INGALLS, Jimmy Ray – born 12/29/1935, Ely, NV; died 03/22/2005, aged 69

Jimmy Ray Ingalls, age 69, died March 22, 2005, peacefully at Valley Vista Care Center, Rupert, Idaho. Jimmy was born Dec. 29, 1935, in Ely, Nev., to Lyle and Nevada Giusti Ingalls. He was raised in Hawthorne, Nev., until 1969 and lived in Spencer, Ind., until he came to Rupert to be close to family. He was a member of the Methodist church in Indiana for 30 years without missing a Sunday. He loved going to church and hearing the word of God, and singing about Him. The old songs were his favorite. He was an avid shopper, he loved going to yard sales, DI, the youth ranch and anywhere he could find stuff to buy. He loved being with family and friends, of whom there were many. And all who knew him loved him, because he loved everyone. He loved the parties, dancing, camping and fried chicken with potatoes and gravy. He is survived by two brothers, Danny Joanne Harris of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Leonard Cathy Ingalls of Rupert, Idaho; a sister, Lilly M. Casteel of Stanton, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews; and friends galore everywhere. He was preceded in death by his mother, stepfather, father, sister and a brother-in-law. A service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2005, at Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel, 710 Sixth St. Burial will be at the Rupert Cemetery. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services. The family wishes to thank the staff and all the residents of Valley Vista, MDC of Burley, Independent Growth and all those who showed him love on his camping trips. He was so special to so many and you were so very special to him "THANK YOU".

Source: The Times-News, Twin Falls, ID, March 24, 2005; contributed from Legacy & Memory of Jose Rivera Nieves and Heritage Hub.