Van Campbell

Van Ray Campbell, 61, of Shelley, passed away Aug. 1, 2010, in Victor, Idaho.

He was born Feb. 27, 1949, at Eaton Maternity Home in Shelley, Idaho, to David O'dell and Leah Campbell. He attended schools in Shelley all his life and graduated from Shelley High School. He was active in sports and music and was selected as seminary president his senior year. After high school, he attended Ricks College. He was self-employed for most of his adult life. For many years, he operated a shelter home on South Milton in Shelley.

He was involved with many church, school and community activities and enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors. Reading about leaders and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and serving within the church was his second favorite activity. His first love was the fun times and activities he had with his family, children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Campbell; mother of his children, Beth Hoggan; children, Tia (Darren) Smith, Christy (Benjamin) Tomlinson, Brady (Brooke) Campbell, Cody (Jayla) Campbell, Leora (Scott) Sandford, Leah (Christapher) Jarrell and Van Junior Campbell; stepchildren, Julian (Natlie) Milano and Jonathan (LeAnnia) Milano; 27 very special grandchildren; and siblings, Gene Peterson, Bonnita Romrell, Rose Hansen, Lester Campbell, Bruce Campbell and Robert Campbell. His home was open to many, including Antanio, David and Daniel Gonzalez, whom he considered his children.

He was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Morgan and Logan Smith; parents, David O'dell and Leah; and siblings, Wendell, David, Perry, and twins, Dorothy and Doris Campbell.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at the Shelley LDS South Stake Center, 675 S. Milton Ave., with Bishop Jeffery Cox conducting. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Nalder Funeral Home, 110 W. Oak St. in Shelley, and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be in Shelley Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Van Campbell Memorial Fund at any US Bank, or funds can be sent to trustee Rob Campbell, 980 Rim Rock Canyon, Shelley, ID 83274. Condolences may be sent to www.nalderfuneralhome.com.