Obituary of David Stanley Claiborne

David Stanley Claiborne, 63, of Twin Falls, passed away February 2, 2010, at St. Lukes Magic Valley Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. David was born October 5, 1964 in Gooding, Idaho, to Arnold and Donna (Swainston) Claiborne. He attended school in Southern Idaho and graduated from Gooding High School in 1965. He married Donna Cox in 1968 and from this union came daughters Shawna and Julie and son Christopher. They moved to Las Vegas, NV then Tempe, AZ, returning to Idaho in the early 1980s. They later divorced. David married his long-time friend and the love of his life, Elaine, on June 22, 1996 in Elko, NV, making their home in Twin Falls. Elaine brought to the marriage her sons Jason and Josh Anderson. David loved the outdoors, and was an avid hunter, camper, golfer and trapshooter, as well as an accomplished poker player. He won many awards over the years for his trapshooting, and he and Elaine enjoyed many hours exploring the South Hills of Idaho on their 4-wheelers. David always had a smile on his face and a new joke to tell to anyone who was willing to listen. He was also the sole owner and operator of Friendly Auto Sales and owned The Avon Store, both in Twin Falls. David was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and he and Elaine belonged to the 7th Ward in Twin Falls. They were sealed to each other for eternity in the Twin Falls Idaho LDS Temple on January 27, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Elaine, son Chris (Jana) Claiborne of Boise, daughters Julie (Jeff) Careaga of Meridian and Shawna (Pat) Sprowls of Colorado, stepsons Josh (Jennifer) Anderson of Twin Falls and Jason Anderson of Colorado, his mother, Donna Claiborne, his brother Lee (Vonnie) Claiborne and sisters Joyce (LaRae) Stringer and Jean Harper all of Twin Falls and his sister Irene Babbitt of Arizona, and three grandsons, Hunter Anderson and Brayden and Parker Careaga. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Claiborne, and his sister, Virginia (Rusty) Walker. He was a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews and a beloved friend to all who knew him. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rosenau Funeral Home and Crematory, located at 2826 Addison Avenue East, in Twin Falls, and one hour prior to the services, which will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Saturday, February 6, at 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 847 Eastland Drive North, also in Twin Falls. Flowers may be sent to Rosenau’s Funeral Home. Please visit www.rosenaufuneralhome.com to see the online memorial and sign the guest book. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Mountain States Tumor Institute of Twin Falls for their wonderful care of David. Memorials made be made in Elaine's name for the David Claiborne Memorial for the Twin Falls Gun Club.