LaMont Walter Archibald

LaMont Walter Archibald, 94, passed away January 23, 2025, at his home in Soda Springs. He was born July 8, 1930, in Weston, Idaho, the first child for William (Willie) and Verda Nelson Archibald. He was raised in Weston and Grace, Idaho. He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Grace High School, class of 1948. He briefly attended Utah State Agricultural College and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. 

He married Clara Louise Butler May 16, 1953, in Grace, Idaho. They were later sealed in the Logan, Utah temple. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He worked at and retired from Monsanto. Clara passed away November 5, 2011. 

He was an avid stamp collector. He started in his youth. He loved to hunt and was an excellent fly fisherman. He was a kind and generous man and will be greatly missed. 

He is survived by 2 daughters, Cheryl Ford (Brad) and Janet Moore (Kyle) of Soda Springs. 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-granddaughters. 2 sisters, Phyllis Osburn (Glen) and Daniece Storer (Willard) of Idaho Falls, Idaho. 1 brother Jerry Archibald (Karen) of Sandy, Utah and numerous nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his wife Clara, his parents, his son Steven, daughter-in-law, Lisa, 2 sisters and 1 brother. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 3, 2025, at 12:00 noon at Sims Funeral Home, 139 E. 2nd S. in Soda Springs, Idaho. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery.