HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019.04.17 Proclamation - Marie StrodeCity of McCall
Proclamation
WHEREAS: Anna Lenora Marie Blackwell, affectionately known as Marie, was born in her Grandmother's
house, on what is now known as Lenora Street, on April 17, 1919 in McCall, Idaho to Herman and Rose
Blackwell; and
WHEREAS: Marie had a brother Clem, named for his Grandfather; Little Clem passed away at the age of 7; and
WHEREAS: Marie attended many schools between McCall, Idaho and Ontario Oregon, where she graduated in
1937; and
WHEREAS: The Blackwell family operated several cattle and sheep ranches in Long Valley, and were among the
first to open a hotel, meat market and saloon in McCall.
WHEREAS: She met and married her husband, George E. Strode, of Roseberry in the year 1939 in Lewiston,
Idaho, and were married for 67 years, had 2 children, Georganne (in McCall 1940) and Kenny (in Council 1946)
S grandchildren Mark and Marci Spalding, Kolly, Katie, and Kasey Strode, and 2 great-grandchildren Nick and
Haley Spalding; and
WHEREAS: Marie and George welcomed, into their family, their son-in-law, Will Spalding in 1978 and their
daughter-in-law, Jackie Rife in 1978; and
WHEREAS: After returning to McCall to live, George was the foreman at the local sawmill for 39 years while
Marie was an active member of the PTA, McCall Senior Citizens Center, Eastern Star, and the Finnish Ladies
Aid Society; and
WHEREAS: Marie spent her summers in her "Little Piece of Heaven" in the same home she shared with George
in McCall for 73 years; and
WHEREAS: During their retirement, Marie and George spent their winters in Arizona together until George's
passing in 2006, for the next 14 years, she continued her winters in Arizona with Georgeanne and Will Spalding;
and
Whereas: Marie enjoyed the company of her friends and family and delighted watching family members
participate in the annual McCall Golf Tournament; and
WHEREAS: Marie enjoyed huckleberry picking and making wonderful treats to share with her guests; and
WHEREAS: Marie moved to Edgewood Senior Housing in Eagle, Idaho in October 2018, where she continues to
blossom and make new friendships sure to make wonderful memories in the years to come!
TO CELEBRATE the 100`h birthday of Anna Lenora "Marie" Blackwell -Strode
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Jackie J. Aymon, Mayor of the City of McCall, with the consent of the McCall City
Council, Recognize Marie Strode's 100th Birthday with a Celebratory Proclamation from the City of McCall!
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand at McCall
City Hall in the City of McCall, Valley County, on this ninth day of
May, the year two -thousand nineteen.