Donald "Don" George Ard was born March 8, 1927 and returned to his Heavenly Home June 16, 2017 at the age of 90. Don was born on the family farm West of Tetonia Idaho the 5th child of Joseph N Ard and Myrtle Westover Ard.

Those fortunate enough to have known him will remember his gentle teasing, kindness, and
genuine friendliness. His early years were spent on the farm where he attended the Richvale School, often traveling by horseback in cold winter months bucking rugged snow drifts. Later, the family moved to town here he enrolled in Driggs Elementary and later Teton High School. He had a great love of sports, and High School years were spent boxing and playing football. Later Golfing would became his passion.

As World War II raged, Don enlisted in the US Navy his Senior High School year. On April 13, 1945 he married his Sweetheart Nadine Penfold in the Logan LDS Temple. Weeks later he entered active service and was deployed to the Philippines.

After the war he settled back home in Driggs. Here he began a career with the local Lumber
Yard. Their first son Dennis, daughter Terri, and son Shayne were born here. In 1954 he was
transferred to Firth Idaho. Daughter Manette joined the family. In 1958 he moved to Rexburg to
manage the Lumber Yard. It was here that daughters Jolene and Michelle completed the family.

In 1961 they purchased a small glass shop on Main Street in Rexburg re-named it Ard's Glass
and Paint then went to work building a successful business. In 1976 the entire business was
destroyed in the Teton Dam Flood. They built back again. In 1987 they were honored as
Business of the year.

As a couple Don and Nada loved to Square Dance, often serving as Dance Directors for several LDS Ward performances. Don loved and was proud his family, he loved spending time at the cabin in Island park, water skiing and boating in summer (he took his last ride on skies at age 73 )and snowmobiling in winter. Endowed with natural musical talent he taught himself to play the Cornet and Harmonica, entertaining family and friends with impromptu music from the
golden oldies at family reunions and gatherings, in later years he played in a senior citizen band.

A true citizen of his community he sponsored and supported numerous community events. He
was a past member of the Rexburg Lions club, VFW and many other organizations

In December of 1998 he was saddened by the passing of Naida and in 1999 married long time
friend Elva L Hillman, welcoming her family to his. As a couple, they were able to travel, play
cards, and enjoy each other's company.

Don is survived by his wife Elva, Children Dennis(Marsha) Ard, Terri (Bennett) Orr, Shayne
(Linda) Ard, Manette (Kirk) Shirley, Jolene (Ron) Carpenter, Michelle(Mike) Clark. Step sons
Rick Hillman, Kent(Ava)Hillman, Mike(Tonya) Hillman, sister Nelda Ricks, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in Death by wife Naida, granddaughter Roslyn Shirley, sisters Wanda
Jeppeson, Eva Furness, Anona Hansen, Nadine Wilding and brothers Lysle, Cleon, Doyle Ard

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, at the LDS Chapel at 602 Sundance, in Rigby, Idaho. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home, 61 N. 1st E., in Rexburg, and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be at the Driggs Cemetery.