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1959
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2024
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Kirt Sutton Obituary
Kirt was born December 24, 1959 in Idaho Falls, Idaho a son to Stanley Blair Sutton and Bette Pauline Lindstrom Sutton. He attended schools in Archer and Rexburg graduating from Madison High School.
He married Lori Ann Parkinson February 24, 1982 in Plano, Idaho. On June 3rd 1999 he was sealed to his family in the Idaho Falls Temple.
He farmed in the Archer area working with his grandfather, father, son and grandsons. He was a grower for Anheuser Busch for 40 years.
Kirt was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He enjoyed steel head fishing, farming, he loved being involved with his grandkids and teaching them about farming and shopping at the Army Surplus store. He was known for his Road Kill Grill and very famous at the metal lathe making tools and parts, He could fix everything.
Kirt was always quietly serving others. A favorite memory of the kids was helping him with Secret Santa missions.
Quote by Kirt "When the world goes to Hell I have Booze, Bullets & Bumfodder."
He is survived by his wife Lori Ann of Archer, two daughters, Leslie (Jake) Donahoo of Hibbard, Nicole Sutton of Archer, a son Jayson (Kimberly) Sutton of Archer, a sister Sindy (Jeff) Jensen of Hibbard, eight grandchildren, Ike Donahoo, Boone Donahoo, Millie Donahoo, Preslee Sutton, Saige Sutton, Nash Sutton, Seve Blanco and Jemma Blanco.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Bret Sutton.
Graveside Services will be held at the Sutton Cemetery, Tuesday, August 6, 2024.10:00 a.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com
There will be a BBQ for all friends & family at the Archer Church. Bring your grills and drink of choice?
The family would appreciate in lieu of flowers that you pay it forward with an act of service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Linda Brown
August 8, 2024
Our hearts are with you at this very difficult time. We hope that sweet memories of Kirt will bring you comfort.
We have very fond memories of Family Reunions and Get Togethers at Aunt Pauline & Uncle Stan’s. Kirt will be greatly missed.
With Love & Deepest Sympathy,
The Runz Family
Linda & Jeff, Sherry, Mark & Angie,
Karen & Rocky and Brian & Chris
Eric Erickson
August 6, 2024
We always had a good time when Kirt and Reed would come to visit our family. He always had a smile on his face and in his heart. Our prayers are with your family.
Bill and Kris Ziegler
August 5, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Sandra Millard
August 5, 2024
Sending our deepest sympathy, love and prayers.
Steven and Pilar Lindstrom
August 4, 2024
So sorry and sad to hear of Kirt's passing, while humbled to reflect on his great legacy.
Kirby McFarland
August 4, 2024
Lori and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Unbelievable the pain we have to endure at times. Please remember the good times the love. life and family you built together.
Thinking of you and your family.
Kirby McFarland
Mike Drussel
August 3, 2024
Kurt was a great guy and neighbor and always treated my parents so well. Rip Sir
Sue Ellen Erickson Macfarlane
August 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I grew up with Kirt. Many fun times. He was a fun person to be around.
Garth Sutton
August 2, 2024
So so sorry what a great always had time to fix something for you are help you with something he will be sorely missed
Teresa Blakely
August 2, 2024
Lori and family. We are so so sorry your loss. Knowing what a kind good person your husband was, he will be sorely missed. We hope that you can feel peace and love surrounding you during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Teresa Blaser Blakely and family
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