Joe Robert Love, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 20, 2015, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Hands of Hope Hospice.
Joe was born November 10, 1936, in Marie, Arkansas, to J.D. Love and Frozine Hill Love. He grew up and attended schools in Oceola, Arkansas, and graduated from Rosenwald High School. In 1982, he received his Associate’s Degree in Management from Park College. He served in the United States Air Force, fought in the Vietnam War and honorably retired as a Master Sergeant after 23 years.
While stationed in England, he met Beryl "Bennie" Smith and they were married on July 8, 1957, in Liverpool, England. To this union were born six children, Joe, Tony, Darren, Ricky, Melanie, and Eric. Joe and Bennie made their home in Woodbridge, England; Pemberton, New Jersey; Cheyenne, WY; the Philippines; and numerous other cities while in the service. They lived in Mountain Home, Idaho, from 1977-1983, when the family moved to Idaho Falls. Joe worked as a Probation Officer and as an Industrial Property Management/Logistics Manager at the Department of Energy.
He fought a courageous battle against cancer for 17 years, always with a positive attitude. He was a great inspiration to all who knew him. He will always be our hero. We will never forget his wonderful smile. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends! He enjoyed flying; sailing; fishing; following the stock market; spending time with his beloved Scottish Terrior, Jock; and camping.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Beryl "Bennie" Love of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Joe W. Love of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Tony Love of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Darren Love of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Ricky (Julie) Love of Salem, OR; daughter, Melanie (Todd) Mikolajczyk of San Rafael, CA; son, Eric Love of South Bend, IN; brother, Albert Love of Chicago, IL; brother, James Nance of Miramar, FL; and 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frozine Love; and sister, Myrtle West.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, with Pastor Rick officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. In lieu of sending flowers, the family requests donations to either cancer research or the Humane Society in Idaho Falls
Joe was born November 10, 1936, in Marie, Arkansas, to J.D. Love and Frozine Hill Love. He grew up and attended schools in Oceola, Arkansas, and graduated from Rosenwald High School. In 1982, he received his Associate’s Degree in Management from Park College. He served in the United States Air Force, fought in the Vietnam War and honorably retired as a Master Sergeant after 23 years.
While stationed in England, he met Beryl "Bennie" Smith and they were married on July 8, 1957, in Liverpool, England. To this union were born six children, Joe, Tony, Darren, Ricky, Melanie, and Eric. Joe and Bennie made their home in Woodbridge, England; Pemberton, New Jersey; Cheyenne, WY; the Philippines; and numerous other cities while in the service. They lived in Mountain Home, Idaho, from 1977-1983, when the family moved to Idaho Falls. Joe worked as a Probation Officer and as an Industrial Property Management/Logistics Manager at the Department of Energy.
He fought a courageous battle against cancer for 17 years, always with a positive attitude. He was a great inspiration to all who knew him. He will always be our hero. We will never forget his wonderful smile. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends! He enjoyed flying; sailing; fishing; following the stock market; spending time with his beloved Scottish Terrior, Jock; and camping.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Beryl "Bennie" Love of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Joe W. Love of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Tony Love of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Darren Love of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Ricky (Julie) Love of Salem, OR; daughter, Melanie (Todd) Mikolajczyk of San Rafael, CA; son, Eric Love of South Bend, IN; brother, Albert Love of Chicago, IL; brother, James Nance of Miramar, FL; and 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frozine Love; and sister, Myrtle West.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, with Pastor Rick officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. In lieu of sending flowers, the family requests donations to either cancer research or the Humane Society in Idaho Falls
Joe Robert Love, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 20, 2015, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Hands of Hope Hospice.
Joe was born November 10, 1936, in Marie, Arkansas, to J.D. Love and Frozine Hill Love. He grew up and attended schools in Oceola, Arkansas, and graduated from Rosenwald High School. In 1982, he received his Associate’s Degree in Management from Park College. He served in the United States Air Force, fought in the Vietnam War and honorably retired as a Master Sergeant after 23 years.
While stationed in England, he met Beryl "Bennie" Smith and they were married on July 8, 1957, in Liverpool, England. To this union were born six children, Joe, Tony, Darren, Ricky, Melanie, and Eric. Joe and Bennie made their home in Woodbridge, England; Pemberton, New Jersey; Cheyenne, WY; the Philippines; and numerous other cities while in the service. They lived in Mountain Home, Idaho, from 1977-1983, when the family moved to Idaho Falls. Joe worked as a Probation Officer and as an Industrial Property Management/Logistics Manager at the Department of Energy.
He fought a courageous battle against cancer for 17 years, always with a positive attitude. He was a great inspiration to all who knew him. He will always be our hero. We will never forget his wonderful smile. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends! He enjoyed flying; sailing; fishing; following the stock market; spending time with his beloved Scottish Terrior, Jock; and camping.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Beryl "Bennie" Love of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Joe W. Love of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Tony Love of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Darren Love of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Ricky (Julie) Love of Salem, OR; daughter, Melanie (Todd) Mikolajczyk of San Rafael, CA; son, Eric Love of South Bend, IN; brother, Albert Love of Chicago, IL; brother, James Nance of Miramar, FL; and 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frozine Love; and sister, Myrtle West.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, with Pastor Rick officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. In lieu of sending flowers, the family requests donations to either cancer research or the Humane Society in Idaho Falls
Joe was born November 10, 1936, in Marie, Arkansas, to J.D. Love and Frozine Hill Love. He grew up and attended schools in Oceola, Arkansas, and graduated from Rosenwald High School. In 1982, he received his Associate’s Degree in Management from Park College. He served in the United States Air Force, fought in the Vietnam War and honorably retired as a Master Sergeant after 23 years.
While stationed in England, he met Beryl "Bennie" Smith and they were married on July 8, 1957, in Liverpool, England. To this union were born six children, Joe, Tony, Darren, Ricky, Melanie, and Eric. Joe and Bennie made their home in Woodbridge, England; Pemberton, New Jersey; Cheyenne, WY; the Philippines; and numerous other cities while in the service. They lived in Mountain Home, Idaho, from 1977-1983, when the family moved to Idaho Falls. Joe worked as a Probation Officer and as an Industrial Property Management/Logistics Manager at the Department of Energy.
He fought a courageous battle against cancer for 17 years, always with a positive attitude. He was a great inspiration to all who knew him. He will always be our hero. We will never forget his wonderful smile. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends! He enjoyed flying; sailing; fishing; following the stock market; spending time with his beloved Scottish Terrior, Jock; and camping.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Beryl "Bennie" Love of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Joe W. Love of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Tony Love of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Darren Love of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Ricky (Julie) Love of Salem, OR; daughter, Melanie (Todd) Mikolajczyk of San Rafael, CA; son, Eric Love of South Bend, IN; brother, Albert Love of Chicago, IL; brother, James Nance of Miramar, FL; and 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frozine Love; and sister, Myrtle West.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, with Pastor Rick officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. In lieu of sending flowers, the family requests donations to either cancer research or the Humane Society in Idaho Falls
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