Thomas Edgar Albaugh, 82, of Idaho Falls, died July 6, 2002, at his home from natural causes. He was born July 24, 1919 to Ralph Levi Albaugh and Eleanor Blevins Albaugh in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1937 as a star football and basketball player, then attended The University of Idaho and Utah State University. He served as a Sergeant Major in the 83rd Division, U.S. Army during World War II and Korean Conflict. During his military service, he lived in Japan, Massachusetts, California, Georgia, Korea and Germany. He earned the Bronze Star for heroism.
He married Lola Dawn Crowley August 23, 1940 in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple March 15, 1956. He worked as an independent advertising salesman. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he served as Bishop, Scouter, District Cub Commissioner, on the High Council and as Sunday School President. He was a true Patriot, loved the flag, and enjoyed fly fishing and Yellowstone Park.
Surviving
Wife: Lola Crowley, Idaho Falls
Daughter: Mary Dawn (John, deceased) Jenks, Connell, WA
Son: Thomas E. (Sandy) Albaugh, Jr., Idaho Falls
Son: Ronald Crowley (Pauline) Albaugh, Chester, ID
Daughter: LuAnn Albaugh, Saratoga Springs, UT
22 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Helen Lowder. Funeral Services were held July 9, 2002, at the Idaho Falls LDS 28th Ward, 1165 Azalea, with Bishop Cleo Geddes officiating.
He married Lola Dawn Crowley August 23, 1940 in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple March 15, 1956. He worked as an independent advertising salesman. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he served as Bishop, Scouter, District Cub Commissioner, on the High Council and as Sunday School President. He was a true Patriot, loved the flag, and enjoyed fly fishing and Yellowstone Park.
Surviving
Wife: Lola Crowley, Idaho Falls
Daughter: Mary Dawn (John, deceased) Jenks, Connell, WA
Son: Thomas E. (Sandy) Albaugh, Jr., Idaho Falls
Son: Ronald Crowley (Pauline) Albaugh, Chester, ID
Daughter: LuAnn Albaugh, Saratoga Springs, UT
22 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Helen Lowder. Funeral Services were held July 9, 2002, at the Idaho Falls LDS 28th Ward, 1165 Azalea, with Bishop Cleo Geddes officiating.
Thomas Edgar Albaugh, 82, of Idaho Falls, died July 6, 2002, at his home from natural causes. He was born July 24, 1919 to Ralph Levi Albaugh and Eleanor Blevins Albaugh in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1937 as a star football and basketball player, then attended The University of Idaho and Utah State University. He served as a Sergeant Major in the 83rd Division, U.S. Army during World War II and Korean Conflict. During his military service, he lived in Japan, Massachusetts, California, Georgia, Korea and Germany. He earned the Bronze Star for heroism.
He married Lola Dawn Crowley August 23, 1940 in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple March 15, 1956. He worked as an independent advertising salesman. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he served as Bishop, Scouter, District Cub Commissioner, on the High Council and as Sunday School President. He was a true Patriot, loved the flag, and enjoyed fly fishing and Yellowstone Park.
Surviving
Wife: Lola Crowley, Idaho Falls
Daughter: Mary Dawn (John, deceased) Jenks, Connell, WA
Son: Thomas E. (Sandy) Albaugh, Jr., Idaho Falls
Son: Ronald Crowley (Pauline) Albaugh, Chester, ID
Daughter: LuAnn Albaugh, Saratoga Springs, UT
22 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Helen Lowder. Funeral Services were held July 9, 2002, at the Idaho Falls LDS 28th Ward, 1165 Azalea, with Bishop Cleo Geddes officiating.
He married Lola Dawn Crowley August 23, 1940 in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple March 15, 1956. He worked as an independent advertising salesman. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he served as Bishop, Scouter, District Cub Commissioner, on the High Council and as Sunday School President. He was a true Patriot, loved the flag, and enjoyed fly fishing and Yellowstone Park.
Surviving
Wife: Lola Crowley, Idaho Falls
Daughter: Mary Dawn (John, deceased) Jenks, Connell, WA
Son: Thomas E. (Sandy) Albaugh, Jr., Idaho Falls
Son: Ronald Crowley (Pauline) Albaugh, Chester, ID
Daughter: LuAnn Albaugh, Saratoga Springs, UT
22 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Helen Lowder. Funeral Services were held July 9, 2002, at the Idaho Falls LDS 28th Ward, 1165 Azalea, with Bishop Cleo Geddes officiating.
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