Bernie Gene Hancock

Bernie Gene Hancock, 83, of Rigby, Idaho and formerly of Rexburg, Idaho passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Idaho Falls, Idaho at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Bernie was born in Thornton, Idaho on November 14, 1936, the son of Thomas Edward Hancock and Jeanne Beatrice Anderson.

Bernie attended elementary school in Lyman and graduated from Madison High School before joining the Army National Guard during the Korean Conflict.  He worked for a time with his brother for Perry and Hendricks Masonery as a Hod Carrier.  He worked in road construction for Allied Paving and Burgraff Paving at the preparation plant.

He married Bonnie Marie Wiemer on March 30, 1975 in Elko, Nevada.  He lived on the family property he grew up on his entire life until moving to Rigby five years ago.

Bernie had a love for polishing rocks and making jewelry from precious stones.  His getaway was to go fishing, being on the South Fork of the Snake River or going on long drives to enjoy the scenery.

Bernie is survived by his wife Bonnie Hancock of Rigby, Idaho and his loving nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Elwood and Junior Blain Hancock.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the Rigby Pioneer Cemetery at the new niche wall in the North East corner of the cemetery.