Alvin Winegar

Alvin Lloyd Winegar 56, passed away June 6, 2014 in Rock Springs Wyoming following a illness with cancer. Alvin was born Nov. 7, 1957 in Chandler Arizona the son of Vern and Dorothy McMinn Winegar. His dad was in the military and moved around alot while he was growing up. He graduated from South Fremont High School. He joined the U.S. Army in June of l976. He served for over 8 years and was honorably discharged in 1986. Alvin married Patsy McRae on Oct. 7, 1977 in Rexburg, Idaho. They traveled around while Alvin served in the Military. They settled in Salem Id. but for the past 5 years they have lived in Rock Springs Wyoming where Alvin worked in the oil fields. Alvin enjoyed hunting, fishing and rock collecting. He is survived by his wife Patsy of Rock Springs, Children - Laura Winegar, Rock Springs, WY. Alvin (Beth) Winegar, Egin, ID.; David (Ashley) Winegar and Jim (LeiLani) Winegar, both of Rock Springs, WY.; 10 Grandchildren and his Mother Dorothy Winegar, Egin, ID.; Siblings - Steve Winegar, Sue Winegar, Mary Birch all of Egin, ID.; and Donald Winegar, Parker, ID. He was preceded in death by his father last year and a brother Vern Winegar Jr. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Egin Bench LDS Ward Chapel with Bishop LaVar Hunter, Officiating. Friends may call at the Bidwell Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 p., and at the church Wednesday one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Parker Cemetery where military rites will be performed by the St. Anthony V.F.W. and American Legion.