- Date Of Birth: March 4, 1952
- Date Of Death: January 28, 2018
- State: Idaho
Jillene Rasmussen Shappart, 65, of Pocatello, passed away January 28 after a short and aggressive battle with cancer.
She was born March 4, 1952 in Pocatello, Idaho to Nyle A. and Hazel L. Rasmussen. She was the baby of the family. She was raised in Pocatello and lived there her entire life. She went to school at Lewis and Clark Elementary, Alameda Jr. High, and graduated from Highland High School in 1970.
She married Robert Daulton October 1, 1970. Even though they were married only for a short time, a beautiful baby boy named Kirt Shane arrived before they divorced in 1971. Bob and Jill have always remained friends. After marrying Darrel LeRoy Shappart on June 23, 1972, Kirt Shane was adopted by Darrel. Preemie twins, Bryan Joe and Deri JoAnna, joined the family the next year. They later divorced in 1985.
She worked for Farmers Insurance from 1979-1991. She liked the work and the people she worked with.
She loved gardening and in recent years was so proud of her plentiful garden. She was truly passionate about her tomatoes and all the bounty it produced.