Emma McGuern, 56, of Heyburn passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, Idaho.

Emma was born on October 14, 1965, in Portland, Oregon to Arthur L. Melugin and M. Evelyn L. Melugin.  Emma joined her older siblings, Mary, Larry, & Nancy at home in Mollala, Oregon. When Emma was about 13 months old the family moved to Deer Lodge, Montana. After about eleven years the family again moved to Oakley, Idaho.  Then in 1979 they moved to Burley.

When Emma was 18 years old, she married Brian McGuern.  Later that year they welcomed their son Brian Jr.  A few years later they were happy to expand their family by adding Heather Ann.  Another few years and the final addition, Harley, arrived.  The family loved to be together out in nature, whether it was camping, fishing, or hunting.  As the kids got older Brian and Emma bought themselves Harley Davidson motorcycles, which they loved to take on road trips.

Emma was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur L. Melugin, and M. Evelyn L. Melugin.  She is survived by her husband, Brian, her children, Brian Jr. (Skye), Heather (Joe) Chandler of Twin Falls, and Harley, her grandchildren, Anthony, Edward, Braelynn, Nevaeh, D.J., Tim, Cole, Zoie, Julie, Adrian, and great-grandchildren, Ky, and Jonah, her siblings, Mary (George) Brisbin, Larry Melugin, Nancy (John) Windell of El Paso, Texas, her many nieces & nephews whom she loved and who loved her very much, her aunts and uncles, Carl & Lois Melugin, Frank & Laura Larsen, Carol Thomson, & Ruth Sims, and twenty three cousins and their families.  As well as her many adopted “family” members too numerous to name.

As per Emma’s request there will not be a funeral.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date for the family.  Please share with us your favorite story about her in her honor.

Condolences Emma McGuern

Brian and family, I'm So sorry for your loss. She is Really missed. I’m going to miss our early morning talks that sometimes turned in to LAUGHING sessions. She was a good friend and a great person. Prayers for your family.

 Kerina Blauer

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to the family.

Karen Dalton and family

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers for you all…

Cathy (Lawson) Ingalls

Sorry to hear of your loss .My prayers go out for all of you

Mary Neal

I'm sorry for your loss. Emma was my coworker. She was a beautiful woman. This world was a better place with her in it.

 Ivana

Emma, I consider you a good friend. I always felt I could talk to you. May you rest in peace. And Condolences to your family.

Josie Garcia

Aunt Emma was a wonderful woman who loved everyone and was kind. I remember every Christmas her whole house was blue because it was her favorite color. Blue lights, decorations, and candy canes. Also, she loved salt shakers and I was so excited when my family got her a motorcycle salt shaker SET. She was an amazing woman with a great attitude. Always looking out for others and wanting to help. I will miss her and wish the best for her family who loved her greatly.

Julianna

Emma i will great miss your AMAZING smile and your terrific laugh! You always had heart Of gold. Thank You for always accepting us as your family! I will try and keep That brother of mine on track but i truly think you are probably the only woman that ever ACCOMPLISHED that! Go jump on that Harley Now and ride ride ride!

Patty Winder

The Pigford family sends our prayers and love to the family. I will miss our many conversations about life and family.

Ean Pigford