LaRece M. Buerkle

LaRece Mae (Craven) Buerkle, 84, passed away March 2, 2025, at Autumn Haven in Rupert.

She was born in Paul, January 11th, 1941, to Raymond Craven and Esther (Brown) Craven.

LaRece drove school bus for Minidoka County at the Paul bus garage for many years, then Idaho Bank and Trust (later named KeyBank) in Paul. 

LaRece is survived by her children, Lorrie (Steve) Shoup of Paul, Bonnie Sutton of Paul, and Steve (Cathy) Buerkle of Heyburn, 5 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene Buerkle, parents, brother (Kenny) and son-in-law Randy Sutton.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday March 29th, 2025 @ 1pm at the Paul Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Autumn Haven, Visions Home Health & Hospice, and Minidoka Home Health for the wonderful care and friendship they showed our mom and granny. Arrangements are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

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