Arvin J Lords

Arvin J Lords, 81, of Rigby Idaho passed away Wednesday March 29, 2017, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City Utah. Arvin was born September 11, 1935 to James William Lords and Clarisa May Wilkins. Arvin was raised in Rigby and attended elementary school in Garfield and Graduated from Rigby High School. After high school Arvin went to Ricks Collage for a year and later attended Idaho State University for another two years. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served a two year mission to New Zealand. After serving his mission he joined the United States Army. His service time was cut short due to family needs at home. Arvin was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Lynn Magleby. He married LaDawn Jeann White on February 16, 1990 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 16, 1995. Arvin worked at the INL with electronics for 20 plus years. He then moved to Nevada where he helped with bomb testing. While in Nevada, he also worked in the gold mines. He returned to the INL until his retirement. Arvin and LaDawn enjoyed camping and traveling together. He spent many hours reading and gardening. He especially liked serving in the temple with his wife LaDawn, working for seven years in Idaho Falls and a year and a half in Rexburg and was looking forward to the rededication of the Idaho Falls Temple in April where he was called to serve again. A funeral service will be held for Arvin on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Rigby South Stake Center, (106 North 3800 East, Rigby). The family will meet with friends prior to services from 9:30 to 10:45 AM on Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the Sutton Cemetery.