Donald Leroy VanVoorhees

Donald Leroy Van Voorhees age 82 of Hazelton, Idaho flew away to his Heavenly home on April 6th 2017.  Don was born in Wisconsin on October 26th 1934 to Alva and Bertha Van Voorhees.

 Through his life, Don made many friends and shared his great sense of humor with all of those around him.  Don followed in the footsteps of many of the men that influenced his life and enlisted in the Army as a young man.   Don met and married three women during his time on earth that gave life to seven children.   Don spent his working years in agriculture but had a deep passion for wood working.

Don is preceded in death by both his parents, three sisters, a brother and two sons Ricky and Gale Van Voorhees.  Don is survived by his wife Patricia, his daughters Rose (Ron) Sorenson of Fargo, North Dakota, Dena (Verl) Blacker of Heyburn, Idaho, Rebecca (Rick) Burley of Twin Falls, Idaho and Sons Ronald VanVoorhees, of Minnisota, Carl (April) Van Voorhees of Rupert, Idaho along with many Grandchildren as well as Great Grandchildren.

No memorial service will be held. The family wishes to thank Idaho Home Health and Hospice for their diligent understanding and care.

All services and arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, Idaho.

Those wishing to share memories and condolences may do so on Donald's memorial webpage at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.