Marlin Weston

E. Marlin Weston passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, and was reunited with the love of his life and beloved wife, Nancy.

Marlin was born in Driggs, Idaho, on November 30, 1945, to Fred and Hilda Weston. He was the second youngest of five children, growing up alongside his siblings Ron, Dennis, Evonne, and Cloy. He spent much of his childhood working on the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work and enjoyed working alongside his family.

Marlin graduated from high school in 1964 and, shortly afterward, joined the United States Air Force. He proudly served his country for four years. Following his military service, he attended Idaho State University in Pocatello. It was while attending college that he met the love of his life, Nancy Jo Deschamps.

Marlin and Nancy were married on January 24, 1970, in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 18, 1977, for time and all eternity. Together, they built a life centered around faith, family, love, and service.

Marlin and Nancy were blessed with six children: Eric, Aaron, Emma, Stacy, Dana, and Deidre. Family was one of the most important things in Marlin’s life. He worked hard to provide for his family and was always willing to do whatever he could to support and care for those he loved.

After college, Marlin began his career as a computer technician with Hewlett-Packard. He worked there for nearly 30 years before retiring. His dedication to his work was another reflection of the strong work ethic he had learned growing up on the family farm.

Marlin also had a love for scouting and was very involved with the Boy Scouts in Loveland, serving with Troop 487 for several years. He especially enjoyed sharing his love of snow caving and snowshoeing with the scouts. He also loved taking the boys on hikes. If you ever hiked with Marlin, you probably remember that he set a pretty fast pace!

In 2006, Marlin and Nancy moved to Rexburg, Idaho. While living in Rexburg, Marlin enjoyed making the drive back to Driggs to work on the family farm where he had grown up. He would mow the fields, work on the sprinklers, and spend countless hours working to get rid of the pesky thistles. Even after all those years, the farm remained a special place to him.

Marlin had a heart for helping others. He never seemed to meet a person in need that he wasn’t willing to help. He would mow neighbors’ lawns, shovel snow from driveways and sidewalks, and make sure children had a clear path to walk to school. He helped people move, replace roofs, and with countless other projects and needs. Sometimes the people he helped were complete strangers, but that never mattered to Marlin. If someone needed a helping hand, he was willing to give it.

His service to others was simply part of who he was. He did not help people for recognition or praise; he helped because he believed it was the right thing to do. His kindness was often quiet and unassuming, but the impact he had on others was lasting.

Marlin’s love for God was an important part of his life. His faith guided the way he lived, the way he treated others, and the love he showed to his family. He believed deeply, loved deeply, and tried to live his life in a way that honored God.

Marlin and Nancy also cherished their time serving in the temple. While living in Rexburg, they spent many hours each week at the temple, finding joy and purpose in serving together. Their faith was not simply something they believed—it was something they lived.

Marlin is survived by his children, Aaron (Michelle), Emma (Thom) Brunz, Stacy, Dana (Jen), and Deidre (Joe) McIntosh. He was a proud grandfather to Bradley (Kendall) Mjelde, Katelyn Mjelde, Kane and Jordan Pritchard, Haley Weston, Ellie and Grayson Weston, Ayla and Bailey Brunz, and Lachlan McIntosh. He was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, McKinley and Malorie.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy; his parents, Fred and Hilda Weston; his in-laws; his brothers, Ron and Dennis; his brother-in-law Dan; and his son, Eric.

Marlin leaves behind a legacy of faith, hard work, kindness, service, and unconditional love for his family. He taught those around him through the way he lived—by working hard, helping others, loving his family, and remaining faithful to the things that mattered most.

He will be deeply missed by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, extended family, friends, and the many people whose lives he touched.

Although our hearts are heavy with his passing, there is comfort in knowing that Marlin and Nancy are together again—reunited in the eternal family they believed in and cherished so deeply.