Harvey M. Billman

Harvey M. Billman, age 81, of Rigby died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at Pine Brook Assisted Living Center in Rigby. Harvey was born Nov. 8, 1927, in Garfield, Idaho, the son of Mortimer and Cora Jane Bate Billman. He grew up and attended school through the eighth grade in Garfield. He married Rhea May Lords on April 9, 1947, in Rigby, Idaho. This marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple June 17, 1949. Rhea preceded him in death in November 1998. He farmed and owned a dairy in the Garfield area all his life. While farming, he worked for Rogers Brothers in Rexburg, Idaho. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a counselor in the Garfield 1st Ward bishopric, and various other callings. He enjoyed serving his community and hauled lumber and fruit for the locals. He enjoyed preparing barbecues for local and political functions. He prepared the barbecued meat for the Republican Party annual fundraiser for 39 years. He played Santa Claus for the Rigby Chamber of Commerce and other organizations for several years. He served as president of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau and served on the board of directors. He served as president and on the board of directors of the Harrison Canal. He was a director on the board for Farm Credit Services and was supervisor for the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District. He enjoyed music, farming and riding his four wheeler at the ranch.