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+2011, Boise, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

The Idaho Statesman, (Boise, ID) - April 24, 2011

Blankenship, Dr. Michael B., 56, (03Apr1955 - 21Apr2011) of Eagle, died April 21, 2011. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home. (03Apr1955 - 21Apr2011)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Boise, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68848345

Dr. Michael Bruce Blankenship, 56, of Eagle, passed away April 21, 2011 in Boise, Idaho.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, on Thursday, April 28, 2011 on the Boise State University Campus, in the Special Events Center of the Student Union Building, 1910 University Dr., Boise.

Michael was born on April 3, 1955 in Atlanta, Georgia, to E. D. and Pallie Blankenship. He married Sheila Duncan in Asheville, North Carolina on November 23, 1978, and to this union, one son Ian was born.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents; E. D. and Pallie Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife Sheila, and son Ian, with whom Michael had a very special relationship with and was looking forward to a summer full of playing golf.

2011, Boise, Ada Co., ID, Memorial

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/04/24/v-print/1621427/bsu-professor-advocated-rehabilitation.html

In Remembrance Michael B. Blankenship: By Joe Estrella – jestrella(at)idahostatesman.com

Copyright: © 2011 Idaho Statesman

In Remembrance Michael B. Blankenship. He will be remembered as an outspoken voice for improving the American justice system. Michael B. Blankenship, a police officer turned professor of criminal justice, believed in the U.S. justice system but was not afraid to point out its flaws. Blankenship, 56, died on the Boise State campus Thursday after collapsing while walking to his car, according to his son Ian’s posting on Facebook. Blankenship died less than a month after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. He’d recently joked to friends on Facebook that a slow recovery had left him “so bored that I am watching baseball.” The surgery had made him eager to celebrate his 56th birthday on April 3.

Blankenship was remembered as an advocate for reforming a system that relied too heavily on “incarceration rather than rehabilitation” of people guilty of “low-level crimes,” recalled Monica Hopkins, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho. Hopkins was a student at BSU during the time that Blankenship was dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs. But they did not become acquainted until 2009, when Blankenship called to congratulate her on a guest opinion she wrote for the Idaho Statesman, in which she pointed out the “diminishing returns” on the millions Idaho invests in corrections, probation and parole.

“He believed in the system, and that people had to pay for their crimes. But that it had to be a punishment that fit the crime.”BSU President Bob Kustra said Blankenship was appreciated by his students and colleagues for his “passion for teaching” and by Treasure Valley residents “who were touched by his outreach and advocacy.” “He will be missed as a vital member of our campus community,” Kustra said.

Blankenship earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice and a master’s in public affairs from Western Carolina University. He got his doctorate in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University. Blankenship was a Boise State dean from June 2002 until December 2006, when he joined the Department of Criminal Justice full time. He came to Boise State from East Tennessee State University, where he served as chairman of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, associate dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and director of the Teaching and Learning Center. His blog, “The Justice Gambit,” provided commentary on criminal justice issues and he was routinely quoted in the media as an expert on crime and social justice issues. An avid motorcyclist, he also wrote a blog titled “Movin’ On.” During his time at BSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, he initiated new research centers focused on urban and regional planning, aging and Idaho history and politics. He also helped launch graduate programs in urban and regional planning, gerontology and anthropology.

Blankenship is survived by his wife, Sheila, and son.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2014, Boise, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Idaho Statesman on Nov. 18, 2014

Reba Ruth Sheffield, age 82, passed away peacefully in Boise on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Reba was born on September 4, 1932 in Lenoir, NC to Claude Nelson Kirby and Ruth Blankenship Kirby.

Her family moved to Florida in 1947. On June 10, 1949 she married Elliott Aunzel Sheffield in Tampa, Florida. Together they had five children and enjoyed 59 years of abiding love. At the invitation of Phil and Shirley Kirby they visited Boise in the early 1970s. In 1972 they decided to make Boise their home, and their children and families soon followed.

Reba was not only a beloved wife, mother and homemaker but also ran Regency Construction with her husband, Elliott, for many years. She loved cooking for her family and studying the Bible with friends at her church, Calvary Baptist of Boise.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Daryl Keith Sheffield; and a daughter, Deborah Sheffield Roper; a sister, Margaret Kirby Hendry; and a brother, Jimmy Kirby.

Reba is survived by her son, Elliott Sheffield Jr. and his wife, Marilyn Sheffield; her daughter, Patty Sheffield Owings; her son, Blair Sheffield; a son-in-law, James Roper (husband of Deborah Sheffield Roper) all of Boise; and a sister-in-law DeeAnn Kirby (wife of Jimmy Kirby) of Tampa, FL. She was blessed with fourteen grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, November 22nd at 2pm at Silver Sage Baptist Church, 5858 S Maple Grove Rd, Boise with Pastor George Slaughter officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1940 Census, Lenoir, Lower Creek Twp., Caldwell Co., NC,

Kirby, Claud N. 29, M, NC, Head,

Kirby, Ruth A. 29, F, NC, Wife,

Kirby, Margaret E. 11, F, NC, Dau,

Kirby, Reba Ruth 07, F, NC, Dau,

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2015, Boise, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Idaho Statesman on Dec. 8, 2015

Lily Murphy Bloom passed away peacefully in Boise, ID on December 3, 2015 of natural causes, at 101 years. Lily was surrounded by nearby family and passed in the company of her son and daughter-in-law. Lily was born on February 9, 1914 in Broughty Ferry, Scotland, the only child of James and Jessie Murphy.

Lily accompanied her parents to the United States in 1920, all becoming citizens in 1930. Lily met her husband, Win Bloom in New York City; they married on October 3, 1941. Lily and Win spent most of their lives in Garden City, New York before moving to Sugar Hill, New Hampshire in their 80's. Lily and Win were married for over 59 years and enjoyed many trips to visit family back in Scotland. Win preceded Lily in death by 14 years, whom she missed immensely.

Lily was a strong woman. She loved to play bridge, playing several times a week in years past. She spent her time volunteering, including at a local hospital in New York, and was involved in the Ladies Society at her Church in New Hampshire. Lily enjoyed reading good books, writing letters and hearing and telling good jokes.

Lily is survived by her family in Idaho; son, W. Colby Bloom and his wife, Angela (Kendrick) Bloom; granddaughter, Heather Bloom Kane and her husband, Joshua Kane; granddaughter, Katie Lauren Peters and her husband, Mark Peters; and by her family back East; daughter, Janet Bloom Powers and her husband, Charlie Powers; grandson, Scott Powers; grandson, Jeff Powers and his wife, Sarah; daughter, Kathryn Bloom Gross and her husband, Larry Gross; grandson, Matthew Gross; granddaughter, Jessie Blankenship and her husband, Jason; and by seven great grandchildren.

There will be a memorial service for Lily on December 12, 2015 at 2PM at The First Baptist Church, 607 N 13th St., Boise, ID.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Boise, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Charles-Ronald-Fellows-103734202b

Charles Ronald Fellows "Ron" age 74 passed away on Monday July 4, 2016 at Overland Court Assisted Living in Boise, Idaho. He was born on March 21, 1942 in Nampa, Idaho to Charles and Dorothy Fellows.

The family moved to Boise, Idaho where Ron attended school and graduated from Boise High School. Ron meet and married the love of his life Joene Skeers in Greenleaf, Idaho in 1960 and were blessed with two daughters. They were married for 42 years until Jo's death in 2003.

Ron's first job at the age of 14 was at the Hotel Boise as an elevator operator where he worked for several years. The family moved to Seattle in 1966 where Ron worked at Boeing Aviation. After they moved back to Boise, Ron worked as a manager at Peasley Transfer and Storage where he retired from in 2008. Ron loved spending time with his family and enjoyed working on his hot rod and going to the car races.

Ron is survived by his two daughters Sandy (Guy) Cutler, Robin (Jim) Kaeppner, sisters Phoebe (Mark) Turley, Linda (Randy) Brazille, Penny (Larry) Blankenship and grandchildren Nikkie Youngblood, Mathew Cutler and Travis Kaeppner and three great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on friday, July 8, 2016 at Cloverdale Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Boise, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

The Times-News, (Twin Falls, ID) - July 29, 2017

Delsie Clampitt began her adventurous life in Corning, Calif. at home on an orange and olive orchard as the youngest of six children born to Charles and Estella Skinner in 1924.

She married Delbert Clampitt in Elko, Nev. after a whirlwind three month courtship. They were a hardworking southern Idaho farm family raising three children: Cheryl Blankenship (Lee), Gary Clampitt (Diane Ferrell) and Alan Clampitt (Teresa).

Family boating, camping and traveling were welcome respite. Upon retirement, building a house in Olympia, Wash., acquiring bigger and bigger boats and charter fishing businesses and traveling the world kept Delsie on her toes. Delbert and Delsie moved back to Twin Falls in 1990. Delsie lived at Brookdale in Boise the past three years, passing away July 25, 2017.

Her grandchildren were the frosting on her cake. Mitch Gray, Anne Blankenship , Eric Clampitt, Dawn Davis, Casey Ferrell, Janae Blood, Ashley Wimer and Megan Clampitt will all miss their grandma as will the great and great, great grands.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2019, Boise, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho Press-Tribune (Nampa, ID) - September 8, 2019

Jean B. McAdams, 87, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society, Boise Village. Jean was born May 5, 1932 in Boise, Idaho. She was adopted at birth by Fred and Monnie Bevington.

She spent her early childhood in Gooding, Idaho along with her adopted brother, Wilson. In addition to helping around the family's farm Jean was involved in 4-H and rodeo. After graduating from Nampa High School in 1949 she moved to Boise and worked for the telephone company; first as an operator and then as an accounting clerk.

On November 28, 1953, Jean married Ralph J. McAdams in Elko, Nevada. They raised three children, Karen, Elizabeth, and Michele. Jean was a devoted mother and homemaker. She was involved with school activities and the P.T.A. at the local and state level. An excellent seamstress, she created stylish clothes and many beautiful dance costumes for her daughters.

Always interested in politics, Jean also found time to work as a volunteer, ringing doorbells, stuffing envelopes, and canvassing for local, state, and national candidates. Jean became a lobbyist for a state-wide volunteer agency which led to a memorable trip to Washington D.C to attend the National Legislative Convention.

Jean was divorced after twenty-seven years of marriage in August 1981. She enrolled as a full-time student at Boise State University from 1981 to 1983. Jean became an Idaho State Licensed Alcoholism Evaluator in 1983. In 1985 she was certified as a Chemical Dependency Counselor. After working for several years in the field of chemical dependency Jean went into private practice. She was the Owner/Director of a state licensed chemical dependency, outpatient treatment center in downtown Nampa. Jean retired in 2006.

Jean enjoyed traveling to visit friends and family. Through the years, she visited Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Calgary, Salt Lake City, Reno, and Laguna Beach. Her passion for reading and art history made book stores and art museums priority stops. City Lights Bookstore and The Legion of Honor in San Francisco were among her favorites. Jean especially looked forward to annual trips to her youngest daughter's summer home in Yellowpine, Idaho. There she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren hiking, swimming, and fishing during the day and barbeque and board games in the evening.

Jean is survived by her daughters Karen McAdams Kunze (Alan), Elizabeth Blankenship (David), and Michele Crosby (Scott), five grandchildren, Jessica McAdams and Michael, Megan, Miriam, and Alex Crosby, and two great grandchildren Camden and Brinley as well as many cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society, Boise Village, 3115 Sycamore Dr., Boise, at 3:30 pm. www.bowmanfuneral.com.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

David L. Blankenship – b.30Mar1956 – Boise, ID: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5RP-XW9

Relatives; Elizabeth Ann Blankenship, Liz A. Blankenship.

+2015, Eagle, Ada Co., ID, Funeral

Published in Idaho Statesman on Mar. 17, 2015

Ian Michael Blankenship, 28 [14Jan1987], of Eagle, died March 11, 2015 at his home.

A celebration of Ian's life will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Cloverdale Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2014, Meridian, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Idaho Statesman on Jan. 31, 2014

Michael Lee Downer passed January 27, 2014 after a brave two year battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Mike was born to Elmer Lee Downer and Mary Charlene Hankins Downer in Tulsa, OK on June 29, 1955.

Mike lived in various California cities, then moved to Reno, NV and graduated from Hug High School. During Mike's school years he excelled in Math and Science and he played the saxophone in the school's marching band. Mike joined the US Army in July 17, 1974 and served honorably until discharged July 16, 1980. While in the Army, Mike married Nannette Ware in Virginia City, NV. They were stationed in Germany where he worked on the Vulcan and Hercules missile sites. Mike received a Good Conduct medal and Sharpshooter M16 National Defense Service Award. While in Germany, Kara Lee Downer was born on July 7, 1977. July is truly a special month for Mike, as he referred Kara's birth as lucky sevens. Mike and Nan were later divorced.

After Mike's discharge he went back to Nevada and began working as a powder monkey in a barite mine in Elko. Mike loved the outdoors, no matter whether desert or mountains. Mike met Cindy Lee Blankinship on April 11, 1981 in Boise, ID where he and his mining buddies had come for a meeting. It was love at first sight and the rest is history. Cindy's daughter Sandy instantly had Mike wrapped around her finger. Mike and Cindy married on June 16, 1984 in the Rose Garden in Julia Davis Park with Kara Lee and Sandy Lee as flower girls. In September 1984, Mike officially adopted Sandy Lee.

In May 1982, Mike and Cindy bought and built their first house on Cory Street. It was small and the little house quickly became too small with the birth of Curtis Lee on September 17, 1986. The family moved to Meridian in May 1987 and there he passed.

Mike established M&C Custom Construction in 1984 and enjoyed being a general contractor. He built houses with his partner Malcolm Harris, delighted in being creative with tile, marble and rock. Mike could do anything he set his mind to and was a great handy man. He was a hard worker and always helped others. He was never afraid to strike up a conversation with anyone, including strangers, which occasionally wasn't a great idea. Above all else, Mike loved his family and friends unconditionally. He was quick to encourage them to follow their dreams and was always ready to help. He was quick to offer advice on any topic. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, golfing and his Harley. His hobbies also included pen and ink drawings, working on cars, and most recently landscaping.

Mike is survived by his wife Cindy, mother Mary and step-father Bill, brother Mark, mother-in-law Barbara, daughters Kara Lee and Sandy Lee, son Curtis Lee and 13 grandchildren.

Mike was preceded in death by his father Elmer Lee Downer and step-mother Sharon Downer, as well as his father-in-law Gene Blankinship. Mike will be missed dearly by family and friends.

A service to honor Mike will be held at Cloverdale Memorial Park on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11:00.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Meridian, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Idaho Statesman on June 9, 2015

Donald LeRoy Oldemeyer died late in the evening of June 4, 2015. Don was born November 7, 1924, in Brush, Colorado to Clarence L. and Gayle E. Oldemeyer.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen; son, Neal Oldemeyer (wife, Nancy); and daughter, Donna Daniels (husband, Rodger). Don also has seven grandchildren: Lacey Oldemeyer and Briana Le Blanc (husband, Brent); Spencer, Bryce and Kyle Oldemeyer; and Craig and Rick Daniels. He lived long enough to hold his great grandson Ethan Le Blanc last Christmas. Beverly Decker is his remaining sibling.

Don was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Oldemeyer, and his son, Keith Oldemeyer (wife, Barbara), who passed away from cancer in 2008.

Don spent his youth on the family farm and attended the Brush schools. After graduating from high school he enrolled at Colorado A & M (now Colorado State University). His schooling was interrupted by World War II when he spent 32 months in the U.S. Army including time in Europe with the 87th Infantry Division, which fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

After being discharged from the Army, Don returned to college and graduated in December 1948 with a B.S. degree in Agronomy. On Sept. 12, 1948, he and Eileen Blankenship were married in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Together they drove to Pennsylvania where Don attended Pennsylvania State College and received his Ph.D. in Agronomy.

His first job was with the Irrigation Experiment Station at Prosser, Washington as an assistant agronomist. In June 1954 he accepted a job with the Amalgamated Sugar Company at Nyssa, Oregon where he spent the remainder of his professional career focused on sugar beet research, particularly beet seed development. He was very active in the sugar beet industry. A highlight of his career was when he was awarded an Honorary Membership in the American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists along with his brother at the February 1991 biennial meeting.

Don was active in the Nyssa United Methodist Church, serving in several different positions. He was also involved in the Nyssa Lions Club for many years. He served six years on the Nyssa City Council and served as mayor from 1975 to 1976.

Don's hobbies were camping, bird hunting and fishing. He was particularly fond of chukar hunting until the hills became too steep to climb. Rose growing was his favorite part of gardening, while taking pride in his beautiful green lawn.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Summers Funeral Home, Ustick Chapel, 3629 E. Ustick Rd., Meridian, ID 83646. A brief graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m., the same day, at the Nyssa Cemetery, Nyssa, Oregon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Meridian, Ada Co., ID, Death

Published in Idaho Statesman on July 7, 2015

Daniel Blankenship, 64, of California, died Friday, July 3, 2015 at a Boise hospital.

Arrangements are at Summers Funeral Homes, Ustick Chapel, Meridian

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Meridian, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Idaho Statesman on Feb. 4, 2016

Eileen Joyce Oldemeyer died the evening of February 1, 2016. She was born August 1, 1927, in Deadwood, South Dakota to Frank and Clara Blankenship.

She is survived by her son, Neal Oldemeyer (wife, Nancy); and daughter, Donna Daniels (husband, Rodger). Eileen also has seven grandchildren: Lacey Schmidt (husband, Ryan) and Brianna Le Blanc (husband, Brent); Spencer, Bryce and Kyle Oldemeyer; and Craig and Rick Daniels. She also has two great grandchildren: Ethan and Mason Le Blanc.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Oldemeyer, and son, Keith Oldemeyer.

Eileen spent the early years of her life in South Dakota before moving with her family to Walden, Colorado. It was these early years as a daughter of a forest ranger that shaped her love of the outdoors. Eileen's family eventually moved to Ft. Collins, Colorado where she finished high school and went onto college at Colorado State University obtaining a degree in Sociology. It seems ever so appropriate that her father arranged to have a small lake in the Colorado Rockies named after her, Lake Eileen.

Eileen met her future husband, Don, at college after he had returned from the war in Europe. They were married September 1948 and soon headed back to Pennsylvania State University where Don completed his doctorate studies. She and Don then moved to Prosser, Washington for several years where their son, Keith, was born.

In 1954 the Oldemeyer family moved to Nyssa, Oregon where Neal and Donna soon arrived on the scene. Eileen and Don remained in Nyssa for 55 years before finally moving closer to their grown children in the Boise area.

Above all else, Eileen was a loving and caring mother and wife. It was not until after all of her children were in school did she begin work for the Nyssa School District on a part-time basis – she wanted to be home in the afternoons when the kids arrived back from school. She began her work in the Guidance Counselor's Office and then later in the Elementary Library, the High School English Department, and finally as a full-time secretary for the Superintendent of Schools. She retired in 1985.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., at the Spring Creek recreational facility, 175 E. Calderwood Drive (near Overland and Meridian), Meridian, ID. A brief burial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. the same day at Nyssa Cemetery, Nyssa, Oregon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2019, Meridian, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

The Idaho Statesman, (Boise, ID) - July 17, 2019

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Sharon Leigh Blankenship died peacefully surrounded by her family on July 7, 2019 in Meridian, Idaho following a long battle with lung disease that progressed to metastatic cancer. She was 73. A graduate of North Thurston High School in Lacey, WA, Sharon was born in Portland, Oregon in 1946 to Kenneth and Helen Hughes.

Funny, kind and a friend to all animals, Sharon loved to create and spend time in her beautiful gardens with her extended family including her grandchildren and with the many beloved pets she had over the years.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Helen and oldest brother Ken.

Sharon is survived by her daughters Staci King and Stephanie Crawford, son-in-law Eric Crawford, siblings Tannis Ventura, Judy Holmes and Rick Hughes and grandchildren Jack, Henry and Lexi. She was deeply loved by all of us.

A private family celebration of Sharon's life will be held in Cannon Beach, Oregon in late summer.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Thurston Co., WA, Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLHL-14VH

Ronald L. Blankenship - Sharon L Hughes Gibson - 16Aug1980

Devoriced in 1986: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLCS-BDQD

Ronald L. Blankenship – b.17Nov1942 - Mill Creek, WA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MQ1-3D8

Relatives: Scott Douglas Blankenship, Sharon L. Blankenship.

Bonneville

+2017, Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co., ID, Death

Published in Post Register from Sept. 20 to Sept. 21, 2017

Cheryl Marie Blankenship, 56 [15Aug1961], of Idaho Falls, passed away Sept. 19, 2017, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cheyrl M. Rapoza - b.15Aug1961 - Idaho Falls, ID: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KRTC-T93

Washoe Co., NV, Marriage; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VV6L-4QN

Gregory A. Blankenship - Cheyrl M. Rapoza - 27Jun1998

Gregory A. Blankenship – b.16Apr1958 – Reno, NV: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KRTC-T97

CA, Birth Index, http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/

Blankenship, Gregory A., M, b.1958/04/16 - Beam - Sacramento

Bannock

+2010, Pocatello, Bannock Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Idaho State Journal on Oct. 21, 2010

Shirley R. Jones, 74, of Pocatello, passed away quietly in her sleep on Friday, October 15, 2010, at her home in Pocatello.

A private memorial for her was held Sunday, Oct. 17.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello.

Benewah

2012, Saint Maries, Benewah Co., ID, Obituary

http://www.gazetterecord.com/obituaries/article_dcd47e7e-2e7b-11e2-80e7-001a4bcf887a.html

Daniel A. Blankenship, 69, longtime St. Maries resident, died Nov. 4, 2012 at St. Maries following an extended illness. Dan was born Sept. 3, 1943 to Jess and Jacqueline (Schoolcraft) Blankenship at Coeur d’Alene. He grew up and attended school in Lewiston. In 1961, Dan enlisted in the Navy and served with the Navy Seabees stationed in Guam and other duty stations in the Pacific.

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From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Saint Maries, Benewah Co., ID, Obituary

http://obit.hodgefuneralhome.com/obitdisplay.html?task=Print&id=1132132&listing=Current

Daniel A. Blankenship (69) longtime St. Maries, ID resident, died Nov. 4, 2012 at St. Maries following an extended illness. He was born September 3, 1943 to Jess and Jacqueline (Schoolcraft) Blankenship at Coeur d' Alene, ID.

He grew up and was educated in Lewiston, ID. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1961 and served with the Navy Seabee's stationed in Guam and other duty stations in the So. Pacific. He was discharged in 1964 and moved to Clarkia, ID. He worked for Diamond International there. Dan's other types of employment included working as a bartender for the Eagles Lodge in Libby, MT and St. Maries Eagles Lodge manager and bartender.

Dan married Pat Gibson on January 1, 1983 at Judge Sam Irvine's home in St. Maries. He left his Eagles manager position to go to work for the Benewah Co. Sheriff's department as a detention deputy and cook. Dan also owned and operated Blankenship Property Maintance. In the late 1980's he went to work for the City of St. Maries as the Woodlawn Cemetery Sextant. He was instrumental in locating and documenting most all of the plots in the cemetery. He worked for the City for 11 years and retired in 1998 due to illness. Dan enjoyed fishing, fishing and fishing. He also took pride in his garden, loved working on automobiles, and was an avid fan of the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Seattle Mariners. Dan was a member of the St. Maries Eagles Lodge , American Legion Post # 25 and the V.F.W. Post of St. Maries.

He is survived by his wife Pat at the family home in St. Maries. Son Joey Blankenship and daughter Shana Murphy both of Coeur d' Alene, ID Step-sons and wives Larry and Kari Gibson of St. Maries and Mike and Nikki Gibson of Montesano, WA. Also surviving are brothers Ray Blankenship and wife Linda of Mt. Home, ID and John Blankenship and wife Linda of Clarkston, WA. Also surviving are his sister Jeanette Turner and husband Fred of Clarkia ID, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jay and Jim Blankenship.

Services for Dan will be held at a later date and time to be announced in the Gazette Record.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Saint Maries, Benewah Co., ID, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=113393630

Henry L. Blankenship (90) longtime St. Maries, resident, died July 3, 2013 at St. Maries, ID. He was born May 9, 1923 to William and Sarah (Furr) Blankenship at Ava, Arkansas.

Henry grew up in Arkansas and as a young man, left school during the Great Depression to go to work. He lived and worked in California before returning to Arkansas in the late 1930's. In 1940 he followed two of his brothers to St. Joe City, Id. to work for them in their logging operation.

Henry entered the U.S. Army in 1943 and served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II in the Philippines where he was a decorated soldier. Henry was a Technician fifth grade with the 164th Infantry. Following his discharge in 1945 he returned to St. Maries. He purchased his own logging truck and worked for Moe's Logging, B. J. Carney and Blankenship Brothers Logging. For many years he worked in the logging industry in the summers and as a service technician for Mottern Ford Garage in the winters. Henry loved logging but in 1961 he joined Mottern Ford Garage full time as their Service Manager and tow truck driver. When Mottern Ford closed their doors, Henry went to work for Chase Chevrolet as a service technician and tow truck driver. He retired in 1993.

He married Polly Herron of Ark. on November 30, 1942 in St. Maries. They had two daughters. She passed away June 8, 1964. On March 4, 1967, Henry married Dorothy Moore at Coeur d' Alene, ID. They made their home in St. Maries. Henry enjoyed playing golf, woodworking and spending time with his family. Henry also spent many years helping his brother Sam on his ranch where they raised cattle and hay. After Sam's death, Henry continued taking care of the ranch. He loved the ranch and always felt close to Sam when he was there working.

Henry was preceded in death by step-son James "Rick" McKuin, brothers; Marvin, Sam, John, Charles and George Blankenship and sisters Edith Smith, Lucille Tollison, Willie McKelroy, Grace Meek and Ellie Blythe.

Henry is survived by his wife Dorothy at the family home. Also surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law Rhonda and Tom Stancil and Rita and Don Mueller all of St. Maries, his step-daughters and their husbands Lyla and Darryl Moen of Edmonds, WA, Judy and Bill Macumber of Sandpoint, ID and Joanne and John Shepard of Soldotna, AK. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Henry's life was held on Thursday July 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Maries Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Dan Swan officiating.

Bonner

2012, Sandpoint, Bonner Co., ID, Obituary

Bonner County Daily Bee (Sandpoint, ID) - April 4, 2012

Sarah Alice Armstrong, 83, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2012, at the Lakeview Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Johnson of the New Song Bible Church officiating. Sarah will be buried next to her husband, Jack, at the Lakeview Cemetery.

Sarah was born on April 29, 1928, in Wellington, Kan., to Joseph and Elizabeth Wiant. While working in a dental laboratory in Wichita she met her husband, Jack Armstrong, and they were married on Oct. 21, 1972. The couple retired in 1984 and moved to Sandpoint to be closer to family and to help build the log church where the New Song Bible Church is now located. Sarah loved singing, and playing the organ at church. She also enjoyed butterflies and gardening.

She is survived by two daughters, Connie Watson and Crista Bushell, both of Sandpoint; four grandchildren, Gary (Teresa) Blankenship of Sandpoint, Tim (Jeannie) Blankenship of Sandpoint, Tre (Nicole) Bushell of Sandpoint, and Chelsea Tovar of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and one brother, Morris Wiant of Wichita, Kan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack, one son Daryl Watson, and 7 brothers and sisters.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Bonneville

+2013, Ammon, Bonneville Co., ID, Death

Published in Post Register on August 29, 2013

Lena Ruth Clegg Blankenship, 94, of Ammon, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at The Gables Assisted Living Center in Ammon.

Funeral services are under the direction of Buck-Miller-Hann Funeral Home in Idaho Falls.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Post Register from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2015

Patricia Gail Casella, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at her home. She was born Oct. 3, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, to Charles Joseph Meeker Sr. and Beulah Maxine Horner Meeker.

She grew up in Columbus and graduated from West High School in 1973. She married Robert Alfred Burden in 1974, and they divorced in 1981. She married Leonard Wayne Casella in Idaho Falls, on May 25, 2000, where they built a loving home together. She worked for the USDA Rural Development from 1998 until her passing. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren dearly. She enjoyed hosting family get-togethers and reading. She was a wonderful second mother to her eight siblings. Patricia was a lovely human being, and we will all miss her dearly; but, we will hold her in our hearts, until we all meet again in eternity.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard Casella of Idaho Falls; son, James Burden of Idaho Falls; daughter, Juanita (Marlin) Klingler of Idaho Falls; sisters, Deborah Meeker of Largo, Fla., Susan (Rick) Bingmer of Ashville, Ohio, Helen Campbell of Columbus, Betty Meeker of Largo and Linda Meeker of Columbus; and four grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Diane Blankenship; and brothers, Johnny Meeker and Charles Joseph Meeker Jr.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Diane L. Blankenship – b.27Feb1959 - Columbus, OH; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5YW-H33

+2016, Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Post Register from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2016

Daniel David O'Connell passed away peacefully Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 87 years old. He was born in Spokane, Wash., on Sept. 1, 1928.

Daniel worked most of his life as a reactor operator for Argonne National Laboratory at the Idaho National Laboratory, EBR-2. He was an Army-Air Force veteran stationed at Eglin Field, Fla., in 1946. After discharge from the service, he returned to Yakima, Wash., and married Marjorie Minion on May 4, 1950. Daniel and Marjorie moved to Idaho Falls in 1962.

His hobbies were traveling with his family and later RVing across the U.S. with his wife. Daniel was a member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion. He will be remembered as a loving father and husband, providing guidance and reassurance to his family and friends. Daniel never interfered but simply suggested what to do then supporting whatever that decision was.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; two children, Terry D. (Teri) O'Connell and Kathy (Joel) Blankenship; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. Burial will be at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2018, Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co., ID, Obituary

https://www.postregister.com/milestones/obituaries/curran-chuck/article_184732af-0b78-5009-9eda-254bda08d242.html

Charles "Chuck" Anthony Curran, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 25, 2018, at his home. He was born November 3, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, to Charles Borgess and Nyra Neubauer Borgess.

Charles grew up and attended schools in Anaheim, California, and graduated from Western High School. He married Fawnell Fisher and to this union was born Anthony Wayne Blankenship. They were later divorced. On May 27, 1972, he married Carolyn Swanner in Elko, Nevada, and became a father to John.

For many years they were Lutheran but joined Christ the King Catholic Church on August 11, 2014, and were remarried by the church. Chuck and Carolyn made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he worked in sales for Fanning Wholesale and later retired from Bizieff and Associates, where he worked as a buyer. He was an active member of Knight of Columbus. Chuck enjoyed fishing, golfing, riding ATVs, camping and hunting.

Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Charles Borgess and grandmother, Marie Neubauer.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Curran of Idaho Falls, ID; mother, Nyra Borgess of Chubbuck, ID; son, Anthony Wayne (Lisa) Blankenship of Portland, OR; son, John Cole Curran of Idaho Falls, ID; brother, Donald Wayne (Vicki) Curran of Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Cindy Tiegs of Pocatello, ID; and two grandchildren.

Funeral mass will be held at 12 noon Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1690 East 17th Street.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Anthony Wayne Blankenship – b.19Jan1967 - Portland, OR:

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K11R-3VG

Relatives - Awnell Blankenship, Blanken Blankenship Jr., Fawnell Blankenship, Isa R. Blankenship, Jennifer Margaret Blankenship, John Gary Blankenship, Jrjess W. Blankenship, Jess W. Dds Lombard D. Blankenship, Jr. Jess W. Blankenship, Lisa R. Blankenship, Lucy A. Blankenship, Tony Blankenship.

Butte

+2016, Belle Fourche, Butte Co., ID, Obituary

Black Hills Pioneer (Spearfish, SD) - March 25, 2016

Peggy Davis, 92, of Belle Fourche, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in Spearfish, [Lawrence Co., ID].

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Davis; sisters, Louise Blankenship, and Sue Svoboda; and brother, Bill Pannell.

Peggy is survived by her three children, Pat (John) Schaefer, Tead (Jo) Davis, Chance (Cindy) Davis; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson;

The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Belle Fourche. Interment will take place in Pine Slope Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Canyon

2012, Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho Press-Tribune (Nampa, ID) - January 24, 2012

Peggy Jane Matlock passed peacefully on 1/20/2012 at home. She was surrounded by family members and friends who loved and cared for her through her ordeal with diabetes. Peggy was born on Nov. 17, 1933, in Cleburne, Texas to Joe and Earle Lewis.

Her family moved five years later to San Angelo, Texas. She graduated from San Angelo High School and was in the school choir. She loved music and played the piano. She attended San Angelo College with a major in music. She belonged to BEta Sigma Phi sorority. She told her girlfriends she was working on her MRS degree. A young airman named Richard was her love and become her husband on Aug. 31, 1952. Over the next several years they had three wonderful girls. Being a military wife you have to be tough because your husband is gone a lot. They should give the ladies a parade and medals too! Retirement was a blessing for the family.

Peggy retired from the Idaho First National Bank. She had fond memories of her banking experience. A new chapter in her life started when we opened a new business called Peggy's TV. She and her husband managed this electronic endeavor. Peggy was the face of the business and her husband was the technical part. We had great employee's to help us. Closed the TV business for her husband to take a job with Sikorsky Aircraft. Peggy didn't have to work and her husband was home every night. She could travel with her husband out of town. Five major Mall's in 40 miles of each other. She was in heaven! It was a very happy time for her. At 65 her husband retired to return to Idaho. Peggy was very active in the Caldwell Christian Church. She was one of the organist for many years. Music was her life.

Peggy is survived by her husband Richard, children: Vicky Blankenship , Jere Bower, Three grandchildren; Becky Walling, Steve Blankenship , Holly Helstrom, Lee Blankenship , Matt Blankenship , Great-grandchildren; Dustin Walling, Tanner Walling , Emiley Walling, Kaylee Blankenship , Kinsey Blankenship .

She was preceded in death by her parents Joe Lewis and Earle Lewis, Daughter Renee Matlock.

A memorial service in honor of Peggy's life will be held at Caldwell Christian Church, 3207 E. Ustick Rd. on 1/28/2012 at 1pm. Interment will be by private ceremony for the family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho Press-Tribune (Nampa, ID) - February 9, 2012

Doris Ann Blankenship Johnson went to be with her Lord on February 7, 2012. Doris was born on February 5, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, to Elbert and Rose Virginia Blankenship. She was raised in Los Angeles and, in her younger years, she loved to dance, took dance lessons and dreamed of someday being a professional dancer.

She married Jeffrey Vanscoy in Los Angeles, California, in 1961. They had three children together, Daniel and twins Dawn and Darlene. They later divorced. Doris married William "Bill" Davis in Los Angeles in 1969. Together, they had a daughter, Terri, in 1973. Bill and Doris moved their family to a farm in Parma, Idaho in 1974, where they remained until their divorce in 1986. She later married Dallas Johnson they divorced in 2001.

Doris is survived by her 2 sisters, Sandra Dunn and Christine Maguire of Nampa; a brother, Christopher Blankenship of Caldwell; her three daughters, Dawn Rathbun of Ontario, Darlene VanScoy of Meridian and Terri Pruitt of Caldwell; fifteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren .

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Orville, her son, Daniel; and a grandson, Mitchell Pero. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her spunky spirit will be missed most of all. I am sure she is dancing through a field of yellow flowers with her mama.

A memorial service to celebrate Doris' life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11th at Dakan Funeral Chapel in Caldwell.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2019, Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho Press-Tribune (Nampa, ID) - March 30, 2019

Donald R. Brown March 12, 1948 - February 12, 2019. A kind and selfless man slipped away from this earth on February 12, 2019, and into the arms of his precious Lord Jesus. Afflicted with ALS, his body had slowly weakened; but his spirit and love remained strong. Donald Ray Brown was the second child born to Clyde and Charlotte (Dolly) Brown on March 12, 1948, in Encino, CA.

Don will be remembered as a man with a heart of gold. He was generous and inspiring, a gifted teacher, mentor, encourager, cheerleader, and friend. A Facebook post from “Love Caldwell” sums up what he did best. It reads, "Don Brown was instrumental in bringing about this organization, “Love Caldwell”. It was through his enthusiasm, encouragement, and belief in the kindness of Caldwell's citizens that we began to believe it too. He told us together we could change things ... and we have, simply by loving the City and loving one another."

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Sharon, nephew Chris, and Cheri, his wife of 37 years.

He is survived by his wife Brenda, and by his children: Matthew (Stephanie) Wheeler, Jennifer (Dave) Bach, Melissa (Troy) Syverson, Timothy (Tina) Tatum, Rebecca (Matthew) Blankenship, Joshua (Jackie) Brown, Parker, Benji (Brianna), Missy, Violet, and Chip Harger. He leaves behind 17 grandchildren, with twins on the way! Don is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, whom he loved like brothers.

There will be a celebration of Don's life at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell on April 27 at 2 pm.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Nampa, Canyon Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Idaho Press Tribune on March 5, 2013

Dennis Dale Maguire, 68 of Nampa, passed away at home after a long courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Dale was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 26, 1944 to Margaret Ann Purita/later Maguire.

He lived in New York with his parents until age 7 when he then moved to Texas with his mother. He joined the Army right out of high school and was in active service from 1963 to 1966. While in the service he served in Viet Nam. He received his parachutist badge, combat infantryman's badge, marksmanship rifle badge and Viet Nam service medal. He later moved to California where he met and married the love of his life, Christine. They lived in Southern California where he worked in oil pipeline construction until his retirement in 2005. They then moved to Nampa. He loved watching sports on TV, but his passion was to fish and camp with family and friends.

Dennis was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and a cousin.

He is survived by his wife Christine, his adopted son Steven (Bridgett) Blankenship, a sister Joanne Barron, brother-in-law Christopher (Vicky) Blankenship, sister-in-law Sandy Dunn and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Road, Boise.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Nampa, Canyon Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Idaho Press Tribune on Mar. 27, 2016

Barbara Elaine Blankenship, 62 [1954], of Nampa, died on March 24, 2016, at Saint Alphonsus of cancer, [Boise, Ada Co., ID].

The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the Sandstone Event Center (CLC Downtown) located at 404 12th Ave. S. in Nampa. Burial will be in Bakersfield, California.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Blankenship, Barbara Elaine – b.03Nov1954 - Nampa, ID: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYXK-JDC

Relatives - Blankenship Ryan, Bob Blankenship, Charles H. Blankenship, Cheryl L. Blankenship, Cheryl Lavon Blankenship, Cindy Gayle Blankenship, Clayton Daniel Blankenship, Dan L. Blankenship, Dan Blankenship, Danny L. Blankenship, Dennis E. Blankenship, Jennifer B. Blankenship, Rayn Blankenship, Ryan Blankenship, Weston C. Blankenship, Weston Clifford Blankenship

Blankenship, Dan L. – b.1946 - Nampa, ID: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJYC-1T6D

Relatives - Barbara Aelaine Blankenship, Cheryl L. Blankenship, Ryan Blankenship, Weston Clifford Blankenship

Cassia

2013, Burley, Cassia Co., ID, Obituary

The Times-News, (Twin Falls, ID) - October 1, 2013

Burley •

Theo Greco Harris was born Oct. 1, 1916, in Richfield, Sevier County, Utah, the middle one of seven children born to John Olaf and Laura Ann Sorensen Greco. All of her siblings preceded her in death. Just four days short of her 97th birthday, Theo passed away Friday evening, Sept. 27, 2013, at the Rosetta Assisted Living facility surrounded by her loving family.

This amazing lady was never a patient in a hospital until after her 90th birthday! Theo spent her earliest years in Richfield until the family moved to Idaho by train when she was 5 years old. She began her education at the Southwest School.

Theo married Myron Phillips Harris on Oct. 1, 1939, in Burley. Their family was blessed with seven children, JoAnn (Gary) Thomas of Greeley, Colo., Ray (Shirley) Harris of Twin Falls, Patti (Mike) Blankenship of Murtaugh, Sharon (Milton, deceased) Davidson of Burley, John G. Harris (deceased), Gary (Helen) Harris of Wellsville, Mo., and Michael (Peggy) Harris of Woodland, Wash.

As a devoted lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served her church in many ways — as a Primary teacher, a Young Women leader, as well as several years of service to the Family History Library in Burley. Theo helped prepare for the opening of the new Merc Department Store when it opened in Burley, and then worked in the fabric department there for all the years it was open and even helped with the closing inventories. Her associations there helped fuel several handiwork hobbies. She left a legacy of handmade treasures — crocheted bedspreads, doilies, afghans, clothing, Christmas tree ornaments and tablecloths, stuffed dolls and teddy bears, hand-tied quilts and handmade clothing. Over the years, she tried her hand at almost any and every handcraft that she found a pattern for! The handmade teddy bears and dolls that she donated to the police department found their way to children who were injured in accidents, so her talents were shared far beyond her personal family.

Although she never obtained a driver's license of her own, she found great joy in traveling any time she had the opportunity. Whether it was a long vacation to distant states, camping or a picnic in the mountains — or even a ride around town, she was always happy to go! Her children and grandchildren provided many of these excursions for her, creating a wealth of happy memories.

Theo is survived by six of her children as well as 24 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; 60 great-great-grandchildren; and four great-great-great-grandchildren. Theo's family would like to thank her many kind friends for their care and concern for her, especially the past few years. The staff at Rosetta Assisted Living is an exceptionally special group of wonderful people who took care of Mom/Grandma with tender compassion and love for more than five years. They have become like family, and we cannot thank them adequately.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at the Burley LDS Stake Center, 2050 Normal Ave. in Burley. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Elmore

2014, Mountain Home, Elmore Co., ID, Death

Published in Idaho Statesman on Aug. 16, 2014

Ray H. Blankenship, 65, of Mountain Home, passed away on August 15, 2014, at his home following an illness.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, located at 500 No. 18th East in Mountain Home. 587-0612

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Mountain Home, Elmore Co., ID, Death

Published in Idaho Statesman on Sept. 1, 2015

Dan Noble Blankenship, age 95, of Mountain Home, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015, at a Mountain Home care center.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, located at 500 No. 18th East, in Mountain Home. 587-0612

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Dan Noble Blankenship – b.19Jun1920 - Mountain Home, ID; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ6K-GNSF

Fremont

2011, Asotin, Fremont Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - January 5, 2012

Deceased Name: Robert (Bob) Ray Kincaid

Robert (Bob) Ray Kincaid, 77, of Asotin, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Bob was born Aug. 15, 1934, the third child of Charles Ray and Albina Catherine Holly Kincaid, at Lewiston. He attended school at Lewiston, graduating from Lewiston High School in the class of 1952.

After high school, Bob briefly attended the University of Idaho before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where he served in the Intelligence Service, precursor to the NSA, at locations in the Philippines, Japan and Vietnam. After an honorable discharge from the Army, Bob re-entered college, receiving a degree in business administration from San Jose State in 1960.

In 1958, at Potlatch, Bob and Mary Margaret Verburg were married July 6. At that time they made their first home in veterans housing at San Jose, Calif., while Bob was completing college. Bob's professional career began with Potlatch Forests Inc. at Lewiston and culminated as the trade representative for the American softwoods forest industry based in London, and finally as market manager for the Southern Pine industry in New Orleans. While in London, he had the responsibility for facilitating exports to Europe, Southwestern Asia and Africa, and for the Caribbean, Central and South America after moving to New Orleans. Bob loved to travel the world with his work, most often with his wife, Mary, at his side.

Upon retirement in 1996, Bob and Mary moved to Asotin to provide care for his father-in-law, Bill Verburg. In retirement, Bob was very active with the Masonic Lodge and was a proud member of the Idaho Shrine, including membership in the Shrine Band, Legion of Honor and the Jesters. Rather than travel the world, Bob and Mary purchased a motor home and began to rediscover the Pacific Northwest, often participating in group campouts with friends.

Bob is survived by his wife, Mary, at the family home in Asotin son Ronald Ray Kincaid and wife Briana of Spokane daughter Lynne Anne Mattoon and husband Colin of Lewiston sister Jeanne Rogers of Portland, Ore. brother Joseph at Boring, Ore. six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Betty Blankenship.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarkston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Gem

2017, Emmett, Gem Co., ID, Obituary

The Idaho Statesman, (Boise, ID) - October 3, 2017

Sharon Kay Biersner 1942-2017 Sharon K. McKeeth Biersner of Emmett formerly of Boise passed away September 29, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born April 27th 1942 to Daisy Mae Smith and Kenneth Eugene Hukill. She was born in Fairfax Rural, Atchison County Missouri in the home of her Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Gilbert.

Sharon was the oldest of 4 sisters. Sharon grew up the in King Hill and Glens Ferry Idaho and attended school there. She also attended Boise Jr. College. Sharon loved to cook, read, do crosswords puzzles and she played a mean game of scrabble. She loved trips to the Oregon Coast and being outdoors and could often be found zipping around on the greenbelt and downtown. In her earlier years she loved to sing and dance. Sharon was always volunteering her time if possible. She spent many years volunteering at the Idaho Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and was the tenant association president where she lived in Boise for several years. Her greatest love was her family and time spent with them. She loved being a mom and a nana.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents. Daisy and Kenneth.

Sharon is survived by her two children, 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Lori Ebert and husband Mike of Emmett, ID and granddaughter Sarah of Middleton, ID. Gary P McKeeth Jr. and wife Tami of Middleton, ID. Granddaughter Heather Walker and husband Sean of Middleton, ID and their children Emeline, Oliva, Natalie, Amelia, Mac, Annalyse, Luke, Howard, Cannon and George. Granddaughter Kimberly Remington and husband Brandon of Delaware and their children Lily, Charlotte, Ruby and Hazel. Grandson Corbin McKeeth and wife Hannah of Orem, UT. Granddaughter Annaylse Sanders and husband Shane of Iowa. Granddaughter MaKenzie McAllister and husband Jordan of Portland, OR and their daughter Dorothy. Savanna McKeeth of Middleton, ID. Sharon is also survived by her 3 sisters Caroline Larson of Boise, ID, Jean Blankenship of Boise, ID and Linda Rivera of Phoenix, AZ and special friend and companion Ray Biersner of Boise, ID.

There will be a memorial service Wednesday October 4, 2017 at the LDS Chapel located at 22500 Lansing Lane in Middleton, Idaho at 11: 00 am.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Idaho

+2018, Cottonwood, Idaho Co., ID, Obituary

Vegas Review-Journal (NV) - May 19, 2019

Larry James Rainwater, 77, of Cottonwood, ID, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, of natural causes. Larry was born February 23, 1941, in Hanford, CA, to Ora James Rainwater and Martha "Marie" Blankenship -Rainwater.

The family moved to Coalinga, CA in 1943 and made their home there. Larry had two siblings, Shirlei and Michael with whom he maintained close relationships over the years. Larry attended grade school through high school in Coalinga and joined the U.S. Navy as an Airman at the young age of 17 after completing his junior year. Larry always enjoyed returning home for visits. He loved to tour the town and neighborhoods reminiscing about his childhood and his many friends whom he'd never forgotten, easily recalling names and telling stories of his adventures with those friends. Larry lived the majority of his adult life in Las Vegas, where he worked as a foreman in the lumber industry for nearly 40 years, starting his career with O'neil Lumber, moving on to Pacific Supply, Cimarron Lumber & Supply and finally Cal Ply where he worked until his retirement at age 69. Prior to that, Larry attended Barber College in Bakersfield, CA and learned to cut hair. Cutting hair came naturally to Larry and though he never made a career of it, he continued cutting hair well into his retirement years for friends and family. He enjoyed playing, watching and coaching sports of all kinds but had a special passion for coaching women's softball and loved the competitive nature of the tournaments.

Larry was preceded in death by his father; mother; and his brother-in-law, Garland Pike.

Larry is survived by eight children, son, Kelly and Karen Hoff, daughter, Kim and Jerry Coppernoll, daughter, Wendy and Bud Woods, son, Larry and Christina Rainwater, son, Scott and Stacy Byers, daughter, Stacy Rainwater, son, Michael Rainwater and son, James Rainwater; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirlei Pike; brother, Michael and Linda Rainwater; and countless extended family and friends.

Services will be at 10 am, Fri., May 24, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Coalinga, CA. Pastor Mike Markley officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1940 Census, Corcoran, Kings Co., CA,

Rainwater, Ora J. 27, M, AR, Head,

Rainwater, Marie 20, F, TX, Wife,

Rainwater, Shirley Jean 00, F, CA, Dau,

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K977-32T

+2011, Grangeville, Idaho Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - August 10, 2011

Alta D. Pollan 84,of Grangeville died of natural causes Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, at the Grangeville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec. 6, 1926, to Leonard and Della Paul Blankenship.

She lived her entire life in Idaho County except for a time during World War II when she and her brother worked at the canneries in Walla Walla to help support the war effort. In 1946, she married Neuton D. Pollan and they lived in the same house at Mount Idaho for 64 years. She was part of an early training program for nurse's aides and worked at Syringa Hospital in Grangeville for 18 years. Later she became a home health care worker. Alta loved the outdoors and was an avid angler. When her children were young she would often gather up a carload of her children, as well as other neighborhood children, and a pile of sleeping bags, some food and a frying pan, and head to the mountains for an adventure. Often their destination was Red River, where they camped, fished and swam in the hot springs. In later years, she added grandchildren to the mix.

Preceding Alta in death were her parents three brothers, Richard, Jerry and Gale her husband, Neut and a daughter, Jill Pollan Wagoner.

She is survived by her sister, Ruth Cloninger of Kamiah daughter, Leta Strauss and Ken of Grangeville sons, Douglas Pollan and Debbie of Harpster, and Jeffrey Pollan and Sonja of Mount Idaho 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

At Alta's request, no services will be conducted and a family interment will take place later.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2018, Grangeville, Idaho Co., ID, Obituary

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Alice-Marie-Blankenship-105943120

Alice Marie Blankenship, December 22, 1932 - March 18, 2018, Grangeville, Idaho

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Kootenai

2010, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - March 17, 2010

Dorothy Dell Cropp, 66, passed away March 12, 2010, at her home. Born Feb. 1, 1944, to Delbert and Dorothy Phillips in Spokane, Wash., Dorothy was one of 10 children. She married Raymond B. Cropp June 4, 1960. Dorothy and Ray lived in Pinehurst until 1971. They moved to Mead, Wash., for a couple of years then to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, until 1995. They spent 12 years in Benton City, Wash., where Dorothy was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Upon Ray's retirement they returned to the Silver Valley in 2007. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, her house was open to all with loving arms, laughter and opinions.

Dorothy was first and foremost a homemaker, although she worked for many years in the computer industry until she was forced to stop working. Dorothy and Ray usually had someone she cared about living with them from nieces, nephews, sisters and in-laws. If you were having a tough go her house was always open. Throughout her life she was a devoted Christian and she'll be missed by all.

Survived by her husband, Raymond B. Cropp; daughter and son in-law Brenda and Denny Blankenship of Kingston, Idaho; son and daughter in-law Raymond D. and Sherry Cropp of Kingston; grandsons, Cory Cropp of Kingston, Benjamen and Nicole Ingles of Coeur d'Alene, Dale Blankenship of Rathdrum, Idaho, Bill and Liz Blankenship of Coeur d'Alene and Charles Blankenship of Rathdrum; seven great-grandchildren, Jayson and Joshua Cropp, Taygen Ingles, Livia and Ava Blankenship , Ashley Blankenship and Conner and Keetyn Blankenship ; mother Dorothy Phillips Miller; brothers, Terry Miller; brothers, Terry and Lisa Phillips, Roger and Dee Phillips, Donny and Helen Phillips, Jerry and Dorothy Phillips, Arlo Miller and George and Dee Miller; sisters, Fay and Charles Carpenter, Leah Payne, Nona Hudkins and Raema and Jerry Kuehn; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Delbert Phillips; brother Glen Phillips and stepfather Arlo Miller.

Memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at the Assembly of God Church (1008 S. Division St.) in Pinehurst, everyone wishing to attend is welcome.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

http://www.cdapress.com/obituaries/article_4f5713a6-829c-5d18-94b1-4ebc7fe0ce35.html

Our beautiful mother, Kristina Marie Dorscher-Blankenship, has at last found peace in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Kristina “Kris” was born to Judy (Larson) Hassell Sept. 6, 1963, in Spokane. She passed away May 2, 1012.

Kris grew up in Coeur d’Alene and lived here most of her life. She graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1981. Kris attended North Country Chapel in Post Falls wherein Pastor Bob Davis blessed her life with his teaching. Kris enjoyed working as a bookkeeper/administrative assistant in the Coeur d’Alene area for many years. Kris also enjoyed camping, gardening, playing the piano and most of all being a “Mom.”

She is survived by her parents, Al and Judy Hassell; her sister, Shawna Ann McCallum; her triplet sons, Kevin, Nick and Isaac Dorscher; her daughter, Emily Blankenship; her stepbrother, Jay Hassell; her stepsister, Kari Jo Hepworth; her uncles and aunts, Mike and Mary Lou Talbot, and Jim and Sherry Haislet; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and beloved friends, all of which will miss her every day and cherish the joyous memories she made.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel. You may visit Kris’ memorial and sign her online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - September 1, 2012

Phillip Onnie Joki, 78, passed away peacefully Aug. 26, 2012, at the family home. Phil was born Aug. 22, 1934, in Coeur d'Alene to Lillian Streeter. Joki and Onnie Joki. Where he graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1952.

He worked at Kaiser before being drafted into the U.S. Army. He worked in the Pentagon from 1957-1959. After his discharge, he returned to Coeur d'Alene and began his logging career. He worked for numerous loggers including Roth Brothers. Soon after Phil and his dad, Onnie, started Joki Logging Inc. He logged for IFI (Idaho Forest Industries) and was a member of the Associated Logging Contractors, attending many loggers Fairs. He was also a member of the Hayden Lake Eagles.

In 1965 he met the love of his life, Joyce Blankenship Spooner and they were married Nov. 5, 1966. He loved watching the Mariners, the Sea-hawks and Gonzaga Basketball and enjoyed bowling and fishing.

Phil is survived by his wife, Joyce, at home; his children, Rick Spooner of Coeur d'Alene, Stephanie Spooner Bogar of Coeur d'Alene and Lisa Brooks (Bill) of Coeur d'Alene. He is also survived by his pride and joy, his grandsons, Nick and Tanner Bogar, and Derek Brooks, all of Coeur d'Alene.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Onnie Joki.

At Phil's request, no services will be held. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) Date: April 13, 2015

Marjorie 'Margie' Dee Barwise, 79, died peacefully at her home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Margie was born October 21, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Lee and Ima Jennings.

In 1953, Margie married Carl Barwise in a small ceremony in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, this year marked 61 years. They had three children, Sandra, Thomas and Phillip. The family resided in several locations: Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Yucaipa, CA; Hesperia, CA; and Apple Valley, CA. For the past 5 years they have called Coeur d'Alene, Idaho home.

As a homemaker, Margie made her family and home her top priority. Her skills at cooking are remembered by friends and family: cakes, pies and of course, Jello. All who had the privilege to know her can attest to her kindness and loving nature.

Margie cheered the Dodgers, they were her team. She enjoyed sewing, reading, playing Spider Solitaire, family camping trips, travel with Carl, watching Fox News and weekly card games with friends. Margie's relationship with the Lord was the center of who she was, faithfully raising her children in her Faith. She served in the nursery and VBS over the years. Her church family at Emmanuel Baptist Church has been a wonderful support in recent years.

She is survived by husband, Carl Barwise, of Coeur d'Alene, ID; daughter Sandra and her husband John Kibby of Hayden, ID; son Thomas Barwise and wife Dorie of Vancouver, WA; son Phillip Barwise of Coeur d'Alene, ID. Her grand-and great-grandchildren are: Craig and Kim Kibby — Quinn and Brennan; Tracy and Francis Blankenship — Delaney, Bree and Winter; Thomas and Gabby Barwise — Londyn, Kyndall and Brantley; Jackie Dorsey; Aaron and Jen Barwise; Christopher Barwise.

She was preceded in death by parents, Lee and Ima Jennings, sister Mildred Hoskinson, and granddaughter Jessica Barwise.

Funeral Service Wednesday, April 15 at 11 a.m. at the Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel, 373 E. Hayden Ave., Hayden, ID. The Graveside Service will immediately follow the service at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens, 7315 N. Government Ave.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - July 11, 2017

Dane Janssen passed away on July 2, 2017, after an extended illness. He was born on March 8, 1948, in St. Maries, Idaho, to Harvey Janssen and Beverly (Moore). He was raised in St. Maries by his uncle Milton and Beverly Moore.

After graduating from St. Maries High School, Dane joined the U.S. Marines During his enlistment he spent 1967-1968 in Vietnam. He returned to St. Maries and went into logging for several years working for others, as well as owning his own business. He then became a long-haul trucker for several years before going into the drug and alcohol rehabilitation field. He ran Port of Hope in Coeur d'Alene for 8-1/2 years before opening his own business, Maranatha Counseling in Sandpoint, Idaho. During that time he also contracted with the State of Idaho Tribes, primarily the Kootenai Tribe in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. He retired in 2004 due to a severe back injury.

Dane was preceded in death by his parents, Beverly (Moore) Stone and (stepfather) Garfield Stone, and Harvey Janssen; grandparents Lyle and Edith Moore; uncles Jerry Moore and Henry Blankenship; and brothers Robert Janssen and Charles Janssen.

Dane is survived by his wife of 17 years, Melea; five children, Robert (Aimee) Janssen and family, Anthony (Jody) Janssen and family, Jodi Janssen, Mary (Josh) Kellberg and their children Nichole, Elijah and Isaac, and Angela (Mathew) Barnett and their children Joshiah, Samuel and Rebekah; 10 siblings, Harold (Marge) Sungren, Terry (Claudia) Janssen, Willie (Rita) Janssen, Donna Janssen, Diane Lucas, Debbie Janssen, Denise (Jerry) Schultz, Jay (Lucia) Janssen, Malina (Ron) Hrycenko and Lyle Stone; aunts Dorothy Blankenship and Lois (Bill) Caswell; 17 nephews and five nieces.

His memorial is being held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at The Altar Church, 901 E. Best Ave., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Henry Lee Blankenship – b.09May1923 - Saint Maries, ID: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:296D-NY4

Relatives - Dorothy Jean Blankenship, Dorothy Blankenship.

+2018, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - May 12, 2018

Joyce Lavern Joki, 83, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, with her loving family by her side. Joyce was born to Marvin and Bea (Rogers) Blankenship, April 11, 1935, in Mauldin, Ark.

When she was little, they moved to St. Maries, Idaho. She graduated from St. Maries High School in 1953 and after high school, she married Donald Spooner. Together they had two children, Rick and Stephanie. After a tragic logging accident that took Donald's life, she moved to Coeur d'Alene. It was there that she met Phillip Joki. They married in November 1966. In 1967, they were blessed with another daughter, Lisa.

Joyce was a stay-at-home mom and did a very good job taking care of us. She also worked with Phil for Joki Logging and made many a trip up and down the Coeur d'Alene River Road, going back and forth to the IFI Mill. Joyce and Phil lived many years at Babins Campground, where they made many good friends with many great times had by all of us. Mom was a great cook, especially her apple pie and her Coney Island sauce. Joyce was a huge Gonzaga men's basketball and Seahawks fan and she loved her gambling trips with Dad and their good friends. She bowled on numerous leagues and in many tournaments, which usually included her brother, Denny Blankenship and daughters, Lisa and Stephanie.

Phil and Joyce were longtime members of the Hayden Lake Eagles. Mom's greatest pride and joy were her grandsons. Mom's favorite holiday was Christmas and she made the best cookies and made sure everyone got a platter, and of course her children and grandchildren were spoiled rotten. We will miss her everyday and life will never be the same. We love you more than words can say.

She is survived by her son, Rick Spooner; daughters Stephanie Spooner Bogar and Lisa (Bill) Brooks; grandsons Nick and Tanner Bogar, and Derek Brooks, all of Coeur d'Alene; brother Denny (Brenda) Blankenship of Kellogg, Idaho; and numerous nephews, cousins and good friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Phil of 46 years; parents Marvin and Bea Blankenship; her brother, Danny Blankenship; numerous aunts, uncles and many close friends.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens, 7315 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2018, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - August 30, 2018

Jeff D. Blankenship 51, died Aug. 28, 2018, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Born Oct. 9, 1966, in Vallejo, CA, to Teddy and Helen (Hensley) Blankenship

Arrangements by Yates Funeral Homes.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Ted L. Blankenship – b.01Sep1962 - Vallejo, CA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K135-TFQ

Relatives - Jeffery D. Blankenship, Pueblo Blankenship.

Ted L. Blankenship – Divorce, Jan 1972, Napa, CA - Helen A. Hensley

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPB3-9MV

2018, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - September 26, 2018

Carol Ann Farris, 80, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away on Sept. 22, 2018, while at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, after a long struggle with dementia. She was born Dec. 16, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Carol graduated in 1956 from West High School in Salt Lake City.

Carol married David Farris on March 27, 1959, in Salt Lake City. (They were married for 59 years). David and Carol were high school sweethearts since 1954.Carol spent her early years working for the Utah Air National Guard, as secretary to the general (1957-1961) until her first child was born. She took care of her children during their younger years. She returned to work from 1976 to 1991 for AMEX. Carol then worked at Stoddard Transfer, where she retired in 2007. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her hobbies included reading, working in the yard, playing piano and collecting Hummel figurines.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Aaron and Dorothy Aaron Price.

Carol is survived by her husband, David; children, Annette Bednar, Jim (Traci) Farris and Marianne (Tracy) Tennyson; grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) Brazee, Tony Farris, Austin Bednar, Lauren Tennyson and Wyatt Tennyson; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Linda Taft and Sandy Blankenship.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at Yates Funeral Home Chapel, 744 N. Fourth St.. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Final resting place will be Riverview Cemetery in Coeur d'Alene.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2018, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - January 9, 2019

On Jan. 2, 2019, we had to say "goodbye" to Gregory "Abby" Abernathy: an amazing, funny, kind, unique man.

Abby loved his country and honorably served for two years as a medic in the Army. He worked for UPS for 28 years and was inducted into the UPS Circle of Honor Hall of Fame for 24 years of safe driving. He loved sports and played softball for many years. He played in two world softball tournaments and was inducted into the Inland Empire Softball Hall of Fame. These accomplishments are a result of his passion and talent. After he stopped playing softball, he started golfing, which quickly became his next sports love. Again, his passion and talent resulted in a hole-in-one in July 2016. He was a big Gonzaga, WSU and EWU fan.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, big sister Diane and his little sister Kym (or Kimmie as he called her, even after she was grown up).

He is survived by his wife, Teresa, of 30 years; his sons Josh Abernathy (Cassi) and Randy Blankenship (Jessica); daughters Jennifer Gibbs (Beau) and Cammy Turner (Steve); sisters Jeanne and Sandy; brother Rick; and even though not brothers by blood, but by love, Ron Bruder and Danny (Judy) Gregory; sister-in-law Sharon Bunce; brother-in-law Doug Bunce; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews.

Please join us in celebrating his laughter and love filled life from noon to 3 pm, Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Eagles in Hayden.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Randy Gibson Blankenship – b.25Sep1970 - Hayden, ID: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5TQ-BLB

Relatives - Jessica A. Blankenshi, Jessica Anne Blankenship.

2019, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - April 17, 2019

Laverne 'Vern' Leo Walters, 89, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2019. He was a devoted husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa. He was born Jan. 21, 1930, to Arlie and Anna Mae Walters, in Harrison, Idaho.

Vern grew up on the family farm until the age of 15, when they relocated to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. After graduating from high school he joined the Air Force and served in the Korean War. Soon after his tour of duty and discharge, Vern met the love of his life, Ella Gerths. Together they raised three children: Duane, Karen and Jerry. The loving couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Vern retired in 1988 from Kaiser Aluminum Trentwood after 40 years of service. He loved spending every moment he could in the outdoors, whether it be tending to their large beautiful garden, wading down a mountain stream catching brook trout, hunting on the breaks of the Salmon and Snake River or fishing the many lakes of the Northwest. Nothing pleased him more than to be driving in the high country and finding that secret huckleberry patch or seeing a buckskin tamarack standing by the road, just waiting for him to cut it down.

Vern is survived by his wife, Ella; sister, Barbara Nicol; children: Duane (Kelly), Karen (Dale) Cone and Jerry (Sheila); grandchildren: Jennifer (Troy) Wabs, Stephanie (Troy) Blankenship, Chad (Besse) Cone, Amber Cone, Shelly (Scott) Darnell and nine great-grandchildren: T. J., Alexis, Hunter, Shayna, Maddox, Cyrus, Camden, Brenden and Bailey.

At Vern's request, there will be no services. English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Hayden Lake, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - July 14, 2017

Thomas G. Reul of Hayden Lake, Idaho, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, June 9, 2017. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 28, 1921, to Charles G. and Ruby M. Reul.

He lived in West Allis, Wis., until 1939. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in March 1942 and served 14 months with the 3rd Amphibious Corps in Guam and in 1945, served six months in North China. He farmed and ranched in South Dakota for 10 years and worked as an illustrator with the U.S. Forest Service in Missoula, Mont., and in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, until 1983. He enjoyed his retirement in the beauty of the land; camping, hiking, traveling, fishing, golfing, skiing and biking.

He is remembered by a loving family and his many friends as a well-mannered, humorous, and gentle soul whose passion for knowledge and creativity only gained in intensity as he grew older. To the delight of those who knew him, he spent much of his retirement in his shop and studio creating countless masterpieces in clay sculpture, wood carving and turning, and painting.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Roger Alan Reul; brother Charles Osbourne Reul; his wife of 30 years, Sylvia June Moss; his wife of 28 years, Ida Ruth Blankenship and his stepson, Cliff Blankenship.

He is survived by his daughter, Judy Reul; son Lane Reul; stepsons Jim Blankenship (Bernice) and Bob Blankenship; and stepdaughters Mary Ellen McDonald (Rusty) and Betty West (Gerry); and his wonderful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life for friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Hayden Lake Country Club, 2362 E. Bozanta Drive, Hayden Lake.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Ida Ruth Reul – b.25Jan1921 - Hayden Lake, ID: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5TH-736

Relatives - Thomas Gene Reul, Tom Reul.

Ida R. Reul – 82, 25Jan1921 - 23Feb2003 - Kootenai, ID: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JL59-76K

+2011, Post Falls, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - December 16, 2011

Donna Rae Rose, 73, Sept. 1, 1938-Dec. 4, 2011. Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on Dec. 4, 2011, surrounded by her family.

Donna, a lifetime resident of the Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene area, raised three children while working in the electronics industry for 38 years; 13 of those with General Instruments, in Post Falls, and 25 years with Hewlett Packard, Liberty Lake Division. Her greatest joy was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook, watch old movies and attend large family gatherings. In her early years, you could always find her at the roller skating rink.

She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Evanson (Bill), and Dawn Roe; grandchildren Carly and Leah Evanson, Brandon, Johnathon (Jade) and Justin Houser, Nancy Haynie (David), Nellie Armstrong (David), Beth Atkinson (Chris) and Andrew Houser (Sara). She is also survived by her brothers, Tom Walkup (Nancy), Jim Blankenship (Laura) and Gib Blankenship (Cheryl) and one sister Judy Rivette (Dennie), as well as four great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Nellie and Hallie Blankenship and her son, Jimmy.

Please join us in a celebration of Donna's life from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at the Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave., in Post Falls.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2014, Post Falls, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Spokesman-Review on Apr. 20, 2014

Robert Lyle Gardner, (Age 73) Went home to be with his Lord and Savior , on April 15th at Hearthstone Assisted Living with family at his side. Lyle (Bob) was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on July 1, 1940 to Arthur G and Leota B. (Johnson) Gardner.

He loved helping on the farm in the Turtle Mountians in North Dakota. Lyle moved with his family to Post Falls in 1956. He attended Post Falls High School and joined the Marines in 1959. He was stationed in Hawaii. Was an M.P. and moonlighted as a lifeguard while there. Lyle was proud of being a Marine and serving his country. After being discharged in 1964, Lyle returned home to Post Falls. Lyle worked at several jobs before going to work at Kaiser Trentwood, as an overhead crane operator, and was considered as one of the best. Lyle enjoyed hunting and fishing with his father and brothers. He had a passion for goose hunting and cross country skiing, traveling, photography and reading. Lyle was capable of doing so many things.

He had a zest for life, and was always there to help his family and comfort them, whenever needed. Lyle was strickened with Dementia in his 60's. As in his life he handled this with grace. Lyle will be missed, but our Lord is rejoicing Psalm 116:15 " Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents Arthur G. Gardner and Leota B. (Johnson) Bippes.

He is survived by his brothers, Kenneth (Dorthey) Gardner, Unionville, VA; Dennis (Carol) Gardner, Rathdrum, ID; Clayton (Carolyn) Gardner, Lillian, AL; Lester (Marilyn) Gardner, Post Falls, ID; and sisters, Laura (Jim) Blankenship, Covington, WA; Betty (Rod) Borley, Post Falls, ID. and his Uncle Donald Johnson, Post Falls, ID. Also numerous nephews and neices.

There will be a graveside service only, at Evergreen Cemetary, Post Falls, ID, April 24th, at 1:00p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2M74-NTS

Blankenship, James M/L – b.10May1945 - Residence 2008: Covington, WA,

Relatives: Hallie J. Blankenship, J. L. Blankenship, Laura C. Blankenship.

2018, Post Falls, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - March 8, 2018

Lester Dale Gardner, 73, was born in Bottineau, ND, to Arthur G. Gardner and Leotta B. (Johnson, Gardner) Bippes on April 17, 1944. Following a yearlong battle with mesothelioma, he finished his race, surrounded by the presence of God and the love of his family on March 6, 2018.

Lester treasured his childhood memories of his life on a farm near Bottineau. In 1956 his family moved to Post Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Post Falls High School in 1962. Lester loved all sports, especially basketball, which he played at Post Falls High School and at North Idaho Junior College (1963-1965). He married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Kidd, in 1965. Together they raised three boys, Mike, Brad and Eric.

He worked for 10 years at Bunker Hill where he began an electrical apprenticeship, and 40 years as an electrician at Kaiser Aluminum until he retired in 2016.

At age 30 he was saved when he heard about Jesus' sacrificial death for him, repented of sin and trusted in Jesus' death as payment for his sin. He was a faithful member of Post Falls Baptist Church where he served many years as treasurer, sang in the choir and served in the nursing home ministry, preaching at La Crosse and Ivy Court nursing homes until his health deteriorated

Lester was well-loved by his family and friends and coworkers. He is remembered for his faithfulness, gentle spirit and selfless love and servant's heart. He served his Lord faithfully and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother in Christ, and employee.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Clara and Victor Johnson and his brother, Robert (Lyle) Gardner.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; sons, Mike (Patty), Brad (Gretta) and Eric Gardner; grandchildren, Chase (Sehara), Colton, Madison, Brandon, Jared, Enoch, Charity and Lydia Gardner; great-grandchildren, Paiten, Waylon, and Easton Gardner; brothers, Kenny (Dorothy), Dennis (Carolanne) and Clayton (Carol); sisters, Laura (Jim) Blankenship and Betty (Rod) Borley; sister-in-law, Linda (Les) Olson; brother-in-law, Jack (Judy) Kid and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday March 10, 2018, at English Funeral Chapel in Post Falls. A graveside service and reception will follow.

Please visit Lester's online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2018, Post Falls, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - November 8, 2018

John Thomas Blankenship, 79 [1939], Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 5, 2018, at Garden Plaza. John was born at home in Mountain View, MO, to mother, Alta Pearl Hinrichs, and father, Thomas Franklin Blankenship.

Johnny grew up in Mountain View; Wichita, KS, and Oklahoma. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married his high school sweetheart, Naomi Jean Owens. They raised three sons and a daughter, John D., Orval L., Donald L. and Deena R., in Mountain View and then in Rathdrum, Idaho.

John had many jobs throughout his lifetime, from pharmacy tech to master carpenter. He traveled for his work all over the Northwest and lived in Alaska for three years, then moved back home to beautiful North Idaho to retire. He was a member of the Eagles and the Northwest Gold Prospecting Association. He loved music, fishing and traveling. He and Jean traveled all over the U.S. in their RV, attending bluegrass festivals and visiting family.

John is preceded in death by father, Thomas Blankenship and mother, Alta Blankenship; sisters, Velma Fowler and Lorene Moore; and loving wife, Jean Blankenship.

Survivors include sons, John D. (Alana) Blankenship of Chinook, Mont., Orval (Wanda) Blankenship of Newman Lake, Wash. and Donald Blankenship of Oldtown, Idaho; daughter, Deena Leonard of Rathdrum; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many, many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 10 am, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Yates Funeral Home -Coeur d'Alene Chapel, 744 N. Fourth St., Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814, with a graveside at 1 p.m. at Pinegrove Cemetery, in Rathdrum.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Rathdrum, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

Published in Spokesman-Review on April 24, 2013

Leota B. "Lee" Bippes, (Age 93) went home to be with her Lord April 22, 2013. She was born July 25, 1919 in Bottineau, ND to Victor and Clara Johnson.

Leota grew up on a small farm with seven brothers and sisters. She graduated from Bottineau High School and later married Arthur Gardner on September 17, 1938. They raised seven children, five sons, and two daughters, on a small farm in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota. Leota was a loving mother, and often times had to be our nurse when sickness and minor accidents happened. She labored over a wood cook stove, preparing meals for her family. She washed the diapers and clothes on a scrub board in a tub, and milked up to nine cows. In 1956 the family moved to Post Falls and in 1961 Leota went to beauty school and had her own shop at Stateline, ID with many faithful customers throughout the years.

In 1964 she married William Bippes and lived in the Spokane Valley for 48 years. She lost her husband Bill in 2001 and lived by herself until 2012. Leota was well cared for by Generation Assisted Living and Wellness in Rathdrum, ID the last years of her life. She loved working outside in her yard and garden, harvesting the fruits and vegetables. Leota enjoyed having her children and their families over especially at Christmas time. She celebrated her 90th birthday in 2009 with all her extended family at her home.

Leota was preceded in death by her sisters; Viola Rowland, Addie Bays, Marlene Ackerman, brothers; Norman Johnson, Laurel Johnson, Dick Johnson, great granddaughter; Jchell Markham, great-grandson; Justin Gardner and great-great-grandson; Keagan Cobb.

She is survived by her brother Don (Gay) Johnson of Post Falls, sons; Kenneth (Dorothy) Gardner of Unionville, VA, Bob (Lyle) Gardner of Post Falls, Dennis (Carol) Gardner of Lillian AL, Lester (Marilyn) Gardner of Post Falls, Laura (Jim) Blankenship of Covington, WA, Betty (Rod) Borley of Post Falls, 22 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held, 11AM, Saturday, April 27, 2013 also at English Funeral Chapel with a reception to follow. Burial will be at Latah Evergreen Cemetery, Latah, WA.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Latah

2018, Juliaetta, Latah Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Tribune (ID) - February 21, 2018

Adam Keith Franklin passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at age 52, of a heart attack, at his home. Adam was born Jan. 27, 1966, in Clarkston. He was the middle brother to Randy and Spring.

Adam attended schools in Clarkston and Lapwai. He married Tina Blankenship on Jan. 27, 1986. They enjoyed playing in the woods and camping together. Adam worked hard his entire life. He built trusses for a time and later drove a truck for Fast Way Freight System. Adam also drove a log truck, most recently for Dean's Logging out of Deary. Adam was a man of the woods. He found peace and comfort amongst the trees, meadows, mushrooms and wildlife. He loved riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers; really anything that went balls to the wall (except his logging truck) and had a high chance of risking life and limb. Adam adored time around the campfire, talking and drinking with friends and family who happened by. He loved his family dearly. Adam loved his dogs, Digger and Sheba, too.

Adam joins his grandparents, George and Alice Payton, and nephew Jason Schaff in heaven.

Adam is survived by his wife, Tina, of Juliaetta; mother Sharon (Bob) Miles of Lewiston; father David Franklin of Asotin; brother Randy (Donna) Franklin of Lewiston; sister Spring Franklin of Lewiston; brother James (Anna) Franklin of Asotin; sisters-in-law Ellen (Lee) Vaterlaus of Salem, Ore., and Cec Anderson of Kendrick; brother-in-law Richard Blankenship and Rita of Kendrick; nieces Traci, Meredith, Mahalia and Sarah; nephews Brad, Taj, Jerome and Peyton; as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Kendrick Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 301 B St., Kendrick. Be sure to watch for signs (turn uphill at the hump). Come prepared to share stories. Flannel and camo are preferred attire. Please bring a covered dish to share. A party in the woods will be held later this summer, per Adam's request.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Tina Marie Franklin – b.21Oct1964 – Kendrick, ID: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ6K-Z5ZX

Relatives - Adam K. Franklin.

Lemhi

2019, Salmon, Lemhi Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Tribune (ID) - December 5, 2019

Heaven was needing another hero, so it is with both joy and sadness that we bid farewell to Nicky Leroy Brillon. Nick, as he preferred to be called, was born Aug. 2, 1951, in Newport, Wash., to Donna and Leroy Brillon. Nick was the second of five children. In October of this year, Nick was diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer and sought treatment over the following month to battle the terminal disease. It was on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, that He entered into rest.

Nick was an amazing husband, outstanding father, a loving son, brother, uncle, friend and a once-in-a-lifetime type of boss. Those who knew him will forever be changed by the impact he had on their lives.

In his younger years, Nick would often get into mischief, causing worry for his mother. But she always made sure he had the last piece of pie; after all, he was the only boy. Through his high school years, he enjoyed sports, basketball being his favorite. He decided to forgo a basketball career and opted to join the U.S. Army, serving his country both home and on foreign soils from early 1971 until 1977. Nick had many ventures before, during and after his military service, including marriages, traveling to visit family, working in the oil fields, hanging Sheetrock, mill work and corrections work.

In February 1990, Nick's life would forever be changed with the birth of his daughter, Brittany. Those who would see Nick during those early years always knew that daddy's little girl was always by his side. Brittany was known to out-fish her dad on many occasions. Another miracle came in 1999, as Nick found love and a future family with Melinda Sonnen. It was in March 2001 that Nick loaded up the family vehicle with five children, his future mother-in-law and his future wife to travel to Las Vegas. Melinda and Nick were married March 30, 2001, in a small chapel, with their children and his mother-in-law by their sides.

The family honeymoon was spent adventuring in Disneyland. Throughout the next 18 years, the adventures continued. Often traveling great distances with the kids to the Oregon Coast; to his sister Chris' home to go crabbing or barbecues on the beach; to New Mexico for a wedding celebration and on to Mexico; to Seattle to celebrate a family member's birthday and see the Space Needle. Nick and Melinda spent many years being camp cooks for the family's summer camp, where many would go to the kitchen to have conversations with Nick. Nick was never shy to speak his mind and had a miraculous way of seeing people for who they really were.

Nick worked for the state of Idaho for a combined 29 years, serving in both Adult Correction and, most recently, Juvenile Correction as a safety and security supervisor. Nick's hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, cooking, four-wheeling, home remodeling, sharing stories and providing advice.

Nick was preceded in death by his father, Leroy; and sister Kathy.

Nick is survived by his wife of 18 years, Melinda; two daughters, Brittany (Brillon) Sams and her husband, Jake, and Nataiva Klinkefus and her three children, Nadia, Mateo and Amelia; and three sons, Dakota Klinkefus, Dominick Klinkefus, Sheldon Klinkefus and his fiancée, Ashlee, son Liam and bonus son Dustin Blankenship and his family. Nick is also survived by his mother, Donna Derrick, of Orofino; sister Christine Alcock and her husband, Chris, of North Bend, Ore.; sister Karen Howell and her husband, Eddie, of Orofino; and sister Linda Bolen and her husband, Loren, of Pierce; mother and father-in-law Gladys and Larry Sonnen, of Cottonwood; sister and brother-in-law Monica and Archie Nuxoll, of Cottonwood; brother and sister-in-law Melvin and Joyce Sonnen, of Cottonwood; sister-in-law Melissa Sonnen, of Grangeville; and many nieces and nephews.

Nick was never a fan of funerals and would want his family and friends to celebrate his life rather than mourn it. A celebration of life will be held at 11 am, Dec. 14, at Cottonwood Community Hall, where stories and fond memories can be shared in remembrance of a great man.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Nez Perce

2010, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - February 4, 2010

Leon Chromie, 70, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, from lung disease. He was born April 23, 1939, at Detroit, to Walter Chromie and Imogene Turner Chromie. He graduated from Kennewick High School and served in the Army from 1963 to 1965. Leon married Betty Blankenship in 1958 they divorced in 1963. He married Sharon Schaefer on Aug. 27, 1968. She passed away in 1981. Leon moved to Clarkston in 1968, then located in Lewiston in 1983. He worked for Safeway from 1958 to 1960 and CCI-Speer from 1960 to 1963. He went to work for Potlatch Corp. from 1965 until his retirement in 2001. He belonged to the Elks and Moose lodges and was a member of the Paradons, a local music group.

Leon is survived by his sons, Doug Hoagland of Astoria, Ore., John Schaefer of Lewiston, Ron Schaefer and wife Julie of Asotin, Dale Schaefer and wife Penny of Pullman, and Brian Schaefer and wife Heidi of Lewiston and daughter Terri Amacher of La Pine, Ore. and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his sisters, Bonnie Larson of Clarkston, Donna Cole of Lewiston, Candy Baker of Harrison, Idaho, and Sherry Matson of Boise brother Al Chromie and wife Janie of Walla Walla and his special friend and dancing partner, Pauline Welter.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Sharon Chromie his former wife, Betty Layton his parents and a son, Darren Hoagland.

"Leon's Celebration of his Life Party" will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the Lewiston Elks Lodge. The family requests no flowers, please.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - April 15, 2010

Vickie J. Weaver, 62, of Lewiston, passed away with her husband and children by her side Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Seattle. Vickie was born Jan. 3, 1948, in Clovis, N.M., to John B. and Gracie E. Rose. She lived in several places until she and her family settled in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley in 1973. Jim and Vickie were married May 7, 1974, in Lewiston. She worked at Neva's Residential Care for several years before she started at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, where she worked until her early retirement. After retirement, she spent her time at home watching her grandkids and working in her yard. She enjoyed hunting, camping and riding her four-wheeler.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Warren.

She is survived by her husband Jim of Lewiston sons and daughters-in-law, James and Patti Schneider of Alaska, Kenneth and Shelli Schneider of Lewiston, and Jess and Tonia Blankenship of Culdesac a daughter and son-in-law, Gidget and Dave Robinette of Dayton, Wash. brothers and sister-in-law, Jack and Lynn Rose of Orofino, and Wally Rose of Alaska 20 grandchildren three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Tim Mclemore who made it possible for Jim and Vickie to spend their last moments together.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. May 1 at New Bridges Community Church, 2102 Eighth St., Lewiston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - April 10, 2012

Betty J. Householder, Lewiston, left us Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. She was well loved and will be missed by her family and close friends. The last months of her life were spent with her family. She was born June 1, 1930, to George and Martha Holzemer Ballinger in Bakersfield, Calif. She married Jack Householder March 2, 1950, and had three children. Betty and Jack later divorced in 1972. She enjoyed her family, hunting, making crafts, knitting, and gambling. Playing Keno was her favorite pastime. She enjoyed watching game shows and Westerns.

She is survived by her daughters Jo (Larry) Orr of North Dakota, and Lark (Steve) Jones of Nevada daughter-in-law Kathy (Sam) Cash of Idaho sister Maryann McGrath of California brothers George Ballinger, Ben Ballinger and David Ballinger, all of California grandkids Tonia (Jess) Blankenship of Idaho, Jack Householder and Jerry Woods, both of Washington, Jason (Brittany) Orr and Carter Orr, both of North Dakota great-grandkids and partner Bryant Blackburn of Nevada.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack son Jack daughter Jeanne her parents George and Martha and a sister, Barbara.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - July 29, 2012

Daniel William (Dan) Sullivan, 88, formally of the Cavendish/Teakean area, passed away July 12, 2012, at Life Care Center in Lewiston. Dan was born Feb. 20, 1924, to George E. and Hazel (Long) Sullivan on a farm near Washtucna, Wash. His father died when Dan was 9.

He attended schools in Washtucna, graduating in 1942. He was drafted into the Army, serving in the European Theatre from 1943 to 1946. He drove trucks and jeeps in Holland, France, Normandy, Belgium, and Germany, and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. For a time, Dan was one of Gen. George Patton's drivers. Dan married Gladys Wegner Feb. 29, 1948, at Cameron. They farmed at the Barr ranch at Riparia, Wash., for a short time before moving to Cavendish in 1949. They bought a farm and made it their home for over 60 years. He was a member of the Cattleman's Association, and various farming organizations. He enjoyed being a member of 'The Farmers' bowling team. In 1960, several neighbors learned they were about to lose the community park at Cavendish because it was not being maintained, so LeBaron Park Inc. was established. Dan helped with the logging and clearing of the land, drilling a well, building picnic tables and installing outhouses and fire pits. He served as president for the group for several years. In 1967, Dan suffered a heart attack, spending many weeks at Gritman Hospital in Moscow. After his recuperation, he continued to farm and raise cattle. Dan also drove the Cavendish school bus for several years. In the early 1970s, he realized his lifelong dream of learning to fly and owning his own Cessna 172, flying around the Northwest for many years. When the plane was sold, they bought a boat and spent restful hours at Dworshak Reservoir. Dan was a member of Cameron Emmanuel Lutheran Church near Kendrick. After moving to Lewiston, he and Gladys enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents sisters Audrey Winn and Beulah Blankenship brothers George and Bernie Sullivan and a daughter, Joanne, and her husband, Ralph McAllister.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys, of Lewiston daughter Lynda (Bob) Roberts sons Randy (Durelle) and Dale (Christy) Sullivan brothers Syd (Janice) and Clark (Carol) Sullivan eight grandchildren, Kevin (Angie), Eric (Kathy), Col, Stephanie, Jenifer (Jamie), Mark, Dayne, and Clint (Robyn) six great-grandchildren, Ashtyn, Riley, Blake, Brynn, Jake and Dylan and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service and celebration of Dan's life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 920 Eighth Ave., in Lewiston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Death

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - April 24, 2013

Larry J. Blankenship, 70, of Lewiston, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston.

Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home of Lewiston is in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - April 25, 2013

Larry John Blankenship, born July 4, 1942, passed away April 23, 2013, from complications of pneumonia. Larry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He was born in Kendrick, the son of John T. and Rosalie Blankenship. He later became the big brother of Betty (Blankenship) Radtke.

Larry graduated from Kendrick High School in 1960. In 1993 he graduated from LCSC with an associate's degree in mid-management. He spent his life working in the field of transportation. Larry was married to Carole Jutte in 1964. They divorced in 1975. They had two daughters, Stacie (Blankenship) McKown and Amy (Blankenship) Parker. Larry married Mary Davis April 22, 1978. She brought three boys to their union Steven, Mark and Gregery Davis. They expanded their family in January 2013 with the adoption of their daughter, Jayda Blankenship. Larry was devoted to his wife, parents, children, grandchildren, his extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. May 18 at Orchards Community Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Funeral

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - May 14, 2013

Larry J. Blankenship 70, of Lewiston - 11 a.m. memorial service, Orchards Community Church, 822 Bryden Ave., Lewiston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

http://lmtribune.com/obituaries/article_88051860-a3c9-55a8-8dee-4bedbfe8d81a.html

John Thomas Blankenship, born Dec. 26, 1921, in Southwick, to Roy and Luda (Hewett) Blankenship, passed away July 8, 2013.

John grew up on the family farm near Leland, attended Welker School and graduated from Southwick High School. He married Rosalie Kruger Nov. 1, 1941. They had two children, son Larry and daughter Betty, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. John and Rosalie spent their entire working life farming in the Southwick area. They enjoyed fishing, camping, square dancing, traveling and spending time with their grandchildren. They were devoted members of the Lutheran Church, first in Cameron and then Grace Lutheran after their retirement. John will be missed by all his family and friends.

John's son Larry, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

John is survived by wife Rosalie; daughter Betty Radtke and husband Ed; daughter-in-law Mary Blankenship; and all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, 3434 Sixth St., Lewiston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - July 31, 2013

Elsie Elizabeth Freeman, 83, died July 28, 2013, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of complications stemming from a fall at home. Elsie was born Dec. 31, 1929, to Gus and Martha (Silflow) Kruger and grew up in Cameron, Idaho.

She found great joy in working alongside her dad on the family farm. She attended a one-room schoolhouse through the eighth grade, then graduated from Kendrick High School in 1947. After attending the University of Idaho she moved to Lewiston, where she worked as a secretary. She married Andrew J. (Ted) Freeman 60 years ago, on May 24, 1953. They made their home in Moses Lake, Wash., for one year before returning to Lewiston, where they raised five children. Elsie was always involved and extremely supportive in the family retail businesses, most recently the Hallmark Picture Gallery in downtown Lewiston. She was an active member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church for many years. She loved baking, gardening and spending time with her family, and was always ready to help a friend or neighbor in need.

Elsie is survived by her husband and five children, Mark Freeman of Spokane, Linda (Joe) Siebert of Kirkland, Wash., Bryan Freeman of Lewiston, Nancy (Tim) Jones of Lake Tapps, Wash., and Scott Freeman of Tacoma. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren two great-grandchildren and her two sisters, Rosalie Blankenship of Lewiston and Dorothy Sinclair of Moses Lake, Wash. We will be ever thankful for God's gift of Elsie Freeman, precious wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was known for her loving heart, generous spirit and sweet disposition, and she'll be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3434 Sixth St., Lewiston, with a reception following.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2014, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - July 28, 2014

Judith Ann Thiessen October 1st, 1939 - July 25th, 2014

Judy was born to Clarinda Fae and George William Roark in Guthrie, Okla. It was the end of the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II.

Her parents lived with her maternal grandparents, Iadore and Viola Stone, who raised Judy. Her grandfather was a pharmacist and owned Stone's Drug Store in Guthrie. Within a couple of years, they sold the store and their home, moving to Faiberry, Neb., as George had found a job in a nylon factory. A year later, he could see he was going to be drafted and joined the Army. The family packed up again and moved to Oklahoma City because they had relatives there. She was married to Ralph Colton for 21 years. They lived in Venezuela and Germany before moving to Boise in 1962. Judy moved to Lewiston in 1969.

She served as President of the Lewiston-Clarkston Newcomer's Club. She taught Goren's Bridge for the Newcomers and also the YWCA. She obtained her real estate salesman's license in 1971 and later her broker's license. She also served on the Lewiston Planning and Zoning Commission. Judy married Gene Thiessen of Asotin on the Saturday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 25th) 1978, moving to Thiessen Ranch up Asotin Creek. She took to the ranch life and loved the cows, planted a big garden, cooked for the branding crews and the Apple Dumpling Gang. She also owned and operated Judy Thiessen Appraisals A.K.A., Asotin County Appraisal, for 28 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, daughter Bonny Lee Colton and her good old step daddy E. S. Wagoner, who owned a cattle ranch in Oklahoma.

She is survived by husband Gene Thiessen, daughter Cathy Colton, son Dan Thiessen; also her brothers Bill and Chuck Roark, sisters Sallie Roark and Peggy Silver; Bonny's children McKinzie Turner, Colton Therrian, Molly Peppler and Murphy Therrian; Cathy's son Seth Blankenship and two great-grandsons.

Judy had a wonderful life, a loving family and good friends.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at Merchant Funeral Home, 1000 Seventh Street, Clarkston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Tribune (ID) (Published as Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)) - May 14, 2017

Molly VanScotter Williams, 81, was sent to her final home Thursday, May 4, 2017, surrounded by family, at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Mom, grandma, great-grandma - you didn't necessarily have to be related to be treated as family. She invited everyone with open arms to her home. She was our rock. She taught us if you want something done, then do it yourself. She was fiercely independent and taught us to be the same. Her family was her every breath - she loved each one deeply.

She was preceded in death by her four siblings: Alvin VanScotter, Hank VanScotter, Mary Ann Gallegos and Betty Hale.

Survivors include brother Gordon VanScotter; daughters Sheila (Myron) Struck, Rona (Bob) Hall, Linda "Tiny" Bowling, Barbara (Ken) Robertson and Verna (Mark Binkley) Soyk; grandchildren Alicia (Steve) Solomon, Chris Carpenter, Amanda Blankenship, Justin (Celene) Hall, Nicholas (Ricky) Bowling, Nathan (Vinnie) Bowling, Molly (Preston) Hunt, Jasmine Robertson, Holly Robertson, Camille Robertson, Stephen (Ashley) Soyk, James (Brittany Janicek) Soyk and Rachael (Leotis) McCormack; and 19 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Hells Canyon Resort, 1560 Port Drive, Clarkston. Please bring your memories to share.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2018, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Tribune (ID) - June 3, 2018

R. Thomas "Tom" Whaley, 85, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Spokane, [Spokane Co., WA]. He was born in San Jose, Calif.

He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Ann Davison, on Sept. 16, 1952. They have been a couple for more than 68 years. They had four children: Laura (Dan) Goddard, Cynthia (Steve) Driscoll, Michael (Terri) Whaley and Beth (Mike) Blankenship. A special member of the family, Beri (Tim) Murphy, lived with them for many years and is a member of the Whaley Crew.

Tom moved his family to Lewiston after a long career as co-owner of Whaley and Minegar Marine Supply, and a member of the Lockheed Missile Team. In Lewiston, he worked for Duchesne Marina and Bearing Inc. He drew the plans and built his beautiful home in Cascade, Idaho, where he and Margaret resided until their health declined. He was very proud of his home and loved the community. He made many friends in the area and enjoyed every aspect of his Cascade home and life.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney D. and Marietta Cleo Whaley; his sister, Marilyn Pitman; his daughter, Cynthia L. Driscoll; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Tom is survived by his wife, Margaret, and their children, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Tom touched the lives of many people in his years on Earth but none as deeply and completely as his family. We love you, Dad. See you on the glorious side and most likely in another home you are building for us.

Cremation is being handled by Pacific Northwest Cremation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at his home in Cascade.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Michael R. Blankenship – b.01Sep1952 – Lewiston, ID: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K55G-LNT

Relatives - Beth Loraine Blankenship, Elizabeth L. Blankenship, Matt Blankenship, Michelle Faye Blankenship, Mike R. Blankenship.

+2019, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Tribune (ID) - June 29, 2019

Rosalie M. Blankenship, 96, of Lewiston, died Friday, June 28, 2019, in Lewiston.

Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home of Lewiston is in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2019, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Tribune

Rosalie M. Blankenship, 96, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, in Lewiston. She was born at Cameron, Idaho, to Gustav and Martha (Silflow) Kruger, on June 15, 1923.

She attended the one-room grade school in Cameron and the high school at Southwick. She contracted polio at age 11, but was fortunate it left little damage. On Nov. 1, 1941, she married John T. Blankenship of Leland. They had two children: Larry John and Betty Diane.

John and Rosalie farmed for 40 years in the Cameron-Southwick area. After the children were grown and gone, Rosalie helped on the farm and drove their grain trucks in harvest for 15 years. She always raised a big garden and had berries. At retirement, they moved to Lewiston Orchards. They belonged to the camper club and went on many outings in their RV. They fished streams, square danced, went on tours to Mexico, Alaska and Hawaii and took a Caribbean cruise.

John and Rosalie attended the Lutheran Church in Cameron and then Grace Lutheran in Lewiston. Rosalie sang in the choir and helped make many quilts to send overseas. She spent a season as a cook at the University of Idaho and later worked as a proof reader at the Lewiston Tribune. Rosalie enjoyed sewing, making quilts and especially wall papering and writing poetry. She contributed many articles and poems to the Kendrick Gazette, and many of her poems were published in magazines.

John passed away in 2013. They had been married almost 72 years. Also preceding her in death were her parents; son Larry; and two sisters, Elsie Freeman and Dorothy Sinclair.

Surviving are daughter Betty (Ed) Radtke; daughter-in-law Mary Blankenship; six grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, 3434 Sixth St., Lewiston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Oneida

Malad, Oneida Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho State Journal (Pocatello, ID) - June 28, 2013

Glen Morris, 82, of Malad, passed away on June 25, 2013. He was born Dec. 22, 1930, the son of Gilbert A. and Deedia Blankenship Morris.

He and his wife, Donna have resided in Malad for the past 27 years. Glen retired from the U. S. Air Force after serving his country for 24 years. He had served in Korea and in Vietnam.

Glen is survived by his wife, Donna (married for 47 years) of Malad; a brother, Lloyd B. Morris; step son; Jim Brown; grandchildren; Doug Brown, Cara Parkinson, Cody Schmid and Heather Smith; and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by parents, a brother, Gilbert Morris; 2 step children; Ken Brown and Rae Ann Littler; and a granddaughter; Caitlyn Littler.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 12 noon in the Horsley Funeral Home 132 W. 300 N. Malad.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Owyhee

2016, Marsing, Owyhee Co., ID, Death

Published in Idaho Press Tribune on Nov. 29, 2016

Dwight W. Blankenship, 72 [1944], of Marsing, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016.

Funeral Home: Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Dwight Wayne Blankenship – b.04Jan1944 - Marsing, ID: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5RQ-LF6

Relatives - Cheryl Lynn Blankenship,

+2018, Marsing, Owyhee Co., ID, Obituary

The Idaho Statesman, (Boise, ID) - October 7, 2018

Gloria Ann Showmaker (née Snyder) passed away October 4, 2018, at her daughter's home surrounded by the love and care of her family. Gloria was born May 11, 1933, in Eudora, Kansas, to Rita Lillian Everley. She was raised by her mother, grandmother (Vina Everley), and grandfather (John Everley).

After completing school, she married Donald Edward Baxter in 1952 and traveled during his career in the U.S. Air Force to Germany and Holland. During these years, she and Donald had four children, Dawn Kay, Michelle Gay, Michael Ray, and Kimberly May. They returned to the United States permanently in 1967, when her husband was stationed in Mountain Home, Idaho.

Gloria had a passion for the antique business and had her own shop in Boise called The Clock Shop for several years. She remarried in 1974 to Donald Showmaker, traveling to antique shows after the retirement from her shop, and eventually settled along the Snake River in Marsing, Idaho.

During the last years of her life, she found joy in her family, the family dogs, and caring for her flowers. Gloria was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, affectionately known as Don Juan and Don Two.

She is survived by her children Dawn (John) Ogan, Michelle (William) Miller, Michael (Pamela) Baxter, and Kimberly Blankenship; stepchildren Renae (Pat) Claytor and Ellen (Reed) Langrill; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

She will be laid to rest in Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise, Idaho, on Monday, October 8, at 1:00 pm.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Kimberly May Blankenship – b.27Jul1958 - Marsing, ID:

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5RQ-FS9

Relatives - Robert M. Blankenship.

Robert Maile Blankenship – b.27Mar1956 - Boise, ID: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ6K-V766

Payette

2011, New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID, Obituary

http://www.argusobserver.com/articles/2011/02/01/obituaries/doc4d48563884c68427250455.txt

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 10:55 AM PST

Lovingly known as “Tiny” to her family, Viola Deloras Blankenship Olsen, 84, New Plymouth, passed away at an area hospital Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. Viola was born Sept. 25, 1926, at the Rock house on County Lane in Letha, Idaho to George and Beatrice Hoyt.

She was later raised in Caldwell, Idaho. Viola graduated from Caldwell High School in 1944. She then married Edwin Blankenship in February 1947, they had three children in this union and later divorced. Later she married Albert Olsen Jr. on June 25, 1952, they had six children. They eventually settled down in New Plymouth, Idaho in 1957 to live and raise their children. Viola and family attended First Baptist Church, where she held many leadership rolls. Viola worked for Independent Enterprise, Payette County News Paper, she did news and was in the office for many years. Viola attended area clubs and organizations: American Legion Auxiliary, Toastmaster of America, Retired Educators of Idaho, New Plymouth Water Board, American Red Cross, Royal Neighbors and many others. Viola enjoyed decorating caked for weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. She enjoyed doing crafts and collecting bells. Viola was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother always had a smile and a hug when she met you, and also a cheery outlook on life.

Viola is survived by a sister, Agnes Hoyt Keltner, Seattle, Wash.; son, Charles Blankenship and daughter, Marilyn Blankenship Woodcock, both Lake Charles, La.; son and wife, George and Carol Olsen, Payette, Idaho; son, John Olsen, New Plymouth, Idaho; daughter, Anita Olsen Keeler, Boise, Idaho; son, Donald Olsen and daughter, Maxine Olsen Bowne; both of New Plymouth, Idaho. Too many to list, 29 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren; also to many to list, nieces and nephews.

Viola was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Francis, Charles, and Michael Hoyt; her husband, Edwin Blankenship; and Albert Olsen Jr.; two sons, Albert Duane Olsen and Larry Blankenship; two daughters, baby girl and Diana Olsen Martin.

Memorial services will be held at the First Baptist Church in New Plymouth Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at 2 p.m.. Graveside services will be soon after memorial services at the Parkview Cemetery, west of New Plymouth.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Power

2017, American Falls, Power Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho State Journal (Pocatello, ID) - December 13, 2017

Al Longoria, age 77, of American Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 11, 2017. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 30, 1940 to Alfredo and Alvina (Ramirez) Longoria.

He was proud that he was raised as a migrant worker. The family settled in Aberdeen, Idaho around 1950. He married Debbie Arellano. Together they had four children. This marriage later ended in divorce. He then met Merilee Ricker. They got married December 30, 1991 in Utah. Together they raised Merilee's two sons and later raised two grandchildren. In the mid 60's Al moved to Detroit, Michigan. He worked for Ford Motor Company and Grays Electric. He moved back to Idaho in the 80's where he began working for the Teamster's Union where he enjoyed working until retirement.

After retirement, Al and Merilee bought a small ranch in American Falls. He enjoyed raising a small herd of cattle. In his spare time, Al loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Al was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Tammy.

He is survived by his wife Merilee of American Falls; grandchildren raised as children of his own, Justin (Shelby) Longoria of American Falls and Chloe Longoria of American Falls; three children, Michael (Tammy) Longoria of Texas, Susanna (Brian) Blankenship of Michigan and Christopher Longoria of Michigan; two step-sons, Blake (Veronica) Miller of Oregon, Bret (Amelia) Miller of Idaho; five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; brother, Ruben (Anna) Longoria; sister, Tina Cortez; brothers, Roy (Celia) Longoria, Raul Pruneda, and Louis (Marie) Pruneda. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

The Catholic Rosary Service will be 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 19th at Holy Spirit Catholic Community, St. Joseph's Chapel on North Hayes Ave in Pocatello. The funeral mass will begin at 1:30 PM at the church. Interment will be held at 3:00 PM at Falls View Cemetery in American Falls.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Brian Paul Blankenship – b.15Jun1959 – Clarkston, MI: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYH4-T42

Relatives - Creed Jr. Blankenship, Suzanne Blankenship.

Suzanne Blankenship – b.29Oct1962 – Clarkston, MI: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTYV-VCD

Relatives - Aubesindo (Al) Longoria, Brian Paul Blankenship, Christopher Kenneth Longoria, Creed Jr. Blankenship, Eiizabeth Joey Longoria, Jeanna Marie Longoria, Michael Robert Longoria, Tammy Longoria Stevens.

Shoshone

Shoshone Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Sharon Elaine 67, 07Sep1942 - 29Jan2010, Silverton, Shoshone, ID, ID-518-92-7214

Twin Falls

+2013, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202224349/betty-arline-rutledge

Published in Post Register on Nov. 28, 2013

We all lost a wonderful friend and family member when Arline Rutledge died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at her home in Arco, Idaho. She was born in Buhl, Idaho, on Aug. 22, 1941, and graduated from Buhl High School in 1959. Her parents moved to Arco, and she worked at the Atomic Energy Commission, later called INL, before moving to California in 1961.

Wherever Arline went, she made close friends, and California was no different. Friends shared her love of life, animals, sense of humor, intellect and warmth. She was special and made it a point to be an auntie to her friends' children, who adored her in return.

Upon her mother, Beth Rutledge's, death in 1980, her father, Milton Rutledge, drove to California to bring her back to Arco so she could stay with him. He died three months later, leaving her the home that she stayed in until her death. She had a strong sense of family, which was evident each year, as aunts, uncles and cousins could always count on Arline being at the Rutledge family reunion.

Upon her return to Arco, she went to work at the INEL, where she worked for more than 25 years. She worked in many areas of the site and gathered friends at every location. All the people she encountered remember her ready laughter and ardent friendship.

Arline maintained long-term friendships; among them was her fourth-grade girlfriend from Buhl. A group of the "girls" would gather a few times each year in various locations throughout eastern Idaho to hang out and share laughs and news updates.

Upon retirement, she devoted herself to Arco, volunteering in many capacities, including the Visitors' Kiosk each summer, organizing the Festival of the Trees, being an elections judge, and most recently coordinating the Arco Red Cross blood drives. She loved her town and always showed it off to her visitors from out of town with special pride.

Arline appreciated the natural world we live in, from her environmental concerns, love of animals and admiration at the beauty that surrounds us. Everywhere she went, she was loved. She is irreplaceable and is sorely missed.

There will be no funeral service; however, the family is planning a memorial in spring 2014.

+2018, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, Obituary

The Times-News, (Twin Falls, ID) - April 7, 2018

Imogene 'Jeanie' Lee, 85, passed away Monday April 2, 2018, at Syringa Place assisted living in Twin Falls. She was born March 16, 1933 on Eagle Island near Eagle, Idaho to Joseph Preston Snow and Maybelle (Fisher) Snow.

Imogene was raised in the Boise/Eagle area and attended Eagle High School. She married Leslie E. Lee on June 18th, 1950. They lived in the Boise area for several years before moving to Kimberly, Idaho in 1961. She worked many seasonal jobs throughout the years but last worked for the state of Idaho as a potato inspector before retirement from the USDA.

Jeanie was a member of The Good Sam's Club and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed horse backing riding, camping, gardening, and traveling with family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend. Everyone who knew her loved her. Coffee was always on at Jeanie's!

She was proceeded in death by her husband Les, grandson Casey Daniels, her parents, and two sisters; Shirley Snow and Norma Coles.

Survivors include her 7 children; Dennis L. Lee (Linda) of Soda Springs, Debra J. Magee of Twin Falls, Ricky L. Lee (Holly) of Hansen, Ronnie J. Lee (Jayne) of Kimberly, Lori A. Jacobson (Lloyd) of Beach, North Dakota, Lana R. Daniels (Tom) of Kimberly, and Stacey D. Blankenship (Jarred) of Boise; 23 grandchildren; great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are 2 half-brothers; Norman (Judy) Snow and Jim (Marcia) Snow of Washington state and half-sister Sandee Snow (Tom Bovill) of Canada.

A graveside service will be at 11:00, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Jarred Edward Blankenship – b.07Oct1967 – Boise, ID: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5T9-L2N

Relatives - Amy Blankenship, Darrel Blankenship, Jarred Dblankenship, Stacey Dawn Blankenship.

Washington

Washington Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Joseph Michael 71, 04Apr1939 - 04Jan2011, Weiser, Washington, ID, WV-236-58-0755