Former Idaho Falls mayor passes away

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The City of Idaho Falls announced Monday afternoon the passing of former Mayor Jared Fuhriman.

The city said Fuhriman passed away on Sunday. He was 60-yeard-old.

Fuhriman was mayor from 2006 to 2013.

"The City of Idaho Falls sends its condolences to Mayor Fuhriman's family," the city said in a tweet.

"Mayor Fuhriman served our community to the best of his ability and had a way of making everyone around him feel good with his friendly and reassuring demeanor," current Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper said.

The City of Idaho Falls is saddened by the passing of former Mayor Jared Fuhriman Sunday. Mayor Fuhriman was Mayor of Idaho Falls from 2006 to 2013. The City of Idaho Falls sends its condolences to Mayor Fuhriman's family. pic.twitter.com/87vxbS4h5q

— City of Idaho Falls (@IdahoFallsGov) May 23, 2022

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Idaho Falls 28th Ward, 2025 Jennie Lee Drive. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at The Brickyard Event Center, 1025 S. Ammon Road, and Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church.

You can view his obituary HERE.