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Anna Kaesler
Anna Kaesler, 80, of Ontario,
Ore., passed away Thursday, May
13, 1999.
She was born Aug. 25, 1918, at
Minclo, Kan. She married Ed
Kaesler in 1955; he preceded her
in death in 1986.
Anna enjoyed playing bingo and
crocheting.
She is survived by her stepchil-
dren, Bud Kaesler and his wife,
Lois of Fruitland, Shirley Adams
(nd her husband, Earl of Ontar'
and Nancy Beckett and her hus and, Harold of McCall. She is als
urvived by numerous grandchil-
dren, nieces and nephews; and
many friends from Wellsprings. She
was preceded in death by her step-
son and his wife, Richard and
Jackie Kaesler.
Graveside services will be held
at 11 a.m. Monday, May 17, at
Rosedale Memorial Gardens,
under the direction of Haren -Wood
Funeral Chapel, Payette.
Visitation will be held Sunday
from 5 to 6 p.m., and Monday from
8:30 to 10 a.m. at Haren -Wood
Funeral Chapel, Payette.
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David John Kalange
David John Kalange, 44 of
McCall passed away Friday May
2 ;03 in a McCall hospital
after a courageous battle with
brain cancer. David was born
October 14, 1958 in Cincinnati,
Ohio and grew up in San Mateo
and Lodi, CA. He graduated from
the University of Idaho in Moscow
with a degree in architecture. A
resident of McCall for over twenty
years, he owned Green Studio
Architects.
He was an avid downhill,
cross country and backcountry
skier, who also loved to mountain
bike, kayak, hike and sail. His
journey in life took him to all cor-
ners of the world including Asia,
Central and South American and
Europe.
David contributed to the com-
munity through his frequent vol-
unteering for the Little Ski Hill
fundraiser and for the Music Soci-
ety and the Alpine Playhouse
performances.
He is survived by his mother
and stepfather, Mary and Harley
Page; brothers Steven Kalange
and Tom (Laurel) Kalange; neph-
ews Justin, Troy and Alex and
many other family member and
friends. David was preceded in
death by his father and stepmoth-
er, George and Alice Kalange.
A memorial service will be
held 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 30th
at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic
Church, 501 Cross Road, McCall.
A celebration of his life
will immediately follow the ser-
vice. Cremation arrangements
are under the direction of the
Heikkila Funeral Chapel, McCall.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his
name can be made to VCSF
Foundation The Brain Tumor
Research Center, Box 0248, San
Francisco, CA 94143 -0248
ftrba Kalb
Arba Kalb, 82, of Boise, passed
away Saturday, June 3, 2000.
Arba was born Oct. 10, 1917, at
Montpelier, . Idaho. Her family
moved _to Nampa when she was
12, where her
father, Charles
Rasmussen,
worked for the
,Union Pacific
Railroad. She
graduated from
Nampa High.'
School; she
was very active
in gymnastics
and swimming.
She married Russell W. Eldredge
on Feb. 26, 1936, at Boise. They
lived in Boise one and one -half
years, while her husband managed
the Penny Theater. They had one
daughter, Roberta. Arba and Rust
sell later worked in McCall on the
movie film, "Northwest Passage,
for two summers. They moved
when Russell acquired a position at
the Fox Tower Theater in Kansas
City, Mo.
They lived in Kansas City for
two years, then moved back to
Nampa where Russell worked for
the Union Pacific Railroad as an
agent. They lived and worked at
various locations in Idaho as Rus-
sell followed his agent positions to
Orchard (about 1942); then td
Banks, and was stationed there
about nine years. They lived in the
upstairs agent living apartment. At
first there was no electricity or
plumbing. They packed drinking
water from a nearby spring and
had an icebox refrigerator. They
also had a coal cooking range and
heater, kerosene and gas lanterns.
As time passed, electricity and
plumbing were added and living
became a little easier.
During World War II, Arba
worked at the Hallack Lumber
Corp. as a scaler (replacing men
who were off to war) so she really
did her part helping the war effort.
Banks is located by the scenic Pay-
ette River; there was lots of fishing,
hiking and mountain recreation. On
weekends, they drove to Boise and
plaved golf,
When their daughter, Roberta,
was ready for high school, they
moved to Boise. Arba worked at
Author Murray Dance Studio, The
Bon department store and Zelback
Jewelers. After her daughter's mar-
riage, Arba and Russell moved
back to Nampa.
Arba divorced Russell early in
1955, and married Adam J. Kalb on
Oct. 27, 1955. They lived in Nampa
for 21 years. Adam was publisher
of the Nampa and Caldwell news-
papers. They also had shares in
several other newspapers. They
enjoyed entertaining friends and
business acquaintances, playing
golf and traveled throughout the
world. Arba enjoyed many years
working in the LDS Church in Nam-
pa. She also volunteered for nine
years as a Gray Lady for the
Nampa State School and Hospital.
Arba and Adam moved to Boise
in 1976, near the Hillcrest Country
Club Golf Course. They had a
membership there for many ye rs.
They also had a condo in Cascade
and enjoyed the weekends an
holidays there. A few years bef
Adam retired in 1978, they pur-
chased a home in Palm Desert,
Calif., on the Shadow Mountain
Golf Course. They spent their
retirement winters there and sum-
mers in Boise.
After Adam passed away in
1994, Arba spent the remaining
years in Boise where she attended
the LDS 24th Ward and spent time
with her friends and family.
She is survived by her daughter,
Roberta Ann; four grandchildren;
five great - grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents;
two brothers, Carlyle and Wesley
James Rasmussen; one sister,
Elda Kathrine Hawkins; husband,
Adam John Kalb (1994).
A graveside service will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at
Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise. A pri-
vate family viewing will be held at
Relyea Funeral Chapel, 318 N.
Latah, one hour prior to the
service.
Memorials may be made to the
LDS Missionary Fund, or the Red
Cross.
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fames W. Kalbus
James W. Kalbus, 86, of Boise, and
crmerly of Nampa, died of natural
auses on Thursday, Dec. 24, 1998.
Jim was born July 21, 1912, at
loise, to Lewis and Cora Kalbus. He
raduated from Eagle High School
(here he excelled in various sports
nd the state track record in the 100 -
ard dash. He graduated from the Uni-
�rsity of Idaho in 1934 where he was
member of Sigma Chi fraternity and
aptain of the varsity track team. After
'aduation Jim worked for the univer-
ty and organized the first university
)okstore in 1937.
In 1941 he married Marion C. Grief.
iey divorced in 1985. Jim served in
e U.S.Armyduring World War II from
142 -1945. He remained in the Army
)serve and retired as a colonel in
72
Following WWII he founded Kalbus
ficeSupplyin Nampa. Hewasapast
)sident and director of the National
Tice Products Association, and was
acted Idaho Small Businessman of
, Year in 1974. He also served as
,sident of the University of Idaho
imni Association, director of the
iversity of Idaho Foundation, and
'ved nine years on the Boise Green
t Committee. Jim was a 22- gallon
od donor to the American Red
ass.
„i 1984 Jim moved to Boise. He and
Jane Icenhowerwere married in 1987.
He is survived by his wife, Jane; his
sister, Dorothy Haigh of Bend, Ore.;
his son, Jay and his wife, Kris andtheir
son, Jonathan of Houston, Texas; his
daughter, Mary Jane Bedgei and her
husband, Peterandtheirchildren, Eva
and Anthony of Pleasanton, Calif.; his
son, Richard of Boise; his stepson,
Jeff Icenhowerand his wife, Sioux and
their son, Justin Wood of Chadron,
Neb.; Joshua Wood of Denver, Colo.,
and Jordan Icenhower of Katy, Texas;
stepson, Barry Icenhower and his
wife, Marie and their daughter, Linda
�1 Cheyenne, Wyo.; one niece and two
nephews. Jim was preceded in death
by his parents; and sisters, Ruth
Kalbus and Marie Pease.
Jim was best known by his friends
and family for his smile, relentless
sense of humor, and dedication to the
world around him.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30
p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Summers
Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
Friends may call at Summers today
where family members will greet them
from 3 to 6 p.m. Private family burial
will follow services at Dry Creek
Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials
maybe made to the Universityof Idaho
Foundation, Moscow 83844 -3201; or
a favorite charity.
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JAMES FAIRCHILD KALK
James Fairchild Kalk, 60, of Boise
and Donnelly, died July 29, 1997 af-
ter a tough fight with cancer. Vigil
service was held Aug. 1 at Gibson
Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was
Aug. 2 at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, and he was buried in Morris
Hill Cemetery in Boise.
Kalk was born in Idaho City on
Oct. 13, 1936, to Ernest and Charity
Kalk. He graduated from Boise High
School and attended the University of
Idaho, where he graduated with a de-
gree in business. He was a member of
the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Kalk was a manager for
Albertson's for 26 years and retired in
1984. He was active in donating to
local charities, and contributing to the
welfare of others.
He was a selfless man who gave all
he had to those around him. He was a
giving friend, a devoted husband and
a truly loving father. He had a subtle
charm and wit that set him apart, and
which will never be replaced. He was
loved by all who knew him.
Kalk is survived by his wife, Eliza-
beth, his two children, Danielle and
Jason, and an aunt, Marie, of
Chippewa Falls, Wisc.
The family suggests that memori-
als be made to Humphreys Diabetes
Center, 5257 Fairview Ave., Boise,
ID, 83706.
cry Kamerdula
enry Kamerdula, 80,
vale, Idaho, passed away
rday, March 24, 2001, at an
rio, Ore., hospital.
emorial services will be held
1:00 a.m., Thursday, March
at St. Jude's the Apostle
colic Church, Council.
igements are under the
lion of Thomason Funeral
Weiser.
gnry was born Dec. 6, 1920,
'oznan, Poland. He was
I in a military family and
1 the Polish Cavalry at the
Df 18. He served in World
II and was captured where
ent the remainder of the war
rison camp.
ter the war he served with
Nestern Allied MP division
policed Germany and also
d as an MP at the Nurem-
rvar trials.
1949 he came to the United
States as a displaced person
because he was unable to return
to his homeland. He landed in
New York at Ellis Island, and from
there made his way to Weiser,
Idaho, where he was sponsored
by local farmers.
Henry married Anna McGinley
on July 27, 1952, and the couple
made their home in Weiser where
he worked at the Weiser Flour
Mill until it closed in 1962. The
famii' relocated to Council, where
h�was employed with Boise Cas-
cade until he retired at the age of
65.
Survivors include his wife,
Anna; four sons and their wives,
Paul and Carla of Boise, Can and
Tonjua of Fruitvale, Kip and
Diane of Livermore, Calif., and
Jim and Roseanne of Patterson,
Calif.; and nine grandchildren.
The family suggests memori-
als be made in his name to
OMSTI Clinic, 351 W. 9th St.,
Ontario, Ore. 97914.
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Jack Raymond Kangas
Donnelly
Jack Raymond Kangas, 64, of
Donnelly, died Tuesday, June 9,
1992, at a Nampa hospital of natu-
ral causes.
Memorial services will be held
at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the
Finnish Church south of Lake
Fork. Services are under the di-
rection of the Heikkila Funeral
Chapel, McCall.
Jack was born April 14, 1928, at
Donnelly, a son of Ed and Wilma
Kangas. He was the oldest living
native son of Finnish decent, born
in Donnelly.
After graduating from Donnelly-
McCall High School. He attended
the University of Idaho before ac-
cepting a position for the ASCS
as County Executive Director in
Valley County. He served 28
years as CED in Valley County
and 13 years as CED in Adams
County.
He was a very active member
of the community serving very
successful terms as past presi-
dent of Lions, Mayor of Donnelly
and many other civic boards and
committies. He was a member of
Ionic Lodge #82 A.F. & A.M. and
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
#10324.
Jack was an avid hunter and
fisherman. Many of us have fond
memories of him sharing his fa-
vorite fishing and hunting spots of
Central Idaho, which he loved.
Survivors include his wife, Flor-
ence of 24 years; two daughters,
Nannette Lawrence of Donnelly,
and Michelle Smith of Moscow;
three granddaughters, Sarah Jo,
Betsy Lawrence and Angela Mat -
tews; a sister, Violet Earl of Em-
mett; two nephews Ron and
Marty Earl of Emmett; a niece,
Lorraine Severns of Nampa; one
great granddaughter; three
grandnieces; and one grand
nephew.
There will be a dinner held
after the service at the Donnelly
Bible Church.
Memorials may be made to the
Finnish Church or the Lions Club.
James Dale Kangas
Services for J arr
as 5 of Mc all who passed
away Sunday ugust 12, in a
Boise hospital from complications
following multiple surgeries, will
be conducted 11 a.m. Friday,
August 17 at the McCall- Donnelly
High School gymnasium, under,
the direction of the Heikkila j
Funeral Chapel, McCall. A dinner
following the service will be at the
Donnelly Elementary School.
Jim was born January 21,
1948 in Cascade, Idaho to Ruth 1
Kangas and was raised in Don -1
nelly while spending summers
with his grandparent in Eden, Ida-
ho. He served three years in the
United States Army Airborne
Ranger, 101st Airborne 75th
Ranger Regiment. He trained in
explosive ordinance disposal and
Long Range Recon Patrols. Dur-
ing his three years in the Army,
he served six months in Germany
while training in Atomic Demoli-
tion Munitions. He served two
tours of duty in South Viet Nam,
one of which was spent with
MACSOG (Military Assistance
Command Studies and Observa-
tions Group). Part of his duties
with MACSOG were interdicting
drug transporters and destroying
marijuana fields. Among his many
commendations, he received a
bronze star and two purple
hearts. Jim recently traveled with
his wife, Jan and daughter, Linice
and family to visit the Viet Nam
Veteran's Memorial in Washing
ton, D.C., which was a fulfilling
and important goal for him.
Jim loved serving his commu-
nity and served many roles
including: Donnelly Fire Chief,
5f ate, sW am
197b, Uonnelly & Mcuau volun-
teer EMT, McCall Police Reserve
Officer - 1992 -1994. He has been
a fulltime officer for the past eight
years. His achievements as law
enforcement officer include
Supervisory Sergeant, Narcotics
Investigator, Task Force Com-
mander for the P.R.I.D.E. Task
Force, Patrol Sergeant, 9 -1 -1
committee Director and "acting"
Chief in the McCall Police Chief's
absence.
Jim will be deeply missed by
his family, friends, fellow officers
and the community.
He is survived by his wife, Jan
of McCall; his mother, Ruth Kan -
gas of Riggins; three daughters &
their spouses: Linice Kaiser, and
her husband David, Kristina Davis
and her husband Johnny, Rache-
all Martin and her husband Doug;
two sons, James Kangas, Sean
Fitzgerald. Brother, Bill (Henry)
Kangas and his wife Carol; a sis-
ter, Victoria Colton and her hus-
band Ralph; and a sister -in -law,
Margaret Greenlee, and her hus-
band Vernon. Grandchildren: Brit-
tany and Natalie Kaiser, Tony,
Cody & Olivia Davis; nieces and
nephews, Kristin Colton,
Stephanie Cribbs, Bobbi Rajkov-
ich, Billy Kangas, Keith Shields.
Steven Shields and their families.
The family would like to extend
their sincere gratitude for the care
Jim received from the many phy-
sician, nurses and staff during his
23 stay in St. Luke's Regional
Medical Care Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to the James Kan -
gas Memorial Funds, US Bank,
McCall Branch.
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If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.
He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning
Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen.
He could live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart.
What about the Christmas gift He sent in you in Bethlehem;
Not to mention that Friday at Calvary.
Face it; He's crazy about you.
Give this to the people you're crazy about.
I thought this was special, just like you.
Pass this on and brighten someone's day, and remember:
God answers Knee -Mail!
SERGEANT JAMES DALE KANGAS
1948 -2001
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:30 -31
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES DALE KANGAS
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
January 21, 1948 Cascade, Idaho
ENTERED INTO REST
August 17, 2001 Boise, Idaho
SERVICE
Friday August 17, 2001 11:00 A.M.
McCall- Donnelly High School Gymnasium
McCall, Idaho
Britt Durfee
David Kaiser
Hjally Zeydel
Vernon Greenlee
Jerry Rottschafer
HONORARY BEARERS
Dr. Richard Cussler
Under the direction of the
Heikkila Funeral Chapel
McCall, Idaho
Bill Kangas
Ralph Colton
James Kangas
Sean Fitzgerald
Peter Lakomski
Boise Police Department Bag Pipes ...................... ...............................
Honor Guard ... ............................... Ada County Sheriff Department
Opening Comments and Prayer ................Detective
Jerry Summers
Song.......................................... ...............................
"Amazing Grace'
............. ............................... ...........................Nate
"Bubba" LaGrone'
Memorial Service ........ ...............................
Reverend Jerry Summers
Family Comments ...............................
............................... Bill Kangas
.......................................................... ...............................
Ralph Colton
...................................................... ...............................
Peter Lakomski
Remarks ................ ...............................
City Manager - Robert Strope
Plaque Presentation ...................... ........................Sheriff
Britt Durfee
Tribute by Fellow Officers ......................
McCall Police Department
............................ ..........................Valley County Sheriff Department
.................................. ...............................
Cascade Police Department
PublicSharing Time .........................................
:...................................
Song.....................................................
............................... „My Way"
......................................... ...............................
Nate "Bubba" LaGrone
Presentation of Flag ...................... ........................Sheriff
Britt Durfee
Minuteof Silence ...................................................
...............................
Tribute by Family Members .................
"What A Wonderful World"
...................................... ...............................
Louis Armstrong - (Taped)
Boise Police Department Bag Pipes ......................
...............................
John V. Kangas
MERIDIAN — Services for John V.
Kangas, 60, Wheel Inn Mobile Manor, No. 51,
Meridian, who died of natural causes Thurs-
day at home, will be conducted at 10 a.m.
Saturday at Summers Funeral Home by Sam
G. Smith. Interment will he in Dry Creek
Cemetery.
He was born Aug. 23, 1919, at Norwood. He
attended schools in Valley County. He served
in the Air Force during World War Ii as a"
waist gunner on B -17 bombers, was shot
down over Germany and spent 15 months in
prison camp. He married Betty Lou Bash on
Aug. 15, 1945, at Weiser. He owned and
operated service stations for 25 years at
McCall. Lake Fork and Garden City. For the
past 19 years he had been a mechanic for the
International Harvester Co. He was a mem-
ber of the Finnish Lutheran Church and the
Bo se Egle
ps Lodge Aerie No. 115.
Surviving are his wife of Meridian; a son,
Lloyd A. Kangas of Boise; a daughter, Jan-
ice Elaine Hansen of Boise; a brother, Eino
Kargas of Meridian; three sisters, Jennie
Casey of Boise, Ella Eld of Donnelly, and
Mary Maempa of Lake Fork; and three
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
his parents, three brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Summers Funeral
Home from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. today
Memorials may be made to the Mountain
States Tumor Institute, Boise.
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Lila Elsie Kangas
Lila Elsie Kangas, 83, of
Meridian, died Sunday, May 27,
2001, at home of natural causes.
Graveside services will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 29,
at Dry Creek Cemetery, with the
Followers of Christ officiating,
Services are under direction of
the Alden - Waggoner Funeral
Chapel, Boise.
Lila Kangas was born Dec. 3,
1917, at Eagle, the daughter of
Elzie and Karen Yensen Dragoo.
She was rais and educated 1R,
ose erry and ne y
a a e n e mrne gas
at
Cascade in 1935. They lived in
Donnelly for a few years before
returning to the Treasure Valley in
1939, where she has resided
since that time.
Lila was a member of Follow-
ers of Christ Church.
She is survived by one son,
Dennis Kangas and his wife,
Ruby of Nampa; two sisters, Enid
Hardin of Boise, and Lillian Points
of Meridian; a son -in -law, Clifford
Beagley of Caldwell; 17 grand-
children; 75 great - grandchildren;
and one great - great - grandson.
She was preceded in death by
by her husband, Eino,_ in 1982;
two sons, Vernon Kangas in
1937, and Ronald Kangas in
1992; her daughter, Judy Beagley
in 1980; and two granddaughters.
Friends may call today from 2
to 6 p.m. at the Alden- Waggoner
Funeral Chapel.
MATT S. KANGAS
LAKE FORK— Services for
Matt S. Kangas, 64, who was
found dead of natural causes in
his home on May 5th, were
conducted Wednesday at the
Lakefork Finnish Church. Dr.
Douglas Tiffany of the McCall
Community Congregational
Church officiated and music was
by vocalists Olive Leaf and
Meryl Kantola and pianist Linda
Duncan. Pallbearers were Matt
Luoma, Jake Maki, Bill Leaf,
Larry Jarvis, Gary Clark and
Ted Maempa. Interment
followed at the Finnish
Cemetery, under the direction of
Walker Chapel.
Mr. Kangas was born on
January 7, 1910 at Lakefork,
where he farmed the family
ranch during his life -long
residence. He was a member of
the Lutheran Church.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs.
Alfred (Thelma) Jussila of Boise
and Mrs. Russell (Hilma) Maki
of Pocatello; and two brothers,
John W. Kangas of Boise and
William T. Kangas of Donnelly.
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Death: Ruth May Kangas
Ruth May (Blondie) Kangas was born May 27, 1924, to James and Sylvia Skelton, in Liberty, Kansas.
She passed on Oct. 21, 2015 in McCall with her daughter, Victoria, by her side.
7 Ruth was the second of 11 children. The family moved to Tremonton, Utah, in 1930, then on
to Eden in 1934. Ruth married Bill Kangas Sr. on May 17, 1950, and settled in Donnelly.
M She enjoyed hunting and fishing with her family, and became very well known as an
amazing huckleberry picker. After raising their children, they moved up Rapid River outside of
Riggins, where Ruth enjoyed her wonderful yard and huge garden.
She is survived by one brother, Danny Skelton and wife Louise, and sister -in -law Joanne Skelton, all
of Macclenny, Fla., daughter Victoria Kangas (and Jerry) of McCall, son Billy Kangas and his wife Carol
of Sheridan, Ore., son Robert Burton of Melba, foster daughters Linda Banner of San Antonio, Texas
and Sylvia Stimpson of Sioux Falls, S.D., daughter -in -law Jan Kangas of Lexington, Ken., and numerous
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband,
her parents, four sisters, five brothers, son Jim Kangas, and grandson Billy Kangas Jr.
Services will be held at the Finnish Church and Cemetery east of Lake Fork on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1
p.m.
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The Lord is my shepherd,
1 shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down
in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for His name's sake.
Yea, though 1 walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me.
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the
presence of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil;
My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
me all the days of my life:
And I will dwell in the house of the
Lord for ever.
Twenty -Third Psalm
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IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM T. "BILL" KANGAS
BORN
September 29, 1911 Norwood, Idaho
ENTERED INTO REST
June 24, 1980 Boise, Idaho
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Friday, June 27, 1980, 2:00 PM
Finnish Lutheran Church
Lake Fork, Idaho
OFFICIATING
Rev. Bob Keyes
MUSIC
Duet: Meryl Kantola & Edna Maki
Organist: Linda Duncan
HONORARY BEARERS
Jack Kangas Joe Peterson
Eino Kangas
ACTIVE BEARERS
Jimmy Boydstun Leonard Rowland
Matt Luoma Bill Leaf
Johnny Kangas Ralph Kangas
CONCLUDING SERVICES
Military Rites
Finnish Cemetery
Lake Fork. Idaho
WILLIAM "BILL"
KANGAS
William "Bill" Kangas, a
beloved husband, father, son,
brother, uncle and friend, left
us on Oct. 6, 2008.
A memorial was held in
La Grande, Ore. at Daniel's
Funeral Home at 5 p.m. on
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 with a
potluck receptionfollowing at
the Methodist Church.
Bill was
born. in
McCall July
6,1979, and
moved to La
Grande until,
2006, when
he moved
to the Boise
area for the
remainderof his life installing
fire and security alarms.
Bill's passions were spend-
ing quality time with his wife
and children, taking rides on
his Harley and listening to a
variety of music.
He was one of the kindest
people in the world, who al-
ways put everyone else ahead
of himself.
Bill was a hard working
man and provided a good life
for his family. We all lovedhim
more than anyone will ever
imagine.
He was one of the best men
on Earth and will be greatly
missed.
He left behind a wife, Dawn
Marie; four children, Tristen,
Ashlyn, Mykiah and Hailie;
parents Bill and Carol Kangas;
sisters, Stephanie and Bobbie;
nieces, nephews, Grandma
Blondie and Grandpa Dick.
Wilma S. Kangas
DONNELLY — Services for
Wilma S. Kangas, 75, of Donnelly,
a homemaker, who died on Sun-
day, March 11, 1984, in the Em-
mett Care Center, will be con-
ducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday,
March 15, at the Finnish Lutheran
Church, Lakefork. Rev. James
Farmer will officiate. Interment
will follow in the Finnish Ceme-
tery under the direction of Heik-
kila Funeral Chapel of McCall.
Mrs. Kangas was born on April
13, 1908, to Hilda and John Jussila
at Cumberland, Wyo. She moved
with her parents to Hanna, Wyo.,
where her father worked in the
coal mines. They later moved to
Kinney, Minn., where her father
worked in the Misabi Range Iron
Mine. While in Kinney, her
mother took Wilma, a brother,
and a sister, to visit her native
land of Finland. The family re-
turned to Hanna in 1914, where
her father continued working in
the mines and homesteading at
Leo, Wyo.
Her early education was in the
Hanna and Leo schools and after
the death of her parents she
moved with her brothers and sis-
ters in 1923, to the home of her
aunt and uncle, Alma and John
Kumpula at Lakefork. She mar-
ried Edward M. Kangas on Feb.
7, 1927, at McCall. They moved to
Donnelly where he was a partner
in an automotive repair shop and
later owned and operated a serv-
ice station. They lived in Donnelly
until 1948, when they moved to
Boise where he worked as a car-
penter for C. B. Lauck Company.
Mr. Kangas preceded her in death
on April 16, 1960.
She returned to Donnelly in
1965, where she lived until she
moved to the Payette Lakes Care
Center, McCall, in 1981. In De-
cember of 1983, she moved to the
Emmett Care Center.
Wilma was a kind and loving
mother, grandmother, sister and
neighbor. She was a member of
'the Finnish Lutheran Church.
She is survived by a daughter,
Violet Earl of Emmett; a son,
Jack Kangas of Donnelly; two sis-
ters, Aili Kangas and Selma
McCaslin, both of Boise; a
brother, Alfred Jussila of Em-
mett; a half- brother, Sulo Jussila
of Seattle, Wash.; two stepsisters,
Sylvia Davison of Morton, Wash.,
and Rachael Jussila of Laramie,
Wyo.; a stepbrotber, Weikko Jus-
sila of Laramie; five grandchil-
dren; nine great- grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and neph-
ews. In addtion to her husband,
she was preceded in death by
three brothers and an infant sis-
ter.
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IN MEMORY OF
ALBERT ARCHIE KANTOLA
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
November 8,1907 Arling, Idaho
ENTERED INTO REST
December 8,1996 Clarkston, Washington
SERVICES
Wednesday December 11, 1996 2:00 P.M.
Finnish Church
Lake Fork, Idaho
OFFICIATING
Reverend Wally Leonard
Reverend Larry Ragains
ORGANIST
Linda Duncan
DUET
Don & Sally Christenson
Mike Davies
Joshua Kantola
Jeremy Kantola
Zachary Kantola
David Nicodemus
PALLBEARERS
Brad Bogar
Arnie Weiss
Tim Powlison
Bobby Uhlenkott
Donnie Lupinacci
Under the direction of
HEIKKILA FUNERAL CHAPEL CONCLUDING SERVICES
McCall, Idaho Finnish Cemetery
Lake Fork, Idaho
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Albert A. Kantola
Albert A. Kantola, 89, of Clarkston,
Wash., died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996, in a
Clarkston hospital.
Joint funeral services for Albert and
his sister, Mildred, will be conducted at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Finnish
Church, Lake Fork, Idaho. Officiating will
be Wally Leonard and Larry Ragains.
Burial will be in the Finnish Cemetery.
Albert was born Nov. 8, 1907, at Arl-
ing, Idaho, and graduated from Rose -
berry High School. He also attended
Link's Business College and the Univer-
sity of Idaho.
He married Sigrid Lapinoja on June
21, 1940. They farmed in Long Valley
until 1952, when they moved to Clark-
ston, Wash. He worked most of his life as
a logger. Sigrid died in 1968.
Albert had held a ministerial license
with the United Pentecostal Church since
1939.
Surviving are his children, Sigrid Mae
Davies of Vancouver, Wash., Alberta
Pennington and Dena Uhlenkott, both of
Clarkston. Wash., and Leon "Corky"
Kantola of Los Alamos, N.M.; a brother,
John Kantola of Donnelly; 11 grandchil-
dren; and 12 great- grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by five brothers,
two sisters; his sister, Mildred, died Dec.
9, 1996.
Memorials may be made to the Long
Valley Preservation Society, P.O. Box
444, Donnelly 83615; or the Bethel Park,
McCall 83638.
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Brian Todd Kantola
Brian Kantola passed away on May 21 , 2013, after a short illness.
He was a professor in the School of Foreign Languages in the Institute of Social Technology at
Suranaree University of Technology in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. His funeral was at the University
on May 28, 2013.
Brian was born in Grants Pass, Ore., on Jan. 15, 1969, and graduated from high school in Cody, Wyo.
He graduated from the University of Idaho in 1992, and has worked in overseas schools in Indonesia as
well as teaching in Eugene, Ore.
He was married to Lilibeth Logo, who is also a professor at the University. They were married in the
Phillipines on April 15, 2011
He is survived by his wife, his parents Anne and Joe Kantola of McCall, his sister Kiersten Barber of
Boise, his maternal grandparents Dean and Louise Lemon of Reno, and his uncle Jim Lemon, also of
Reno.
Brian was an extremely talented musician as well as being an exceptional teacher. He will be missed
by his family, friends, colleagues, and students.
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Edith Marie Lewis Kantola
Edith Marie Lewis Kantola, 92, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 24, 2012, at her home at Life Care
Center of Treasure Valley.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, at the Boise Worship Center, 600 N.
Curtis Rd., No. 105 at Emerald Street in Boise.
A viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Alden.
Waggoner Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery.
She was bom Aug. 2, 1920, in Kuna, the third youngest child of 10 children bom to Wilton and Laura
Lewis.
She attended first grade in Ading and grade school in Van Wyck, graduating from Cascade High
School in may 1939.
Edith married Jack Kantola on July 30, 1940 in Grangeville. Their first home was in Banks, where jack
was a logger. They lived in a tent, which they called their honeymoon cottage.
Then they moved to New Meadows to continue logging. Their first son was bom in New Meadows.
Jack got hurt while logging, so they bought the family homestead south of Donnelly from his parents,
where they farmed and raised their family.
Edith worked at McCall Memorial Hospital and the nursing home as a caregiver. They sold the farm in
1973 and moved to Molino, Ore., with the two youngest children. She continued to work as a caregiver
in Oregon. They were married for 40 years before he passed away in 1980.
Edith moved to Idaho Falls in 1981, where she lived and worked for Dr. Hatch and his wife for 10
years. She then moved to Portland, Ore., and worked in the Family Affair adult foster care home helping
the residents there. She loved taking care of people. She retired at age 81 and moved to Boise.
What was most important to her was her love of God and family. She kept very active in her
Pentecostal church until she passed away. All her children were with her the last days of her life.
They had five boys and two girls: Jack (Linda) Kantola, Gig Arbor, Wash., Jerry (Pam) Kantola,
Meridian, Dan (Barbara) Kantola, Boise, Marty (Debbie) Kantola, Vancouver, Wash., Ed (Taya) Kantota,
La Center, Wash., Judy (Wally) Leonard, Boise, and Raelene (Brent) Hardin, Idaho Falls.
She had 18 grandchildren, 25 great - grandchildren and five great -great grandchildren. She had one
sister, Roxie Detyea -Syke, Coeur d'Alene.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, grandson Scott Kantola, four sisters, Edna, Arzella,
Juanita, Maude, and three brothers, Bob, Gyle And Audie.
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T,HE IDAHrl STATESMAN, Boise, Sunday, March 20, 1983
Edward Emlin Kantola
WALLA WALLA, WASH. —Ed-
ward Emlin Kantola passed away
at his home in Walla Walla, Wash.
on Friday, March 18,1983.
He was born in Arling, Idaho,
March 24, 1904, to Mathilda and
Jacob Kantola, early Long Val-
ley, Idaho, settlers. He attended
Idaho schools and was a graduate
of the University of Idaho, Class
of 1929. He served as a Smith -
Hughes agricultural teacher in
Washington and Idaho schools. He
retired from the Walla Walla
school system in 1966, where he
was named Honorary American
Farmer by the National Future
Farmers of America Orginzation.
He was preceded in death by his
wife, two brothers, and one sister.
He is survived by his daughter
and son -in -law, Jean and Don
Saunders, and two granddaugh-
ters, Kelli and Erin Saunders, all
of Walla Walla. His surviving sis-
ters are Mildred Kantola of Boise
and Aila Goode of Donnelly. His
surviving brothers are Albert of
Clarkston, Wash., Walter of Long-
view, Wash., John of Donnelly,
Idaho, and Wayne of Rocklin,
Calif.
Funeral services will be held in
Walla Walla on Tuesday at the Co-
lonial DeWitt Funeral Home with
the Rev. John Ihle, of the Chris-
tian Church, officiating.
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Elma Elizabeth Kantola, 82, of
Nampa, and formerly of McCall,
died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1988, in a
Nampa nursing home.
Graveside services were held
Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Finnish
Cemetery near Lake Fork with Rev.
Bob Keyes officiating.
Arrangements were under the
direction of the Hetilddla Funeral
Chapel, McCall.
Mrs. Kantola was born Sept. 1,
1906, at Hanna, Wyo. She attended
elementary school there before
moving to Astoria, Ore., where she
graduated from high school. She
came to Lang Valley in 1935. She
married Edwin Kantola on Dec. 19,
1939. Mrs. Kantola had spent the
rest of her active life on the farm
near Lake Fork. Mr. Kantola died
Sept. 13, 1984. She had since lived
in Nampa.
Survivors include a son, Jim
Kantola of Midvale; a daughter and
son -in -law, Nadene and Dan
McGovern of Los Angeles; and
three grandsons, Jamie, Kody and
Steven.
Memorials may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association, 6420
Overland, Suite 2115, Boise,
83705.
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THOU ANOINTEST MY HEAD WITH OIL; MY CUP
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HOUSE OF THE LORD FOR EVER......
IN MEMORY OF
Eima Ui.zage.th Kan.toia
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
Sept. 1, 1906 Hanna, Wyoming
ENTERED INTO REST
Nov. 29, 1988 Nampa, Idaho
SERVICES
Sat. Dec. 3, 1988 2:00 P.M.
Finnish Cemetery
Lakefork, Idaho
OFFICIATING
Rev. Bob Keyes
SOLOIST
Skip Taylor
SELECTIONS
"How Great Thou Art"
"The Old Rugged Cross"
Under the direction of
Heikkila Funeral Chapel
McCall, Idaho
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Jack M. Kantola
DONNELLY — Services for Jack Matt
Kantola, 74, Mulino, Ore., formerly of Don-
nelly, who died Tuesday in a Portland hospi-
tal, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Hill-
side Mortuary, Oregon City, Ore. Interment
will be in Canby Memorial Cemetery, Ore-
gon City.
He was born Jan. 23, 1906, in Arling, Long
Valley. He ranched in Long Valley until retir-
ing in 1973, when he moved to Mulino.
Surviving are his wife, Edith of Mulino;
five sons, Dr. Jack Kantola Jr. of Puyallup,
Wash., Jerry Kantola of Boise, Daniel Kan-
tola of Idaho Falls, Marty Kantola of Port-
land and Edward Kantola of Muhno; two
daughters, Judy Leonard and Raelene Har-
din, both of Idaho Falls; five brothers, Ed-
ward of Walla Walla, Wash., Albert of Clark-
ston, Wash., Walter of Longview, Wash.,
John of Donnelly and Wayne of Rocklin,
Calif.; two sisters, Ila Goode of Donnelly and
Mildred Kantola of Boise; and seven grand-
children.
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Kantola, 74, of Mulino,
Ore., who died F.,'eb. 5 at a
Portland hosr)ital, were
held at Hillsides Mortuary
in Oregon City, Ore.
Interment was at Canby
Memorial Cemetery in
Oregon City.
He was born Jan. 23,
1906 in Arling, Long
Valley. He ranched in
Long Valley until
retirement in 1973, when
he moved to Mulino.
Surviving are his wife,
Edith of Mulino; five
sons, Dr. Jack Kantola,
Jr. of Puyallup, Wash.,
Jerry Kantola of Boise,
Daniel Kantola of Idaho
Falls, Marty Kantola of
Portland and Edward
Kantola of Mulino; two
daughters, Judy Leonard
and Raelene Hardin, both
of Idaho Falls; five
brothers, Edward of
Walla Walla, Wash.,
Albert of Clarkston,
Wash., John of Donnelly
and Wayne of Rocklin,
Calif.; two sisters, Aila
Goode of Donnelly and
Mildred Kantola of Boise,
and seven grandchildren.
JOHN yl y7�c�
KANTOLA
JohnKantolaof Donnelly
died at McCall Memorial
Hospital on Sept. 20, 2007
Services were held at the
Finn Church in Lake Fork
on Saturday, Sept. 22, fol-
lowed by a reception at the
Donnelly Bible Church.
John was born on Aug.
22, 1920, on the family
homestead in Arling, a town
which was later submerged
by Cascade Reservoir.
He was
the ninth
of 10
children.'
of Finnish
pioneers
Jacob and
Mathilda
Koskela
Kantola
and was
the last living member of
the family.
John graduated from
Cascade High School in 1938.
After graduating from the
University of Idaho in 1942,
he was married to Margo
Ruhkaia of Rocklin, Calif.
He then served as a second
lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
He was stationed in Kobe,
Japan during the U.S. occu-
pation following the war.
After the war, he taught
agricultural science in
Idaho for two years before
he and Margo took up
residence in California.
He taught for 32 years in
Oroville, Calif.
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He was state president of the
California Agriculture Teachers
Association in 1959. He received
his masters degree in educa-
tion from Chico State College
in 1966.
John returned to Valley Coun-
ty in 1979, established a residence
south of Donnelly, and began
a second successful career as a
Farmers Insurance agent.
John was a man who was ap-
preciated by friends and family
for his friendliness, his sense of
humor, and his genuine interest
in others. He was proud of his
Finnish and Long Valley heritage
and remained close to friends and
family in Finland throughout
his life.
He was a lifelong avid fish-
erman. He caught salmon in
California rivers, halibut in Alas-
ka, and many big Idaho trout
He is survived by Margo,
his wife of 65 years, daughter
Margot Lyon, sons Steven (Jill)
and Richard (Heidi), and grand-
children Ashleigh Lyon Xanat,
Alexis and Matthew Lyon, Ilsa
and Ingrid Kantola, and Luke
and Ellie Kantola.
He was a caring and fun - loving
uncle to more than 50 nieces and
nephews.
Memorial gifts in John's
memory can be made to the Long
Valley Preservation Society, P.O.
Box 444, Donnelly, ID 83615 and
designated for restoration of the
Korvola - Kantola cabin.
MERYL KANTOLA
MerylKantola,90,of Boise,
a former McCall resident died
Sunday, Nov 9, 2008 in Boise.
Memorial services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Nov 15, 2008 at the Community
Congregational Church, 901
First Street in McCall, with
the Rev. Charlottie Havlicak,
officiating.
Arrangements are under
the direction of Heikkila Fu-
neral Chapel in McCall.
She was born Nov 15,1917
on the family ranch near
Roseberry, the daughter and
fifth child of Claude and Mary
Spickelmire Willey.
Meryl was educated first
in a one -room school in Bell.
She attended high school
in Donnelly and graduated
in 1935 as salutatorian. She
started her teaching career at
19 in the 1937 -38 school year at
the same school in Bell.
She married Rayno Kan -
tola on Oct. 28,1939 in Emmett
and had twin sons in 1941. She
started teaching school again
when the boys were age 6 in a
variety of one -room schools
in the area.
She finished her under-
graduate degree in 1962 from
the College of Idaho and
taught in School District 421
for 37 years.
Meryl was a life -long learn-
er, a voracious reader, was
always knowledgeable on cur-
rent affairs, andenjoyedmusic
and art. She always walked
1 -1/2 miles every day before
breakfast even if she-had to
use a walker, andnever wasted
time watching TV. In fact, she
never had one.
She is survived by sons Joe
(Anne) Kantola of McCall,
Gene (Peggy Sue) Kantola
of Grants Pass, Ore.; four
grandchildren, 10 great grand-
children; and two sisters,
Mary Willis of Boise, and Lot -
tie Krause of Donnelly.
She was preceded in death
by her husband on Oct. 1, 1981,
and by four brothers and one
sister.
In lieu of flowers, the fam-
ilyrequests donations be made
to the Friend of the McCall
Public Library, 218 Park St.,
McCall, ID 83638.
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IN MEMORY OF
MILDRED MATHILDA KANTOLA
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
March 7,1912 Arling, Idaho
ENTERED INTO REST
December 9,1996 Cascade, Idaho
SERVICES
Wednesday December 11, 1996 2:00 P.M.
Finnish Church
Lake Fork, Idaho
Under the direction of
HEIKKILA FUNERAL CHAPEL
McCall, Idaho
OFFICIATING
Reverend Loren Yaden
Reverend Larry Ragains
ORGANIST
Linda Duncan
DUET
Don & Sally Christenson
PALLBEARERS
Jack Kantola
Danny Kantola
Steve Kantola
Leon Kantola
Kenny Kantola
Gary Kantola
Lary Ragains
Rick Kantola
Keith Ragains
Robert Goode
Mike Gantz
CONCLUDING SERVICES
Finnish Cemetery
Lake Fork Idaho
S1o1c5rvr,7P 1996
Mildred M. Kantola
Mildred Kantola, 84, of Boise, a retired
teacher, born to Jacob and Mathilda
Kantola on March 7, 1912, at Arling,
Valley County, Idaho, passed away Mon-
day, Dec. 9, 1996, in a Cascade hospital
of cancer.
Joint funeral services for Mildred and
her brother, Albert, will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Finnish
Church in Lake Fork, Idaho. Officiating
will be Loren Yadon and Larry Ragains.
Burial will follow in the Finnish
Cemetery.
In 1930. Mildred was valedictorian of
the first class to graduate from Donnelly
High School. She had attended Rose -
berry High School until its closure in
1929. Following two years of study at the
College of Idaho (now Albertson Col-
lege), she transferred to the University of
Idaho, graduating with the class of 1935
with a degree in home economics. Her
first two years of teaching were in Cas-
cade, Idaho, followed by positions in
Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Lynden, Wash.,
Marysville, Wash., Read College in Port-
land, and Western Washington College
in Bellingham, Wash. After 35 years of
teaching she retired in 1972, making her
home in Boise, first at The Meadows,
and for the last several years at Valley
View Retirement Center.
As the oldest sister in a family of 10,
she gave generously of herself through
the years to her parents, her siblings, 31
nieces and nephews, and in turn to their
families. The lives of many children were
much enriched by their Aunt Millie.
She is survived by one brother, John
Kantola of Donnelly. She was preceded
in death by her parents, Jacob (Rahja)
and Mathilda (Koskela) Kantola, who
were some of the very earliest Finnish
homesteaders in Valley County. Also
preceding her in death were her sisters,
Aila Goode, Mary Ragains; and brothers,
Albert, Wayne, Walter, Alvin, Jack, and
Edward Kantola.
Memorial gifts may be made to New
Life Fellowship Church, 2601 Heron, Boi-
se 83702; or to the Long Valley Preserva-
tion Society, Box 444, Donnelly 83615, for
the restoration of the Korvola, Harala,
Kantola cabin at Roseberry Museum.
Friends may call Wednesday from 9 to
11 a.m. at the Heikkila Funeral Chapel,
McCall.
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Mrs. Minnie Kantola
DONNELLY — Services -for'
Mrs. Minnie Kantola will be
held Tuesday at 2 p.m., at the
Finnish Lutheran church in
Lake Fork with the Rev. Wil-
liam Pritchard officiating. In-
terment will be in Lake ' Fork
under the direction of Summers
chapel
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Jack E. Kappas
Jack E. Kappas, 67, made a peaceful transition on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, after
more than a month in Boise area hospitals.
A two-part celebration of his life 1 be held on Sunday, Oct. 13. Part One
will begin at 11 a.m. MT with an Irdoor gathering /luncheon, hosted by Uncle Ernie Kappas,
at the IOOF hall directly behind the Chevron Station in Riggins.
Part Two will commence after that at the Spring Bar Boat Launch /Campground located about 10 miles
upstream from Riggins on the Big Salmon River Road.
Anyone with a boat is invited to bring it and "put -in" for the ceremony. For more details, contact Kristin
at (208) 962 -3858 or Barb at 628 -3523.
Jack was bom to Mr. Fleming/Ms. Jewel F ming on June 24, 1946, in Memphis, Tenn. When this
marriage ended, Jack and his mother, Jewel, moved to Lancaster, Calif. Jewel then married Nicholas
Kappas and "Nic" adopted Jack.
The family relocated to South Lake Tahoe, Calif. , where Jack graduated from South Tahoe High
School in 1964. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving stateside and in Japan from February
1966 through December 1969 when he was honorably discharged.
In 1970, Jack enrolled in the brand new Columbia Junior College in Sonora, Calif. In June 1972, he
moved to Bear Valley, Calif., where he worked seasonally as a wilderness ranger for the Forest Service
and directed the cross- country ski program at the Bear Valley Cross- Country Ski School, helping it to
gain in worldwide stature.
It was in Bear Valley that Jack started whltewater boating. In 1978, he began guiding for Grand
Canyon Dories (his boat was the "Glen Canyon" which is still a working dory to this day) white working
ski /instruction jobs in the winter in McCall.
He was very involved in coaching kids on the Mighty Mite Nordic ski team at the Little Ski Hill in
McCall. In the fall seasons of 1980 -1981, Jack worked for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game
tagging /counting fish (he replaced Clarence "Clancy" Reese when Clancy went to Riggins).
In approximately 1985, he began working as a Bureau of Land Management Lower Salmon river
ranger out of Cottonwood, eventually being based out of Riggins, and retiring in 2006. He then dabbled
in a pe&cab business, lawn maintenance, and chimney sweeping.
An avid outdoorsman, Jack was passionate about many things including camping, backpacking,
whitewater boating, fishing, bicycling, skiing, exercising, physical fitness, Dutch Oven cooking,
gardening, writing, education, and the Salmon River which was just outside his back door.
He was very athletic in his younger days and helped others with their training programs. As a writer,
he had contributed to the newspaper in McCall, and was a frequent observer /reporter of natureloutdoors
for "The Current" newspaper while it was being published in Riggins. For example, he informed us that
there were jellyfish in the Salmon River, he d Jared war on puncture vine, and he was a roving reporter
on the town gardens.
He was known to fire off frequent lefters-to-the- editor on any issue that he felt strongly about. He
believed in educating kids and adults, whether lt was about skiing, fish, river safety, taking care of the
Salmon River and the local area, or respecting Nez Perce ways.
And he loved his dogs, usually Labrador Retrievers or German Shorthairs, and cared for many over
his lifetime. He was proud of his adopted Greek heritage. He was a loyal, faithful, and sweet friend to
many. Past nicknames include "Jack the Flipper," "Uncle Jack -o- Lantern.' "The Mad Greek," and
"Handsome Jack." In his high school days he was one of the gang of "The Three Ks" (Kappas, Kennedy,
Kincaid).
He is survived by his two dogs, Sweet and Julie; his caring godfatherluncle Ernie Kappas of Tarzana,
Calif.; several cousins, and the many friends that he made/kept throughout his fife.
Special thanks go to his neighbors who have helped him over the years, to the VA for taking care of
him when he needed it, and to those who are giving his dogs a new home.
His family/friends suggest that any memorials be made to Idaho Rivers United in Jack's name. It would
please him to continue to be a part of protecting his beloved rivers. RIP Jack.
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M�t- Servlces for Ellina
A. Karling, 79, a homemaker, of
McCall, who died Wednesday,
June 13, 1983, in McCall, will be
cond cted at 2 p.m. Saturday.
June 18, at the Finnish Lutheran
Church in Lake Fork, under the
direction of Heikkila Chapel,
McCall. Interment will follow at
the Finnish Cemetery.
Sh was born June 17, 1903, In
McC ;ll, to Henry and Allina Ta-
kala. She married Gustaf (Bill)
Karlin$ in Cascade.
Surviving are two sisters,
Wilma Takklnan of Horseshoe
Bend and Rosa Holbrook of Em-
mett; a brother, John Takala of
Boi ; two grandsons, Richard
and Darrell; and a great-ggrand-
daughter. She was preceded in
death by her husband and a son.
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IN MEMORY OF
ELIINA A. KARLING
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
June 17, 1903 Eto, Idaho
ENTERED INTO REST
June 15, 1983 MCCaU, Idaho
SERVICES
Satu,,Lday June 180 1983 2:00 p.m.
Finnish Chu tch
Lake6otLk, Idaho
Undetc the d,iAection o4
Heikkita Funena e Chapet
OFFICIATING
Pa'ston G. W. Voz
MUSIC
Otcganizt - ShiAtee Vo4
Sotoizt - Otive Leab
SELECTIONS
"Beyond the Sunset"
"How Gneat Thou Ant"
PALLBEARERS
Geonge Ikota Ratph Leah
Ant Johuon Ron Haif-ey
Cane. Bo.6wohth Date Hotbtook
CONCLUDING SERVICES
Finnizh Cemetery
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The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not
Reba L. Ke
want. He maketh me to lie down in green
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Date and Place Wichita Falls, Texas
pastures; He leadeth me beside the still
May
Into Rest
ered I
Entered ed
waters. He restoreth my soul, He leadeth
January 2 McCall, Idaho
me in the paths of righteousness for His
Funeral Service
names sake.
Friday January 30, 1998 2.00 P.M.
Finnish Church
Yea, though I walk through the valley
Lakefork, Idaho
of the shadow of death, I will fear no
Officiating
Pastor Clifford Schelme
evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and
Musical Selection
Thy staff they comfort me, Thou
"In The Garden"
preparest a table before rile in the presence
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms"
of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head
"What A Friend We have in Jesus"
with oil, my cup runneth over.
Soloist and Organist
George and Linda Duncan
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
Casket Bearers
Jim pierce Bruce Leaf Jim Jones
rrie all the days of my life; and I will dwell
Clay Rails John Johnson Roger Allen
in the house of the Lord forever.
Concluding Services
23rd Psalm
Finnish Cemetery
Myrtle E. Karn
Myrtle E. Kam
Sept. 10, 2000, ai
Boise.
Services will be
Wednesday, Sept.
Baptist Church,
13th and Wash-
in ton. Burial
will follow at
2:30 p.m. in the
Wilder Ceme-
tery. Services
are under direc-
tion of the
A I d e n -
Waggoner
Funeral Chap-
el, Boise.
Myrtle was born May 31, 1907,
at Caldwell, Idaho, the first of eight
children born to Amos and Lillie
Stith. Three children died in infan-
cy. Her parents homesteaded on
Crane Creek above Midvale, where
she and her brother and three sis-
ters were raised. She wrote of her
life on the homestead in a book,
"Homestead Heritage," published in
1986.
In 1923 Myrtle moved to Wilder,
where she worked until her mar-
riage to Robert Closson in 1927.
This marriage ended in divorce and
she retumed to the Wilder area. On
Dec. 31, 1931, she and Edwin Kam
were married, and they made their
home in Caldwell and Wilder before
moving to Boise in 1937. With the
exception of one year in Kuna dur-
-Ing World War II, they have resided
in Boise since that time. -
I ,-- r,Myrile was an active member of
-.the E�rst Baptist Church for over-60
years, and also belonged to Order
of Eastem Star.
5
died Sunday,
her home in
held at 11 a.m.
13, at the First
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Blanche Patricia Karnes
Blanche Patricia Karnes, 87,
of Boise passed away on Satur-
day, Feb. 28, 2004 of natural
causes at her home, with her
family by her side.
Blanche
was born Feb.
20, 1917 in
Anselmo, Neb.,
the daughter of
Bernard and ,
Donna McDer- f
molt. She was
the youngest of
four children.
She graduated
from Anselmo
High School in 1935, then
attended and graduated from Col-
orado Beauty College in 1936.
She successfully operated her
own beauty salons in Anselmo
and Broken Bow.
She married Willie Karnes of
Anselmo on Nov. 29, 1939 in
Anselmo. Tbey m__ oved to Idaho,
wherg._Shaj[_jiyed for _ ._.in
�scade_ and t en,moved to Boi-
se. "they had three children, Ber-
nard, Harry, and Donna. Blanche
and Bill were married 64 years.
To be home with her pre-
school children, she did survey
work with Eastern based compa-
nies. When all the children were
in school she became manager of
S & H Green Stamps. She
became a long term employee
with the state, first with the Idaho
State Police, followed by Idaho
Health and Welfare. She retired in
February 1981.
Blanche was a tireless volun-
teer. She assisted in raising funds
for St. Mary's Catholic school.
She was active in the establish-
ment of the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. She was a charter mem-
ber of the parish and continued to
be involved as a member and a
volunteer in the parish office.
She was very much a positive
part of her children's lives. She
was an industrious elementary
school volunteer and a creative
Brownie Scout and Cub Scout
leader.
In her retirement she partici-
pated in the community as a St.
Alphonsus volunteer.
She was recognized for her
dependability, her commitment,
and her great number of hours.
Friends always had a special
place in Blanche's heart and
home. With friends, she and Bill
loved to play cards and travel.
She was preceded in death by
her parents; a sister, Irene; and a
brother, Tom.
Blanche is survived by her
husband Willie, her sister Clara
Drew of Omaha, Neb., her son
Bernard Karnes of Mt. Vernon,
Wash., her son Harry Karnes
(Betty) of Boise, her daughter
Donna Baird (Bob) of Boise, her
grandchildren Colleen Johnson,
Kelly Burke, Carla Karnes, Bill
Karnes, Tricia Duffey, Diane Hen-
ry; seven great - grandchildren;
and many nieces and nephews.
We wish to send special
thanks to St. Luke's Regional
Medical Center and Life's Doors
Hospice. The family suggests that
memorials may be made in
Blanche's name to the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church or a favor-
ite charity.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to
8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 3 at
Alden- Waggoner Funeral Chapel.
A vigil will be held at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 4. The funeral
will be at the church Friday,
March 5 at 11 :00 a.m. Burial will
be at Morris Hill Cemetery.
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EDITH ELIZABETH
ANN ROBERTS KASPER
Edith Elizabeth Ann Roberts
Kasper, 103, of Boise, formerly of
•McCall, died Wednesday, May
31,1995, in a Boise nursing home of
natural causes.
Graveside services were held at
Friday, June 2, 1995, in the McCall
Cemetery, under the direction of the
Alden- Waggoner Chapel, Boise. Her
son, Rev. Robert Kasper of
Tonganoxie, Kan., officiated.
Edith was born on Oct. 20,189 1, in
Hope Town, Abaco, Bahama Islands,
British West Indies, the daughter of
John and Sophronia Roberts. She grew
up in Hope Town on Elbow Cay,
Abaco.
She was united in marriage to Jo-
seph W. Kasper at the Methodist
Church in Hope Town. To this union
were born four children. During their
early married years they traveled ex-
tensively in Joe's trade of sawmill
construction, living in Mexico,
Canada, and several states in the U.S.
before settling in McCall in 1919.
Edith lived in McCall until Janu-
ary of 1974, at which time she moved
to Boise. She lived in the Heritage
Retirement Center in Boise for 8 -1/2
years.
Edith was a member of the Con-
gregational Community Church in
• McCall; the Ladies Aid Society of the
church; the Valerie Chapter, Order of
Eastern Star, McCall; Daughters of
the Nile; the Progressive Club; and
was made an honorary lifetime mem-
ber of the Job's Daughters.
She enjoyed playing cards and was
a master bridge player. She also en-
joyed writing letters. Edith will be
remembered for hosting many wed-
ding and baby showers in her large
McCall home. She also enjoyed spend-
ing her time visiting with people.
She is survived by her daughters,
Virginia Irwin, of Carson, Wash., and
Josephine Pulley of Boise; and her
son, Robert Kasper of Tonganoxie;
nine grandchildren; 18 great- grand-
children; and 21 great- great - grand-
children.
She was preceded in death by her
husband in 1958, a daughter, Marga-
ret Mills of Boise in 1990, and two
grandsons, Mike Irwin in 1958 and
Joe Pulley in 1995.
The family suggests memorials be
made to a favorite charity.
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Edith Elizabeth Ann Roberts
Kasper
Edith Elizabeth Ann Roberts Kasper,
103, of Boise;;,formerly of McCall, died
Wednesday, May
31, 1995, in a Boise
nursing home of
natural causes.
Graveside ser-
vices will be held`
at 1:30 p.m. on Fri-
day, June 2, in the
McCall Cemetery,
under the direction
of the Alden -Wag-
goner Chapel, Boi-
se. Her son, Rev. Robert Kasper of Ton -
ganoxie, Kan., will officiate.
Edith was born on Oct. 20, 1891, in
Hope Town, Abaco, Bahama Islands,
British West Indies, the daughter of John
and Sophronia Roberts. She grew up in
Hope Town on Elbow Cay, Abaco. She
was united in marriage to Joseph W.,
Kasp --r at the Methodist Church in Hope
Town: To this union were born four
children. During their early married
years they traveled extensively in Joe's
trade of sawmill construction, living in
Mexico, Canada, and several states, in
the U.S. before settling in McCall in 1919.
Edith lived in McCall until January of
1974, at which time she moved to Boise.
She lived in the Heritage Retirement
Center in Boise for 8 1/2 years.
Edith was a member of the Congrega-
tional Community Church in McCall; the
Ladies Aid Society of the church; the
Valerie Chapter, Order of Eastern Star,
McCall; Daughters of the Nile; the Pro -
gressive Club; and was made an hohor-
ary lifetime member of the Jobs
Daughters.
She enjoyed playing cards and was a
master bridge player. She also enjoyed
writing letters. Edith will be remembered
for hosting many wedding and baby
showers in her large McCall home. She
also enjoyed spending her time visiting
with people.
She is survived by her daughters,
Virginia Irwin, of Carson,_ Wash., and
Josephine Pulley of Boise; and her son,
Robert Kasper of Tonganoxie; nine
grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren;
and 21 great - great - grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband
in 1958, a daughter, Margaret, Mills of
Boise in 1990, and two grandsons, Mike
Irwin in 1958 and Joe Pulley in 1995.
The family suggests memorials be
made to a favorite' charity.
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Joeseph Wm. Kaspej Wax
July 24, 1884 in Xippeapolis,
and dgarired this life July;;
1 9 $ at McCall IdaQto at =
Me of 73 years, 11 months and'
da3's-
40o began his career as a
1virbght in 1906 when he w
as an apprentice in a saw®ii1
Lottisana . Later he follow
chosen .profession in Canada,
ish ' West Indies, Mexico and
United States.
He was married to Edith
i erts on August 26, 1909
West Indies. Later they lived-:;'
Old Mexico where ,Toe was
ged in building saw mills.
In 1919 the Kasper family cam_
to McCall. where Joe has been
sociated with the Brown's Tie "
Lumber Compaay for many gt '
as millwright and ,master
anic.
Mr. Kasper was a memdier ,
the 'McCall Congregational
and the Payette Lakes Rotary
He was also a member of Paye
Lakes Lodge 91 AF and
McCall, Scottish Rite Bodies . r
El Korah Temple of Boise '
the Lakes Chapter of Royal ArcTY
Masons . He was currently Chap-
lain of the local Masonic Lode ;
and past and present Worthy Pa
orn of the McCall order of East
Star.
Mr. Kasper is survived by his
wife, Edith Kasper, one son, Rev.:
Robert J. Kasper of Dunning, Neb.
Three daughters, Mrs. Margare tA
Mills and Mrs. Josephine Puileg
both of Boise and Mrs. Virginian
j Irwin of Stevenson, Washington, "11
one sister, Mrs. John Murray so!
Fergus Falls, Minnesota; two b =;
thers Frank and Edward Kas+pec'
f of Forreston, Minnesota; ten gran j
children and one great grandsoII
and many friends.
Members of the Joseph Kasper'
family who were in McCall for the
services were Joe's brother, 'Ed''.
Kasper his Wife and daughter from
Forreston, . Minnesota, three dart ,, ;
i. ghters Mrs. R.G. Mills (Margaret !
ii Kasper)and Mrs. Ray Pulley (Jose
!; phine Kasper) from Boise and
i Mrs. Ray Irwin (Virginia Kasper)
from Stevenson, Washington; Ok
j son, The Rev. Robert Kasper from
Dunning Nebraska; Mr. R.G. Mills
1,17 196$
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George Mayfield Kaufman
George Mayfield Kaufman, 85,
of Caldwell, passed away Thurs-
day, Nov. 28, 2002.
He was born April 5, 1917, in
Moundridge, Kan., to Joseph and
Verna (Ross)
Kaufman.
George was
raised by deaf
parents and
could sign with
his hands
before he could f
speak. He
graduated from
Belle Plaine a '
High School in
Kansas where he was a star bas-
ketball and football player.
On Jan. 11, 1939, he married
his high school sweetheart Jose-
phine Starlin.
In the early 1940s he started
match racing quarter horses
along with his wife and father -in-
law. They moved from Kansas to
Idaho in 1943. George enjoyed a
successful career in the race-
horse industry. In 1949 he
brought the first "officially AQHA
registered quarter horse" to the
state of Idaho. It was during the
early 1950s that his race horse
training and breeding career
really took off which led the family
to move to California in 1956 and
back to Idaho in 1967. They
ended up moving to Nampa and
then settling in Eagle, where he
raised horses.
During that time he alsc
owned and operated a cattle
ranch in Long Tom near Mountair
Home. Over the years his horses
ran on tracks all over the western
United States. He was the lead-
ing quarter horse racing trainer it
the nation for .three._rnn—At',
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years. George's famous stallion
"Rocket Bar' was inducted into
both the Idaho Quarter Horse
Breeders Association Hall of
Fame and the American Quarter
Horse Hall of Fame. Rocket Bar
Road in Eagle is named after this
famous horse. Last January,
George was inducted into the
Idaho Quarter Horse Breeders
Association Hall of Fame. A close
friend said this about George: "He
knows quarter horses. He judges
them, breeds them, breaks them,
trains them, races them, leads
them into the winner's circle and
makes racing legends."
George was also active in the
Canyon County Mounted Sheriff's
Posse in the early 1950s. He car-
ried the American flag for the
Snake River Stampede Parade
and judged their queen contest
as well. George was also an avid
hunter and fisherman. He and
Josephine enjoyed snowmobiling
together for nearly 30 years.
When his wife passed away in
1999, his granddaughter, Paige
and her family, Buford, Bailey,
Judd, and Wes, all moved to
Caldwell to care for George up
until the time of his death.
He is survived by two children,
Steve and his wife, Patti of Cald-
well, and Ju_ y.andA1ej_nu, band,
Rich of Council; five grandchil-
dr`n _s_e en great- grandchildren;
one sister, Faye and her hus-
band, Dale, and brother, Bob and
his wife, Pauline, all of Wichita,
Kan. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Josephine; a brother,
Chet; and both his parents.
A memorial service will be
held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at
Summers Funeral Homes, Ustick
Chapel, 3629 E. Ustick Road,
Meridian.
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Keith Alan Kautz
Keith Alan Kautz died Sept. 6, 2013.
He was born Dec. 5, 1949 in Weiser to Herman and Martha Kautz. He appreciated his
Weiser upbringing on the ranch, in town and in school until he graduated from Weiser High
School in 1968. Keith attended Boise State College
He played in bands at various Boise area bars and at many local events. As a born
performer and talented musician, ha was at his best on stage and behind a microphone.
Keith met Polly Larkin and together they kepit the love of music active in their home
Keith and Polly moved from the Hailey areg to McCall so they could enjoy their favorite outdoor
activities including fishing, mushrooming, artifact hunting, hiking, camping and swimming.
Keith truly enjoyed cooking for his friends a family, using exotic ingredients and foreign cuisines to
prepare many memorable meals.
Keith owned Silver Creek Electric in McCall and was a skilled journeyman electrician who much
preferred large institutional and commercial jobs to residential construction or repair calls. He often
travelled to Las Vegas to get the kind of jobs he liked.
They moved to Clarkston, Wash., and a home overlooking a golf course and the Snake River. His
daughter and family also moved and Grandpa Keith couldn't have been happier than spending time on
Snake River beaches teaching his grandchildren the ways of the outdoors.
Keith was a loving husband and brother, caring father and grandfather and a good friend to many
Keith is survived by his wife Polly Larkin, daughter Tracy Goedhart and husband Brian, grandson
Grace Goedhart, and granddaughter Kara Goedhart, all of Clarkston, Wash., sister Shelley (Kautz)
Anderson and husband Don of Weiser and their son Charlie of Seattle; and parents -in -law Rusty and
Joy Larkin of Cambridge.
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Martha R. (Marty) Kautz
Martha Fi. (Marty) Kautz, 77,
Weiser, passed away suddenly,
Monday, March 21, 2000, at her
home.
Funeral Eervices will be held at
2 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at
Thomason Funeral Chapel, Weis-
er. Burial will follow at Hillcrest
Cemetery, Weiser, under the direc-
tion of Thomason Funeral Home,
Weiser.
Marty was born Dec. 12, 1922,
the youngest of six children born to
German immigrants, Henry and
Susanna Margarite Frank Reiter at
Laurel, Mont. She graduated from
high school while caring for her ail-
ing father. Marty's strong work ethic
began early, clerking in a grocery
store at Laurel until WW II ended.
She met Herman Kautz and they
were marrie and moved to Weis-
er, Idaho, in 1949. Together they
managed la ge farms for Floyd
Stoneman a d later, Doug McGinn-
is. Marty completed more than 60
years in the ork force by working
at JC Penn y, Alexander's Men
Store and 1hriftway Drug; all in
Weiser, also Iseri Packing, Par-
son's Packijig and the Weiser
Memorial H spital where Herman
and her husband, Brian and their
children, Crace and Kara; a broth-
er, Hank Reiter; and two sisters,
Lydia Frank and Emma Klein. She
was preceded in death by her par-
ents; her husband, Herman; and
brothers, Her an and Alex.
The family suggest memorials
be made in her name to Friends of
the Hospital, 645 E. 5th, Weiser, ID
83672.
MARGARET CHATHERINE
KEA INC.
Se ices for Margaret Catherine
Keating. 93, Cascade, who passed
away Sunday, April 16, 1995 in
the Valley County hospital were
condu cd Tuesday, April 18 at
the Hei kkila Funeral Chapel. Burial
will bt Saturday, April 22, 1995
in Tol do, Ohio.
Ma garet was born in Jewett,
Ohio, an. 13, 1902 the daughter
of C. .F. Keyser and Martha
(Holmes) Keyser. She has been a
reside it of Cascade since 1967,
formerly living at 523 Geneva
Street Toledo, Ohio. She also lived
in Storey Ridge, Ohio and Latchie,
Ohio.
M, rgaret and her husband
Darrell celebrated their 74th wed-
ding aiiniversary on June 17, 1994.
Mare et was a devoted Christian
wo�an known for her kindne
and he loved all living things. SI
was a member of the Beth
Lutheran Church, Toledo, Ohi
Senior Citizens groups of Beth
Luthleran Church and in Cascac
S ie is survived by four sons,
Darrell, Jr. of McCall, Idaho,
William of Haslett, MI; Ralph of
Oregon, OH; Charles of McComb,
OH; •uid a daughter May (Kesling)
Isaa son, Maumee, OH, 21 grand-
chik ren and 23 great-grandchil -
dren She was preceded in death
by her husband Darrell on January
3, 1995, a daughter Dorothy and
a son Robert.
Memorials may be made to the
Valley County Hospital (Whirlpool
Bat tub Fund), P. O. Box 151,
Cascade, Idaho 83611; the Bethel
Lut eran Church, Toledo, or a
favo ite charity.
WILLIAM "BILL"
DENNIS KEATING,
William "Bill" Dennis Keat-
ing, 52 of MWall, died May 2,
2008, doing what he loved, fly' ig
with his grandchildren.
Services are pending t
the Heikkila Funeral Chap 1,
McCall.
Bill was alt
born Aug. 21,
1955, in Sioux
Falls, S.D. to
Dennis and'
Virginia (Raap)
Keating and
was the oldest
of seven chil-
dren. He grew
up in Sioux Falls, where he
graduatedfrom WashingtonHigh
School in 1973.
He married the love of I is
life, Carol Weeldreyer, on Feb.
25, 1978, and recently celebrat ad
their 30th wedding anniversary
in Europe.
He moved to McCall as a
smokejumper in 1979. Bill work d
for the City of McCall as the
public works director until 2006,
and currently was working for
the City of New Meadows.
He was an amazing father
with an unconditional love for
his daughters. The joy of his life
was spending time with his three
grandsons, William, 6; Tyler, 3;
and Dylan, 1.
6 le
Bill was an outdoorsman
with a passion for flying, skiing
at Brundage, snowmobiling,
hiking, bird hunting with his
brothers, at the family farm in
Montrose, S.D., and dreamt of
more fishing trips to Alaska.
Bill is survived by his loving
wife of 30 years, Carol; his three
daughters, Jennifer (Chris), Lisa
and boyfriend Justin, and Julie;
grandson Tyler; parents Dennis
and Virginia; siblings, Connie,
Dave (Lauri), Bob, Kevin (Lori),
Mary, and Jim (Robyn), and his
dogs Gypsy and Sparky.
Bill is also survived by a host
of smokejumper companions,
pilot friends and fellow workers
at the city, amongst numerous
others. He perished together with
his two grandsons, William and
Dylan. He was loved by all.
In lieu of flowers the family
has established the Keating Pick-
ering Memorial Fund at Idaho
First Bank, Main Office, P.O. Box
2950, McCall, ID 83638.
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Lt. Col. (Rot.) Herbert J. Keen
Herbert J. Keen of McCall died suddenly of natural causes on Jan. 31, 2014.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 at Dakan Funeral Chapel,
Caldwell, followed by interment at 1 p.m. at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise.
He was born July 24, 1921 in Alberta, Canada. After becoming a citizen of the United States
at the age of 16 he left high school and enlisted in the Air Force.
As a navigator he flew many missions during World War Ii. When asked about his time in the
war he would often comment, "If you lived through it once, why relive it ?"
He met the love of his life and soul mate, Mardi Boeck, daughter of Dr. Albert B. Boeck of Boise. They
married in 1944. He attended the Montana School of Mines and earned his degree as a mining
engineer.
Life was interrupted as he was recalled to serve again, this time in Korea. He left his career as an
engineer and remained in the Air Force for the next 25 years, being stationed in Newfoundland,
Okinawa and Berlin as well as many places in the United States.
From working in the Anaconda mines, he moved on to flying high over the glaciers of Greenland. For
the next 25 years he and Mardi traveled the world.
In Okinawa he served as the lead inspector for air traffic fontrol and later as the commanding officer
for the Strategic Air Command for Germany.
Following retirement from the Air Force, Herb and Mardi returned to Boise where he spent 20 years
working for the Idaho Surveying and Rating Bureau inspecting buildings throughout Idaho, He could also
be found following his passion for golf on the Crane Creek and McCall courses.
Herb then retired one more time. He and Mardi moved to their long -time summer home in McCall.
Sharing "the lakes" with family and friends became Herb's and Mardi's full -time job.
His grandkids will miss his bowls of popcorn, happy hour won't be the same without him, and there will
be huckleberries for others to pick. His deep commitment to his Catholic faith was a key component to
his life, never missing a Mass whether he was in Spain or the Philippines. He will especially miss his
McCall Rotarian friends.
He is survived by his wife, Mardi; sister Yvonne Escheller of Denver Colo.; sons John (Bobbi) Keen of
Riverside, Calif., Jim of Anaheim Hills, Calif.; daughters Kristi (Doug) McGuire of Spokane, Wash., Pat
(Bill) Gotsch of Parma; six grandchildren and three great - grandchildren.
Condolences may be sent to the family at 1�..dakanfuneralchapel.com. In lieu of flowers memorials
may be sent to the Parma SOS Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 60 Parma ID 83660, or the charity of your
choice.
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Mardi Boeck Keen
Mardi Boeck Keen, of Boise and McCall, died peacefully on Aug. 30, 2014.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 at Dakan Funeral Chapel,
Caldwell. Private interment will be at a later date at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in
., • Boise.
Condolences and memories maybe shared with the family at www.dakanfuneralchapel.com
She was born July 3, 1921 to Dr. Albert and Armorel Boeck, thus becoming one of the
" Boeck" girls. Her love of growing up in Boise, attending St. Theresa's and Boise High schools, summers
in McCall and helping her Dad with house calls were always woven through her life.
She graduated from Mills College and from that point on dedicated a large part of her life to education.
In particular that meant bringing the Junior Great Books Discussion Program to school districts
throughout Idaho, training more than 300 persons as discussion leaders for children and adult programs.
She hoped that participants would learn the life -long skills of becoming critical listeners and thinkers.
Her commitment to her community was boundless, serving as president of the Boise Friends of the
Library, PEO, Junior League Sustainers, McCall Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Payette Lakes Progressive
Club and director of the Boise School Volunteers, to name a few organizations.
She also loved being a part of the Bishop House moving and renovation project. In 1978 she was
honored by The Idaho Statesman as one of its "Distinguished Citizens" recipients.
Mardi married her "knight in shinning armor," Herb Keen, in 1944. From the moment they met they
were soul mates. This year would have marked their 70th wedding anniversary.
Raising a family of four kids while being in the Air Force, Mom was always there helping each of us
adjust to new schools, different cultures and guiding us to become caring and thoughtful citizens of the
world. She was always there for us.
After moving around the world she and Dad finally retired to McCall (the Lakes), Mom's favorite place
in the world. More community involvement, great parties and the love for sharing their home with family
and friends became the center of their lives.
Mom always made sure to set a perfect table, serve great food and have linens ready for the next
round of guests.
Mardi is survived by her children, John (Barbara) of Riverside, Calif.; Jim of Annaheim Hills, Calif.;
Kristi (Doug) McGuire of Spokane, Wash.; and Pat (Bill) Gotsch of Parma; six grandchildren and seven
great - grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Herb, this last January, and her sisters, Dorothy
Korte and Pat Eames.
We will be forever grateful to Lorna and Dennis Howard for the loving care they gave to Mom these
last few months of her life.
Please in lieu of flowers send any gifts to the McCall Public Library or a charity of your choice.
To: Patti, John, Kristi and Jim
My tears are falling ...
'tis my last goodbye
For my dearest of children,
Please don't cry.
Keep my love locked
Up in your hearts,
And remember my
Tears when it's time to part.
Take care of each other and
Say a prayer...
For your tear filled Mother
Who is gone from here ...
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Mardi Boeck Keen
1921-2014
Mardi Boeck Keen, of Boise
and McCall, died peacefully on
August 30, 2014. She was born
July 3, 1921 to Dr. Albert and
A ,morel Boeck, thus becoming
one of the 'Boeck' girls. Her love
of1grgrowing up in Boise, attending
St. Theresa's and Boise High
s�hools, summers in McCall and
h (ping her Dad with house calls
w re always woven through her
lif . She graduated from Mills
C Ilege and from that point on
d dicated a large part of her
lif to education. In particular
th t meant bringing the Jr. Great
Zks Discussion Program to
school districts throughout Idaho,
ling more than 300 persons
fiscussion leaders for children
adult programs. She hoped
participants would learn the
)ng skills of becoming critical
!ners and thinkers. Her com-
nent to her community was
ndless, serving as president
ie Boise Friends of the Library,
I, Jr. League Sustainers,
:all Hospital Auxiliary, McCall
;ressive Club and Director of
Boise School Volunteers to
e a few organizations. She
loved being a part of the
op House moving and reno-
)n project. In 1978 she was
)red by the Idaho Statesman
one of its 'Distinguished
i
Citizens' recipients.
Mardi married her'knight in shin-
ning armor', Herb Keen in 1944.
From the moment they met they
were soul mates. This year would
have marked their 70th wedding
anniversary. Raising a family of
four kids while being in the Air
Force, Mom was always there
helping each of us adjust to new
schools, different cultures and
guiding us to become caring and
thoughtful citizens of the world.
She was always there for us.
After moving around the world
she and Dad finally retired to
McCall (the Lakes), Mom's favor-
ite place in the world. More
community involvement, great
parties and the love for sharing
their home with family and friends
became the center of their lives.
Mom always made sure to set a
perfect table, serve great food
and have linens ready for the next
round of guests.
Mardi is survived by her chil-
dren: John (Barbara) of Riverside,
CA, Jim of Annaheim Hills, CA,
Kristi (Doug) McGuire of Spokane,
WA, and Pat (Bill) Gotsch of
Parma, ID, six grandchildren and
seven great grandkids. She was
preceded in death by her loving
husband, Herb, this last January,
and her sisters: Dorothy Korte
and Pat Eames.
We will be forever grateful to
Lorna and Dennis Howard for the
loving care they gave to Mom
these last few months of her life.
Funeral services will be held at
3:00 p.m. Thursday, September
4, 2014 at Dakan Funeral Chapel,
Caldwell. Private interment will be
at a later date at the Idaho State
Veterans Cemetery in Boise.
Condolences and memories may
be shared with the family at www.
dakanfuneralchapel.com
Please, in lieu of flowers, send
any gifts to the McCall Public
Library or a charity of your
choice.
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Charlene Yensen Keene
Charlene Yensen Keene, 61, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015, in Boise due to complications
stemming from a blood condition.
Per Charlene's request - she wanted us to reflect on our favorite memories of our time
f together - no memorial service is planned.
Charlene was born Sept. 1, 1953, in Concord, (Bay Area) Calif., to Victor and Lillie Frabotta.
Charlene attended the University of Idaho and was an accomplished accountant with her
own accounting firm. The love of Charlene's fife was her granddaughters, she cherished every
moment they spent together.
Charlene enjoyed the hot summer days, and time in her flower gardens and her flip -flops. "Forever
and for always Charlene, we will miss you ".
Charlene is survived by her husband, Phil Keene; her mother, Lillie Frabotta; her daughters, Regina
Gibans and Alyssa Smith; her sisters, Debra Frabotta and Vicki Barks; four beautiful granddaughters; a
grandson on the way and a host of immediate family.
An online guest book is available at www.nampafunerathome.com.
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Lorene "Eany" Rutledge Keetgi.
MERIDIAN — Lorene Keeto ,
74, of Meridian, died Thursda ,
March 28, 1991, in a Meridi n
shelter home of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held t
2 p.m. Monday, April 1, in t e
Chapel of the Chimes, Meridi
The Revs. Steve Moore and Grog
Folkins of the First Church of
Christ will officiate. Burial will
follow in the Middleton
Cemetery.
Mrs. Keeton was born Ju ",
191 , a ring, Idaho, a daughter
of ko ert quire and Celes�ia
Linden Coonrod. Her mother wlas
her teacher for grades oln
through eight at Rosebeij,r
School. She graduated from D n
nelly High School, then atten e
one year at the College of Ida o
She married Ira W. "Bud" Rut-
ledge on Nov. 28, 1935, at Boise,
where they made their home u til
Bud's death in August of 1 6.
She married Roy "Sarge" Kee on
on July 31, 1969, at Meridian,
where they made their home. Dur-
ing their marriage, the Keetbns
enjoyed wintering in Needles,
Calif. Mr. Keeton died in January
of 1991.
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For everything You do
remoiry Forever.
She was a member of the First,
Church of Christ, Meridian.
A devoted wife and loving
mother, she will be missed by
many.
Survivors include a son, James
Edward Rutledge of Caldwell; a
son and daughter -in -law, Joseph
William and Kathy Rutledge of
Albuquerque, N.M.; a stepson,
Robert A. Keeton of Las Cruces,
N.M.; a daughter and son -in -law,
Ann Lorene and Mitchell
Maughan of Tacoma, Wash.; a
stepdaughter, Carol A. Mackiand
of Meridian; a sister, Faye Wal-
lace of McCall; and grandchil-
dren, Ira Rutledge, Justin and
Eric Maughan, Donnie Case, and
Sandy, Jody and Jeff Keeton. She
was preceded in death by her par-
ents and a brother, Robert
"Buck" Coonrod.
The family suggests that memo-
rials may be made to the First
Church of Christ, 2511 W. Cherry
Lane, Meridian 83642.
Friends may call today from 3
to 8 p.m. at the Chapel of the
Chimes in Meridian.
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LORENE "EANY" RUTLEDGE KEETON
Date and Place of Birth
July 31, 1916 Arling, Idaho
Date and Place of Death
March 28, 1991 Meridian, Idaho
Services in
Chapel of the Chimes
2:00 P.M. Monday, April 1, 1991
Officiating
Reverends Steve Moore and Greg Folkins
Meridian First Church of Christ
Vocalist
Beth Moore
Organist
Marg James
Casketbearers
Ira Rutledge Justin Maughan
Don Case Skip Voss
Wanda Palmer Harold E:all
Place of Interment
Middleton Cemetery
Joyce E. (Hedges) Keller
Joyce E. Keller, 66, of Pay-
ette, passed away Friday, June
20, 2003, after a courageous bat-
tle with cancer.
Graveside services will be
held at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday,
June 24, at the
Parma, Idaho,
Cemetery,
under the
direction of �,-
Shaffer-Jensen a
Memory Chap-
el, Payette.
Joyce was
born June 27,
1936, at Parma, a daughter of
James and Doroth (Groves)
Hedges. Joyce got her elemen-
tary education at E one -room
school called the Island School
southwest of Parma. She gradu-
ated from Parma Higi School in
1954. During her high school
years she was very active in
sports, chorus, band and was a
drum majorette her last two
years. She belonged to Job's
Daughters and the United Meth-
odist Church of Parma.
Upon graduation from high
school she went to work for the
school district until March 1,
1955, when she bag n her life-
long career of over 41 years for
Idaho Power Co. in Payette. She
held positions of cashier-clerk,
engineering secretary, and in July
1977 she became the first female
estimator for the com any, a title
she held until her retirement in
June 1996.
On Jan. 7, 1957, she married
Wm. "Bill" VanVerth in the Meth-
odist Church in Payet e. In 1963
they built their home north of Pay-
ette. laj3ZUI.Qlt t ' cabin
JIdIe s hmalk
at marark Ida where they
spent many good times to ether.
ey were later divorced in 1980.
She then met, and married
Donald D. Keller on Dec. 27,
1986, at Winnemucca, Nev.
Joyice and Don_ Dent maw of
goo i es g,
h ro seback ri i 9_and sn_rm.Qbil-
rom e cabin. In -December
e cam urne "--fo--+he
ground. She hired Ray Oltman,
an excellent carpenter, to rebuild
the cabin as close to the original
one as they could. They spent
many a good hour working
together and it turned out as
close to perfection as you could
get. She acquired her four -
wheeler to run errands, which she
came to love.
Survivors include three broth-
ers, Richard and wife, Carla
Hedges, John and wife, Linda
Hedges, all of Boise, and Jim
Hedges and friend, Shirley of Par-
ma; two sisters, Greta Cummings
of Caldwell, and Kay Hedges of
Boise; two aunts, Garnett Freder-
ick of Lincoln City, Ore.. and Ellen
Robbins of Parma; many nieces
and nephews; and two special
friends, Wanda Ozbun of Fruit-
land, and Evie Strickland of
Payette.
Joyce was preceded in death
by her parents; both her hus-
bands, Bill and Don; many aunts
and uncles, including a very spe-
cial aunt, Esther Roe of
Tamarack.
Memorials may be made to
Mountain States Tumor Institute,
c/o Shaffer - Jensen Memory
Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette,
ID 83661.
Friends may call today from 4
to 7 p.m. at Shaffer - Jensen Mem-
ory Chapel, Payette.
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Roseanna Keller
Mrs. Roseanna Keller, 88, a
statewide leader for Catho is
Church organizations and promi-
nent in Idaho Falls community
charities, passed away February
3, 2002 in her
home in Boise, :
Idaho of
causes incident
to age.
Mrs. Keller
was born Sep-
tember 12,
1913 in Caney,
Kan. She was
the daughter of
J. Robb. Brady,
an early editor
nye,h
and owner
Post - Register newspaper, arc
Mary Francis Murphy. Mrs. Kell i
was a former resident of Ida c
Falls for many years and E r
owner in the Post Compa y
which publishes The Pos
Register. During the 1930's Mrs,
Keller graduated from St. Mary 01
the Woods College, a sister col-
lege to the University of Notr
Dame. The college is among th
nation's oldest Catholic liber I
arts colleges for women. Sh
spent her early years in Pocatell ,
Idaho at the family home ther
before moving to Idaho Falls i
1936. She married George J.
Keller, Idaho Falls assistant pos
master, on April 29, 1941 in Sai t
Patrick's Church in Galena, Ka .
Mr. Keller died January, 1990.
Her community leadership
was expressed in several promi-
nent roles on behalf of the former
Sacred Heart Hospital in Idaho
Falls. She Received the Margare
Cully Hospital Award in 1975 fo
her extraordinary volunteer wor
for the hospital. She helped orga
nize and filled chairmanships fa
the hospital's Mistletoe Mart ben
efit and the Red Velvet Ball char
ity dance. She served as presi
dent of the Sacred Heart Hospita
Auxiliary in 1964. and inaugurate
"Peppermint Patties" hospita
youth service in 1964. Mrs. Kelle
also served as a member of th
Interfaith Task Force for the
Teton Dam disaster in 1976. In
1962, she was elected president
of the State Postal Clerks Auxil-
51 at C (;wah
iary and also found time annually
to perform volunteer work for
Cancer and Heart fund raising
drives in the city. Mrs. Keller had
an extensive history of leadership
in state and local Catholic Church
organizations. These included:
state convention chairperson for
the Idaho Council of Catholic
Women in 1947; president of the
Catholic Woman's League in 1951
and 1952, and selected as the
Leagues Outstanding Member in
1970; Youth Religious Education
Teacher from 1978 to 1981; Hous-
ing Director for the Resurrection
Boys Choir in 1980: member of
the Holy Rosary Parish Council;
and membership in the Holy
Rosary Altar Society, the Legion
of Mary, the Tree of Life Prayer
Group, and the Third Order of
Carmelites. Mrs. Keller is remem-
bered in the community for her
portrayal of Victorian dress and
art at the popular Barn parties
hosted by the Keller family for
several years at their home on
the Park - Taylor road. She was
also noted for her love of Irish
music and dance and the sponta-
neity she also brought to the
annual St. Patrick's Day banquet
she annually hosted for family
and relatives.
Survivors include five sons:
Father J. Robb Keller, a Catholic
pastor at Twin Falls, Idaho,
Father To Ke a Cyltholic
priest an�bermi of Council Ilia-
(]4, Joe G. Keller o Idaho alls,
Idaho, Paul A. Keller of Monroe,
Wash., and Stephen Keller of
Elko, Nev. She also is survived by
eight grandchildren, two great
grandchildren, and one brother, J.
Robb Brady of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
One son preceded her in death,
Larry Keller. Funeral mass will be
held Friday February 8, at 11a.m.
at Holy Rosary Church. Family
Rosary will be said at Holy
Rosary Church Thursday at 7
p.m. February 7. Burial will be in
Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Keller family has noted
that those desiring to provide a
remembrance in her name may
send donations in her behalf to
the Holy Rosary School in lieu of
flowers.
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Body of Washington man recovered from Salmon River
The body of a Washington man who drowned in the Salmon River north of McCall was recovered last
Thursday, the Idaho County Sheriffs Office reported.
Austin K. Kelly, 26, of the Olympia, Wash., area was found in the river near French Creek, after being
pulled under on Sept. 4.
Kelley tried to swim across the river when he was caught by the current, the sheriffs office said.
Friends and relatives were searching along the river when his body resurfaced about 50 feet from
where he was last seen.
Volunteers from Idaho and Clearwater counties, the Riggins Dive Team, Idaho Department of Fish and
Game helped in the search.
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Grace S. Kelley
Grace S. Kelley, 79 of McCall
passed away Monday, December
30, 2001 in a McCall nursing
home.
Grace was born September 1,
1922 at Crawfordsville, Ore. to
James and Myrtle ccollum
Fields. She married eslie B.
(Doc) Kelley Septembe 3, 1938
at Albany, Ore. Grace moved
from Oregon with Doc, May 1955
to Pollock, Idaho where they
owned and operated a Box Fac-
tory until 1962. They moved to
McCall in 1962 where Doc
worked for the Telephone Co.
Doc died May 30, 1988 and
Grace continued IN at their
home in McCall, w ere she
enjoyed working in her yard and
flowers in the summer, knitting
and crocheting doil es and
afghans that she gave to family
and friends. She enjoyed chop-
ping wood, shoveling and blowing
snow in the winter until she had
to rely on good neighbors to help
her in the last few years
Daughters and so s -in-law,
Louise and Marvin Vos�, Middle-
ton, Idaho, Kitty and Ray Hollen-
beak, Pollock, Idaho, son and
daughter -in -law Jim and Brandi
Kelly of Emmett, Idaho survive
Grace. She is also survived by
nine grandchildren, 14 great -
grandchildren and 3 great -great
grandchildren, 2 sisters, Helen
and Joe Ray of Brownsville, Ore.
and Dorothy Dolby of Sweeth-
ome, Ore.; a brother, Terry and
wife, Debbie Fields of Tigard,
Ore. and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, and infant son, her
parents, sister and a brother and
a granddaughter.
Grace wished to have no ser-
vices. Cremation arrangements
by Heikkila Funeral Chapel,
McCall. Idaho
Les4 B. "Doc" Kelley
McGALL — Leslie B. "Doc"
Kelley, 71, of McCall died Mon-
day, May 30, 1988, in a McCall hos-
pital of cancer.
His last wish was to be cre-
mated and for no services to be
held. Arrangements are under di-
rection of the Heikkila Funeral
Chapel of McCall.
Mr. Kelley was born at Driscoll,
N.D., May 9, 1917, a son of Charlie
and Maggie Kelley. The family
moved to Oregon when he was
five. He married Grace Fields on
Sept. 3, 1938, at Albany, Ore. He
was a ogger, sawmill worker and
built wer lines with his five
brothers in Oregon. He moved to
Idaho in 1955, where he operated
a box factory at Pollock, Idaho
until 1962. He then worked for the
telephone company at McCall for
17 years, retiring in 1979.
He was a member of the Elks
Lodges at Grangeville and McCall
for 31 years.
Sut�VOrs include his wife
Grac of McCall; two daughters
and ns-in -law, Louise and Mar-
vin V ss of Oroville, Calif., and
Kitty and Ray Hollenbeak of Pol-
lock; a son, Jim Kelley of Forks,
Wash ; two brothers and a sister
in Or gon; seven grandchildren;
and ten great - grandchildren. A
son, his parents, and three broth-
ers di ed earlier.
Mary oulter Kelley
Mary oulter Kelley, 97, died
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 at her
daughter home in Banks.
Grav side services will be
conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday,
Jan. 16, 2004 at the Emmett
Cemetery. Arrangements are
under thp direction of the Potter
Funeral chapel in Emmett.
Mary was born on Feb. 11,
1906 in I Emmett, to Elisha and
Christina Crawford.
moved Round V II! ey,_ ^L�here
s`Y raduate a the e_ig th
r
rt coo an Abe- logging
am s w ere she met Warren
ou to . They were married on
May 29 1926. Warren died on
Aug. 24, 1960. Mary cooked at
differeni restaurants and took
care of several elderly people.
She moved to Star, Idaho,
where she joined the Old Fid-
dlers, as she loved music and
dancing. There- �� sere
lle and married at
Ke
onn _ ,T3a�io on Jul 13 197b.
ey live in a o until
Art passed away on June 23,
1994.
She was preceded in death by
five bro hers and seven sisters.
She leaves behind six chil-
dren, D nald Coulter of Lewiston,
Delbert (Bud) Coulter of Garden
Valley, Marie Church of Banks,
Albert (Buz) Coulter of Horseshoe
Bend, Kenneth Coulter of Emmett
and C�ron (B utch) Coul ter of
Monto ; 15 grandchidren, 9
great- randchildren and 10
great -great - grandchildren.
She will be missed by all who
loved and knew her. •
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Donald Dean Keller
1933 at
.ewis ar
he famil,
.1A whet'
joined the
After his
1955 he
home at P
he met a
pool on Jt
They n
started t
Wells any
Co. To tf
daughters
After Well
went to
Delivery o
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were divo
work for �
of Caldwe
Products
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abilities D
early retire
During
long time
Joyce Vat
NV Decer
I was born October 23,
Scottsbluff, Nebraska to
d Goldie (Peak) Keller.
( later moved to Anaheim,
e he was raised. Don
Army in March of 1952.
discharge in March of
returned to his parents
IuAcres, ID. This is where
id married Judy Vander -
ne 8, 1957.
loved to Payette when fie
is employment at the
I Davies Meat Packing
is union there was two
born; Cindy and Pam.
s and Davies closed he
Nork for Silver Wheels
Ontario, OR.
of 1976, Don and Judy
,ced. Don then went to
lotor West Trucking Co.
II, ID, then Vogt Wood
ind finally Digby Trans -
ig beef to Walla Walla,
to various physical dis-
on was forced to take
ment.
his time he married his
friend and companion
Verth at Winnemucca,
ber 1986. They spent
many gooc times together fishing,
hunting, aid snowmobiling from
the cabin at Tamarack. They
divorced in 1998.
We will all miss Don's shining
eyes, his f ashing smile and good
sense of hL mor.
Survivors include two daugh-
ters, Cind Cor ia__of_New Mead-
ows an am Beckrrton of Fruit-
land; two g anddaughters, Meghan
of Ne, Me aows, ID and Angie of
Payette; one grandson, Mitch of
Fruitland; one great -
granddaughter, Little Cindy of Pay-
ette; three rothers and sisters -in-
law, Warren and Pauline of
Arizona, Eu jene and Teak of Gray -
bull, WY, aid Bruce and Ilene of
San Diego, CA; numerous nieces
and nephews; and his ex- wives,
Judy and J yce Keller both of Pay-
ette. He was preceded in death by
his parents, and one brother, Lewis
Jr. In lieu of lowers memorials may
be made to he American Diabetes
Associatio , care of Shaffer -
Jensen Men ory Chapel, P.O. Box
730, Payette Idaho 83661.
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Dan Kell , Jr.
Dan Kell , Jr., age 87, passed
away Sund y, January 19, 2003
in Boise, Id ho
Dan wasl born in El Paso, Tex-
as, on Feb*ry 9, 1916. He grew
Lip in Texas and New Mexico,
graduating from Tucumcari High
School and, New Mexico State
University. He was awarded the
Bronze Star ll and the Purple Heart
during Worl War II, for injuries
incurred wh le leading an infantry
platoon in France. After recover-
ing, he m ad' a career in the U.S.
Qepartment of Agriculture, retiring
in Las Cruc s, N.M.
He mar ed Louise Stephens
in 1938, ano they were the par
ents of twc children, Dan III and
Nancy. They moved to Boise in
the early 70's to be closer to their
children.
Dan is s rvived by his wife of
66 years, Louise, of Boise; son
Dan Kelly and wife Bobbi of
Mountain H me; d_augntgr Nancy
W �t grandchildren Melissa
Kelly and h sband Deren Kellogg
of Santa ruz, Calif., Sandra
Kelly of elena, Mont., Deke
Thoen and wife Sandy of Pocatel-
lo, and Janis Fontaine and hus-
band Shawn of Boise; great -
grandchildren Douglas and
Madeleine; isters Kathleen Kelly
Titland of Kalispell, Mont. and
Meddie Kelly Dale of Vancouver,
Wash.; asl well as numerous
nieces an nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents,
Dan Sr. and Nova Kelly; and a
brother, Eugene Debs Kelly.
Funeral services will be held
today, Wednesday, January 22,
2003 at 10'00 a.m. at Summers
Funeral H mes, 1205 W. Ban-
nock Street Boise, Idaho.
In lieu f flowers, donations
may be made to the American
Diabetes Association, 1111 South
Orchard, Boise, Idaho 83705.
Joseph H. Kelley Jr.
Joseph H. Kelley Jr., 66, of
Anchorage, and formerly of Cascade
died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1988, in
Anchorage of natural causes.
Funeral services were held at 2
p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the
Community Christian Church in
Cascade with Ron Neumann
officiating. Burial was in Margaret
Cemetery, Cascade, under the
direction of Heikkila Funeral
Chapel, McCall.
Mr. Kelley was born Aug. 8,
1921, at Boise. He was reared in
Emmett, and graduated from
Donnell High School. He had been
an Eagl Scout. Mr. Kelley attended
Boise J nior College, and worked
for Bo' e- Payette Lumber Co. at
McGreg until World War U broke
out.
He jo ned the Army Air Corps at
that time, serving in Europe for
three years, and attained the rank of
staff sergeant.
Following his discharge, he was a
Fireman _ for the Longview (Wash)
Fire &partment from 1946 to
1953.
He married Aileen Meisner on
Oct. 9, 1945 at Boise. They moved
to Boise where he was a materials
engineei for the state of Idaho
Department of Highways from 1953
to 1961.
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Timothy Wayne Kelley
Timothy Wayne Kelley, 67, of Pollock, husband to Lois Marie Kelley, passed away Thursday, March
15, 2012. Cremation services pending under the direction of the Heikkila Funeral Chapel.
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John Robert (Bob) Kern i
Surrounded by his fa ily,
John Robert (Bob) Kemp j ur-
neyed home to greener pastures
on Tuesday, May 6, 2003.
For 82 years, this western,cat-
tleman lived a
full life of pro-
fessional pur-
pose, commit-
ment to family,
and a passion .,
for travel and
N
cooking. Y
Although he
will be greatly A
missed, he
leaves a rich
legacy to family and friends. Bob,
we are going to miss those sour-
dough huckleberry pancakes!
Born in 1920, Bob grew up in .
Opportunity, Wash., in the Spo-
kane Valley. To put him elf
through college, Bob started h�ul-
ing beef on the loading dock of
Armour and Co. at the age of 18.
His interest in animal husbandry
continued until the time of his
death. He attended the University
of Idaho and joined the USAF
just in time to fly P38s in the
Pacific Theater from 1943 -1946.
An accomplished pilot, Bob's love
for flying sustained him long after
he trained pilots during his mili-
tary years. Before heading to war,
Bob married his college sweet-
heart, Mary Filer. Their 60 -year
marriage produced four vibrant,
red - headed daughters and
spawned nine grandchildren.
Bob rejoined Armour and Co.
in 1946 and later became a cattle
buyer in the Chicago Stockyards.
His beloved horse Bebop led im
faithfully through many succe ful
years as head buyer. After 17
years with Armour, Bob used is
expertise to help found a meat .
packing company in 1963 in
Dakota City, Neb., named lo
Beef Processors. Under his guid-
ance as co- chairman of the
board, IBP would become tine
largest and most successful meat
processing company in the world.
In 1975, Bob headed back to the
Pacific Northwest and together
with John McGregor founded
Columbia Foods Inc., a meat
packing plant in Wallula, Wa h.
When his girls began to settle in
the Boise area, Bob establish d
Northwest Feeders Inc., his ca le
marketing consultant busine s
and later raised prized R d
Angus cattle on two ranches in
the valley starting in the y r
1978.
Bob was a member of the
Boise Elks, Kiwanis Club, and the
Arid Club. With a knack for finding
soulful spots to call home, ,g -w
and Bob ent art ach �ea
i e Ariz.; cCall� II
an the Bu a o ump, on
edge of the Frank Church Wilder-
ness area in Idaho. After his
retirement, Bob and Mary trav-
eled around the world to such
favorite spots as Africa, Russia,
the Caribbean, Mexico, Scandina-
via, and South America.
Bob was a skilled chef, espe-
cially when it came to cuts of
meat. He gave the same tender
loving care to a gathering for
friends as he did to nurturing his
daughters. We will fondly remem-
ber the impromptu picnics in the
park and the celebrations of food
and fun that he so eagerly cre-
ated for those he loved. Although
he was always a winner at cards,
there are those who swear Bob's
skill at tennis was far more luck
than talent.
Bob never did anything half
way. He expected the best of
everyone and usually got it. Fam-
ily was paramount in his life, and
it gave him great satisfaction to
make sure that they were well
provided for. He was big of spirit
and big of heart. Bob's passing
has left a void in those of us who
love him, but his spirit circles
near.
Bob is survived by his wife,
Mary Filer Kemp; his daughter,
Kandace Kemp Armstrong and
her husband, Jay and son, Jay -
son of Twin Falls; his daughter,
Kathy Steele and her sons, Jake,
Andrew, and Nick of Boise; his
daughter, Karen Young and her
husband, Jim and children, Will,
Mary Lynn, and Katie of Boise;
and his daughter, Kay Dillon and
her husband, Tom and children,
Rob and Maggie of Boise; and his
sister, Mrs. Shirley Gannon of
Helena, Mont.
A, celebration of life will be
held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May
15, at The Power House, 621 S.
17th, in Boise.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Life's Kitchen, P.O
Box 6286, Boise, ID 83707.
Services are under the direc-
tion of Cloverdale Funeral Home.
May 00,3
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Death: Barry L. (Chip) Kendall
Barry L. (Chip) Kendall passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, after a battle with lymphoma.
Chip was born on Nov. 8, 1950, in Wendell to Rula (Ringle) and Lamar Kendall. In 1954, the
family moved to Seely Lake, Mont., where he began a lifelong enjoyment of hunting and
fishing.
46$When Chip was 14, the family moved to Aberdeen, where he attended school. Chip and
Loraine Kraupie were married Aug,, 3, 1968. Three children, Barry, Rusty and Brandi were
t born in Aberdeen. Loraine passedlaway in March 1981.
Chip began his career as an electrician in 1968. Even after retirement in 2014, Chip was always willing
to help anyone when they had a problem with their power.
On Sept. 24, 1983, he married Card Miller. Cam's children, Shawn and Becki, joined the family, too.
The Kendalls made their home In Aberdeen until 1987 when they moved to Nampa. Moving to Cascade
in 1997, Chip and Carrie were long -time residents. Card passed away in December 2013.
Chip loved to hunt, fish and camp. He passed on his passion for the outdoors to his children and
grandchildren.
Chip's biggest pride was his family. He loved watching his children grow up and start families of their
own. A wonderful father and grandfather, he was alway willing to lend a hand if we needed help or an
ear if we needed to talk.
Chip was known and recognized by the cowboy hat he always wore. It didn't matter the time of year,
he said it served a purpose. Sun out of his eyes in the sunshine and rain or snow off his face if the
weather was bad.
Chip was preceded in death by his mother Rula, father Lamar, first wife Loraine, his second wife Card,
son Rusty, and his brother -in -law Terry Andekson.
He is survived by his children Barry (Heidi) Kendall, Shawn (Mandy) Kendall, Becki Kendall, Brandi
(Adam) Skinner; siblings Dione (Thom) Murray, Dena (Jeff) Conrad, Dawna (Mike) Lambrecht, Gary
(Nacole) Kendall, Terry George and Jolene Andersen; his grandchildren, Grayson, Audra, Kourtney,
Caid, Kiana, Kiley, Easton, Taelynne, Quincee, Bodie, Rusty and Brodie; and many other aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces and nephews. j
A graveside service will be held and the Aberdeen Cemetery in Aberdeen on Feb. 13, 2016 at 1 p.m.
Arrangements by Bowman Funeral Parlor and Davis Rose Mortuary.
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Marlene Louise Kennedy
Marlene Louise Kennedy, 64, of Cascade, passed away at home on July 3, 2016, of heart failure after
a long, courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.
r 1 Marlene was born on July 19, 1951, to Frank and Rose (Seubert) Wadley in
Grangeville. Growing up, she held her siblings close and continued to foster
strong bonds with them throughout her life. She graduated from Grangeville High
School in 1969.
j In 1970, while attending college at the University of Idaho, Marlene fell in love
• with Clinton Kennedy, who was also in the 1969 graduating class at Grangeville
High School. They married in their hometown on June 22, 1973, wearing bell -bottom jeans and
surrounded by friends and family.
They dedicated their first years of married life to the activities they both loved, camping, fishing, hiking,
traveling to the California coast, and spending time with loved ones.
However, Marlene's true calling was being) a mother and grandmother. After the birth of her identical
twin daughters in 1975, and her son in 1979, she dedicated her life to building a happy, loving home for
her family.
She played games, sewed clothes and dolls, and read countless books to her children. Marlene led a
Bluebird troop for her daughters, made Halloween costumes, and was even known to drive her son
around on rugged mountain roads during hunting season when called upon.
She created a magical world in logging camp, on trips to the river, and at home. Marlene was the best
mother and wife any person could have.
Marlene moved to Cascade with her family in 1989 when Clinton was employed as the science
teacher at Cascade High School. In Cascade she worked at a variety of jobs including Cascade city
clerk, and as the deputy auditor for Valley County.
Her obsession with balanced budgets was reflected in her work and at home; she was known to stay
up late trying to find the "missing 13 cents" needed to balance her checkbook. Marlene had a keen
sense of humor, which colored everything she did. She wasn't above cracking a joke at her husband's
expense, and she freely expressed her opinion, usually with a good deal of sass.
Marlene showed incredible grace when diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and faced this challenge with
her characteristic strength and wry humor. Intelligent and compassionate, Marlene always showed more
concern for those around her than for herself.
She would go out of her way to make visitors welcome and help others when needed. Even after
losing the use of her legs, Marlene maintained a positive attitude and rarely complained. She enjoyed
visiting with others, watching James Bond movies, doting on her dogs, and e- mailing her loved ones
with stories about Cascade and her family.
More than anything, she adored spending time with her grandchildren - Carson, Keegan, and Kairi -
whether playing games, watching videos on the iPad, reading books, or giving rides on her "speedy"
motorized wheelchair. They were enamored of their "Nana" and prized sleepovers at her house
whenever possible.
Marlene is survived by her husband, Clint, and her children, Erin, Tara, and Conor (Ally), as well as
her sisters, Mary Kay (Paul) Stegner, Kathryn (Greg) Eisenbarth, and Donna Wadley, and her brother,
Tracy (Colleen) Wadley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, (Frank and Rose Wadley, her brother Jon Wadley, and her
sister, Constance Wadley.
Her loving family will host a memorial potluck to celebrate Marlene's life on July 23, 2016, at Fischer
Pond Park in Cascade beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Visitors are encouraged to bring food (pie of any kind was Marlene's favorite) and stories to share
while we remember our beautiful friend, sister, wife, mother, and Nana.
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Barbara Ann Kent
Barbara Ann Kent, 76, of Boi-
se, passed away Friday, April 11,
2003, at a Meridian hospital.
Barbara was born Oct. 9,
1926, in Pontiac, Mich. She
attended MSU
(Michigan
State) where
she met her
future hus-
band, William
Kent. They p
moved to Alba-
ny, N.Y., in
1959, and after
divorce, she `
raised her
three daughters with great devo-
tion. Her daughters came out
west for college, she spent her
vacations with them in Idaho and
Montana. They convinced her to
come west, and in 1977, they all
spent a summer traveling
together across the country
exploring the West Coast and
Southwest before settling in Boi-
se. She went to work for Ada
County and made many good
friends over the years there. She
retired in 1989, and became the
caretaker of Barber Park for a
number of years.
Her friends at the county
would visit her often - she so
enjoyed those friendships. Her
greatest joys were times with her
family and friends and enjoying
her faithful dogs over the years.
Barbara's family would like to
extend their thanks to the won-
derful nursing staff at St. Luke's
Meridian for their compassionate
and competent care during her
hospital stay.
As Barbara requested, no
memorial will be held. Her family
thanks all her wonderful friends
for visiting her in the hospital. It
was nice that she got to see you
all once again.
She is survived by her daugh-
ters, Katherine Olson and hus-
band, Ron; ti a Ben -.Qf
c al and husba� a el�za;
imberly ie1%i�bttii'' of l�ozeman,
Mont., and husband, Joe Bernier;
and grandchildren, Lindsay Ten -
cich of Bozeman, Mont., Brad
Tencich, Shawn Olson, Chelsea
Olson, Brett Olson, Alisa Olson
and husband, Brian, all of Boise;
sister, Eleanor Rogers of Ft.
Pierce, Fla.; and her faithful com-
panion, Peanut.
Merrill W. Kenworthy
Merrill W. Kenworthy `passed
away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, in an
Oroville, Calif., hospital after a fong
illness.
A memorial service will be held
at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the
Cloverdale Funeral Home, with
pastor Don Wilson officiating. Ser-
vices are under the direction of
Cloverdale Funeral Home.
He was born Jan. 14, 1943, at
Nampa, a son of Wilbur and Mary
Ann Kenworthy. He graduated from
Boise High School in 1961. He was
a manager of service parts and
later was a mechanic on imported
cars in Boise and in Sunnyville,
Calif. He was a race car driver and
loved speed. He had the speeding
tickets to prove it. He raced a yel-
low Carmagia at Meridian Speed-
way and was a member of the
Road Runner Club. He was also a
member of the Cole Community
Church in Boise. During his long
illness he lived in Paradise, Calif.,
and had many friends. 2'1
to l �3 Jam°
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He is survived by his mother,
Mary Ann McConnell of Boise;
brother, Larry Kenworthy of Phoe-
nix, Ariz.; his children, Kathy of Boi-
se, Sherrie of Sonora, Calif., Victo-
ria of Portland, Ore., Melissa of
Paradise. Calif., son, Roy of Para-
dise, Calif.; nine grandchildren;
stepbrothF,s. Robert McConnell Jr.,
Jerry McCor�a;1, Jim McConnell,
John Reed, all of Boise; stepsister.
Marilyn Marsh of Cascade; and his
best friend and 'caregiver, Stacey
Bush of Paradise, Calif. He was
preceded in death by his grandpar-
ents; his father, Wilbur Kenworthy;
�. nd stepfather, Robert L. McCon -�
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Clifford John Keppinger
Clifford John Keppinger, 88,
Ontario, Oregon formerly of
Indian Valley, Idaho passed away
Saturday, March 15, 2003 at an
Ontario care center. Funeral ser-
ices will be
eld at 10:30
.m., Saturday, "
March 22,'
003 at the
Indian Valley
ommunity
Hall. Burial will
ollow at Indian
alley Ceme-
ry. Arrange-
ments are
under the direction of Thomason
Funeral Home, Weiser.
Clifford was born July 27,
1914 at the ranch on Munday
Gulch the son of John and
Gussie Stangier Keppinger. He
grew up on the ranch and
attended school at Munday Gulch
and at Indian Valley. He went to
high school at Cambridge where
he boarded along with Dewey
Moritz in the home of the Raney,
family.
Later, he courted and married
a girl from Crane Creek, Irene
Craig. The marriage took place
on December 8, 1937.
Clifford ranched and farmed
all of his life until he retired in
1995. He was very active in h'
community and Adams County
He, along with several other)
from Indian Valley, formed the
Indian Valley Fire Department in
1957. He served as the president
of this organization from 1962
until 1992. He served as the
county chairman of the Adams
County A.S.C.S. for 28 years. He
was president of the Adams
County Rodeo Board for one
year, but was a member of that
board for twenty years. Clifford
was twice awarded the Adams
St atc s ;,nak
L,ounry crass Man of the year.
He helped start and build the
Indian Valley Community Hall and
served as Chairman of its board
for several of the 30 years he was
a member.
Clifford was a charter member
of the Council Ambulance Board
and was one of the first certified
Emergency Medical Technicians
in Adams County.
In 1986, Clifford was selected
to receive Council's Outstanding
Citizen Award. He was a member
of the Weiser River Cattleman's
Association and served a term as
its president. He was also a mem-
ber of the Council Valley Grange
and the Council Chamber of
Commerce. Clifford also found
time to serve on the Cambridge
School Board for 14 years.
One of Clifford's proud
e
achievements was to serve as
Commissioner for Adams Coun
for 3 terms. He was the Chairma
of the Commission for one those
terms. During this time, he served
on the Idaho Association of
Counties Board and was Chair-
man of District 3 of that organiza-
tion for a period of time.
Survivors include his daughter
and son -in -law, Beverly and Tim
Toomey, a son and daughter -in-
law, John and Helen Keppinger,
three grandchildren, T.J. Toomey
and his wife Nancy, Rachel Birr,
and Elizabeth Keppinger. Four
great grandchildren, Whitni and
Kinli Toomey, Shelby Birr and
Emily Coltrin.
He was preceded in death by
his parents_ and Irene his wife of
64 years.
The family suggest memorials
be made in his name to the
Indian Valley Community Hall and
the Indian Valley Fire
Department.
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Myrtle Irene Keppinger
Myrtle Irene Keppinger, 86,
longtime resident of Indian Valley
and more recently of Ontario,
Ore., passed away early in the
morning on Sunday, June 9,
2002, after a long bout with
cancer.
Hiawatha Rebekah Lodge
#123, Indian Valley, will conduct
the graveside service at the
Indian Valley Cemetery on Satur-
day, June 15 at 10:30 a.m., under
the direction of Thomason
Funeral Home.
Irene was born August 12,
1915 at Midvale, Idaho. She was
the sixth child of seven born to
Clarence and Myrtle Craig. She
married Clifford Keppinger on
Dec. 8, 1937 and moved to Indian
Valley where they had two chil-
dren, Beverly and John. Irene
was very involved with her com-
munity. She was a longtime mem-
ber of the Hiawatha Rebekah
Lodge #123 having received a
50 -Year Jewel in 1999, the Indian
Valley Improvement League and
the Council Grange. Irene had a
great talent of making silk flowers
and floral arrangements. She also
greatly enjoyed cooking. She
especially enjoyed visiting with
her many friends on the tele-
phone. More often than not you
would get a busy signal if you
tried to call.
Irene is survived by her hus-
band, Clifford; daughter and son -
in -law, Beverly and Tim Toomey;
son and daughter -in -law, John
and Helen Keppinger; three
grandchildren, T.J. Toomey and
wife, Nancy, Rachel Birr and Eliz-
abeth Keppinger; four great -
grandchildren, Whitni and Kinli
Toomey, Shelby Birr and Emily
Coltrin; and a brother, Elvin Craig.
She was preceded in death by
three brothers, Dean, Earl,,
Lavelle and two sisters, Elise and
Lela.
The family suggests that
donations be sent to the Ameri-
can Cancer Society.
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t a t i v e d u r i n g W o r l d W a r I I a n d c l e r k
o f t h e M c C a l l S c h o o l B o a r d .
S h e w a s a w o r t h y g r a n d m a t r o n
o f V a l e r i a C h a p t e r o f O r d e r o f E a s t -
e r n S t a r .
S u r v i v o r s i n c l u d e t w o s o n s , P a t
K e r b y o f L e w i s t o n , I d a h o , a n d L y n n
K e r b y o f G r a s s V a l l e y , C a l i f . ; o n e
s i s t e r , E l i z a b e t h P h e l a n o f S e a t t l e ,
W a s h . ; f i v e g r a n d c h i l d r e n ; a n d
t h r e e g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n .
FRANK M. KERBY, 69, of Baker City anc
formerly of Cascade, Idaho, died Monday, April 27
1992, at home of natural causes.
Vigil services were conducted on Thursday I
April 30 at St. Francis DeSales Cathedral, Bake:
Pall bearers were John Kirby, Jr., Kyle Kerby
.ip Davis, Edwin Davis, Robert Hoff, David
Coski and Jeff Davis.
Mr. Kerby was born April 30, 1922, at Cas-
cade, the son of Francis Edmund and Marion Ivlor-
gan Kerby. He grew up on the Alpha community
south of Cascade, and attended the Alpha Grade
School, graduating from Cascade High School in
1940.
Frank operated the Kerby Ranches in Alpha
and Round Valley until 1958. He married Mary
Davis Cross on Dec., 31, 1958. They lived a short
while in Emmett, and then moved to Alder Creek,
out of Baker City, where they took over the Ed
Davis Ranches. They lived at Alder Creek and lat-
er at Durkee, Ore., where they acquired more land.
In 1991, when his health made it necessary to sell
the ranch, they moved to Baker City.
He was a Past Master of the Alpha Grange, a
member of the Ionic #82 Masonic Lodge, and a
member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church.
He was a member of the Idaho, Oregon, Baker
County and National Cattlemen's associations. He
served a president of the Baker County Cattlemen's
Association in 1966. Frank received an award and
special recognition for outstanding service from the
Burnt River Soil and Water Conservation District
for which he was a chairman from 1974 -1990. He
,upported and encouraged the 4 -H Club in Durkee,
and was their .ch9icefor the.one.wt o,h.elped.them
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rank enjoyed his family, friends, ranches,
horses and dogs, and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; his mother,
Marion B. Kerby of Cascade; a brother and sister -
in -law, Will and Wanda Kerby of New Meadows;
three sisters and a brother -in -law, Francis and Don
Coski and Donnelly, and Marilyn Callender and
Marjorie Cojerea of Cascade; several nieces,
nephews and cousins; two stepsons and their wives,
Larry and Sandi Cross of Carson City, Calif., and
Mel and Marlene Cross of Baker City; and six step
;randchildren. He was preceded in death by his fa-
ther, Edmund Kerby; and an infant son.
Memorials may be made in the memory of Mr.
Kerby c/o St. Francis Elevator Fund, 2235 1st St.,
Baker City, Ore. 97814; or to the Idaho Elks Reha-
bilitation Center, P.O. Box 1100, Boise 83701-
9958.
franelsCoski ,- ee'R;- Fmn-k4(erby,— Maryiin Calender
.aho. During his years in
7, y_ cj f :vtcCall, he helped establish the
REDDING. Calif. — Fred Mel- Fayette Lakes Ski Club, and par.
vin Kerby, of Redding, and an ticipated in the construction of
.. oldtimer" of Long Valley, Idaho, the original sled lift at the
died Thursday, July 4, 1991, at his McCall ski hill.
home in Redding.- He served on the McCall City
Graveside memorial services Council; and was a member of
for the family will be held at the Payette Lakes Masonic Lodge
Alpha, Idaho, Cemetery. #91.
Mr. Kerby was born in 1907 at Survivors include his wife of 62
Alpha, near Cascade, Idaho, and years. Bernice; two sons. Pat of
grew up on the family ranch in Lewiston, Idaho, and Lynn of
Lon; Valley. After attending the Redwood City, Calif.; two sisters,
University of Idaho, he worked Lois Varvel of Boise and Naomi
fur a number of years as a road Schaut of Emmett; five grandchil.
supervisor in the Payette ration• dren; and two great -
al Forest, stationed at McCall. grandchildren.
During that period, many of the
roads into the back country- were
built, including the road over
Lick Creek summit and the road
above Riggins on the main Salm-
on River. After leaving the Forest
Service, he entered the construe-
tion business and continued
building roads in various parts of
Kenneth David Kerby
Col. Kenneth David Kerby, 77, of
Arlington, died of heart failure at the
Regency .... Nursing Home in
Forestville, Md.
Col. Kerby was born near Cascade,
Idaho. He was an Arlington resident
for 34 years.
Cola Kerby was born on the David
Kerby ranch one quarter of a mile due
north of the Alpha school house
which is now the Alpha Grange
building. The Kerby barn and some
of the buildings still stand on the
ranch, but the house is gone. Marion
Kerby's husband, Edmund, and
Kenneth were first cousins. '
Col. Kerby graduated from the U.
S. Naval Academy in 1935 and served
as a pilot in the Marine Corps after
his graduation, until his retirement in
1960. Following his retirement from
the Marine Corps, he taught
mathematics and science at McLean
High School from 1960 to 1976.
Before that, he spent nearly 30
years in the Marine Corps. He flew .
fighters in the Pacific theater during
World War II and commanded a
tactical unit of the 1st Marine Aircraft
Wing in Korea during the war there.
He was a 1935 graduate of the U.S.
Naval Academy at Annapolis. He
received his wings at Pensacola Naval
Air Base before flying from land bases
and carriers in such Pacific campaigns
as Guadalcanal and-Okinawa.
Co1. Kerby— heid'a variety'of Marine+
aviation assignments here and abroad, ;
and was stationed at Marine
Headquarters when he retired from
active duty in 1960. He was a graduate
of the Army Command and Staff
College at Fort Leavenworth and he
had been a student and instructor at the
Naval War College. Hc: received a
master's degrw in education from
American University.
His decorations included the Legion
of Merit, the Bronze Star and two Air
Medals. He had been an usher,'
vestryman, and lay reader -at the
Episcop;I falls Church.. ',
He is survived by his wife, Mary
Nelson Brown Kerby of Arlington;
one son, Kenneth David Kerby Jr. of
Cornelia, Ga.; two daughters, Anne
Kerby LeVeen, of Lakewood, Ohio,
and Katherine Kerby Ledbetter of
Eugene, Ore., two sisters, Lois
Kerby Varvel of Boise, Idaho, and
Naomi Kerby Schaut of Emmett,
Idaho; a brother, Fred Kerby of
California; and two grandchildren.
Services were held at 2 p.m.
Thursday at The Falls Church, 115 E.
Fairfax St., Falls Church. Burial
followed in the church cemetery.
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D e a t h s ; 1 9 . * ,
M A R I O N B . K E R B Y
M a r i o n B . K e r b y , 9 4 , o f C a s c a d e ,
d i e d F r i d a y , N o v . 1 1 , 1 9 9 4 , i n a
M c C a l l h o s p i t a l .
F u n e r a l s e r v i c e s w e r e h e l d M o n -
d a y , N o v . 1 4 , 1 9 9 4 , a t t h e C a s c a d e
C o m m u n i t y C h r i s t i a n C h u r c h . M a r k
C o s k i o f f i c i a t e d . B u r i a l w a s i n A l p h a
C e m e t e r y . A r r a n g e m e n t s w e r e u n d e r
d i r e c t i o n o f t h e H e i k k i l a F u n e r a l
C h a p e l , M c C a l l .
M a r i o n w a s b o r n N o v . 6 , 1 9 0 0 , a t
L a w r e n c e t o w n , N o v a S c o t i a , a d a u g h -
t e r o f J o h n a n d F l o r a M o r g a n . T h e
f a m i l y m o v e d t o I d a h o i n 1 9 1 8 . T h e y
l i v e d i n C a b a r t o n w h e r e J o h n M o r g a n
w a s t h e m a s t e r m e c h a n i c f o r B o i s e -
P a y e t t e , a l o g g i n g c o m p a n y .
F o r t w o y e a r s , M a r i o n t a u g h t i n
t h e C a b a r t o n s c h o o l . S h e m a r r i e d
E d m u n d K e r b y o n J u n e 2 2 , 1 9 2 1 , a n d
t h e y m o v e d t o t h e i r r a n c h a t A l p h a ,
w h e r e s h e l i v e d u n t i l t h e t i m e o f h e r
d e a t h .
M a r i o n s e r v e d h e r V a l l e y C o u n t y
c o m m u n i t y w e l l f o r m a n y d e c a d e s ,
a n d h a d a d i s t i n g u i s h e d c a r e e r a s a
m o t h e r . I n 1 9 5 8 , s h e w a s n a m e d I d a h o
S t a t e M o t h e r o f t h e Y e a r . S h e s e r v e d
o n t h e A l p h a S c h o o l B o a r d , w a s a c -
t i v e i n O r d e r o f E a s t e r n S t a r , D a u g h -
t e r s o f t h e N i l e , A l p h a G r a n g e , t h e
A m e r i c a n M o t h e r s A s s o c i a t i o n , t h e
C o m m u n i t y C h r i s t i a n C h u r c h , a n d t h e
A m e r i c a n L e g i o n A u x i l i a r y , a s w e l l
a s o t h e r o r g a n i z a t i o n s .
I n 1 9 8 2 , s h e w a s n a m e d W o m a n o f
t h e Y e a r b y t h e C a s c a d e C h a m b e r o f
C o m m e r c e , a n d w a s t h e g r a n d m a r -
s h a l o f t h e C a s c a d e F o u r t h o f J u l y
P a r a d e i n 1 9 8 4 . M a r i o n w a s a D i s t i n -
g u i s h e d C i t i z e n i n T h e I d a h o S t a t e s -
m a n i n 1 9 8 6 .
A f t e r t h e d e a t h o f h e r h u s b a n d i n
1 9 6 7 , M a r i o n t r a v e l e d t o m a n y d i f f e r -
e n t c o u n t r i e s i n c l u d i n g R u s s i a , t h e
M i d d l e E a s t , J a p a n a n d A u s t r a l i a .
M a r i o n w a s s o m e t h i n g o f a n i n s t i -
t u t i o n i n V a l l e y C o u n t y , a n d a t r u e
m a t r i a r c h t o h e r c l o s e - k n i t e x t e n d e d
f a m i l y . S h e l o v e d p e o p l e , f a m i l y a n d
c o m m u n i t y , a n d t h e y i n t u r n l o v e d
h e r .
S u r v i v o r s i n c l u d e h e r s o n a n d h i s
w i f e , W i l l a n d W a n d a K e r b y o f D o n -
n e l l y ; t h r e e d a u g h t e r s , F r a n c e s C o s k i
o f D o n n e l l y , M a r i l y n C a l l e n d e r a n d
M a r j o r i e C o j e r e a n o f C a s c a d e ; 1 4
g r a n d c h i l d r e n ; 3 4 g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l -
d r e n ; a d a u g h t e r - i n - l a w , M a r y K e r b y
o f B a k e r , O r e . ; a n d t h r e e s i s t e r s ,
M a r j o r i e M c V i c k e r o f F o r e s t G r o v e ,
O r e . , G e r a l d i n e B a r c l a y o f S e d r o
W o o l l e y , W a s h . , a n d E l e a n o r M a n -
n i n g o f W h i t t i e r , C a l i f .
S h e w a s p r e c e d e d i n d e a t h b y h e r
h u s b a n d , E d m u n d ; h e r s o n , F r a n k ;
h e r g r a n d s o n , J o h n C o s k i ; a n d h e r
t w o b r o t h e r s , J . I . " J a c k " M o r g a n a n d
E d M o r g a n .
T h e f a m i l y r e q u e s t s n o f l o w e r s b u t
s u g g e s t s t h a t m e m o r i a l s m a y b e m a d e
t o t h e M a r i o n B . K e r b y C a s c a d e
S c h o o l S c h o l a r s h i p F u n d , P . O . B o x
7 7 0 , C a s c a d e , 8 3 6 1 1 .
H e r e a t V a l l e y S o i l a n d W a t e r C o n s e r v a t i o n D i s t r i c t w e r e m e m b e r h e r i n t e r e s t t o i n c o r p o r a t e b e t t e r s o i l a n d
w a t e r c o n s e r v a t i o n p r a c t i c e s o n h e r l a n d . A s r e c e n t l y a s t h i s s u m m e r w i t h t h e h e l p o f h e r d a u g h t e r , s h e r e d u c e d
i r r i g a t i o n w a t e r s e e p a g e i n t o l o w a r e a s b y i n s t a l l i n g a p i p e l i n e . W e r e m e m b e r t h e t w i n k l e i n h e r e y e a s s h e
e n c o u r a g e d a n y t h i n g t h a t i m p r o v e d t h e l a n d .
Mary Ann Davis Kerby
Mary Ann Davis Kerby was
born to Edwin and Marcella Davis
at the old St. Alphonse Hospital in
Boise, Idaho on September 18,
1918. Until
age 11, Mary
lived with her
parents on the
ranch of her
grandparents,
Thomas Jeffer-
son and Julia
Davis, near
Boise. The
ranch was
known as Gov-
ernment Island Ranch. The Davis
home was situated in what was
referred to as Chinese Gardens
and later became Garden City,
Idaho. The beautiful Julia Davis
Park in Boise was built and
named in honor of her grand-
mother. In 1929, Mary move
with her family to their own ranch
in Long Valley near. Cascade
Idaho. She rode horseback fiv
miles one -way to attend VanWick
elementary school, now covered
over with waters of Cascade
Lake. When old enough for high
school, she rode horseback six
miles one -way into Cascade. She
graduated from Cascade High in
1936. Later that year she married
Melvin Cross and the couple
moved to Seattle where he was
employed. While living in Seattle,
two sons, Larry and Melvin, Jr.
were born. In 1940, the family,
moved back to Cascade where;
they lived with his folks on their
ranch. The couple eventually
divorced and Melvin, Sr. late
died. In 1958, she married Frank
Morgan Kerby and the family,
moved to her parents' Alder,)
Creek ranch in Baker County,
Oregon. Through purchase and
inheritance, Frank and Mary
became owners of the Davis
ranch holdings in addition to other
sfiktcshiaki
acres in the Alder Creek and Dur-
kee area. Frank and Mary
ranched until 1991, when they
retired and moved to Baker City,
Oregon. A few short months later
in 1992 Frank died and was bur-
ied alongside the couple's infant
son at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mary
became an active Trail Tender
volunteer at the Oregon Trail
Interpretive Center near Baker
City, greeting and counting visi-
tors as well as various other activ-
ities. Each year since 1994, she
has earned the distinction of
membership in the 300 Hour
Club, Trail Tender members who
have volunteered a minimum of
300 hours in one year. She was
named Trail Tender volunteer of
the year for 1998. Along with Dr.
Bill Kuhl, now deceased, Mary
was instrumental in organizing
the VIP's, a Baker City support
group for visually impaired per-
sons due to Macular Degenera-
tion. The group still meets on a
regular monthly basis. She is also
an active member of St. Francis
Diocese and the Ladies Circle of
the Catholic Church in Baker City.
Survivors include sons, Larry
Cross and wife, Sandi of Las
Vegas, Nev., and Melvin Cross
Jr. and wife, Marlene of Baker
City; Brother, Tom Davis and
wife, Jemima of Cascade, Idaho
and Palm Springs; seven Grand-
children, five great grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Mary in death was her
husband, Frank, parents and
grandparents, a sister, Julia Davis
who died at age 18, a sister,
Marcella, and an infant son, John
Gerard Kerby, who died- shortly
after birth in 1962.
Her funeral will be held at 11
a.m. (PST) on Saturday, January
26, at St. Francis Cathedral, 1st &
Church Streets, Baker City,
Oregon.
G i vca adoa
WANDA E. KERBY
Wanda E. Kerby, 57, of Boise and
Donnelly, Idaho, died Wednesday,
April 23, 1997, at a Phoenix, Ariz.,
hospital after a brief illness.
Services were held Monday, April
28, at Whitney United Methodist
Church in Boise. Burial followed in
Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise.
Arrangements were under the direc
tion of Summers Funeral Homes, Boise
Chapel
Wanda was born April 12, 1940,
at Nyssa, Ore. She was the youngest
of 14 children born to Otto G. and
Lydia S. Wolfe. Her family moved to
a farm near Nampa, Idaho, when
Wanda was five years old. She grad-
uated from Nampa High School in
1958. In 1959 she married Dennis J.
Sallaz. They had two children - their
daughter, Daini L. Carlson and their
son, Denny J. Sallaz Jr. Wanda's
beloved son, Denny, passed away after
a lengthy illness with cancer in 1987.
Wanda married Will E. Kerby in
1986 at Whitney United Methodist
Church. They spent 11 wonderful years
together at their homes in Donnelly,
Idaho, and Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
Wanda will always be remembered
as,a lovft* wife and devoted mother.
The light of her life most recently was
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the birth of her grandson, Crayce, who
is now six months old.
Wanda was always involved with
all of her children's activities and she
supported them in everything they did.
Her home was often filled with her
children's friends, nieces and nephews,
as well as the neighborhood kids. No
one ever went hungry in Wanda's
home.
Wanda always enjoyed reunions
and visits with her brothers and sis-
ters, family and friends. She enjoyed
outdoor activities throughout her life,
but especially enjoyed traveling with
Will in their "fifth- wheeler" and stop-
ping to play golf, relax and fish.
Wanda's friendly and generous spir-
it touched everyone who knew her.
She will be especially missed and
fondly remembered by her family and
friends.
Wanda is survived by her husband,
Will of Donnelly; her daughter, Daini,
son -in -law, Vince, and grandson,
Crayce Carlson of Seattle, Wash.; her
step - granddaughter, Shelby Carlson
of Boise; two brothers, Arnold Wolfe
of Eugene, Ore., and Clifford Wolfe
of Quincy, Wash.; nine sisters, Verbal
Watson of Nampa, Bernice Nekuda
of Salem, Ore., Dorothy Babb of Post
Falls, Verla Francis of Lincoln City,
Ore., Betty Hetrick of Wilder, Twila
Wolfe of Salem, Ore., Phyllis Willey
of Lincoln City, Ore., Kathleen Aulbach
of Nampa, and Virgina Aulbach of
Ontario, Ore.; Will's children, Chris,
Kyle, Shannon and Paula; his 10 grand-
children; Will's three sisters, Frances,
Marilyn and Marjorie; numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins; and her special
"lifelong friend, Diane Hughes. Wanda
was preceded in death by her parents,
Otto and Lydia Wolfe; her son, Denny,;
and two brothers, Irvin and Duane
Wolfe.
Memorials may be made to MSTI,
190 E. Bannock, Boise 83712; or the
Marion Kerby Cascade Scholarship
Fund, P. O. Box 770, Cascade 83611.
Elizabeth M. Kern
Elizabeth M. Kern, 91, of Boise,
died Thursday, July 1, 1999, in a
Boise care center of natural
causes.
Memorial services will be held
at 11 a. m.
Thursday, July
8, at Collister
Community
Church, 4709
W. State, Boi- 3
se, with Pastor "
Corbett Lynn
officiating. Cre-
mation was
under direction
of the Alden -
Waggoner Funeral Chapel, Boise.
Graveside services will be held at
10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, in
Durango, Colo.
Beth was born May 10, 1908, at
Wilsonville, Neb., the daughter of
Walter L. and Della M. Anderson
Rice. She was raised and educated
in Wilsonville, graduating from high
school there. She then attended a
Baptist teachers college in Grand
Island, Neb., receiving a teaching
certificate from there in 1929.
She married Walter T. Kern on
June 17, 1930, at Wilsonville. She
taught school for about two years
before the birth of her first son, at
which time she chose to stay home
and raise her family and help her
husband with the farm work. They
farmed for many years in Furnace
County, Neb. They later moved to
Kuna, Idaho, where she taught
school from 1948 until her retire-
ment. She received her bachelor's
degree in elementary education
from NNC in 1959.
Following their retirement they
moved to Durango, Colo., in 1980
to live close to their son Dwight.
Walter died there in 1987, and Beth
returned to the Boise area to live
close to her son Dwane.
She is survived by her sons and
their wives, Dwane and Phyllis
Kern of Boise, and Dwight and
Carol Kern of Ogden, Utah; six
grandchildren, Randy Kern of
Idaho Falls, Rick Kern of Durango,
Colo., Rene Homer of Nampa, Rob
Kern of Boise, Susan Wallace of
Boise, and Debra Basile of Aurora,
Ore.; 12 great - grandchildren; and
her sister, Gertrude McComb of
Canyon City, Colo.
In addition to her husband,
Walter, she was preceded in death
by her brother, Albert; and her sis-
ter, Margaret.
The family suggests memorials
be made to a scholarship fund, c/o
Nampa First Baptist Church, 1417
3rd St. S., Nampa 83686.
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Mary L. Kerr
McCall
Mary L. Kerr, 67, of McCall,
passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9,
1994, at her home, of cancer.
Services will be conducted at 2
p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the Com-
munity Congregational Church,
McCall. Officiating will be Pastor
Letha Essinger and services will
be conducted by the Heikkila Fu-
neral Chapel, McCall.
_ Mary was born Feb. 25, 1927, in
Muskegon, Mich., to Helen Louise
Krogstad and Charles Place. She
was reared and educated in
Michigan. She graduted from H.
Sophie Newcomb College at Tu-
lane University in New Orleans in
1950, with a Bachelor of Arts de-
gree in U.S. History and English.
Mary married Logan E. Kerr
June 9, 1951, at Keesler AFB in
Mississippi. Logan was a Senior
Master Sergeant in the Air Force
for 22 years, and during that time,
they lived in Madrid, Spain, from
1954 to 1957, and in Weisbaden,
Germany, from 1957 to 1961.
When Logan retired in 1961, they
settled in Caldwell. From 1965
until 1969, Mary taught preschool
at the government funded Day
Care Center at the Caldwell La-
bor Camp.
In 1974, Mary became a li-
censed realtor and began helping
Logan run Kerr Realty in down-
town Caldwell. They operated the
business together until 1981,
when they moved to Boise, to
open Capital Business
Investments.
Mary and Logan retired in 1986,
and enjoyed traveling in their mo-
torhome to Apache Junction,
Ariz., for the winters. They also
built a cabin together in McCall,
where they spent their summers.
Mary enjoyed fishing, bike rid-
ing, was an avid reader, and she
especially enjoyed golfing and
playing tennis with friends in the
valley and in McCall.
Survivors include her husband,
Logan of McCall; a daughter, Kar-
olyn Kerr of Portland, Ore.; a son
and daughter -in -law, Robert and
Yen Kerr of Murrieta, Calif.; a
son, James L. Kerr of Houston,
Texas; a son and daughter -in-
law, Paul and Paula Kerr of Boi-
se; a brother and sister -in -law,
Winston and Evelyn Place of San
Jose, Calif.; and four
grandchildren.
W. B. KERR PASSES A7r1AY 7CT?DAY
AT TUCSON, ARIZONA
The body of "Doug" Iterr who died Monday in a
Tucson, Arizona 7-.ospital Lill be brought to McCall to
be laid to resto Funeral services are planned for next
Sat. afternoon :a t; 2: o'clock at the Congregational church.
W•B. Kerr was born in Lady Smith, British Columbia,
dune 20, 1908. His death followed a long illness. Surviving
him in McCall are his wife, Dr. Susan B. Kerr, end two sons
John, and Thomas. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs.
Hannah Kerr of Seattle. and by several brothers and sisters.
In the years he sent in McCall, Doug endeared himself
to all. His family has the heart -felt symps;thy of the the
people of the town.
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a Kerwin
icia Kerwin, 72, of Donnelly, died Aug. 15, 2013, in a Boise hospital
" At her request, no services were held. Her body was cremated under the direction of Aciesa
Chapel, Boise.
k She was bom in Paxton, III., on Feb. 14, 1941 and moved to southern California around
1960. She held numerous jobs, but doing electronic assembly was what she enjoyed most.
She worked for Aerojet Electrical Systems in Azusa, Calf., until her retirement in 2001.
met her future, Patrick Kerwin, in Monrovia, Calif., and they were married May 17, 1980.
couple divided their time between Azusa and Donnelly, where they owned a vacation home for 12
enjoyed traveling, especially to the Colorado River, the desert, Mammoth Pools, Calif., and the
round Donnelly,
is survived by her husband, Patrick, of Azusa and Donnelly; two daughters, Jeanie Cordtz of
If and Bambi Wade of Coarsegold, Calif.; and a son, Kevin Pierce of Fontana, Calif.
was the stepmother to Paul Kerwin of La Mirada, Calif.; De Edra Burgat of Cedar City, Utah;
is Cox of St. George, Utah; and Danelle Kerwin of Azusa, Calif. She also had 15 grandchildren
Tree great - grandchildren.
iy friends in the Monrovia and McCall areas will miss her dearly.
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IRMA C. KESKA
Irma C. Keska, 82, of old Mead-
ows, died Dec. 25, 1992, at a Mc-
Call hospital after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1992, at
Meadows Valley High School. Pas-
tor Letha Essinger of New Meadows
Methodist Church officiated. Burial
was at Meadows Valley Cemetery
under the direction of Heikkila Fu-
neral Chapel.
She was born Jan. 13, 1909, in
;Amherst, Neb., to Stanley and Ma-
bel Long Harris. She attended rural
schools in Amherst and Miller area
and received her teaching degree
from Kerney State Teachers College
in Kerney, Neb.
She began her teaching career in
McCall and retired from the Mead-
ows Valley School District after 36
years of teaching. She was married
to Eugene Keska and they made
their home on Keska Lane east of
New Meadows.
No children were born to this
union, but Irma claimed all the chil-
dren in New Meadows as her own.
She was a member of the United
Methodist Church, Delta Kappa
Gamma society, Women's Club of
the Meadows, New Meadows Senior
Citizen Center and Wild Rose
Rebekah Lodge.
Surviving are one sister, Inez
Burrows of Boulder, Colo.; a sister -
in -law, Bea Heacock of McCall;
Glee Harris of Kerney, Neb.; nu-
merous nieces, nephews, cousins
and a multitude of friends, young
and old.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, parents, and a brother, Del
Harris.
Memorials may be made to the
United Methodist Church in New
Meadows, McCall Memorial Hospi-
tal or the Meadows Valley Ambu-
lance Fund.
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David Lee Kesler
David Lee Kesler, 51, went to be with
his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Nov.
6, 1996, surround-
ed by his loving
family.
Services will be
held at 1 P.M. Mon-
day, Nov. 11, at the
LDS Church in
Council. Burial will
follow in the Coun-
cil IOOF Cemetery.
A viewing will be
held from 11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Monday at the church.
Services are under the direction of Tho-
mason Funeral Home, Weiser.
David was born Sept. 3, 1945, at Coun
cil, Idaho, to George and Letha Jeffrie
Kesler. He attended school in Council
and one year of vo -tech at BJC (BSU)„
He married Carol Ann Jenkins on July
6, 1963, with whom he loved and laughed
with for 33 years, while raising four
children. David joined the LDS Church in
1980, and their marriage was later sol-
emnized Aug. 28, 1983, in the Idaho Falls
Temple.
David loved his family and friends
dearly, and touched the lives of all those
he came in contact with. When his health
permitted, he enjoyed fishing, his log-
ging truck, wheeling and dealing cars,
and playing with grandchildren. He loved
the outdoors, especially around Council,
and enjoyed socializing with friends.
Survivors include his wife, Carol: four
children and their spouses, Sheila Carl -
sen and her husband, Jason, Rodney
Kesler and his wife, Kristi, Brody Kesler
and his wife, Atina, and Mindy Ivey and
her husband, Hank; eight grandchildren,
Kori, Devin, Stephanie, Tyson, Ashli, Jef-
fery, Jessica and Kelsea; a brother, Don
Kesler and his wife, Billie, and a sister -
in -law, Connie Kesler. He was preceded
in death by his parents; and his brother,
Ed.
David was truly loved and will be
greatly missed.
The family suggests memorials be
made to the new David Kesler Memorial
Transplant Fund at U.S. Bank, Council
Branch; or to a favorite charity.
S faJe. S pv►a�s Aeb /iq,�;
Edwin Dale Kesler
Council
Edwin Dale Kesler, 62, a life-
1980 and took over ownership,
long Council resident, and a for-
with his brother Don, of their fa-
mer Adams County commission-
ther's business, Council Auto
er, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 1995, in
Service. He retired from that busi-
a Boise hospital of cancer.
ness in 1990.
Memorial services will be held
Mr. Kesler was active in civic
at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the
groups, serving on the Council
Council High School gymnasium.
school board, hospital board, the
Inurnment will be at the Council
Chamber of Commerce, and as a
Cemetery.
post commander for the Ameri-
Mr. Kesler was born Sept. 16,
can Legion. He was elected to the
1932, a son of George E. Kesler
Adams County Commission in
and Letha M. Jeffries Kesler. His
1986, and retired from that posi-
great- g rand parents, Alex and
tion in 1994 due to health.
Martha Kesler, were among the
Among his many interests, Mr.
first families to settle in the Coun-
Kesler grew a large garden,
cil Valley in 1877.
which he shared with people of
Mr. Kesler attended Council
the community. He raised live -
schools, and graduated from high
stock, did woodworking and pho-
school in 1950. He attended the
tography, wrote personal mem-
University of Idaho at Moscow,
oirs, read extensively, did
Kinman Business College at Spo-
historical research, and traveled.
kane, Wash., and later joined the
He is survived by his wife, Con -
U.S. Navy. He was stationed at
nie at the family home; five
Oahu, Hawaii, and at Bainbridge,
daughters and their husbands,
Md.
Kathy and Melvin Hedberg of
He married Patricia M. Moore
Grangeville, Karen and John
in 1952. They were later divorced.
Glenn of Pittsfield, Ill., Cindy and
He began working for Idaho
Scott Curtis of Chattanooga,
First National Bank in 1956, and
Tenn., Jennifer and Terry Farley
worked his way from teller to
with the U.S. Navy, and Casey
bank manager in 1967.
Kesler Martinez of Hickam AFB,
He married Connie M. Stern in
Hawaii; two brothers, Donald E.
1967, and the couple eventually
Kesler and David L. Kesler of
made their permanent home in
Council; and 10 grandchildren.
Council.
The family suggests that me-
Mr. Kesler attended the Pacific
morials be made to the Council
Coast Banking Institute at Seattle,
Ambulance Fund, or the David
and received a degree in banking Mink Benefit Fund.
business.
He retired from the bank it
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D a r r e l l A l o n z o K e s l i n g , S r . , 9 8 ,
C a s c a d e , d i e d T u e s d a y , J a n . 3 , 1 9 9 5
i n a C a s c a d e h o s p i t a l . F u n e r a l s e r -
v i c e s w i l l b e c o n d u c t e d 2 p . m . F r i d a y ,
J a n . 6 , 1 9 9 5 , a t t h e H e i k k i l a F u n e r a l
C h a p e l , M c C a l l , w i t h R e v . R i c k y
A d a m s o f f i c i a t i n g . C o n c l u d i n g s e r -
v i c e s w i l l b e J a n 1 1 , 1 9 9 5 , i n T o l e d o ,
O h i o .
D a r r e l l w a s b o r n M a r c h 3 1 , 1 8 9 6 ,
i n D e s h l e r , O h i o , s o n o f L e w i s A l o n z o
a n d M a r y E s a i a s K e s l i n g . H e h a d
l i v e d i n T o l e d o , S t o n y R i d g e a n d
L a t c h i e , O h i o , b e f o r e c o m i n g t o C a s -
c a d e i n 1 9 6 7 , w i t h h i s w i f e M a r g a r e t .
M a r g a r e t a n d D a r r e l l w e r e m a r r i e d
f o r o v e r 7 0 y e a r s .
H e w o r k e d f o r t h e R a i l w a y E x -
p r e s s f o r 4 7 y e a r s , r e t i r i n g i n 1 9 6 2 . H e
s e r v e d i n t h e U . S . A r m y d u r i n g W o r l d
W a r I . H e w a s a m e m b e r o f B e t h e l
L u t h e r a n C h u r c h , T o l e d o , S e n i o r C i t i -
z e n s , V F W , B r o t h e r h o o d o f R a i l w a y
a n d A i r l i n e C l e r k s N o . 2 0 6 7 , a n d
L u t h e r a n C h u r c h , C a s c a d e .
H e w a s a g o o d s i n g e r a n d h e r a i s e d
h i s k i d s o n W o r l d W a r I s o n g s . D a r r e l l
a n d M a r g a r e t h a d t r a v e l l e d e x t e n -
s i v e l y i n t h e U . S . a n d t h e y b o t h l o v e d
t o f i s h a n d l o v e d t h e I d a h o M o u n -
t a i n s .
S u r v i v i n g a r e h i s w i f e M a r g a r e t ,
C a s c a d e ; f o u r s o n s a n d a d a u g h t e r ,
D a r r e l l , J r . o f M c C a l l , W i l l i a m o f
H a s l e t t , M i c h . , R a l p h o f O r e g o n , O h i o ,
C h a r l e s o f M c C o m b , O h i o , a n d M a r y
I s a a c s o n o f M a u m e e , O h i o ; 2 1 g r a n d -
c h i l d r e n a n d 2 8 g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n .
H e w a s p r e c e d e d i n d e a t h b y a d a u g h -
t e r , D o r o t h y , a n d a s o n R o b e r t .
M e m o r i a l s m a y b e m a d e t o t h e
V a l l e y C o u n t y H o s p i t a l , C a s c a d e ,
I d a h o , 8 3 6 1 1 , W h i r l p o o l B a t h t u b
F u n d .
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K e s l i n g , 9 3 , C a s c a d e , w h o p a s s e d
a w a y S u n d a y , A p r i l 1 6 , 1 9 9 5 , i n t h e
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d u c t e d T u e s d a y , A p r i l 1 8 , 1 9 9 5 , a t
t h e H e i k k i l a F u n e r a l C h a p e l . B u r i a l
w i l l b e S a t u r d a y , A p r i l 2 2 , 1 9 9 5 i n
T o l e d o , O h i o .
M a r g a r e t w a s b o r n i n J e w e t t , O h i o ,
J a n . 1 3 , 1 9 0 2 , t h e d a u g h t e r o f C . W . F .
K e y s e r a n d M a r t h a ( H o l m e s ) K e y s e r .
S h e h a s b e e n a r e s i d e n t o f C a s c a d e
s i n c e 1 9 6 7 , f o r m e r l y l i v i n g a t 5 2 3
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l i v e d i n S t o n e y R i d g e , O h i o a n d
L a t c h i e , O h i o .
M a r g a r e t a n d h e r h u s b a n d , D a r r e l l ,
c e l e b r a t e d t h e i r 7 4 t h w e d d i n g a n n i -
v e r s a r y o n J u n e 1 7 , 1 9 9 4 . M a r g a r e t
w a s a d e v o t e d C h r i s t i a n w o m a n
k n o w n f o r h e r k i n d n e s s a n d s h e l o v e d
a l l l i v i n g t h i n g s . S h e w a s a m e m b e r o f
t h e B e t h e l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h , T o l e d o ,
O h i o , S e n i o r C i t i z e n s g r o u p s o f B e t h e l
L u t h e r a n C h u r c h a n d i n C a s c a d e ,
I d a h o .
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D a r r e l l , J r . , o f M c C a l l , W i l l i a m o f
H a s l e t t , M i c h . , R a l p h o f O r e g o n , O h i o ,
C h a r l e s o f M c C o m b , O h i o ; a n d a
d a u g h t e r , M a r y ( K e s l i n g ) I s a a c s o n ,
M a u m e e , O h i o ; 2 1 g r a n d c h i l d r e n a n d
2 8 g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n .
S h e w a s p r e c e d e d i n d e a t h b y h e r
h u s b a n d D a r r e l l o n J a n . 3 , 1 9 9 5 ; a
d a u g h t e r , D o r o t h y a n d a s o n , R o b e r t .
M e m o r i a l s m a y b e m a d e t o t h e
V a l l e y C o u n t y H o s p i t a l ( W h i r l p o o l
B a t h t u b F u n d ) , P . O . B o x 1 5 1 , C a s -
c a d e , I D 8 3 6 1 1 ; t h e B e t h e l L u t h e r a n
C h u r c h , T o l e d o , o r a f a v o r i t e c h a r i t y .
DARRELL ALONZO
KESLING
Darrell Alonzo Kesling, Jr.
85, of McCall died April 29,
2009 at his home of kidney
failure.
At his request, no services
will be held.
Darrell was born April
8, 1924 to Darrell A. and
Margaret C. Kesling inToledo,
Ohio.
He graduated from
Township High school in 1941
and entered the U.S. Army in
March 1943. He was honorably
discharged in April 1946.
He leaned the carpentry
trade and worked in
construction in Ohio, North
Dakota, Utah and Idaho.
He and Nancy Erickson
weremarried in Bowman, N.D.
on Dec. 16,1953, and moved to
McCall in 1963.
He is survived by his wife
Nancy, McCall; brothers
William (Phyllis) Adrian,.
Mich., Ralph (Rhoda), Oregon,
Ohio; Charles (Norma), Las
Vegas, and a sister Mary
(Edward) Isaacson, Maumee,
Ohio.
He was preceded in death
byhis parents, brother, Robert
and sister, Dorothy,
Donations may be given to
a favorite charity.
Adafern "Fern" Kessler
Boise
Adafern ''Fern" Kessler, 65, of
Boise, died Friday, May 21, 1993,
in a Boise nursing home of natu-
ral causes.
Funeral services will be held at
10 a.m. Monday, May 24, in Cen-
tral Assembly Christian Life Cen-
ter. Pastor Ted Buck will officiate.
Graveside services will be held
at 2 p.m. Monday at Holmes Cem-
etery, Donnelly. Arrangements.
are under direction of the Alden -
Waggoner Chapel, Boise.
Mrs. Kessler was born March
28, 1928, at Sunnyslope, Idaho, a
daughter of Earl and Effie May
Horrace Jones. She was raised in
the Canyon County area, graduat-
ing from Caldwell High School.
She then attended Kinman Busi-
ness College in Spokane, Wash.
She also attended college at
Northwest Nazarene College in
Nampa, majoring in fine arts. She
was a graduate of St. Alphonsus
Nursing School, where she re-
ceived her schooling to become
an LPN. Fern had worked at the
hospital in Council. She married
James Kessler on May 5, 1956, at
McCall. They lived on a ranch
near Donnelly for many years.
Fern was a field worker for the
American Sunday School Union.
She was a charter and founding
member of the Donnelly Bible
Church; charter member of the
McCall Conservative Baptist
Church; and a member of Central
Assembly Christian Life Center,
Boise, since 1976.
Fern had a love for children,
and had a gift for telling stories to
them. She was also a nationally -
honored artist, and enjoyed writ-
ing poetry.
Survivors include her husband,
James of Boise; two children and
their spouses, Karl and Bonnie
Kessler of Greenleaf, and Karen
and Bruce Oertel of Boise; a step-
daughter and her husband, Judy
and Ken Derbonne of Brazoria,
Texas; and nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Kimberly Elaine; her
parents; and a sister, Della Jean
Ireland.
The family suggests that me-
morials may be made to the Chil-
dren's Education Department,
Central Assembly Christian Life
Center, 12000 Fairview Ave., Boi-
se 83704.
Friends may call today from 1
to 9 p.m. at the Alden- Waggoner
Chapel in Boise.
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Edward T. Ketchum
Edward T. Ketchum, 70, of
Eagle, died Friday, Feb. 22,
2002, in a Boise hospital.
Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at St.
Michael's Epis-
copal Cathe-
dral, Boise. tw
Burial will fol-
low at Morris sg
Hill Cemetery. '
Friends and
family may
view today
from 4 to 8 if
p.m. at the
A I d e n -
Waggoner Funeral Chapel.
Edward was born Aug. 18,
1931, in Corning, N.Y., the son of
Ralph and Elizabeth Ketchum. He
received his education and
attended Northside High School
in Corning. He enlisted in the U.S.
Air Force in 1951.
While stationed at Sampson
AFB in New York, Edward met
Priscilla, his wife of 50 years, and
they were married on Nov. 28,
1951. He served in the U.S. Air
Force for 20 years, stationed in
various states, as well as over-
seas in England and Saudi Ara-
bia. He worked in the ROTC pro-
gram at Washington State
University. He moved to Boise in
1967 where he was supervisor in
the recruiting office. He retired
from the Air Force in 1971.
After retirement Edward
worked for the U.S. Fore
vice for nine years living in Cas-
cade. He really enjoyed his job
with the Forest Service and work
ing in the outdoors. He returne
to Boise in 1983.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing,
and playing golf. He was a mem-
ber of the Disabled American Vet-
erans, and the American Legion.
He is survived by his spouse,
Priscilla Ketchum of Boise; three
sons, Edward Ketchum and wife,
Carol of Eagle, Clark Ketchum
and wife, Susan, and Kenneth
Ketchum and wife, Linda, of Boi-
se; six grandchildren, Marissa,
Heather, Kristi, Tim, Jayme and
Ashley; two great - grandchildren,
Kyla and Keith; and three broth-
ers, Ralph, Kenneth and Irvin
Ketchum. He was preceded in
death by his mother and father;
and two sisters, Ruth and Dora.
In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests memorials to the Ameri-
can Heart Association, or a favor-
ite charity.
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Deaths
JAMES JOSEPH
(JAMIE) KETO
James Joseph (Jamie) Keto, 16,
son of Joe and Nancy Keto, of Mc-
Call, died peacefully in his sleep
early Saturday morning, March 12,
with the blessed hope of eternity in
his breast after a life -long struggle
with illness.
Services will be conducted at 2
p.m. Wednesday at the McCall
Seventh -day Adventist Church,
McCall. Pastor Hugh Cowles will
officiate, assisted by Rodney Pratt.
Burial will follow at McCall
Cemetery under the direction of
Heikkila Funeral Chapel.
Jamie was born May 19, 1971,
in McCall. He lived in Portland for
one year, the Boise area for three
years, Nampa and Caldwell for two
years, and the rest of his life in the
McCall area.
Jamie loved motorcycles and
rode them from the age of six on.
He was a computer whiz and loved
to draw and do things with his
hands. He enjoyed watching movies
and reading his books.
Most of all, Jamie loved people
and was an inspiration to everyone
who knew him. He was a wonder-
ful and loving son and brother, and
had a very special relationship with
his grandparents.
He is survived by his parents,
Joe and Nancy Keto; three sisters,
Kim, 18, New Hampshire; Amy,
12 and Sarah, 7; his maternal
grandparents, Burton and Bette
Walker, all of McCall, his paternal
grandmother, Jean Keto, Boise; two
aunts, two uncles, and two cousins,
and his very special friend' and
cousin Bill Munsey; Caldwell.
He was preceded in death by his
cousin Adam, and his grandfather,
Joe Keto.
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Kip A. Keto
Kip A. Keto, 37, of Boise, went
home to be with the Lord following
complications of diabetes.
Funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at the Treas-
ure Valley Bible Church, Boise. Pas-
tor Mark Stewart will officiate.
Graveside services will be held at 3
p.m. Monday at the McCall Ceme-
tery. Arrangements are under direc-
tion of the Alden- Waggoner Chapel,
Boise.
Kip was born Jan. 13, 1951, at
Boise, where he was raised and edu-
cated. He graduated from Capital
High School in 1969 where during
his senior year he was student body
vice president. He married Candy
Stanford in 1971, and they were
later divorced. He married Alma
Rutger in 1974. They were married
for 12 years. At the time of his
death, he was the manufacturer's
representative of the Boise branch
of Midgley -Huber Inc. of Salt Lake
City.
He was an active member of the
Treasure Valley Bible Church where
he had been involved in the junior
high youth program. He knew and
loved the Lord, and had a great de-
sire to serve Him in his daily life.
Kip enjoyed golfing, and working
with his computer. He was an avid
BSU Bronco fan and a member of
the Bronco Athletic Association. In
the past, he had been active in
coaching soccer and basketball
teams. Above all, though, Kip sim-
ply loved people, especially children.
He had a very special and loving
relationship with his son, Adam, and
with his nephew, Jamie. Kip's ready
smile, his wit and enthusiasm, and
his warm and loving spirit will be
sorely missed by the many people
who loved him.
Survivors include his mother,
Jean Keto of Boise; a brother, Joe
Keto Jr. of McCall; a sister, Kathi
Hendricks of Boise; and three
nieces. His father, Joe Keto; his son,
Adam; and a nephew, Jamie Keto,
all died earlier.
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Nancy J. Keto (Walker)
Nancy J. Keto (Walker), 58, passed away Aug. 19, 2011, in Boise.
A joint graveside memorial service will be held for both Nan and Joe on Friday,
Sept. 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the McCall Cemetery.
F Nancy (Nan) was born Sept. 9, 1952, in Caldwell and raised in McCall. She proudly
' attended and graduated from Gem State Academy in 1970.
In December of that year, she married the love of her life, Joseph A. Keto, Jr. of
work as an RN allowed Nan to live at home, although bed - ridden,
for many years under his loving care.
They loved reading scriptures together, often repeating the Lord's Prayer. They enjoyed living
peacefully in their McCall home until his untimely passing Jan. 29, 2011.
Nan was a life -long member of the Seventh -day Adventist church. Growing up, Nan was a free spirit,
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hot springs and at the lake, camping, picnics, and target shooting.
She and Joe were avid Boise State football fans, and watched all the games together.
Nan had an angelic singing voice and was given the privilege of traveling across Europe with the
Southern cCalifornia iAdhunch tweddings, Chorale
and numerous other summer
unction�9. She continued to sing
throughout
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sclerosis for 30 years. Her unstoppable spirit was felt by so many and will be desperately misseu U
everyone.
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Joseph (Joe) P. Keuter /
Joseph (Joe) P. Keuter, 83, of Emmett,
died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997, at his
Emmett home. -
A Vigil service
will be conducted
at 7:00 p.m. Friday, *.
Jan. 3, at the Pot-
ter Funeral Cha-
pel, Emmett. The
Funeral Mass will
be celebrated at
11:00 a.m. on Sat-
urday, January 4,
at Sacred Heart
atholic Church 211 E. 1st Street, Em -'
melt. The Rev. David Riffle will preside.
Burial will follow at the Emmett
emetery.
Joe was born February 20. 1913 in
tuart, Nebraska. He moved to the Em-
ett Valley with his new bride, Lovena,
n 1935. He went to work for Boise
ayette Lumber Company where he
orked the next 40 years as contract car
loaders shipping and planer supervisor,
retiring in 1975.
Upon retirement, Joe and Lovena en-
oyed their cabin at Cascade, fishing,
gardening and family. At home he was a
"jack -of -all- trades" and always had a
"project ". In the later years, Joe raised
tomatoes and onions, fed the squirrels,
told stories and watched the neighbor-
hood from his patio. He truly missed his
many friends who preceded him, and left
with no regrets havinq "Did my share of
everything."
Joe is survived by his wife of 61 years,
Lovena, of Emmett; two sons and daugh-
ters-in-law, Don and Dorothy of Tacoma,
WA and Jerry and Billie of Nampa, Ida-
ho; his brother, John Keuter of Coeur
d'Alene, Idaho; his sister Fleanora
Schaaf of Boise, Idaho; grandchildren:
Valerie Keuter of San Ramon, CA, Don -
etta Brooks of Bellevue, WA, David
Keuter of Tacoma, WA and Donald
Keuter, Jr. of Seattle, WA; and four
great - grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his 2 sisters, Margaret Kramer
and Olivia "011ie" Bremmer; and a broth-
er, Barney Keuter.
The family suggests that memorials
e made to the Sacred Heart Church or
ther favorite charity in his name.
EFFIE KEYES
As He promised in St. John
Chapter 14, Verse 2 of the Bible
God's Holy Work, the Lord Jesus
Christ visited the Bob Keyes home
at Donnelly at 9:36 a.m. Oct. 3
1992, and took Effie Keyes to he
eternal home. Keyes, 73, o
Donnelly, died at home after
valiant two -year battle with lym-
phoma.
Her Jubilee Memorial Service
was held at 1 p.m. Monday at the
Donnelly Bible Church. Interment
followed at the Finn Cemetery, on
Farm -to- Market Road six miles
southeast of McCall.
She was born Effie Elena
Amanda Gestrin on Aug. 11, 1919,
on her grandparent's homestead eight
miles north of Cascade, near Arling,
Idaho. She was the second daughter
of Otto and Elena Gestrin. She at-
tended the one -room, eight -grade
Center School. Both Arling and
Center are now under the Cascade
reservoir.
She accepted the Lord Jesus
Christ as her Savior and Lord during
her grade school years in her
mother's Arling Union Sunday
School class. Her commitment was
later reinforced at summer catechism
school at the Finn Church. She
graduated from the then new
Donnelly High School in 1934.
Her first away- from -home job
was keeping house for Cascade's Dr.
Ward. She packed peas for
Richman - Samuels in Donnelly and
worked at C. C. Anderson's Golden
Rule Store in McCall. She worked
at Clark Hamilton's Donnelly Merc,
and later as WICAP homemaker and
outreach worker.
On October 4, 1942, at a small
home wedding, on a six -day military
leave, she became Mrs. Bob Keyes.
She set up housekeeping in
Columbus, Ga. where he was serv-
ing as regimental demolitions offi-
cer with the 511th Parachute
Infantry. After moves to
Rockingham, N. C., and to Toccoa,
Ga., she returned to her parents'
home when her husband was ordered
to the South Pacific. Since Long
Valley then had no hospital, her
parents saw to it that she got to the
Council hospital for the birth of
their first daughter, Sharon, on the
night of his 25th parachute jump!
and Dino Pyle. In recognition o
her long service, the cemetery board
has granted a special request to plant
a Tamarack tree at her grave. The
appearance of fresh new Tamarack
needles each spring, pictured in her
r mind the resurrection to new life
f after the cold death of winter.
a Above all, she was a true scrip-
tural help -mate and was one with
her husband in all his work and
ministry. She was a Godly mother
to her children. She read the Bible
and translated it into life and sought
to pass its truths on to future gener-
ations.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Otto and Elena Gestrin; one
sister, Nettie Eld; and one brother,
Francis Gestrin. She is survived by
two sisters, Ida Goslin of Emmett
and Phyllis Houk of Ketchum; and
two brothers, Howard and Albert
Gestrin, both of Donnelly.
Surviving family members are
her husband, Bob Keyes of
Donnelly; Paul and Sharon
Townsend and daughters Heidi and
Heather of Guatemaia City, Central
America; Bob and Melissa Brunner,
daughter Jenny and son Josh, of
Donnelly; and Otto and Barbie
Keyes and daughters Amanda and
Katie, of Kelowna, B.C., Canada.
The family cannot possibly ex-
press their thanks and appreciation
for the ministry and support of all
the kind, competent and compas-
sionate doctors, nurses and staff of
the Long Valley Clinic, McCall
Memorial Hospital, St. Luke's
Regional Medical Center and the
Mountain States Tumor Institute.
The family also thanks the won-
derful Donnelly friends and neigh-
bors for their abounding kindness.
They prayed, visited, phoned, sent
cards and brought in culinary de
lights that would have done justice
to old- fashioned threshing crews.
In lieu of flowers, the family re-
quests memorial gifts which will be
used for Christian missionary work.
Unless designated otherwise, gifts
will be divided among American
Missionary Fellowship (formerly
American Sunday School Union),
Wycliffe Bible Translators and the
Gideons. It was under the A.M.F.
ministry that she and her entire fam-
ily found Christ. W.B.T. has made
it possible for the Townsends to
minister for 21 years, translating the
Bible to the Ixil Indian language of
Guatemala. Gideon Testaments
were a blessing to her in every hos-
pital room she occupied.
After the war, the Keyeses
ranched.six years at Council, where
daughter Melissa and son Otto were
born. The family returned to Long
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f Valley in 1950. They moved to
their present farm, 1 -1/4 miles
south of Roseberry in 1951 and, ex-
cept for one winter, have resided
there since. During the winter of
1955 -56, the family moved to
Portland, Ore., where he studied at
Multnomah School of the Bible and
she audited the graduation class
there. She joined the family in a
tract ano, street witnessing ministry
in Portland's inner city.
She was a charter member of the
Donnelly Bible Church, a member
of the Church's Missions
Committee and taught the Primary
Sunday School class for over 20
years. Only Heaven will reveal the
number of those who began their
spiritual journey under her gentle,
faithful ministry of the word of
God. She was a past member of the
Gideons Auxiliary and at the time of
her death, was president of the
Finnish Ladies Aid.
She was a woman of courage,
faith and prayer who prayed for mis-
sionaries around the world. Daily
devotions and private worship were
woven into the fabric of her life.
They sustained her during nine hos-
pitalizations, weeks of chemother-
apy and numerous lung taps during
the closing months of her life.
Her prayers and encouragement
supported her husband and family in
ministries at Crouch Community
Church in Garden Valley, the Valley
Bible Center in Cascade, the Snow
Bowl in Round Valley, in the
founding of the Juntura Bible
Chapel in Juntura, Ore., and in 20
years of ministry at the Boise
Rescue mission.
During six winter seasons, she
was an active member of the Gila
River Chapel and the Caliente
Prayer Fellowship in Florence,
Ariz.
She loved beautiful Long Valley
and lived through its golden years.
She was truly happy nowhere else.
She died in her own home, six
miles from her birthplace.
With the help of her husband and
daughter Melissa, she was, for 31
years, caretaker of Finn, Spink and
Holmes cemeteries. The entire fam-
ily spent many happy hours work-
ing together and she took special
pride in the work. She felt it a
credit to the community and her
Finnish heritage, and a tribute to her
parents and grandparents, all buried
at Suamalaisten Muisto Hatausmaa
(Finnish Memorial Cemetery).
She was a lover of trees. This
past spring, John Pyle helped plant
50 Ponderosa Pine seedlings at Finn
and Spink cemeteries. It is hoped
they will be living memorials to her
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Myrtle Ke `yes;
MccallNative,
Expires at 70
RIGGINS —Mrs. Myrtle Ellen
Keyes, 70, a native of this area
and a resident on a homestead
ranch in the French Creek area
'the past 43 years, died in a
McCall hospital Thursday night.
Mrs. Keyes was born at Mc-
Call, Dec. 2, 1889. She married
Roby Keyes at Vale, Ore., July
6, 1932, and they homesteaded
on the French Creek ranch
where numerous persons each
year camped while awaiting
snow to clear in the spring so
they could get back to their
homes in the Warren Bergdorf
area, after having moved closer
to town for the winter.
In addition to her husband,
she is survived by three sisters,
Mrs. Ida Vinson and Mrs. Helen
Maxfield, both of McMinnville,
Ore., and Mrs. Betty Allfrance
of Salem, Ore.
Services are pending at Wal-
ker's chapel in McCall. ,n L
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Robert M. "Bob" Keyes
Robert M. "Bob" Keyes completed all the days that God ordained for him on Nov. 6, 2013, when
Almighty God called him home to heaven to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ.
After making a parachute jump for his 95th birthday, Bob had declared that he wanted to do
it again for his 100th birthdayl But at 98 he made his final jump to heaven.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Donnelly Bible
Church.
Bob was bom in Weiser on Sept. 29, 1915, to Karl and Salome Keyes. Older brother Jim
and younger sister Winifred completed the family, and they together faced the rigors of farm
life on homesteads near Weiser, New Meadows and then Council.
Bob graduated with a degree in agriculture from the University of Idaho, the same school his father,
aunt, brother and sister attended.
During World War II Bob joined the U. S. Army paratroopers and served as an officer in the Pacific.
Before shipping out he married Effie Gastrin of Cascade on Oct. 4, 1942.
Following the war Bob contracted polio, but by sheer grit he managed his own rehabilitation.
Bob and Effie then bought a farm near Donnelly, Idaho, where they raised three children, Sharon
(Paul) Townsend of Caldwell, Melissa (Bob) B nner of Fruitland and Otto (Barbie) Keyes of Moscow.
His wife Effie went home to heaven in 1992 d he missed her for 21 years. Their family added six
grandchildren and four great - grandsons.
Besides farming, Bob worked as water master and ditch rider of the Rosebery irrigation district. He
served on the local school board and as interim pastor in three churches.
Bob loved God and, as an ambassador for Christ, determined to share the good news of peace with
God through Jesus. He traveled widely to distribute that message on his red and yellow Gospel tracts
Bob Keyes' family is thankful for his example of commitment and perseverance. He was loved by all
who cared for him during his last years, because of his smile and expression of gratitude. His family
wants to give a heartfelt "thank you!' to all the staff at The Cottages of Middleton, Payette Care Center,
and Heart n' Home Hospice for the good care given him in his last difficult months.
Memorials in Bob's name could be sent to his favorite ministry, Jews for Jesus, 60 Haight St., San
Francisco, CA 94102 -5895, or Donnelly Bible Church, P.O. Box 167 Donnelly ID 83615 -0167.
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