James P. Haydon

James P. Haydon, 78, of Mountain Home, passed away on August 3, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A viewing will be held Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am at Mountain View Cemetery on Monday, August 10, and a potluck reception will follow at Carl Miller Park at 1:00 pm for family and friends to attend. James was born in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, August 17, 1941 to William Haydon and Mabel Bernt Haydon. He was the youngest of four boys. His younger years were spent on the ranch in Glenns Ferry where he attended elementary school. They later moved to Mountain Home where he was involved in football and basketball and graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1960. James was offered a football scholarship at Boise State College, but instead chose to decline the offer to pursue other interests. In 1962, James married Teresa J. Black from Mountain Home on July 27. Three years later, they added their first daughter Shawna, and another daughter, Shannon, in 1968. James had numerous jobs while raising his family including the Titan Missile Silo, Mountain Home Saw Mill, Northwest Pipeline and ended his career as the Elmore County Assessor for 20 years. He loved Idaho, Elmore County and Mountain Home and volunteered where ever needed. He was involved with coaching Optimist Football and was president of the Lions Club along with helping his daughters and friends with multiple school activities. His garage was a known place for Homecoming decoration headquarters for his daughters and their friends. He was known for his kindness, sense of humor, hugs and contagious laugh. After retirement, his spare time was spent driving down memory lane, geo-cashing, metal detecting, and his Saturday visits with his close friends. He loved spending time with his family and always had time to spend with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He leaves behind his wife Teresa J. Haydon, daughters Shawna Draper (Mark) and Shannon Reed (Brian); Grandkids Brei Riley (Scott), Allie Bundy (Nathan), Danielle Russell (Steven), Taylor Downs (Dustin), Haydon Draper (Audrey), Shayla Campbell (Michael). Great-grandkids Tripp Riley, Krue Riley, Ivy Bundy and Ridge Russell. He is preceded in death by his parents, numerous brothers, nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank First Choice Hospice and Rost Funeral Home along with many friends and family for their kindness during this hard time.