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Julian Jolley

Jul. 2, 1957 - May 15, 2026

Date of Service: Jul. 4, 2026

BURLEY - Heaven gained an angel on May 15, 2026. Julian Mario Jolley, age 68, of Burley, passed away at his home in Burley.

He was born July 2, 1957, in Burley, Idaho, to Wayne and Angeles Menchaca Jolley. Julian grew up in Heyburn, with his five brothers and two sisters. He attended elementary school at St. Nicholas Catholic School in Rupert. He later attended West Minico Junior High and graduated from Minico High School in 1976. He had a love for playing sports growing up, especially football. When Julian was not participating in sports, he was helping his family raise animals and grow an abundant garden. On the weekends, he had a part-time job at Ore-Ida Foods. After graduation, Julian worked at a spraying company and Smith’s Food King in Burley.

Julian met the love of his life, Darlene Kober, in 1977, on a late night cruise in Burley. He knew it was true love when he was able to disregard the fact that she had attended the rival high school. Julian and Darlene were married at the Zion Lutheran Church on April 7, 1979. They settled in Burley where they later welcomed their daughter, Courtney in February 1981. Life took the Jolley family to Heyburn and they welcomed their two sons, Jeffrey, in 1984, and Jonathan, in 1987. Julian’s family moved back to Burley in 2004.

Julian worked at Simplot in the freezer warehouse as a forklift operator for 38 years. After the company closed, he took some time off before obtaining his CDL and working for Transystems. After experiencing some health related issues, he chose to retire.

Julian was an avid outdoors man. He was always up bright and early every March 1, for the first day of the fishing season. Julian was quick to remind everyone to purchase their hunting license and put in for annual draws. He was the most patient teacher with not just his kids, but also his grandchildren. Julian loved to share his knowledge of everything he knew from hunting to gardening to his favorite football team, the 49ers.

Julian spent most of his summers playing softball, in his younger years, and always camping. He loved riding his ATVs all over the South Hills. Having no cell phone reception was his favorite. The grandkids always rode with him and were quick to fall asleep in his arms during evening rides.

In his retirement, Julian was always willing to travel to any of his grandkids’ games. He should have been given a microphone because his commentating was always spot on. Win or lose, he always had words of encouragement after a game.

Julian loved to cook for others and host get togethers. He hosted super bowl parties annually for decades. In recent years, he hosted annual Jolley reunions in the backyard. Julian loved to catch up, share memories, and always joke around with close friends and family. No matter how serious a conversation was, he always found the right time to crack a joke.

Julian was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Angeles Jolly; in-laws, John and Laura Kober; brothers, Anthony Jolley, Michael Jolley, Jeffrey Jolley, and Nick Jolley; sister, Tina Schafer; and brother-in-law, Reiny Kober.

He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene (Kober) Jolley; daughter, Courtney (Jason) Weeks; sons, Jeffrey (Talia) Jolley, and Jonathan (Sarah) Jolley; six grandchildren, Aubrey, Riley, Corbin, Landon, Everlee, and Bruin; brothers, Dioni (Hazel) Jolley; sister, Angela Jolley Dowell (Jim Rogers); and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations made in Julian’s honor to your charity of choice.

A celebration of life/open house will be held on July 4, 2026, at the Jolley residence in Burley.

Arrangements have been entrusted in the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

Condolences for Julian Jolley

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From Clyde & Rebecca Lindsay :

So Sad to hear this. Julian was and will always be a Special Soul.
Darlene and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you through this hard time. Hold each other close.

From Margo:

I’m so sorry to hear this. Darlene and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.

From Jim Kober :

Julian was a friend first, then brother-in-law. Could not have asked for a better brother-in-law. Always treated my sister with love, kindness and patience. Same goes for how he treated my parents. I was always so appreciative of his care for my parents. Will miss you my friend.

From Mike & Ann Martin :

We are so sorry to hear about Julian. Our deepest sympathy to the family. He was a good man.

From Coy and Tammy :

Sorry for the loss of a good friend for many years. Simplot and baseball. Rest in Peace.

From John Cantu:

He was good man..will be missed...had lots of great memories with him...prayers for the family...

From Veronica Jasso:

Words seems so inadequate right now. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Julian was a wonderful man. And he be truly missed.

From Marjorie Jensen:

Darlene, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I remember when you got married while working at the plant. Prayers and hugs your way.

From Vince Obermiller:

God bless my BROTHER and may God bless and may God bless you.

From Lori and Roger Hinton :

We are thinking of you and offer our deepest sympathy for this sudden loss. Julian loved his family with his whole heart and he will be missed.

From Tami & Lynn Melton:

We're so sorry for your loss. He meant so much to all of us and our hearts are sadden by his passing. Heaven truly gained an angle, and we'll miss our best friend.

From Kim Schneider:

I was Julian’s hand therapist recently. He was a great conversationalist and hard worker in clinic. He also made some good jerky!

From Jennie Eliason Koch:

Angela, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family I’m so sorry for this hard loss know you are in my prayers.

From Chad Jolley:

What a great life from a great man. Love you much. Prayers and condolences for us to you.

From Sharon Wageman :

So sorry for your loss . Julian will be missed,

From Terry & Cindy Gierisch :

Dolly and family, We are heartbroken for your loss of Julian. I spent my whole childhood growing up with the Jolley clan. So many wonderful memories. May God hold all of you in the palm of his hand as you grieve this loss. With deepest sympathy, Terry & Cindy (Obermiller) Gierisch

From Karen Higley :

Dolly and family I am so sorry for your loss. he was a good man - hugs to all.

From Cecilia Obermiller:

With loving condolences and wonderful memories of the Jolley Family. May you all find peace and love in this time of sadness. Love and prayers for your family.

From Deanna Neiwert:

I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are will your family.

From Merri Reed:

Dolly and family, I'm so sorry for your families loss. Julian will be missed very much. Love and hugs.

From Peggy Gallegos Forbes:

Rest In Peace my sweet friend, I will cherish the memories we had growing up. My thoughts and prayers to Dolly and the family. Peggy

From Cheryl Blauer:

Darlene, I am so sorry that Julian had to leave you and your family and go ahead. Please find comfort in the good times and memories that you two had together and as a family.

From Vanessa tracy:

Darlene, I’m so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you!

From Cindy Hotchkiss:

Condolences to all of the Jolley family. May God hold and comfort you in the difficult days ahead.

From Byron & Debbie Fairchild :

Wow, this a shock to read. We are so sorry. He was a good friend. Sending prayers for you and your family.

From Felipe Gonzalez :

Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

From Richard & Cleo:

Dolly and family we are so sorry to hear this. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

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