John Ogden Lindhartsen

John Ogden Lindhartsen, 73, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on September 29, 2026 at his home.

John was born April 3, 1953, in American Falls, ID, and is the youngest son of Mary and Ogden Lindhartsen. He grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1971. After High School, John began working as a carpenter and continued in this line of work until he retired. He took considerable pride in his work and helped build numerous homes over Southeast Idaho.

John was married at the age of twenty to Kathy Atwood and together they welcomed two children, Jason and Darcy. John liked spending time with his kids and his grandchildren.

John enjoyed spending time outdoors with friends and family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed his trips to Alaska. John also had many beloved pets over the years, ending with a much-loved cairn terrier named Jeep. Jeep kept John company on his many adventures in life.

John’s love of traveling and exploring led him to spend time living and working in Alaska, New Mexico, and Arizona. After making countless memories and having lots of adventures in these states, he finally ended up making his way back home to live in Pocatello, Idaho.

John is survived by his son, Jason (Lori) Lindhartsen; his daughter, Darcy (Will) Yeager; his five grandchildren, Gabrielle, Riley, Jake, Sam and Katelynn; two great grandchildren, Rowan and Lincoln; his brother Greg Lindhartsen; his sister, Mary Ellen (Ron) Panik; and his sister Kathy (Larry) Hunter.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ogden Lindhartsen; his mother Mary Nowles; his stepfather Wilson Nowles; his brother, Larry Lindhartsen; his brother Gary Lindhartsen; his sister, Cindy Behrend; and his sister, Karen Dempster.