Ronald `Dirk` Severe

Ronald Dirk Severe, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 after a short but valiant battle against cancer.

“Dirk” was born on July 11, 1957 in Dugway, Utah to Ruth and Ronnie Severe, who later divorced.  After his mother’s re-marriage to his step-father, Dean Winnett, Dirk became an avid hunter and fisherman, earning the nickname of “Mountain Goat”.

On March 7, 1981, Dirk married the love of his life, Merla Pearson and together they raised two beautiful daughters, Edie Pearson-Severe Robinson and Shandi (Lonne) McCann.  In recent years, the couple were blessed with four amazing grandchildren, Koby Christiansen, Troy Robinson, Bryce McCann and Hailee McCann.  Dirk’s face always lit with pride and joy whenever his grandchildren were present.

Dirk attended schools in Burley, Idaho and graduated from Burley High in 1975.  He then went to work at the J.R. Simplot Company, working on the carton line and the ethanol plant.  In recent years, Dirk worked as the production manager for Biowest Ag Services where he worked with the best boss and co-workers in the world.

He is survived by his mother, Ruth Winnett; two brothers, Bret Severe of Twin Falls and Cory (Amber) Winnett of Paul, Idaho; two sisters, Rhonda (Kip) Forsdick and Tammy (Larry) Lee both of Weiser, Idaho; his wife, children and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father and stepfather, grandparents and one nephew, Jamie Wilcox.

Dirk’s family would like to thank Stephen Devers for his unfailing support throughout Dirk’s four month battle and Intermountain Health and Hospice, especially Wanda, Ilene, Stephanie and Kay.

Dirk was truly a gentle man’s gentleman and will be greatly missed.

A remembrance social will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the mortuary on Thursday, December 21, 2017.  Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Morrison Payne Funeral Home in Burley. 

Funeral: Monday Dec 18 2017

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