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WHITE BIRD, IDAHO: Ernest B. Amos, 79, died October 16, 1988. He was born February 6, 1909 in Alberta, Canada to Charles and Laura Amos. He moved to Idaho with his family in 1912. He was a logger and worked in sawmills, and was also a custodian for Bob Rice Ford. During World War II, he worked in the Seattle shipyards. Survivors include his wife, Elda Wilkinson Amos; a daughter, Aliene Horine; two sons, Charles Amos and Melvin Amos; 10 grandchildren; 26
great-grandchildren; and a step great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two sons; a sister; and a grandson. Cremation arrangements were handled by Noland Funeral Home.
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Grace Winward Anderson, 96, died
December 15, 2002. She was born March 14, 1906 to Abraham Winward and Cecilia Marie Hansen Winward. She was a licensed practical nurse at the LDS Hospital Nursery. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was an ordinance worker in the Idaho Falls temple and a Relief Society president. She also served two missions. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, and studying the scriptures. She is survived by two daughters, Rayma Jean (Harold) Argyle of Idaho Falls, and Iva Marie (Francis) Lee of Nampa; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Anderson of Idaho Falls; a brother, Leon H. (June)
Winward of Billings, MT; two sisters, Ida Roberts of Nampa, and Cecilia Marie (George) Jenson of Reno, NV; 14 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Wilford Anderson; a son, Howard Winward Anderson; a sister; and four brothers. Services were held at the Idaho Falls LDS 15th Ward. Burial was at Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery by Wood Funeral Home.
WALLACE, IDAHO: Mildred Mae Babin, 80, died October 1, 1967 in Spokane. Services were held at the United Church of Christ. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Spokane under the direction of Cornell's Ward Funeral Home.
ABERDEEN, IDAHO: Rachael Fisher Baker, 85, died December 11, 1986 at Hillcrest Haven in Pocatello. She was born June 22, 1901 in Smithfield, UT to Walter and Rachael Roberts Fisher. She was a beautician, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed tatting and flower gardening. She was a former resident of Smithfield, UT and Oxford, ID. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Scott (Trillis) Pierce of Aberdeen; two stepsons, Robert and Glenn Baker; a sister, Gayle Greaves; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle. Services were held at the chapel of the Aberdeen LDS First Ward. Interment was at the Aberdeen Cemetery by Davis Mortuary.
SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO: Harold Grant Balls, 93, died February 6, 2010. He was born May 12, 1916 to Kenneth Grant Balls and Zina Horsley Balls. He retired from Monsanto Company, and was a farmer. He attended Brigham Young University, and also Utah State University, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in many capacities, including home teacher, priests' quorum adviser, Sunday School teacher, ward chorister, Seventies quorum president, ward MIA superintendent, assistant stake clerk, counselor in the Soda Springs First Ward bishopric, and stake YMMIA superintendent. He served a mission in Australia, and he and his wife served two missions in the Philippines, and at the Family History Center in Salt Lake City. He played the piano, and sang in several different choirs. He and his wife supported local musicians and school musical groups. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Morrell Balls; his sons, Steven (Jane) of Fresno, CA, Redge (Charlene) of Soda Springs, Garth (La-Vaun) of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and Wayne (Bonnie) of Mesa, AZ; his siblings, Florence Wilde of Coalville, UT, K. Gerald Balls of Normal, IL, and Merrill Balls and Lucile Bagley, both of Soda Springs; 25 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Maurice, Fred, Margaret, and Genevieve; his parents; and 3 great-granddaughters. Services were held at the Soda Springs LDS Stake Center. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.
BLACKFOOT, IDAHO: Haniya "Nina" Bisharat died July 2,
2009. She was born in Israel on December 28, 1943 to Rose and Assad Ghattas. She is survived by three sons, Edward Bisharat (Sara Grimmett) of Blackfoot, Gehad Bisharat (Rachel Lockett) of New York, NY, and Wagdi Bisharat (Janica Bisharat) of Boise; her mother of Cleveland, OH; three sisters, Samira Kreck of Fort Myers, FL, and Mary Zkaib and Nellie Ghattas, both of Cleveland, OH; three brothers, Ignatius Ghattas of Detroit, MI, and Emil Ghattas and Bishara Ghattas, both of Cleveland, OH; and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ishaq Bisharat; and her father, Assad Ghattas. Arrangements were entrusted to Hawker Funeral Home.
OROFINO, IDAHO: Pearl Gertrude Bowler, 95, died December 25, 2008. She was born May 9, 1913 to George and Katie Best. She and her husband formerly owned Econo Wash Laundry and Midway Building Supply. During World War II, she worked in the war production industry. She enjoyed traveling. She is survived by a brother, Don Best of Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Frank Brinkley and Robert "Jack" Bowler; and her parents. Cremation arrangements were handled by Pine Hills Funeral Chapel.
POCATELLO, IDAHO: Betty Allin Breed, 74, died October 12, 1975 at her residence. She was born September 13, 1920 in Coffeyville, KS. She had been living in Idaho for 20 years. Survivors include her husband, Donald S. Breed; two daughters; a son; her mother, Mrs. W.P. Allin of Coffeyville, KS; three brothers; and three sisters, including Doris (John) Whitmore of Coffeyville, KS. Services were held in Pocatello.
FRUITLAND, IDAHO: June Brockus, 89, died January 13, 2007. She was born June 30, 1917 to William E. and Myrtle Burgess Holady. She and her husband were retired farmers. She attended the Church of the Brethren, where she was a Sunday School teacher. She was a member and former officer of the Emblem Club, and enjoyed crocheting, painting, and traveling. She is survived by a daughter, Erma (Calvin) Brunabend; a brother, Floyd (Celia) Holady; 4 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lewis, Brockus, Sr.; a son, Paul Lewis Brockus, Jr.; and two brothers. Services were held at the Church of the Brethren. Interment was at Rosedale Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel.
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Shirley Florence Brown, 83, died January 10, 2008 at the Life Care Center in Ammon. She was born June 4, 1925 in Boonton, NJ to Michael and Vera Wilson Cerchione. She was a native of New Jersey. She is survived by her children, Douglas Brown of Boise, Karol Cushenbery of Seattle, Donald Brown of Hillsboro, OR, Ellen Brown of Portland, OR, and Roger Brown and Stacey Beising, both of Idaho Falls; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Roger Brown; a daughter, Edith Flynn; and her parents. Arrangements were handled by Coltrin Mortuary and Crematory.
PRIEST RIVER, IDAHO: George Brumley, 81, died October 29, 2007. He was born September 10, 1926 to William and Nellie Brumley. He is survived by six children, Georgene (Bill) Harrison, Cheryl (Joe) Dietering, Jackie (Jim) Ruedi, Stan Brumley, Terri Massy, and David (Merrilee) Brumley; a sister, Evelyn (Johnny) Moore; 14 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Carrie Brumley; four sisters, Edna LaBute, Ethel Peterson, Ellen Linton, and Edith Colburn; and four brothers, Orville, Lauren, Mike, and Lewis Brumley. Burial was at Evergreen cemetery by Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home.
LEWISVILLE, IDAHO: Donna M. Casper, 98, passed away October 9, 2004. She was born July 19, 1906 to Jesse Gingell Miller and Sarah Hannah Field Miller. She attended Ricks Academy. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was active in many different church functions. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing, and writing poetry. Survivors include a son, Darwin (Sharon) Casper of Lewisville; a daughter, Ranae (Glen) Merrill of Annis; 11 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Casper; and three sisters. Services were held at the Lewisville 1st Ward Chapel. Interment was at the Lewisville Cemetery with arrangements by Eckersell Funeral Home.
FORT HALL, IDAHO: Joseph Alies Chavez, 63, died December 24, 2008. He was born June 1, 1945 to Samuel Chavez and Felonis Martinez. He worked in maintenance at Holiday Inn, and also worked at local farms. He enjoyed car repair. He is survived by two sons, Sam Chavez and Joseph Chavez, both of Fort Hall; a daughter, Tina Marie Chavez; a brother, Henry Chavez of Lander, WY; and a sister, Delores Shaw, of Blackfoot. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Chavez; his parents; a brother, Silviano Chavez; and a sister, Francis Garcia. Interment was at
Grove City Cemetery with arrangements by Hawker Funeral Home.
RUPERT, IDAHO: John J. Christ, 86, died July 25, 2009. He was born December 10, 1922 to John Christ and Malama Petinargias Christ. He raced horses for 20 years, and was an original member of the Minidoka County Mounted Sheriffs Posse. In the 1940s and 1950s, he was a member of the Rodeo Cowboy Association and competed in bull riding, bareback, and saddling broncos. He was a member of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello, and was a life member of the Elks. He is survived by two sons, Steve (Vicki) Christ, and Tom Christ, both of Rupert; two daughters, Anna (John) Workman of Rupert, and Stella (Nick) Gdontakis of Pocatello; 3 grandsons; 3 step-granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Beseris Christ; a brother, Nick Christ; a sister, Anna Christ; and his parents. Interment was at Rupert Cemetery with arrangements by Hansen Mortuary.
RIGGINS, IDAHO: June Cook, 85, died November 4, 2004. She was born June 5, 1919. She and her husband owned a motel, and also worked on a cattle ranch at White Bird. She attended Riggins Community Church, and enjoyed traveling. She is survived by two sons, Dan (Beate) Cook, and Dave (Ann) Cook, all of Riggins; a sister, Gertrude Heidner of Emmett; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cook; a brother; and four sisters. Services were held at Salmon River Community Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Blackmer Funeral Home.
LEWISTON, IDAHO: Lillian M. Corey, 96, died September 5, 2003. She was born May 21, 1907 to Buzwell and Jessie Woods Seetin. She worked at Safeway for 13 years in the meat department, and also at Smith's Frozen Foods. She was a former housemother at North Idaho College of Education (now Lewis-Clark State College) and a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. She was a member of the Unity Church, and enjoyed crocheting afghans and doilies. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Esther Corey of Clarkston; a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Tom Tweedy of Union Gap, WA; a sister, Elda Martin of Spokane; 7 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Corey; a brother, Tom Seetin; two sisters, Anna Martin and Edith Seetin; her parents; and a granddaughter, Linda Corey. Interment was at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mountain View Funeral Home.
OSBURN, IDAHO: Jean Barnes Crandall, 77, died August 5, 1999. She was born February 7, 1922 in Jefferson, IA. She had studied nursing at the University of Idaho. She was an office clerk for an insurance agency, and also worked for the Forest Service. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Wallace, and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Survivors include her husband, Wallace E. Crandall; three daughters, Judy Cloos of Osburn, and Teresa Meacham and Diana Kottkey, both of Lewiston; a brother, Keith Barnes of Austin, TX; and 8 grandchildren. Services were held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment was at Day's Cemetery by Shoshone Funeral Service.
BLACKFOOT, IDAHO: Jerzy Czepkowski, 53, died November 6, 2009. He was born in Poland on February 23, 1956 to Wojciech and Elizbieta Adamus Czepkowski. He was a former Solidarity leader in Poland. He worked for Nonpareil in Blackfoot and Larsen Farms in Hamer. He enjoyed jewelry design, computers, and fishing, and was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife, Krystyna Karulak Czepkowski; two sons, Rafal (Ashley) Czepkowski and Lech Czepkowski, both of Blackfoot; a daughter, Katarzyua Karulak of England; his mother; a brother, Marian; a stepbrother, Krystian; a sister, Moriola; a stepsister, Ewa; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Arrangements were handled by Hawker Funeral Home.
ST. MARIES, IDAHO: Joseph A. "Jake" Dahlby, 74, died December 28, 2009. He was born July 18, 1935 to Gustave and Alice Benson Dahlby. He was a retired pipefitter and boilermaker for Brown and Root Construction. He enjoyed classic cars, and raising ducks, geese, horses and Bullmastiff dogs. Survivors include his wife, Joyce White Dahlby; his sons, Tom White of Los Angeles, CA, Howard White of Thornton, CO, and Larry Joines and Gene White, both of St. Maries; his daughters, Sandy Dahlby of Colbert, WA, and Karen Brewer and Loretta Joines, both of St. Maries; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sons, Jerry, Terry, and Travis White; a sister, Betty Jo Robbins; and two brothers, Kenneth and Robert Dahlby. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery with arrangements by Hodge Funeral Home.
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Armin Henry Durtschi, 86, died September 29, 2001. He was born February 28, 1915 to Edward Durtschi and Elizabeth Muetzenberg Durtschi. He was employed as a brakeman and conductor with the Union Pacific Railroad for 47 years, and also farmed. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and enjoyed music, horses, and the outdoors. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in the Swiss-German mission and was an assistant Ward Clerk, Sunday School president, and a stake missionary. He was the husband of GloraDean Lowder Durtschi. He is survived by two sons, Lawrence Armin (Denise) Durtschi, Sr. of Manti, UT, and Garren Edward (Barbara) Durtschi of Richmond, VA; five daughters, Loretta Gay (John) Pack of Pocatello, Gaylene DeAnn (Sid) Carlson of Shelley, Ronna Rae (Robert) DeGraw of Las Vegas, NV, and Lorraine Kay (Brent) Staker, and E. Janaye (Jim) Emery, all of Idaho Falls; two sisters, Bertha (Knowlin R.) Hansen of Pocatello, and LaVerne Darrington of Burley; 44 grandchildren; and 63 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters; a brother; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at the Idaho Falls Stake Center. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery by Wood Funeral Home.
SANDPOINT, IDAHO: Joe Gilroy Eagan died April 29, 2009. He was born May 20, 1934 to Fitz and Eva Eagan. He was a retired electrician with Potlatch Corp. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dawneen and Tom Banicki; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Dan France; his grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou, and his parents.
LEWISTON, IDAHO: Lois Jean Enevold died June 23, 2003 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born September 27, 1931 in Kalispell, MT to Art and Mildred Soderstrom Smith. Her stepfather was Robert Frach. She was a former resident of Orofino. She formerly worked in mutual fund and life insurance sales, and she and her husband had managed the Konkolville Steakhouse. She enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, weekend barbecues, and playing cards. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Kip Manfull of Orofino; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Jill Enevold of Clarkston; a brother, Robert Frach, Jr. of Kalispell; a sister, Sharon Hawk of Kalispell; 9 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Pete Enevold; her parents; a sister, Eileen Kair; and a brother, Marion Smith.
PLUMMER, IDAHO: Jerry Ford, 35, died February 20, 1984 near DeSmet. He was born February 17, 1949 in Tekoa, WA. He was a member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, and attended Sacred Heart Mission Catholic Church in DeSmet. He attended taxidermy school in Denver, and had also lived in Spokane, WA, Seattle, WA, and Salem, OR prior to returning to Plummer. He is survived by his father, Archie Swan of Black Eagle, MT; two brothers; four half-brothers, including Oswald and Mike George, both of Plummer; and four half-sisters. Services were held at Sacred Heart Mission Catholic Church. Burial was at the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Cemetery.
COEUR d'ALENE, IDAHO: Mabel T. Foss, 100, died September 19, 2004. She was born August 22, 1904 to Gundar and Christiana Johnson Thompson. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church, where she served with Ladies Aid and taught Sunday School. She enjoyed baking, gardening and sewing. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sally Foss of Salmon, ID; a daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Jim Johnson of Darby, MT; a brother, Henry Thompson of Oregon; 5 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted L. Foss. Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment was at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens by Yates Funeral Home.
COTTONWOOD, IDAHO: Sr. Justina Gantner, 76, died at St. Mary's Hospital. December 22, 1973. She was born Angelina Gantner on November 11, 1897 in Flums, Switzerland to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gantner. She entered St. Gertrude's Convent in Cottonwood in 1921. She took her final vows in 1923. She served at St. Valentine's Hospital, the Cottonwood convent, and St. Martin's College in Washington State. She was also a seamstress. She is survived by two sisters, both of Switzerland, and her religious order. Services were held at St. Gertrude's Convent Chapel. Burial was at the convent cemetery under the direction of Uhlorn Funeral Home.
BOISE, IDAHO: Lila Marie Gober, 74, died September 29, 2006. She was born April 24, 1932. She was a gifted seamstress, and enjoyed camping, bowling, and riding motorcycles. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Bruce Moyers; a sister and brother-in-law, Vera and Alvin Gant; a nephew; and a niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne A. Gober; and a son, William Lloyd Gober. Interment was at Meridian Cemetery with arrangements by Meridian's Chapel of the Chimes.
BONNERS FERRY, IDAHO: Dale Dean Grissom, Sr., 85, died
January 31, 2007. He was born February 16, 1921 to Edward T. and Susie Roberts Grissom. He attended the University of Arizona, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a longtime employee of Southern Pacific Railroad, where he started as a locomotive engineer, and eventually retired from management. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lynda and Glenn Friesen of Bonners Ferry; a son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Linda Grissom of Dunnigan, CA; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Imogene Lilly Grissom; a sister, Jeanette Cucchi; a brother, Wayne Grissom; and his parents. Arrangements were handled by Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.
SANDPOINT, IDAHO: Kjell Harry Gustafson, 66, died November 9, 2008. He was born in Sweden on October 3, 1942 to the late Harry and Vivi Gustafson. He is survived by a daughter, Lisen Richmond of Carbondale, CO; a son, Anders Gusfafson of Basalt, CO; and a granddaughter. Arrangements were handled by Coffelt Funeral Service.
COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO: Verna E. Harding, 81, died January 21, 1997. She was a native of Pomona, CA. She was a member of the United Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Hale; a son, Ernest Blakeslee of California; a stepson, Hale Harding of California; a sister, Edith, of California; 2 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Yates Funeral Home.
VIOLA, IDAHO: Lowell Hazeltine, 25, died July 20, 1953 in a logging accident. He was born February 25, 1928 in Viola to Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Hazeltine. He was survived by his wife, Velma Hazeltine; a daughter, Kathleen; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Pelfrey, Mrs. Evan Hall, and Mrs. Robert Hunter; and three brothers, Gerald, Garnett and Marvin. Arrangements were handled by Short's Funeral Chapel.
PRIEST RIVER, IDAHO: Mary Hodge, 92, died March 31, 1967 at a Sandpoint nursing home. She was survived by two sons, James Hodge of Priest Lake and Ralph Decker of Anaheim, CA; a daughter, Mrs. Alma Salesky of Sandpoint; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Sherman Funeral Chapel.
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Virginia Iona Holtry, 79, died September 27, 2005. She was born September 15, 1926 to K.D. Dykes and Georgia Mae Sexton Dykes. She was a member of the Roberts Town and Country Garden Club, where were she was a district director and former president, and was also a member of the Lions Club. She is survived by four daughters, Gladys Holtry of Blackfoot, Annette Fore Vadnais of Dubois, Diane Fore Creps of Ann Arbor, MI, and Bonnie Fore DeGraw of Ypsilanti, MI; five sons, Michael Holtry of Idaho Falls, Jerry Fore of Muskegan, MI, Denny Fore of Horton, MI, Roger Holtry of Portland, OR, and Tommy Fore of Texas; a brother, David "Bud" Dykes of Peebles, OH; two sisters, Julia Dykes Cory of Reading, OH, and Helen Fay Dykes Higginbotham of Fort Wayne, IN; 22 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Holtry; a daughter, Delores Wertz; two brothers, Elvin and Dean; a sister, Yvonne; and her parents. Interment was at Market Lake Cemetery with arrangements by Eckersell Funeral Home.
GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO: Leslie S. Huffman, 57, died September 15, 1953 in Grangeville. He was born April 29, 1896 in St. John, WA to Mr. and Mrs. P.N. Huffman. He was a World War I veteran. He was survived by three sons, Ronald Huffman, Donald Huffman, and Robert Huffman; three sisters, Mrs. Wayne Henderson, Mrs. Ernest Jessup, and Mrs. Robert Robinson; five brothers, Leonard, Alfred, Burl, Everett, and Roy Huffman; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvina Quisnell Huffman. Interment with military honors was at the Grangeville Cemetery under the direction of Robinson Funeral Home.
SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO: Mellie Elizabeth Humphreys, 82, died June 12, 2009. She was born November 13, 1926 to Peter and Harriet Skinner Thomsen. She was a member of the D.U.P., the Royal Neighbors, the VFW Ladies' Auxiliary, and the American War Mothers, and volunteered at the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum in Soda Springs. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in the library and the Relief Society. She enjoyed playing cards, quilting, and watching game shows on TV. She is survived by five children and their spouses, Steven and Patti Humphreys of Grace, Penney Humphreys of Roy, WA, Charles and Lisa Humphreys of Georgetown, and Tammy and Dan Merrill and Samuel and Verlene Humphreys, all of Soda Springs; a sister, Mary Jane Jenkins; two brothers, Macks Thomsen and Peter Thomsen; 18 grandchildren, including two she raised, Forrest Humphreys and Brian Humphreys; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Dean Humphreys; a brother, Taft Thomsen; a sister, Ingaberg West; and a grandson, Brad Humphreys. Services were held at the Soda Springs LDS Stake Center. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery by Sims Funeral Home.
LAPWAI, IDAHO: Marlene James, 36, died July 6, 1972. She was born February 26, 1936 in Lapwai to Mr. and Mrs. Eddie James. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Lynn Pinkham of Lapwai; a son, Edward J. Pinkham of Lapwai; her father, of Lewiston; her mother, Mrs. Rose Diaz, of Burley; a sister, Mrs. Loraine Hosley; two brothers, Allen "Doc" James and Eddie James, Jr.; a half-sister, Mrs. Darlene Benally; and a half-brother, Reginald James. She was formerly married to Albert Pinkham. Services were held at the Lapwai Methodist Church. Burial was at the Lapwai Tribal Cemetery under the direction of Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home.
GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO: Ella Jensen, 67, died April 28, 1966. She was born May 5, 1898 in Chicago. She was a former resident of Minnesota, and had also lived in Lewiston, ID. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Allen Brower; and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Axel Jensen. Interment was at Prairie View Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Hansen Funeral Home.
PAYETTE, IDAHO: Willa Dean Jeremiah, 77, died January 19, 2007. She was born October 19, 1929 to John Roy and Jewell Williams. She retired from Idaho Beef and Beverage. She is survived by a daughter, Karen K. Jeremiah of Ontario; a son and daughter-in-law, Teddy and Rickie Jeremiah of Payette; a sister, Beatrice O. Vest of Cottage Grove, OR; a sister-in-law, Trenna Williams of Payette; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert L. Jeremiah; her parents; a brother, John R. Williams; and her former husband, Standley Jeremiah. Services were held at Bible Baptist Church. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel.
RUPERT, IDAHO: Concepcion Jimenez died August 24, 2005. She was born May 19, 1923 to Filomeno and Guadalupe Buitron Jimenez. She enjoyed dolls. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, a nephews; and two nieces. Interment was at Rupert Cemetery under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.
POCATELLO, IDAHO: Pervis "Pete" Jones, 71, died December 28, 2008. He was born May 18, 1937 to Anthony and Hattie Jones. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Union Pacific Old Timers and the Elks Lodge, and enjoyed camping, fishing, playing guitar, and sports. Survivors include his wife, NaDene Day Jones; his sons, Shane Le Roy Hall of Pocatello, Troy Dean Hall of Minnesota, and Tony Boneta and Bill Boneta, both of Alaska; a daughter, Cynthia Ann Lindauer of Pocatello; seven sisters, Maggie Grotte of Oregon, Pauline Queen of Washington, Charlain Cummins of Boise, Mary Lou Hall and Vureida Sanford, both of Mackay, and Judy Hargrove and Mable Lish, both of Pocatello; two brothers, Larry Jones and Rodney Jones, both of Pocatello; 18 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy; and his parents. Interment was at Mount McCaleb Cemetery with arrangements by Wilks Funeral Home.
KENDRICK, IDAHO: Daniel R. Kechter, 96, died April 4, 2009. He was born December 8, 1912 to Henry and Katie Kammerzell Kechter. He was a farmer, and had formerly worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps. He enjoyed camping, gardening, hunting and fishing. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Velda and Jim Sturman; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Patty Kechter; a granddaughter; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Bessie "Betty" Morey Kechter; an infant daughter, Cathy; two sisters, Rosetta Frost and Lucille Whybark; and his brothers, Harry Schlehuber, August Schlehuber, Lawrence Schlehuber, Carl and Harold Kechter. Interment was at Wild Rose Cemetery under the direction of Short's Funeral Chapel.
BOISE, IDAHO: Glenn Kirkpatrick, 82, died April 29, 2010. He was born January 23, 1928 near Rupert, ID to Roy and Leona Kirkpatrick. He worked for Kennecott Copper Co., and also worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the Rosicrucian Order in San Jose, CA, in which he had attained the 12th degree. He is survived by a sister, Jan Manning; his nieces and nephews; his cousins; and his friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Trudy Kirkpatrick; his parents; and two brothers, Leo and Bill Kirkpatrick. Cremation arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of Idaho.
COUNCIL, IDAHO: Ila Jean Kolln, 72, died April 14, 2008. She was born August 31, 1935 to Arthur and Henrietta Banyard. Survivors include five children, Michael, Douglas, Tammara, Linda and Alan; four sisters; a brother; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; a daughter, Debra Kay; four brothers; a sister; and her parents. Interment was at the IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home.
COEUR d'ALENE, IDAHO: Ida Knispel, 83, died March 19, 2003. She was born October 26, 1919 to Rosella Schnable and Jacob Heib. She formerly worked at a bakery and also in a nursing home. She was a member of the Church of God, and volunteered at the Coeur d'Alene Senior Center. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Paul Hansen of Wakonda, SD; three sisters, Freida Hoefler of Chula Vista, CA, Alice Isaaks of Marysville, CA, and Violet Goab of Vallejo, CA; two brothers, Alwin Heib and George Heib, both of Vallejo, CA; 2 grandsons; and 2 great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Knispel; a brother, Clarence; and her parents. Arrangements were handled by English Funeral Chapel.
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Leona Blanche Moore Kramp, 85, died January 10, 2002. She was born January 11, 1916 to Wilford Anderson and Mary Leona Draper Anderson. She and her husband ranched, and she also worked for 13 years as head housekeeper at Motel 6. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed crocheting, family reunions, and traveling with her mother. Survivors include a foster son, Franklin D. (Erma) Anderson of Ogden, UT; two brothers, Don [Lula] Anderson of Idaho Falls, and Calvin (Betty) Anderson of Blackfoot; 8 foster grandchildren; 21 foster great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Benjamin Ira Moore and Wilford Henry Kramp; a brother, Oral; and a sister, Marion. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
MOSCOW, IDAHO: Marvin R. Lange, 89, died April 3, 2009. He was born July 24, 1919 to Raymond and Mildred Scheer Lange. He was a retired machinist for International Harvester, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lorraine Kopang Lange; his sons, Gary and Janice Lange of Moscow, and Donald and Chris Lange of Olympia; a brother, Richard Lange of Pullman; and 5 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Short's Funeral Chapel.
WEISER, IDAHO: Warren Foster Leedy, 80, died November 16, 2008. He was born February 9, 1928 to Raymond F. and Evelyn Johnson Leedy. He retired from a cement plant after 42 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, softball, dancing and camping. He was a member of the Weiser Elks Lodge and the Weiser Trap Club. He was a Catholic. He is survived by his sons, Vince (Connie), Virgil (Marla), and Verlin Leedy; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Sullivan Leedy. Services were held at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Interment was at Hillcrest Cemetery by Thomason Funeral Home.
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Mary Lou Lords, 74, died March 27, 2006. She was born December 21, 1931 to Orrin B. Jeppson and Addaline Belnap Jeppson. She was a former school bus driver for the Rigby School District and also District 91 in Idaho Falls. She was an artist, and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served as a pianist, primary teacher, and visiting teacher. She is survived by her husband, James DeLar Lords; a son, Bryan James Lords of Idaho Falls; two daughters, Vernita May (Terry) Granger of Peoria, AZ, and Sharla Marie (Dave) Terrill of Wasila, AK; two brothers, Charles Jeppson (Patricia) of Salt Lake City, UT, and Orvid Jeppson (Bettie) of Tucson, AZ; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and a sister. Services were held at the Lincoln 3rd Ward Chapel. Interment was at Sutton Cemetery by Eckersell Funeral Home.
THATCHER, IDAHO: Clifford Arthur Manhart, 89, died December 4, 2008. He was born June 28, 1919 to Arthur Robert and Myrtle Martinson Manhart. He was a rancher and farmer. He served as a High Priest in the Thatcher LDS Ward, 2nd Counselor in the Bishopric, High Priest Advisor, home teacher, choir president, and Sunday School President. He was a Scout leader, and served on the Grace School Board. He was a member of the Grace Grazing Association, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, snow-machine riding and reading. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Manhart; seven children and their spouses, Tina Marie and William DeMaree of Meridian, Dennis and Karen Manhart of Grace, A. Lynn and Kaye Manhart of Orem, UT, Larry and Tamela Manhart of Pocatello, Kevin and Lenae Manhart of Idaho Falls, and Dean and Kelly Manhart and Linda Manhart, both of Nampa; 21 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a wife, Betty Jo Wireman Manhart; his sisters, Cleo (Gean) Mickelson, Augusta Manhart and Vernell Frandsen; his parents; and 2 grandsons, Stephen Manhart and Trent Manhart. Services were held at the Thatcher-Williams LDS Ward Chapel. Interment was at Thatcher Cemetery under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.
COEUR d'ALENE, IDAHO: Sosio Manzo, 73, died February 22, 1997. He was born in Seattle. He was an operatic tenor, and had performed with the Metropolitan Opera, the Connecticut Opera Company and the Philadelphia Grand. He sang at Carnegie Hall. A 33-year resident of New York, he moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1987 and taught voice and opera. Survivors include his wife, Anne Manzo; a daughter, Lydia Christopher of California; three sons, Rene Manzo of New York City, Marc Manzo of New Jersey, and Pierre Manzo of Rhode Island; a sister, Lillian Isernio of Seattle; two brothers, Angelo Manzo of Tacoma and Ralph Manzo of Cheney; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Coeur d'Alene Memorial Funeral Home.
BURLEY, IDAHO: Elsie Evans McBride, 92, died April 18, 2005. She was born August 4, 1912 to Maren Marie Sorensen and Marius Jensen. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, sewing, and crocheting. She is survived by a son, Darrell Evans of Twin Falls; a daughter, RaNae Neasham (Brad) Bradshaw of Burley; a stepson, Kevin McBride; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Cedric "Sailor" Evans and Kit McBride: a son, Ted; her siblings; and her parents. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello under the direction of Rasmussen Funeral Home.
PRIEST RIVER, IDAHO: Mary H. McFall, 85, died July 20, 2008. She was born November 18, 1922. She is survived by five daughters, LoRena (Dave) Brooks of Post Falls, Martha Mary (Tom) Hendrickson of Spokane, WA, and Dolores (Ron) Morrow, Susan (Gary) Yeaw, and Marlea (Wade) Boedecker, all of Priest River; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray McFall; and her parents. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery with arrangements by Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home.
GENESEE, IDAHO: Willis Frank "Willie" Moser, 76, died September 19, 2009. He was born March 27, 1933 in Colton to Florent and Lucile Scharbach Moser. He was the longtime owner of the Genesee Service Station, and retired from the University of Idaho. He was a decorated U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, and had served on the USS McKenzie. He enjoyed mechanic work, gardening, cooking, the outdoors, and playing cards. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Genesee Volunteer Fire Department, and a 50-year member of the American Legion. He served on the Genesee City Council. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Wall Moser; three daughters, Juli (Brent) Smith of Moscow, and Leann (Greg) Cox and Diane (Doug) Quint, all of Genesee; a son, Greg (Ann) Moser; 10 grandchildren; three sisters, Norma (Jim) Fritzley of Twin Falls, Geri Stanke of Spokane, and Jan Barbee of Monroe, OR; his nieces and nephews; and his cousins. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rebecca Lee; his parents; and two brothers, Gene and Marvin. Arrangements were handled by Short's Funeral Chapel.
MULLAN, IDAHO: Mary Ann Murray, 89, died August 28, 1970 at East Shoshone Hospital. She was born August 1, 1881 in Butte, MT. She was a member of St. Michael's Parish. Survivors include a son, John Murray of Mullan; three daughters, Mrs. Rhea Cartwright of Helena, MT, Mrs. Mary Fanning of Dewey, MT, and Mrs. Ann Monroe of Mullan; 9 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Services were held at St. Michael's Church. Burial was at the Mullan Cemetery under the direction of Cornell's Ward Funeral Home.
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Irene Elizabeth Brooks Nunes, 93, died February 20, 2007 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. She was born January 30, 1914 in Lompoc, CA to Floyd Brooks and Bessie L. McLaughlin Brooks. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed genealogy, history, reading, gardening, and antiques. Survivors include a daughter, Arlene Nunes-Day of Pismo Beach, CA; two sons, Ronald Lee and Dwight Richard Nunes, both of Idaho Falls; a stepson, Louie George Nunes, Jr. of San Jose, CA; her grandchildren; and her great-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie George Nunes, Sr.; a brother; and three sisters. Services were held at the Kearney 2nd Ward Chapel. Burial was at Fielding Memorial Cemetery by Coltrin Mortuary.
GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO: Edna May Overman, 92, died January
23, 2005. She was born June 11, 1912 to Dora Ausink
Terpstra and John Terpstra. She enjoyed traveling.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews, including Rose Rae and husband Jim of Grangeville; a great-niece; and a great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Overman. Arrangements were handled by Blackmer Funeral Home.
BOISE, IDAHO: Marian Ingrao Packer died January 19, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Harold Stanley Packer; a daughter, Joanne (Keith) Macomber; three stepdaughters, Linda Henson, Donna Guyer (Craig), and Kathy Scheckter; her grandsons; her step-granddaughters; and her step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stephen Pukish; a brother; and her parents. Services were held at Cloverdale Church of God. Cremation arrangements were handled by Accent Funeral Home.
LEWISTON, IDAHO: Fae E. Painter, 93, died May 27, 2009. She was born June 26, 1915 to Frank and Daisy Shoaf. She formerly worked at the Vogue Shop. She is survived by a daughter, Ann Painter of Everett, WA; a sister-in-law, Imogene Sweet of Lewiston; and a niece, Diane McClure of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Pauldunn Painter; a son, Christopher K. Painter; two sisters, Uleva Reid and Arcola McClure; and her brothers, Gardner, Gene and Harry Shoaf. Interment was at Normal Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home.
FORT HALL, IDAHO: Vernetta "Eunie" Broncho Phears, 78, died May 8, 2010. She was born August 2, 1931 to Alfred Broncho and Lizzie Marie Martin Broncho. She was a retired cook and seamstress, and was a member of the Baptist and Native American Church. She enjoyed beadwork, sewing, gardening, crocheting, and attending pow wows and sun dances. She is survived by her children, S. Dexter (Susan) Denny, Lea Denny and Lorie Denny, all of Fort Hall; a brother, Lyle Broncho of Fort Hall; two sisters, Leona (Clifford) Houtz, and Delphina Martinez, all of Fort Hall; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Phears; brothers, Sylvester Jim and Albert Broncho; two sisters, Elaine Rosalez and Alberta Broncho; and her parents. Services were held at Mountain View Baptist Church. Interment of cremains was at Gibson Cemetery with arrangements by Hawker Funeral Home.
ST. ANTHONY, IDAHO: Shirley A. Poulsen, 89, died November 17, 2008. She was born April 26, 1919 to Richard E. Murray and Beulah Alice Azzie Currie Murray. She enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, and raising horses. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn R. Ballard of Wilford; a son, Billy R. (Louise) Poulsen of Rigby; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith M. "Bill" Poulsen; a daughter, Barbara A. Grossnickle; a brother, Ellis G. Murray; a sister, Marion H. Phillips; and her parents. Arrangements were handled by Bidwell Funeral Home.
RUPERT, IDAHO: Dwight A. Ramsey, 80, died August 4, 2009. He was born August 4, 1929 to Guy Franklin Ramsey and Lulu Helen Swearingen. He was a former railroad worker, and did odd jobs. He raised swine and dug graves at Pleasantview Cemetery. He enjoyed fishing. He is survived by two nephews, Danny and Ron Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Services were held at the Apostolic House of Prayer. Arrangements were handled by Hansen Mortuary.
MOSCOW, IDAHO: Tinsy M. Rector, 92, died December 13, 1996. She was born February 8, 1904 in Hannibal, MO. She had worked at Potlatch Forests, Inc., the Potlatch Mercantile and Trueman's Thrift. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, the Banner Club, the Birthday Club and the Royal Neighbors. She was a charter member of the Potlatch Senior Citizens. Survivors include five daughters, Zoe Strom of Bayview, Lorretta Vowels of Princeton, Patricia Poston of Spokane, WA, and Lorraine Cann and Patricia Hill, both of Libby, MT; a son, Larry Poston of Omak, WA; a half-sister, Colleen Berger of Westport, WA; 22 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Jack Poston and Earl Rector. Services were held at the Potlatch Presbyterian Church. Interment was at the Moscow Cemetery.
PRESTON, IDAHO: George C. Reeder, 72, died October 3, 2002. He was born September 10, 1930 in Treasureton, ID to Thomas John "T.J." and Bessie Cole Reeder. He was a Preston City Fire Chief, and had worked for the Idaho State Lands Fire Control. He was director of the Cottonwood Grazing Association and director of Treasureton Irrigation Co. He was a school board trustee. He was a high priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served with the Treasureton Ward bishopric. Survivors include his wife, Naretta Reeder; three children, Jay T. Reeder and Val T. Reeder, both of Preston, and Barbara Reeder (Michael Rourke) of Skokie, IL; eight siblings, Alice (Cliff) Johnson and Violet Weeks, both of Preston, Francis Butler of Idaho Falls, Neal (Marie) Reeder of Malad, Irma (Roger) Walker of Delta, UT, Nedra Hodges of Woods Cross, UT, Vernan (Lorna) Reeder of Spanish Fork, UT, John (Leora) Reeder of Tooele, UT; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson. Services were held at the Preston North Stake Center. Interment was at the Treasureton Cemetery.
CARLIN BAY, IDAHO: Gerald W. Renner, 79, died December 16, 2009. He was born October 16, 1930 to Floyd and Gertrude Smith Renner. He farmed and raised livestock, and also worked for the Eastside Highway District and drive a school bus for the Kootenai School District. He operated a pack string for timber cruisers in the Clearwater National Forest, and formerly worked for Russell and Pugh Lumber Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and enjoyed fishing and elk hunting. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Lamb (Tom) of Harrison, and Debbie Renner (Richard Shadley) and Wendy Barnes (Jay Newton), all of Carlin Bay; two brothers, Duane and Kenny Renner, both of Carlin Bay; two sisters, Pauline Pankratz of Turner Bay, and Carol Sheppard of Arizona; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Watland Renner; a son, Jimmy Watland; two sisters, Bev Lefford and Phyllis Briggs; and a great-grandson, Elias Barnes. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery by Hodge Funeral Home.
SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO: H.W. "Hal" Rhead, 82, died March 7, 2008. He was born March 27, 1925 to James Huffman and Olive Walton Rhead. Along with his best friend and business partner of over 50 years, Boyd Mason, he dealt in rental properties and pre-owned cars. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of the Soda Springs LDS 4th Ward. He enjoyed fishing. He is survived by seven children, Scott and Jill Rhead of Boise, Fred and Michelle Rhead of Portland, OR; Judy Stoor of Pocatello, Cindy Christenson of Salt Lake City, UT, and Gayle and Pappy Lopez, Bart Rhead and Cheri Linder, and H. Todd Rhead, all of Soda Springs; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by two wives, Ora Mae Earl Rhead and Connie Nadine Roholt Rhead. Services were held at the Hooper LDS Chapel. Interment with military honors was at Fairview Cemetery by Sims Funeral Home.
COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO: Nels Satterlund, 73, died August 16, 1959 at a local hospital. He was born in 1885 in Sweden. Survivors include several brothers in Sweden. Services were held at the chapel of English Funeral Home. Interment was at Forest Cemetery.
RUPERT, IDAHO: Leonard B. Scheer, 79, died April 23, 2008. He was born April 12, 1929 to Bernard S. Scheer and Myrtle Charmicheal Scheer. He was a former resident of Jerome, ID. He served as water manager for the Minidoka Irrigation District, and rode with the Jerome Sheriff's Mounted Posse for 15 years. He was a former Golden Gloves boxer, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Erma Jean Martin Scheer; three daughters, Debra Hendrickson of Kalispell, MT, Cindy (Carl) Seymour of Murtaugh, and Terri (Gary) Ottman of Hazelton; two sisters, Patricia (Fred) Hainline of Bliss, and Betty Youngers of Colorado Springs, CO; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard Scheer; and two nephews. Interment was at Jerome Cemetery.
NEWDALE, IDAHO: Elmer Rudolph Schwendiman, 98, died October 21, 2008. He was born September 23, 1910 to Rudolph and Clara Francis Hodgson Schwendiman. He was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he was a ward clerk for 19 years under two bishops, and also served a mission. He enjoyed gardening and yard work. He is survived by his children, Shirley Ann (Doug) Hillman of St. George, UT, Ruth Clarke of Buchanon, GA, and Val (Diane) Schwendiman and Dean (Shirlene) Schwendiman, all of Newdale; a son-in-law, Robert Barnes of Lewisville; his siblings, Wayne (Verla) Schwendiman of Connell, WA, Reed (Florence) Schwendiman of Bremerton, WA, Melvin (Faye) Schwendiman of Newdale, Lucile (Berlin) Osborn of Menan, and Donna Labrum of Twin Falls; 29 grandchildren; 83 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Cutler Schwendiman; a daughter, Kay Francis Barnes; his parents; two sisters, Madeline and Clara; and a grandson, Dan R. Schwendiman. Services were held at the Newdale LDS Church. Interment was at Teton-Newdale Cemetery by Bidwell Funeral Home.
LAPWAI, IDAHO: James L. Scott, 16, died in July of 1973. He was found July 8, 1973 in the Clearwater River. He was born July 14, 1956 at Quonset Point, RI to Wilfred Scott, Sr. and Bessie Scott. He was a former resident of Rhode Island, Tennessee, California, and Mississippi prior to coming to Lapwai. He was scheduled to enter the 11th grade at Lapwai Junior-Senior High School. He was active with baseball and football, and was a Boy Scout. He attended Spalding Presbyterian Church. Among the surviving family members were his parents; three sisters, Dani, Venita and Lori Scott; two brothers, Jeffrey Scott and Wilfred Scott, Jr.; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Greene. Services were held at Spalding Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Coyote Cemetery in Spalding by Malcolm's Brower-Wann Funeral Home.
DESMET, IDAHO: Lawrence Bernard "Punkin" Seyler, 44, died August 14, 2000 in Spokane, WA. He was born in Spokane. He was a member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, and worked in tree maintenance on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is survived by a daughter, Less Rose Seyler of Plummer; four sons, Daylon and Desmond Seyler, both of Plummer, and Dustin and Dion Seyler, both of Desmet; a stepson, Matthew Martinez of Oregon; a stepdaughter, Santana Martinez of Spokane; his mother, Lavinia Felsman of Desmet; four sisters, Jeanine Seyler and Bonita Felsman, both of Desmet, and Charlene Hayse and Gloria Williams, both of Ford, WA; and three brothers, Richard and Dusty Seyler, both of Desmet, and Moe Seyler of Spokane, WA. He was formerly married to Dixie Saxon. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment was at the Desmet Cemetery by Kramer Funeral Home.
REXBURG, IDAHO: Leah Pearl Siepert, 79, died January 5, 2007. She was born January 6, 1927 to Ede Uriah Andersen and Elizabeth Elzada Campbell Andersen. She was a waitress. She belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served a mission for the church. She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her children, Jacob (Jana) Siepert of Rexburg, Trudy Morris of Sugar City, Sally (Steve) Hinckley of Lewisville, Nellie (Ben) Schiess of Logan, UT, Joseph (Janet) Siepert of Rexburg, and Jenny (Jeff) Pedersen of South Jordan, UT; a sister, Doris Stewart of Victor; 22 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Jacob Siepert; a son, James; a sister; a brother; her parents; and a grandson, Jordan. Services were held at the Evergreen Ward Chapel. Interment was at Parker Cemetery by Eckersell Funeral Home.
SANDPOINT, IDAHO: Pascal L. Spade, 93, died May 17, 2009. He was born August 19, 1915 to Walter and Fern Spade. He operated the Spade Farm, raising corn and alfalfa, and was also a contractor for Timberline Metal Buildings. He was a 4-H supporter, and participated in the Bonner County Fair. In 1996, he was named Grand Marshall of the 4th of July Parade by the Sandpoint Lions Club. He enjoyed traveling and fishing in Alaska. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Burrell Spade; a daughter, Patty (Clint) Harkey; his sons, Dick (Lillian) Spade, Gary Spade, and Ray (Mary Jane) Spade; a brother, Marco Spade; a sister, IlaJean Anglin; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; his great-great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice McElhinny Spade; and his parents. Interment was at Westmond Cemetery by Coffelt Funeral Service.
FIRTH, IDAHO: Della Bybee Styhl, 103, died December 30, 2001. She was born December 2, 1898 to Joseph Mack Bybee and Alice Angeline King Bybee. She was a telegrapher at the railroad depot in Firth, and farmed with her husband. She was a charter member of the Firth Assembly of God Church. She is survived by a daughter, Norma Jean Keeton of Blackfoot; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Vern Styhl; four sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at the Firth Assembly of God Church in Firth. Interment was at Firth-Riverview Cemetery with arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
TWIN FALLS, IDAHO: Alice Mabel Sullivan, 89, died January 14, 1950 in Twin Falls, where she had been a resident since 1936. She was a member of the Catholic Church and a former resident of Grand Junction. She is survived by four sons, Thomas and Gerald, both of Gunnison, G.A. of Glenwood Springs, and Leo of Grand Junction; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Porter of Twin Falls, and Mrs. Mary Ellen Lyons of Grand Junction; five brothers, Bert Charlesworth of Somerset, Delroy Charlesworth of Collbran, William Charlesworth of Fruitvale, Lester Charlesworth of Ogden, and Leslie Charlesworth of Grand Junction; and her sisters, Mrs Julius Abter of Idaho Falls, Mrs. Jess Beard of Baltimore, MD, Mrs Opal Savoy of Longmont, and Mrs. Tom Congdon of Dryden, OR. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Sullivan; and a son, Theodore.
TWIN FALLS, IDAHO: Thomas Sullivan died November 9, 1949 in Twin Falls. He was a pioneer of the Upper Plateau Valley, and had moved to Twin Falls 10 years ago. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Lyons of Collbran, and Mrs. Katherine Porter of Twin Falls; and four sons, Leo of Grand Junction, Tommie and Gerald of Gunnison, and Albert of Glenwood Springs.
LUCILE, IDAHO: Clarence Virgil Swift, 88, died October 21, 2008 in Cottonwood, ID. He was born September 10, 1921 in Kansas City, MO to Carl and Gladys Helms Swift. Interment was at Harmony Cemetery in Logan County, OK with arrangements by Smith-Gallo Funeral Home of Guthrie, OK. Note: One record gives his year of birth as 1920.
PAYETTE, IDAHO: Elsie Flora Swigart, 90, died May 23, 2008. She was born July 17, 1917 to Thomas and Effie Donnelson Giddings. She enjoyed reading and ceramics, and was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, the Emblem Club, and the Sunshine Club. She is survived by three daughters, Wanda (Tom) Newton of Caldwell, ID, Carol (Lee) Wilson of Baker City, OR, and Betty (David) Freeman of John Day, OR; a brother, Alonzo Giddings of Oregon City, OR; a sister, Marcella Wilson of Weiser, ID; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Raymond Swigart; her parents; and a granddaughter, Candace Standefer. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel.
OROFINO, IDAHO: Samuel Karl Taylor, infant, died August 10, 1972 at Clearwater Valley Hospital. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Taylor; and five brothers, Kerry, Casey, Peter, Michael, and Charles. Interment was at Weseman Cemetery by Gilbert's Funeral Home.
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Harding Teuscher, 86, died March 21, 2007. He was born November 15, 1920 to Frederick John Teuscher and Cora Elizabeth Cordon Teuscher. He was the retired owner of the 19th Hole Cafe at Pinecrest Golf Course, and also worked for Singer Sewing Machine. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and playing cards. Survivors include his wife, Viola Taylor Teuscher; his children, Randy Teuscher of Union City, CA, Roger (Donna) Teuscher of Lewiston, CA, Rodney M. (Connie) Teuscher of San Antonio, TX, and Tracy (Denise) Teuscher and Tina Nanette Teuscher, both of Idaho Falls; a brother, D. Rex (Joan) Teuscher of Powder Springs, GA; four sisters, De Esta (Virgil) Poulson of Ogden, UT, Olive (T. Bates) Allred and Darlene (William) Bee, both of Montpelier, and Maxine (Dean) Michaelson of Paris, ID; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sisters; two brothers; his parents; and a grandson. Cremation arrangements were handled by Coltrin Mortuary.
ROBERTS, IDAHO: Wanda Thorpe, 88, died November 10, 2007. She was born August 4, 1919 to Gilbert Ivie and Geneva Dana Ivie. She retired at age 83, and formerly worked at Broulim's Supermarket. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served as Ward Librarian and was active with the Relief Society and Sunday School. She enjoyed gardening, canning, crafts, crocheting, cooking, and activities at the Roberts Senior Citizen Center. She is survived by a son, Rex I. (Cheryl) Thorpe of Roberts; two daughters, LaDean (Blair) Hilton of Rexburg, and Wanda (Gerald) Poitra of Roberts; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wyatt Thorpe; a son, Seth I. Thorpe; her parents; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at the Roberts 1st Ward Chapel. Burial was at the Roberts Cemetery by Eckersell Funeral Home.
COEUR d'ALENE, IDAHO: Howard Kenneth Todahl, 85, died June 6, 2007. He was born January 20, 1922 to Emil and Julia Battleson Todahl. He retired from the logging industry. He drove logging trucks, and later owned a jammer operation. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, and commercial and sport fishing. He is survived by a daughter, Connie Leno (Bill); a stepson, Duane Baslington (Beverly); a brother, Bruce Todahl; two sisters, Helen Lutes and Alice Todahl; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Baslington Todahl; a sister, Margaret; and his parents. Interment was at Hunt Cemetery by Yates Funeral Home.
LEWISTON, IDAHO: Guy Vandevender, 101, died September 21, 2008. He was born November 3, 1906 to Walter and Betty Bonner Vandevender. He was a sawyer, and retired from L. Cardiff Lumber Company. He served on the city councils in Weippe and Winchester, and enjoyed camping, fishing, carpentry and black powder shooting. He is survived by a son, Darryl; a daughter-in-law, Sharron; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and his step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Wells Vandevender; a son, Alvin Lee; and a daughter, Arline. Interment was at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
RATHDRUM, IDAHO: Charles Alanson Walton, 96, died January 15, 2008. He was born September 29, 1911 to Guy A. and Vada Heinmiller Walton. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Fern Parker Walton; three sons, Dale (Joyce) of Yucaipa, CA, Clifford (Gail) of Otis Orchards, WA, and Roger (Shirley) of Rathdrum; a sister, Doris Vandehoven of Carrington, ND; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Neal; three brothers, Luther, Ted, and Guy; three sisters, Edith, Evelyn, and Amy; and his parents. Arrangements were entrusted to Yates Funeral Home.
JEROME, IDAHO: Beryl M. Weaver, 43, died July 5, 1956 in Boise. She was born June 25, 1913. She was the deputy auditor of Jerome County. Survivors include her husband, Owen Weaver; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Andrews of Jerome; and a half-brother, Dean Clark of Jerome. Services were held at the Jerome Methodist Church. Interment was at the Jerome Cemetery under the direction of White Mortuary.
COEUR d'ALENE, IDAHO: Reinhold J. Wenzig, 88, died February 27, 2003. He was born August 30, 1914 to Reinhold and Lillian Whitehouse Wenzig. He was a retired auto body mechanic, and was a veteran of the
U.S. Army Air Corps. He attended Lincoln Way Church of God, and was a member of the D.A.V. He is survived by a daughter, Linda May Ownlette of Ypsalanti, MI; two sons, James Wenzig of Pineville, LA, and Tim Wenzig of Salem, OR; 5 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oyia May Chitwood Wenzig. Services were held at Lincoln Way Church of God. Arrangements were handled by English Funeral Chapel.
OLDTOWN, IDAHO; Hollis Stephen Whalin, 91, died June 17, 2007. He was born March 26, 1916 to Walter and Florence Sibley Whalin. He formerly worked for the National Forest Service at Priest Lake, and also for Stoneridge. While residing in Arizona, he was a member of Search and Rescue, the Sheriff's Posse, and the Tucson Horse Association. In Massachusetts, he was a volunteer firefighter. He enjoyed shotgun, rifle, and bow hunting, as well as camping and canoeing. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Whalin; a son, Jason Whalin of Oldtown; and two stepdaughters, Nicole Perkins of Ketchum, and Danielle Altese of San Diego, CA. Services were held at the LDS Church in Priest River. Arrangements were entrusted to Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home.
KAMIAH, IDAHO: Ella Williams, 62, died August 9, 1972 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. She was born October 27, 1909 in Roosevelt, WA to Mr. and Mrs. John Tahmalwash, who were members of the Yakama Nation. She and her husband were ranchers. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Mrs. Russell George; two brothers, Frank Buck and Rex Buck; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert W. "Tex" Williams. A Nez Perce Seven Drums funeral service was held at her home. Interment was at the Kamiah Tribal Cemetery by Trenary Funeral Home.
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Sally Yamasaki, 76, died December 20, 2002. She was born Akiko Shoda on August 14, 1926 to Tokuichi Shoda and Kazumi Takamura Shoda. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and cooking, and was a member of the Japanese American Citizens League. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Susan M. (Steve) Gihring of Idaho Falls; three sons, Richard A. Yamasaki, Gerald Yamasaki, and Ted F. Yamasaki, all of Idaho Falls; her sisters, Mickey Morioka, Yo Kusaka, Cathy Miyahata, Pat Takeda, and June Kitamura; a brother; Ted Shoda; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam H. Yamasaki: her parents; and two brothers, Kazuo and Lefty Shoda. Services were held at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial was at Fielding Memorial Park with arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
