Kenneth Eldridge

Kenneth Eldridge, age 71, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away at home on March 30, 2019 of natural causes.   Kenneth was born in Inglewood, California on September 25, 1947 to  Kenneth and Billie Jean Eldridge. He graduated from Oakdale High School in Oakdale, California.   He met the love of his life Patsy Messner in high school. They were married on June 11, 1966 in Reno, Nevada and they had been happily married for 53 years and had five children.   Kenneth was a very vibrant soul with a  giant heart and the brightest smile around. He loved being surrounded by his family and always had a joke or a story. His favorite past time was going to the sprint and dirt races, as well as camping with his family. He also enjoyed being a vendor at the Flea Market usually with the help of his children and grandchildren. Kenneth worked as a machinist for Lockheed up to retirement and then became a jack of all trades. He came to love driving school bus for Twin Falls School District, which he had done for the last 14 years.   He is survived by his wife of 53 years Patsy Eldridge, his father and step-mother Kenneth and Judy Eldridge of Burns, OR, his two brothers Fred (spouse Kandy Eldridge) and Randy Eldridge both of Everett, WA. As well as his children, Shelly Eldridge (spouse Scott Strickland) of Arlington, TX, Joseph Eldridge of Twin Falls, ID, Kevin Eldridge of Twin Falls, ID, and Traci Mello (spouse Joseph Mello) of Helena, MT, and his 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.   He is preceded in death by his mother Billie Jean Eldridge, his daughter Kristen Eldridge, and his in-laws Ruth and Floyd Messner.   Memorial service on May 18th at 2:00 pm with more information to follow.