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Lowell William Thaxton

Feb. 10, 1944 - Apr. 27, 2026

Date of Service: May 8, 2026

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BURLEY – Lowell William Thaxton, an 82-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley.

Lowell was born February 10, 1944, to Leonard Clyde and Bessie Charlotte (Hacking) Thaxton. He attended school in the Minidoka School District and graduated from Minico High School in 1962. He married Karol Ann Osterhout on April 14, 1967, in Burley. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan Utah Temple

Lowell served in the United States Army National Guard for many years. He was very family-oriented and enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. Lowell had many hidden talents including singing, baking, his crazy hand clap, bowling, and playing church ball - where he was the only ambidextrous player on the team. He also had a love of cars. He was very proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed being a spectator in all their activities. He was proud of his title of Great-Grandfather and would regularly mention the numbers as they continued to grow. He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many church callings.

He is survived by his sisters, Mary Ann Huber (Richard-deceased) and Elaine Zahnizer (Ron); his son, Tracey Lowell Thaxton (Lynnete) of Rupert; his daughter, Karnel Thaxton Brashear (Dan) of Burley; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and best friend, Harold Grenier.

Lowell was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carolyn Peterson; a great-grandson, Brayzen Reno; and Karol Grenier.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, located at 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where family and friends will be received one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Heyburn. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.

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From Jayson Peterson:

Rest in peace. You are my mom's uncle. I only met you once and I do not even remember, but it is sad to lose more family members. Fly high.

From Deseree&Jeremy:

Tracy and Karnal Im so sorry for your loss he a good man I will miss uncle Lowell, definitely will miss his hug everytime I see him .

From Pamela Fohlin :

RIP Uncle Lowell. You will be missed.

From Val Grover :

Sorry about your dad passing Tracy, it's hard when my dad died it took a long time to adjust. HANG IN THERE! Love you guys, Dad and Mom Grover

From Caroline Little:

I am so sorry for your loss. He was definitely one of a kind, taught me how to fish, etc. He was funny and loving, just a sweet man, my host dad. Thank you for all you did, even liking my cooking LOL.

From Karin Rebas:

I'm so sorry for your loss - I remember Lowell fondly, he was always so kind to me during the year I spent with you as an exchange student in Idaho. May his memory be a blessing.

From Robin Lachance:

I am so sorry for your loss, the one time I did meet him he was a quiet and kind man. I know you loved him much.

From Danny & Brenda Ward:

I enjoyed our talks to and from church on Sundays .
He loved his family and he loved life !
He endured to the end & was a good example to me .
Condolences to his family, who I know will miss him.

From Celeste and jerrad :

I so very sorry for your loss and pain

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