Richard Warren Stone

Obituary for Richard Warren Stone Richard Warren Stone died September 25, 2010 at St Luke's Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls, following an acute episode. Born August 19, 1922 the second son of Kenneth C. and Lucy May Stephens Stone in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana where he grew and attended school. As many fine young Americans he served his country during the Second World War with what would become the US Air Force as an airplane and engine mechanic. Upon discharge he married Doris Howells of Oakley, Idaho. He was preceded in death by Doris and their youngest daughter Dee. Their 3 surviving children are Richard W, Stone, Jr, and Dana L. Etlin of Twin Falls with one daughter each and Diana Hutchison of Las Vegas, and her two children. On May 19, 1973 Dick married Virginia Moon Wixom in Twin Falls enlarging his family with daughter Beverly Bullock and six children, Twin Falls; sons Bill and Marilyn Wixom and 3 children, Spokane, WA; Eugene and LaNora Wixom and 8 children Twin Falls and Leslie and Teresa Wixom with 2 children of Blackfoot. 44 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren call him "Grandpa." Dick is well remembered for Dick's Donut Shop, still influencing the waistlines of many Twin Falls residents. He later learned locksmithing and secured many doors and vaults throughout Magic Valley with Dick's Mobile Key and Safe. For many years Dick and Virginia have been strong, active and beloved members of the Kimberly Church of the Nazarene where they found the strength and fellowship of their faith, Camping and fishing with his family brought him much enjoyment after retirement, but his greatest joy was the family and the children and the many who called him friend. A visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Monday, September 27th at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Rd., Twin Falls. An additional viewing time will be held one hour prior to the service from 10 until 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28th at the funeral home, followed by Military Honors and graveside services at the Twin Falls Cemetery. Those wishing to share condolences and memories may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.