Ronald Lee Browning

Ronald Lee Browning, 78, passed away July 10, 2019.

He was born September 25, 1940 in Rigby, ID to Edmund Browning Jr. and Jeannette Corey. He grew up farming with his family in Annis, ID and later in Menan, ID. He graduated from Rigby High School in 1958. Ronald continued farming with his two older brothers after high school until he joined the Army. While in the Army Reserves he met Martha Ann Smith. They were married in 1968 and were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple. During their first year of marriage he continued farming in Menan until he decided with his brother to sell off and move to Rigby, ID, where he and Martha raised their family and worked for the next 37 years. During that time he worked at Treasure Truck and Tractor, managed the Jefferson CO-OP, and later worked managing the office for Yellowstone Log Homes for 20 years then retired in 2007. He and Martha built their retirement home in 2009 in Idaho Falls where they enjoyed their life together. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, reloading his own ammo and mostly shooting his guns. He enjoyed serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived in life by his daughter Anna (Scott) Bidwell of Rigby, ID, Nannette (Paul) Chandler, Mark (Teresa) Browning, Linda (Scott) Petersen of Idaho Falls, ID. Two sisters, Donna Dale and Joyce Gerard and 12 Grandchildren, Hunter and Harrison Bidwell. Mason, Allison, Joshua, and James Chandler. Makenzie, Sarah, and Grant Petersen. Brian Starliper Jr., Brooke and Aimee Brasure.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers and four sisters.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 2:30 p.m., at Annis Little Butte Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., at Eckersell Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at eckersellfuneralhome.com