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"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly...
On this blog I share with family and friends my thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020.
On this blog I share with family and friends my thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020.
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 12 spouses of gc, 11 great-grandchildren {1 due in August} , and posterity to come.
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 12 spouses of gc, 11 great-grandchildren {1 due in August} , and posterity to come.
THIS WEEK-
JULY 6-12, 2026
THIS WEEK-
JULY 6-12, 2026
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
Family is Everything... Sunrise: 6:04 a.m. Sunset: 9:00 p.m. 3 Days above normal --breaking records...
*** *** *** My ministering sisters came today...Kathie brought me a Twisted Sugar cookie Jeanie forgot tobring her treat.
Thanks, gals.We have such a goodtime talking together.
Kathie told me thatit's yummy with thatlime squeezed on it.
Most of the dayhad blue a sky...
...sunset has been at9:00 for a coupleof evenings.
*** *** ***TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026Family is Everything…
Family is
Idaho - The Perrine Bridgegoing in to Twin Falls...someone posted this:"They've
named this Eagle the Guardian and I was lucky enough to have him fly in for me
this morning. My encounter lasted about 10 minutes and I feel very blessed to
have been able to capture a few shots before he flew off. We came up to see the
flag and I had hoped I would get to meet the Guardian." Magic
Valley –Twin Falls, Idaho - Perrine Bridge
A closer view...
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"They've named this Eagle the Guardian and I was lucky enough to have him fly in for me this morning. My encounter lasted about 10 minutes and I feel very blessed to have been able to capture a few shots before he flew off. We came up to see the flag and I had hoped I would get to meet the Guardian." Magic Valley –Twin Falls, Idaho - Perrine Bridge
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Our Tuesday night movie was"Giant" from 1956
Always love my son,Gary coming over forour movie night...
*** *** ***WEDNESDAY,JULY 8, 2026
Family is
Everything
Lunch Bunch was
at Red 8
15 came...
...
THURSDAY,
JULY 9, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Happy
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Vaughn Ensign Egan
Oct. 6, 1920 - Jul. 4, 2026
Date of Service: Jul. 9, 2026
BURLEY – Our loving father
and grandfather, Vaughn Ensign Egan, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, in
Burley, Idaho, at the age of 105 years and 9 months, with family by his side.
He was born October 6, 1920, in Burley, Idaho, to Douglas Ray Egan and Leona
Beatrice Stocking. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. Vaughn’s callings included scout leader, where he attended the Scout
Jamboree at Farragut State Park; Sunday School president; Assistant Clerk;
adult Sunday School teacher; home teacher; and he was an employment specialist
into his 90s. He spear-headed a commercial bus that would transport church
members to the Boise Idaho Temple on a regular basis. He regularly attended the
temple. He was delighted to attend the ground-breaking of the Burley Idaho
Temple.
Vaughn spent most of his life in Burley and graduated from Burley High School
in 1938. After graduating, he and his brother, Blaine, moved to California to
work at McDonnell Douglas. After moving over to Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
he was able to build the fuselage of the second P-38 that was ever built. He
was paid 50 cents an hour. After returning from California, Vaughn married his
high school sweetheart, Beulah Hanks, in Burley, Idaho, October 6, 1942, on his
22nd birthday! Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in
1945. Together, they were blessed with five children, and their greatest legacy
lives on through the children they loved so deeply.
Vaughn served as a Corporal in the United States Army Air Corps from 1943-1946,
40th troop carrier squadron. Vaughn received the distinguished unit badge,
American Theater Service Medal and an American Astatic Pacific Service Medal.
He was a DGE expert. He was on an aircraft carrier headed to Japan when the
armistice was signed. He served in Japan for a year to help with clean up and
rebuilding. When returning to the states he was able to type up his own
discharge papers and the service men that were on board.
After returning from WWII he worked on his father-in-law, Raymond Hanks’s farm,
in the Starrh’s Ferry area. They started with horse and plow and then were able
to purchase one of the first tractors in the Burley area. During the winter
Winston Larsen, Blaine, and Vaughn worked at INL. He then bought his
grandfather’s farm across the street and raised fryer chickens.
In 1955, the family moved to the Boise area where his mother helped him become
a salesman for the Continental Life and Accident Insurance company. In 1963,
the family moved back to Burley, and Vaughn sold group insurance to the Dairy
Men in the Magic Valley area. Later, he worked as a ditch rider for the Burley
Irrigation District and later became the Manager. He also was a property owner
and manager for a number of homes in the Burley area. In his 70s he commuted to
Nevada to do concrete work at construction sites. In his late 80s Vaughn was
elected to serve on the Burley City Council. He loved researching information
on the internet and finding ways to save the city money. He was instrumental in
weed control in town and at the cemeteries.
Vaughn enjoyed years of golfing, bowling, snow skiing, international travel
with his insurance company, and traveling to visit family. He was a member of
the Elks Club and Lions Club. He also started transportation for the Disabled
American Veterans in the Burley area and was a volunteer driver. He had a
lifelong passion for fly-fishing in a donut float tube and tied flies. He found
great joy spending time on the water. One of the highlights of his adventures
was the trip of a lifetime to Alaska, where he fulfilled a dream of sockeye
salmon fishing from the bank. He created memories that he treasured for years
to come.
Several years after Beulah’s passing, Vaughn was 95 when he met Ernestine
Belflower, from Georgia, online at ldsplanet.com. They met in person and were
married in the Atlanta Georgia Temple. They were married for ten years.
Ernestine preceded him in death.
Due to a cracked knee from a fall, Vaughn spent the last three years at
Highland Estates Assisted Living where he made some great friends. His positive
attitude, kindness, and sweet smile would light up the room! He would walk a
lap inside the building each day!
Vaughn’s advice for living a long and full life: Exercise each day, take your
vitamins, don’t smoke or drink, and stay social.
He is survived by his children, Vonetta Dunham, Gerald Egan (Alice Osterhout),
Julene Ball (Carl), Darlene Hoedt (Jeff), and Kimberly Whitaker (Justin);
former daughter-in-law, Marva Pickering; 19 grandkids; 48 great-grandchildren
and one on the way; and five great-great- grandchildren and one on the way.
Vaughn was preceded in death by Beulah, his wife of 69 years; grandson, Brandon
Dunham; son-in-law, Jack Dunham; daughter-in-law, Shannon Egan; parents,
Douglas and Leona Egan; brothers, Blaine and Keith Egan; and sister, Evelyn
Larsen.
Our family would like to express our deepest gratitude to Vaughn’s private
caregivers who loved and cared for Vaughn. Your kindness, compassion, and
unwavering support brought comfort and companionship not only to Vaughn but to
all his family. We will always be grateful for the love and dignity you showed
him. We’d like to thank the caregivers, staff, and residents of Highland
Estates for their care, kindness, and inclusion.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, at The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints - Burley 3rd Ward, located at 2200 Oakley Avenue,
in Burley, with Bishop John Preston officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant
View Cemetery in Burley, where military rites will be presented by the
Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.
Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at
Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until
10:45 a.m. Thursday, preceding the funeral, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints General Mission Fund.
A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the
following link: https://youtu.be/maRqNRN8JqQ.
Condolences
for Vaughn Ensign Egan
Comments may be screened and removed
by the staff as deemed appropriate.
Eileen
A. Petersen
Condolences
to Kim, and all the family. The well-written obituary and the funeral are an
excellent tribute to the long and intentional life of Vaughn. He was our home teacher
at one time and was very mindful of us. Jeff’s memories, and Vonetta’s 15 points
of his life were enlightening, and the music soothing. Vaughn certainly
qualified for what Bishop Preston shared about life’s choices determining our
life for eternity when we meet the Savior. And may the comfort of the Lord
bring peace to Vaugn’s family. Love from Eileen Petersen and our family—Janie,
Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen…and Walt from heaven since 8-21-2020.
Bishop John Preston
FRIDAY,
JULY 10, 2026
Vaughn Ensign Egan
Oct. 6, 1920 - Jul. 4, 2026
Date of Service: Jul. 9, 2026
BURLEY – Our loving father
and grandfather, Vaughn Ensign Egan, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, in
Burley, Idaho, at the age of 105 years and 9 months, with family by his side.
He was born October 6, 1920, in Burley, Idaho, to Douglas Ray Egan and Leona
Beatrice Stocking. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. Vaughn’s callings included scout leader, where he attended the Scout
Jamboree at Farragut State Park; Sunday School president; Assistant Clerk;
adult Sunday School teacher; home teacher; and he was an employment specialist
into his 90s. He spear-headed a commercial bus that would transport church
members to the Boise Idaho Temple on a regular basis. He regularly attended the
temple. He was delighted to attend the ground-breaking of the Burley Idaho
Temple.
Vaughn spent most of his life in Burley and graduated from Burley High School
in 1938. After graduating, he and his brother, Blaine, moved to California to
work at McDonnell Douglas. After moving over to Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
he was able to build the fuselage of the second P-38 that was ever built. He
was paid 50 cents an hour. After returning from California, Vaughn married his
high school sweetheart, Beulah Hanks, in Burley, Idaho, October 6, 1942, on his
22nd birthday! Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in
1945. Together, they were blessed with five children, and their greatest legacy
lives on through the children they loved so deeply.
Vaughn served as a Corporal in the United States Army Air Corps from 1943-1946,
40th troop carrier squadron. Vaughn received the distinguished unit badge,
American Theater Service Medal and an American Astatic Pacific Service Medal.
He was a DGE expert. He was on an aircraft carrier headed to Japan when the
armistice was signed. He served in Japan for a year to help with clean up and
rebuilding. When returning to the states he was able to type up his own
discharge papers and the service men that were on board.
After returning from WWII he worked on his father-in-law, Raymond Hanks’s farm,
in the Starrh’s Ferry area. They started with horse and plow and then were able
to purchase one of the first tractors in the Burley area. During the winter
Winston Larsen, Blaine, and Vaughn worked at INL. He then bought his
grandfather’s farm across the street and raised fryer chickens.
In 1955, the family moved to the Boise area where his mother helped him become
a salesman for the Continental Life and Accident Insurance company. In 1963,
the family moved back to Burley, and Vaughn sold group insurance to the Dairy
Men in the Magic Valley area. Later, he worked as a ditch rider for the Burley
Irrigation District and later became the Manager. He also was a property owner
and manager for a number of homes in the Burley area. In his 70s he commuted to
Nevada to do concrete work at construction sites. In his late 80s Vaughn was
elected to serve on the Burley City Council. He loved researching information
on the internet and finding ways to save the city money. He was instrumental in
weed control in town and at the cemeteries.
Vaughn enjoyed years of golfing, bowling, snow skiing, international travel
with his insurance company, and traveling to visit family. He was a member of
the Elks Club and Lions Club. He also started transportation for the Disabled
American Veterans in the Burley area and was a volunteer driver. He had a
lifelong passion for fly-fishing in a donut float tube and tied flies. He found
great joy spending time on the water. One of the highlights of his adventures
was the trip of a lifetime to Alaska, where he fulfilled a dream of sockeye
salmon fishing from the bank. He created memories that he treasured for years
to come.
Several years after Beulah’s passing, Vaughn was 95 when he met Ernestine
Belflower, from Georgia, online at ldsplanet.com. They met in person and were
married in the Atlanta Georgia Temple. They were married for ten years.
Ernestine preceded him in death.
Due to a cracked knee from a fall, Vaughn spent the last three years at
Highland Estates Assisted Living where he made some great friends. His positive
attitude, kindness, and sweet smile would light up the room! He would walk a
lap inside the building each day!
Vaughn’s advice for living a long and full life: Exercise each day, take your
vitamins, don’t smoke or drink, and stay social.
He is survived by his children, Vonetta Dunham, Gerald Egan (Alice Osterhout),
Julene Ball (Carl), Darlene Hoedt (Jeff), and Kimberly Whitaker (Justin);
former daughter-in-law, Marva Pickering; 19 grandkids; 48 great-grandchildren
and one on the way; and five great-great- grandchildren and one on the way.
Vaughn was preceded in death by Beulah, his wife of 69 years; grandson, Brandon
Dunham; son-in-law, Jack Dunham; daughter-in-law, Shannon Egan; parents,
Douglas and Leona Egan; brothers, Blaine and Keith Egan; and sister, Evelyn
Larsen.
Our family would like to express our deepest gratitude to Vaughn’s private
caregivers who loved and cared for Vaughn. Your kindness, compassion, and
unwavering support brought comfort and companionship not only to Vaughn but to
all his family. We will always be grateful for the love and dignity you showed
him. We’d like to thank the caregivers, staff, and residents of Highland
Estates for their care, kindness, and inclusion.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, at The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints - Burley 3rd Ward, located at 2200 Oakley Avenue,
in Burley, with Bishop John Preston officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant
View Cemetery in Burley, where military rites will be presented by the
Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.
Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at
Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until
10:45 a.m. Thursday, preceding the funeral, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints General Mission Fund.
A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the
following link: https://youtu.be/maRqNRN8JqQ.
Condolences
for Vaughn Ensign Egan
Comments may be screened and removed
by the staff as deemed appropriate.
Eileen
A. Petersen
Condolences
to Kim, and all the family. The well-written obituary and the funeral are an
excellent tribute to the long and intentional life of Vaughn. He was our home teacher
at one time and was very mindful of us. Jeff’s memories, and Vonetta’s 15 points
of his life were enlightening, and the music soothing. Vaughn certainly
qualified for what Bishop Preston shared about life’s choices determining our
life for eternity when we meet the Savior. And may the comfort of the Lord
bring peace to Vaugn’s family. Love from Eileen Petersen and our family—Janie,
Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen…and Walt from heaven since 8-21-2020.
JULY 10, 2026
Family is
Everything…
of
SATURDAY,
JULY 11, 2026
Family is
Everything…
with
Where are the
Brewers going?
Yep...they are in Kansas City
at the World Cup Quarter-Final
Game - Argentina vs Switzerland
Their view as they
cheer for Argentina...
My Dad did this, He was the cook for his crew.
When the Great Depression
left millions of Americans unemployed, President Franklin D. Roosevelt
responded by creating the Civilian Conservation Corps. Instead of handing out
relief alone, the government put young men to work improving the country's public
lands.
Over the next nine years,
more than three million men planted billions of trees, built roads, trails,
bridges, campgrounds, and park facilities across the nation. They earned just
$30 a month, but most of it was sent home to support their families. Nearly a
century later, many of the places they built are still enjoyed by millions of
Americans, making the CCC one of the most successful public works programs in
U.S. history.
Blueberries…
We will always be together, never forgetting the shared smiles and tears.
❤️There are people
who don’t leave when life gets heavy.
🧡They don’t fix
every problem, but they stand close enough for us to lean on.
💙They wipe tears
with silence, share joy with laughter,
💜and love us
through every season we’re afraid to face alone.
SUNDAY,
JULY 12, 2026
Family is
Everything
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
Rendezvousing with
*** *** ***Redemption is equal because Christ is infinite...
-- Alma 34:14.
Glory is different because agency is real...
-- Doctrine and Covenants 93:31.
--The Bronze Serpent
Yep...they are in Kansas City
at the World Cup Quarter-Final
Game - Argentina vs Switzerland
My Dad did this, He was the cook for his crew.
When the Great Depression
left millions of Americans unemployed, President Franklin D. Roosevelt
responded by creating the Civilian Conservation Corps. Instead of handing out
relief alone, the government put young men to work improving the country's public
lands.
Over the next nine years,
more than three million men planted billions of trees, built roads, trails,
bridges, campgrounds, and park facilities across the nation. They earned just
$30 a month, but most of it was sent home to support their families. Nearly a
century later, many of the places they built are still enjoyed by millions of
Americans, making the CCC one of the most successful public works programs in
U.S. history.
Blueberries…
We will always be together, never forgetting the shared smiles and tears.
❤️There are people
who don’t leave when life gets heavy.
🧡They don’t fix
every problem, but they stand close enough for us to lean on.
💙They wipe tears
with silence, share joy with laughter,
💜and love us
through every season we’re afraid to face alone.
SUNDAY,
Redemption is equal because Christ is infinite...
-- Alma 34:14.
Glory is different because agency is real...
-- Doctrine and Covenants 93:31.
--The Bronze Serpent
** *I am so thankful for The Plan of Salvation and the Atonement of Jesus Christ that makes this
Great Plan operational.
At the end of this July 12th, 2026I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
Heavenly Father lives and knows us each by name. He loves us and wants us to return to Him and Heavenly Mother when we leave this mortal existence. He loves us just as we are at this very moment.*** *** ***Heavenly Mother...
♪♫♪♪♫ "...Truth is reason;
truth eternal tells me I've a
Mother there..." ♪♫♪♪♫
--Eliza R. Snow"O, My Father"
"For as we have a Father in heaven, so also we have a Mother there, a glorified, exalted, ennobled Mother. That is a startling doctrine, I recognize, to some folk, and yet we ought to be governed by reason in giving consideration to this doctrine which is a revelation from God" (Sermons and Mission Services of Melvin Joseph Ballard, 205).
"For reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about a Heavenly Mother. But we have been told that the purpose of life on earth is to give us the opportunity to grow toward being like our Heavenly Father. And we know that we are children of Heavenly Parents. So we know that we have a Heavenly Mother or Mothers. But for reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about our Heavenly Mother. But we know we must have one because both men and women are working for exaltation . . ." - President Oaks
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Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all.
“An omnicompetent God leaves all mortals free to choose, but how grateful we should be that God chose long, long ago to rescue and to resurrect all His children through the Atonement of His Son. Nevertheless, some reject and many are indifferent to these and other divine beckonings, mostly because they are too caught up in the cares of the world. They are strangers to the Savior, who is far from the thoughts and intents of their hearts.”Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
Revelation 19:16: -- "And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS".
*** *** ****** *** ***I am thankful for the guidance of the Holy Ghost as the third member of the Godhead. Walt said to me once: "I look forward to thanking the Holy Ghost in person when I get to Heaven. I don't think we give Him enough credit for all He does."
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Joseph Smith was foreordained to be the Prophet of the Restoration. He is the Restorer of all things.*** *** ***President Dallin H. Oaks is the Living Prophet today for all the world. 
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The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.*** *** ***The Book of Mormon is the Word of God and is Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It is the most correct book of any book on earth.*** *** ***The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today. Because of the restored Priesthood Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.
PriesthoodAaronic andMelchizedek
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*** *** ***Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.Eileen PetersenJuly 12, 2026 "Time moves slowly, but passes quickly...
I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
♪♫♪♪♫ "...Truth is reason;
truth eternal tells me I've a
Mother there..." ♪♫♪♪♫
"For as we have a Father in heaven, so also we have a Mother there, a glorified, exalted, ennobled Mother. That is a startling doctrine, I recognize, to some folk, and yet we ought to be governed by reason in giving consideration to this doctrine which is a revelation from God" (Sermons and Mission Services of Melvin Joseph Ballard, 205).
"For reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about a Heavenly Mother. But we have been told that the purpose of life on earth is to give us the opportunity to grow toward being like our Heavenly Father. And we know that we are children of Heavenly Parents. So we know that we have a Heavenly Mother or Mothers. But for reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about our Heavenly Mother. But we know we must have one because both men and women are working for exaltation . . ." - President Oaks
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Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
