DeeLane Purdum

DeeLane Purdum, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Malad, Idaho on September 28, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on June 3, 1957, in Denver, Colorado. She was a daughter to Ben and LaNae Wakley. On September 18, 1975, DeeLane married Kelly Randolph Purdum in Pocatello, Idaho, and together they built a loving family.

Throughout her life, DeeLane lived in various places, including Denver, Colorado; Idaho Falls, Idaho; Layton, Utah, and Malad, Idaho, where she graduated from Malad High School. She embraced a variety of occupations, working as a waitress, line worker, and co-owner of D&L Pizza. Most recently, she enjoyed her role as manager at Spero’s House of BBQ in Malad before retiring.

DeeLane had a passion for life and enjoyed bowling, gambling, line dancing, motorcycle riding, working on puzzles, collecting pictures, waterskiing, and anything outdoors. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and driving to any of their events. She was a member of the Gutter Gussies club and participated in league bowling, which brought her great joy.

She is survived by her loving husband Kelly; her sons Randy, David D., Brandon L., and Kelly (Codi); her brothers James L. Wakley and John B. Wakley; and her sisters Sheila (Tim) Kent, Karla (Lynn) Backus, and Lisa (Doug) O’Brien; brothers-in-law Tom (Tracy) Walters, Ricci Walters, Tony (Wendi) Purdum; sisters-in-law Terry (Jack) Schaffer, Lynn (Jim) Page, and Lila (Ray) Moore. DeeLane was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and LaNae Wakley; her brother, Kevin Wakley; brother-in-law Jerry Purdum and one niece and three nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate DeeLane's life will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11 A.M., with viewings held on Thursday, October 10, from 6-8 P.M. and prior to the service from 9-10:30 A.M. All services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 20 S 100 W, Malad, Idaho. Interment will take place at the Malad City Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed below.

DeeLane will be remembered for her warm spirit, her dedication to family and friends, and her vibrant zest for life. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will endure in the hearts of all who knew her.