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Wesley Deist Obituary
Wesley Walter Deist, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 17, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born September 20, 1923, at Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to Wesley Walter Deist and Eva Reding Deist. He grew up and attended schools in the area. Following graduation, he served as an Ensign in the Navy Seals as a member of Scouts and Raiders during World War II. He continued his education by attending the University of Idaho, Gonzaga University, Northwestern University and Notre Dame. While attending college, he participated in football and boxing.
On November 4, 1944, he married Lenna Hooker in Fort Pierce, Florida. He owned and operated his own insurance agency. Wes loved and was involved in sports his entire life. He coached PeeWee football, officiated in college and high school basketball and was a track official head timer for 10 years. He also coached the KIFI and Kelly Canyon Ski Teams for 52 years, coaching up to the age of 82.
Wes was a member of the Idaho Falls City Council for 12 years. He was an avid golfer, bird hunter and sportsman. He was also a member of the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lenna Deist of Idaho Falls; son, Kelley Deist of Idaho Falls; daughter, Holley DuPont of Ketchum; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Dana Deist.
A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, (corner of Ninth Street and South Lee Avenue), with Father Joe McDonald officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. in Idaho Falls. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, with military rites performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. A reception will be held following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, tax deductible donations may be made to the love of Wes's life, the Kelly Canyon Ski Team Education Foundation, 5986 E. 81st North, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
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Wes coaching in 2003 at Snow King
John, Leslie, Ben, Graham, and Travis Soderquist
January 20, 2008
Wes has always been an inspiration to the Soderquist family. Thank you for teaching our boys to carve a beautiful turn and showing us that age doesn't limit one's ability to enjoy the slopes.
Wally and Vicki Roll
January 19, 2008
Our dear friend, you will be gratly missed.We did have some fun
times together, and we will always remember them and you.
Jan and Jack Schofield
January 18, 2008
Fond memories of my ski teacher a few years back ...Always remembering never forgetting such a kind man with endless humor. The following poem expresses how I feel your sweet Dad, Granpa, friend and teacher has come to rest.
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Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the morning hush
I am the sweet up lifting rush of quiet birds encircled fight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there.....
I did not die
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God bless...
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