Claude Vernon Garbett

Claude Vernon Garbett, age 69, of Soda Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on March 6th, 2024.

Claude was born June 16th, 1954 in Soda Springs, ID to Richard and Vernona Garbett.  He was the 5th of 6 children.  He grew up in Thatcher, Idaho.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, and hunting.  

He graduated from Grace High School, Class of 1973 as a proud Red Devil.  He enjoyed wrestling and was team captain.  

He married Shirley Titcomb on July 25th, 1975.  They had 5 children.  They later divorced.  He married Jane Lindsay on February
16th, 1996.

His greatest love besides his family was his yard.  Every tree he saw he wanted to plant.  He and Jane spent countless hours planting, decorating, and tending to their yard.  

He taught his family the value of hard work.  He was a dedicated and loyal employee at JR Simplot for 42 years.  He also worked at Caribou County Senior Citizens Center cooking and serving for 6 years.

He loved people and would love to go down town and see who he could find to talk to.  

Claude is survived by his loving wife Jane, children: Andy (Melanie) Garbett, Emily (Neal) Curry, Cliff (DesaRae) Garbett, Alan Garbett, and Clay (Deena) Garbett, sisters: Candace (Keith) Porter, Renee (Danny) Smoot, Bea (Kevin) Jasperson, and many grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Vernona Garbett; his in laws Darrell and Gwen Lindsay; his brothers Rick and Jeff; sister in law Shelley; brother in laws Kevin Coziah, Joe Lindsay and Leon Rindlisbaker; nephews Matthew Lindsay and TJ Lindsay; and great niece Mattie Joe.

Funeral services will be held on Friday March 15th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing before from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Bailey Creek Church 361 S 3rd E Soda Springs, ID 83276.  Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery.