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In Memory

Don Poulsen - Class of 1944

Twin Falls Times-News, 12/11/11

JEROME • Don Kenneth Poulsen, 86, of Jerome, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1925, in Liberty, Idaho, the son of Kenneth Poulsen and Edith A. Passey Poulsen. Don was raised in Montpelier, Idaho, and attended school there. His senior year of high school was interrupted by the start of World War II and he was immediately drafted into the U.S. Navy and served in Okinawa. Following an honorable discharge, he returned to Logan, Utah. On Nov. 27, 1946, Don married Beth L. Couch in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Logan for several years and then settled in the Magic Valley, where Don went into business as a cattle buyer with his father. He was also part owner and manager of the Twin Falls Livestock Commission Company.

Don was an active, lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. His true joy in life was his family. He especially enjoyed their many camping and water skiing outings.

Don is survived by his sweetheart of 65 years, Beth Poulsen of Jerome; their children, Jerry (Corie) Poulsen of Twin Falls, Blake (Judy) Poulsen of Jerome, Marsha Poulsen of Boise and Charlene (David) Capps of Jerome; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one sister, Nondas (Elmer) Ricks; and many extended family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the Jerome LDS 5th Ward Chapel, 50 E. 100 S. in Jerome, with Bishop Bruce Seibold officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Jerome Cemetery.