Family History
Elmo’s obituary: Read more: http://www.magicvalley.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article_23645ca4-c42d-5543-a3b9-1c08570621e7.html#ixzz1RvTE5e9Q
May 11, 1919-July 8, 2011
Elmo Rasmussen, 92, of Twin Falls, passed away peacefully Friday, July 8, 2011, with his family at his side.
Elmo was born in Declo, Idaho, to Jens Edward Rasmussen and Sarah Jane Darrington on May 11, 1919. In 1939, Elmo and Josie Udy were married and had four children, Darhl, Elmo, Kara and Rolan. They were later divorced and Elmo married Faye Spencer on Nov. 23, 1963. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple. They had three children, Shane, Pamela and Elisha. As a young man, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Copenhagen, Denmark, and served honorably in the United States Army during World War II.
Elmo was a farmer in Oakley and Richfield for most of his life until moving to Wyoming, where he worked eight years for FMC before retiring. He often talked fondly of his younger years riding horses and working on the farm. Elmo was a man of integrity who loved to work and loved his family and he will be greatly missed.
Elmo’s family would like to thank the staff at Twin Falls Care Center and Visions Hospice for providing him with comfort and compassion at the end of his life.
Elmo is survived by his wife, Faye of Twin Falls; son, Shane (Tammy) Rasmussen of Twin Falls; daughter, Pamela (Keith) Farr of Mesa, Ariz.; daughter, Elisha (Ernesto) Figueroa of Eagle; and daughter, Kara (Alex) Gordon of Boise; as well as 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Robert (June) of Burley; and Lady, his faithful dog. Elmo was preceded in death by his parents, Jens and Sarah; siblings, Joel, Ralph, Floyd and Roberta; and children, Darhl, Elmo and Rolan.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at Rosenau Funeral Home in Twin Falls. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 15 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel at 229 Park Ave. in Twin Falls, with visitation one hour prior. A graveside service will be held later that day at 3 p.m. at the Richfield Cemetery in Richfield, Idaho.
From Sarah Jane Rasmussen’s family history: ElmoRasmussen.pdf
Elmo Rasmussen
May 11, 1919
Elmo Rasmussen
11 May 1919 - 8 July 2011
Parents:
Jens Edward Rasmussen (1887-1950)
Sarah Jane Darrington (1889-1964)
Siblings:
Joel Edward Rasmussen (1911-1978)
Floyd Hans Rasmussen (1914-2001)
Ralph Waldo Rasmussen (1917-2004)
Robert Rasmussen (1923-2012)
Roberta Rasmussen (1923-2010)
Spouse #1: (24 May 1939; Divorced: 6 Sep. 1963 )
Josie Udy (1921-2013)
Spouse #2: (23 Nov. 1963)
Faye Dean Spencer (1942-)
Children with Josie Udy:
Darhl E. Rasmussen (1941-2011)
Elmo L. Rasmussen (1943-1943)
Kara Rasmussen (1944-)
Rolan U. Rasmussen (1947-1947)
Children with Faye Dean Spencer:
Elisha Dawn Rasmussen (1974-)
Adopted Children of Faye Dean Spencer:
Darhl Shane Rasmussen (1959-)
Pamela Faye Rasmussen (1961-)
Family photo circa 1946; (L-R): back row: Elmo, Ralph, Floyd, Joel; middle: Sarah & Edward; front: Robert & Roberta
The Siblings (L-R): Ralph, Robert, Roberta, Joel, Floyd, Elmo.
The In-Laws (L-R): Mary Ellen, Cora, Ross, Roberta, Lethe, Faye.
Copyright (©) Ward B. Rasmussen. All rights reserved.
Ralph and Elmo were only 2 years apart. They were good friends throughout their lives.
Elmo served as an LDS missionary in Denmark from 1952 to 1955. To read his testimony and 3 mission miracles click: Elmo Denmark Mission Stories(R).pdf
Some of Elmo’s posterity Summer 2010: L-R: Shasta (girlfriend of Chad Reininger), Pam Farr (holding Shasta’s daughter), Chad Reininger (Keith Farr’s son); Keith Farr, Shane’s son, Jens Farr, Elmo, Tawnya Farr, Faye, Tammy (Shane’s wife), Elisha and Ernie Figueroa