George Alexander Campbell

George Alexander Campbell, 88, of Nine Mile Falls, Washington, formerly of Rigby and Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on October 12, 2026, at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington. He was born on September 7, 1938, in Pomona, California, to Evan D. Campbell and Lillian I. Deyo.

George attended California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) for two years before serving his country in the United States Army. He served two years on active duty and 18 years in the Army National Guard before retiring from military service. He was also employed by the U.S. Army and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a federal meat inspector.

George married Patricia Ann Keaton on September 1,1962. She proceeded him in death in 2014. On January 1, 2020, he married Mary Williams, also know as Betty, who proceeded him in death in 2023.

Throughout his adult life, George lived in Chino and Ontario, California; Mackay, Blackfoot, Rigby, and Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Nine Mile Falls, Washington. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and reading about historical topics.

George is survived by his daughter, Nancy Britton, and her husband, GL, of Nine Mile Falls, Washington; his son, Evan Campbell, and his wife, Mona, of Canal Winchester, Ohio; his granddaughter, Tasha Venable, and her husband, James, of Stites, Idaho; his great-granddaughter, Remmi Venable, of Stites, Idaho, and great-grandson James J. Venable of Stites, Idaho.

George was preceded in death by his wives, Patricia Keaton and Mary “Betty” Williams; his father, Evan D. Campbell; his mother Lillian I. Deyo; and his grandson, Bret L. Britton.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Eckersell Funeral Home, 101 West Main Street, Rigby, Idaho. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow at Rigby Pioneer Cemetery.

George will be remembered by his family and loved ones for the life he lived and the memories they shared with him.