Obituary | LeAnn Butikofer | Baxter Funeral Home

Leann “Peanut” Butikofer, 64, of Ucon Idaho, passed away on December 2, 2024, surrounded by his family. Leann was born on January 28, 1960 to Glenn and Marian Longhurst in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Leann attended Bonneville High School.

She was born to serve people. She loved serving others at Ernie’s Café and later at her favorite lemonade shops around town for many years. She always greeted you with the biggest smile and a joke. Through her volunteer life she developed many friendships.

Leann had three children: Jeremy Simmons, Mark Butikofer and Marrisa Butikofer. She enjoyed spending time with her children and her husband Karl. Some of her favorite activities included snowmobiling, staying in condos in Island Park, horseback riding in Palisades Creek, traveling and watching her children’s sporting events.

Unfortunately, Karl passed away in 2001. After his death, she was able to spend the last 20 years with her partner Garth Cordon. They enjoyed traveling, hosting gatherings, and spending time together at their cabin in Sheep Creek.

She is survived by her partner, Garth Cordon; son, Jeremy (Kristy) Simmons; son Mark Butikofer (Keisha Fisher); daughter, Marrisa Butikofer; stepson, Brad(Jen) Cordon; Grand Kids, Morgyn (Easton) Banta, Ryker Simmons, Nicole Cordon, Cloey Lepore, Peyton King, Olivia King, Roczen Butikofer, Kobee Butikofer, Jozee Johnson; Sisters, Glenda Hinkley, Jeralyn Messenger, Mariellen Drollinger, Coy Lou Stephens. She was preceded in death by her late husband Karl Butikofer, father Glen Longhurst, mother Marian Longhurst and brother Thomas Glenn Longhurst.

Graveside services will be held at Pineview Cemetery in Ashton on Friday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m.

A celebration of life will be held at a date and time to be announced.

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