RIGBY, Idaho - Michael Lynn Pierce, 56, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
He was born Sept. 22, 1956, in Galesburg, Ill., to Raymond "Ike" Ivan Pierce and June "Bettie" Elizabeth Pierce. He was raised and attended schools in Illinois and continued his education at Idaho State University. In January of 1980 he married Linda Hart, they later divorced. On May 14, 1984, he married Danita Beal in Elko, Nev. 
He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in Galesburg, Ill., and served in England until he was honorably discharged. He also worked in construction in Illinois and Florida, installed agriculture sprinkler pivots all over Idaho and worked for the City of Mountain Home, Idaho, in the Assessor's Office. 
He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed his grandkids, music, fishing, hunting, and partying with friends and family. He was a Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan and loved spending time with his soul mate, Danita.
He is survived by his wife, Danita Pierce, of Rigby, Idaho; sons, Eric (Heidi) Thompson, of Boise, Idaho, Richard (Julie) Thompson, of Rigby, Idaho, William (Nicole) Pierce, of Rapid City, S.D.; mother, June "Bettie" Patterson, and sister, Debi (Michael "Pete") Collier, both of Galesburg, Ill.; six grandchildren; two nieces, Katie Collier of Colorado and April Collier of Galesburg; and one uncle, William "Bill" (Helen) Bogard of Galesburg.
He was preceded in death by his father and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby, Idaho. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or to the Disabled American Veterans in memory of Michael.

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