Derald R. Twitchell
Derald R. Twitchell passed away on December 6, 2023, in Soda Springs, Idaho at the age of 76. He was born on December 7, 1947 in Wendell, Idaho. His parents are Virgil and Vivian Marie Roholt Twitchell. In his childhood, he had so many health problems. He battled very high cholesterol and sugar diabetes.
He went to school in Jerome until 1964 when he moved to Georgetown with his family. Went to school in Montpelier, Idaho then moved to Thatcher, Idaho graduating in 1968 from Grace, Idaho. He also graduated from seminary class.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He married his high school sweetheart Norma Jean Woodyard in Niter, Idaho on June 28, 1969. On November 7, 1971, their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple for all time and eternity. `
He was a good husband and father to his children and grandchildren. He liked to take his sons and grandson hunting and fishing, even going to scout camps and outings with his sons and grandsons. He taught them how to fix fences, ride horses, and how to brand cattle. He worked a lot with Glen Cellan and his father on the farm. He loved all kinds of animals.
He worked for J.R. Simplot in March 1975 until his retirement. At the Conda, Idaho plant where he saw many changes take place over the years.
He loved to plant a few tomatoes, flowers, and some strawberries. He enjoyed huckleberry picking with his brother and wife Sandy every year. he liked to cook and do some baking as well as try ing new recipes.
He was a scoutmaster, Cub Scout, and a Boy Scout committee chairman for many years, primary teacher, and young men’s secretary, he served 2 stake missions one in Westminster, Colorado and one in Soda Springs, high priest secretary for many years, and a home teacher.
Together they hosted many exchange students from many countries. They gave and received much.
Derald is survived by his two children Shane (Brenda) and Verlin (Laura) and seven grandchildren; Breyton, Shandell, Dallen, Kylee, Addison, Morgun, and Braxton. He leaves behind many siblings; Mike (Sandy), Craig (Vesta), Janet Maltenburger, Debbie Luper, Alfred (Della) King, and Roland (Carolyn) King.
Derald is preceded in death by his eternal spouse Norma and his first child Donna. His father and mother, Virgil and Vivian Twitchell. A wonderful stepmother Della, two brothers, Verl and Duane, and a sister Karen, and nephew Randy.
A graveside service was held on December 13, 2023 at the Fairview Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be at a later date
this spring.
