Keith Holt Stocking

Keith Holt Stocking, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 17 in St. George, UT at the age of 85. Born in Burley, Idaho, on October 18, 1940, to Clifford and Ann Holt Stocking. Keith grew up on a family farm near Paul, Idaho, where he developed a lifelong love of hard work, family, and the outdoors. He graduated from Minidoka High School in 1959, earned his Eagle Scout Award, studied carpentry at Idaho State University’s trade school, and served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in France and Belgium after which he served for 6 years in the Army Reserves. On June 10, 1966, Keith married Margaret Etherington in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together they built a loving home and raised five children: Bradley (Kimberly) of St. George, Julianne Stirling (Vince) of Chubbuck, Angela Robson (Corey) of Kuna, Mark (Bethany) of St. George, and Matthew of Lexington, KY. He was loved by an additional 16 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Keith spent much of his career in the petroleum industry, owning and operating a fuel distributorship in American Falls, Idaho. He was active in church and community service, serving in numerous church callings, as President of the American Falls Rotary Club, and on the Harms Memorial Hospital Board. Keith and Margaret enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending winters in St. George, Utah, where they formed many cherished friendships. He was known for his strong work ethic, handyman skills, homemade treats, and devotion to family. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Elmo and is survived by Margaret, brother Gene (Colleen) of Mesa Arizona, and sister-in-law Connie of Burley. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 26 at the LDS church at 650 Pocatello Ave. in American Falls followed by burial in the Paul, ID cemetery. To join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94936795640