my morning with dustin cause i stoped at maverik almost every day before i went to wrok, he was always happy and cheerful and mad my mornings great before i started my day. I am deeply impacted by the loss of his life, i didnt hangout with dustin that much considering i moved and wasnt in rigby ne more but the last time i saw him he was still working at maverik, and i just recently started working at idahoan foods, and did not have an ida that dustin was working the same day i was which was monday. My heart and my love goes out to his parents family and friends, and Dustin i hope heavenly father opend the gates for you, and i hope you two let me in...love you dustin you were an awsome friend...
chris strum
Tyson Cook
September 14, 2011
There no words that can describe how sorry I am about the loss of a really awesome person
Tyson Cook
September 14, 2011
There no words that can describe how sorry I am about the loss of a really awesome person
Matt Holimon
September 14, 2011
Dustin you were one of my favorite relatives/nephew.You were always really cool.Between you,and my late cat Tweety,you guys sleep with the angels,and I'll meet up with you in the second world.I love you kid.Uncle Matt....
Mindy Nelson
September 14, 2011
So sorry to the family. There are no words of real comfort I can give at a time like this but that Dustin was one of the most caring people I know. He was always there for me when I needed him & would stop what he was doin just to make sure I was ok. He was like that for anyone! The world won't be the same without him in it. I owe him a great deal! He will forever remain in my heart & memories.
Amy Ritchie
September 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chris Sonderegger
September 14, 2011
To Dustin's family and friends, I met Dustin at Maverik where I stop frequently each time I'm in Rexburg. This young man impressed me so much with his warm and genuine smile, the way he greeted me like an old friend each time he saw me, and with the light that radiated from him.
If Dustin had this impact on me - a stranger - I know there are countless people who feel the same. You may never know how many people's lives he touched, but I'm certain I speak for all of them when I tell you he will be greatly missed.
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Gene McNeil
September 14, 2011
I was friends with Horkley for a long time, my condolences to the family
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