This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1546.1 Message Board Post: DeAnn, My name is Kathryn Loertscher Brough(pronounced Bruff). My parents are Ernest and Louise Loertscher, my dad and Eugene are brothers. Both of my parents have passed away. Most of my brothers and sisters live in Montpelier or surrounding areas still. I have one brother in Logan, Utah and one sister in Salt Lake City. You said Eugene was your grandfather, who are your parents? I haven't seen anyone in your family since I was quite young. We lived up Montpelier Canyon then. Anyway, I also live in Montpelier currently and was just checking a local website and saw that you were looking for Loertscher family members. I would be glad to help you with what information I can. Email me back and I'll see what I can do. Kathryn Brough

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1292.1.1 Message Board Post: I am sorry, I am not a member of this family. I am a volunteer for Rootsweb and place obituaries into this county as I used to live there. May I suggest that you contact the mortuary that handled the services. They may be able to help you with addresses of family members A..M. Henley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1292.1 Message Board Post: I'm sorry to hear about your mother and grandmother. I'm tracing the Loertscher family history. I believe your mother was my grandfather's sister. My grandfather was Eugene Frank Loertscher and his parents were Gottlieb Loertscher and Elizabeth Zmutt. My grandfather was born in 1916 in Idaho and he died in California in 1993. Hi wife was Betty and she died in 1974. I hope to hear back from someone from this family. DeAnn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Loertscher and Zmutt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1546 Message Board Post: I'm trying to trace the Loertscher family. I know my Grandfather is Eugene Frank Loertscher he was born in 1916 in Idaho. His parents were Gottlieb Loertscher and Elizabeth Zmutt. Any help I can get would be great! DeAnn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Weaver, Freeman, Bacon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1545 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/02/05 MONTPELIER - Phyllis Eliza Freeman Weaver, 83, passed away on Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at the Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility in Montpelier, where she had resided for the past 4 1/2 years. Phyllis was born on December 20, 1921, in Nounan, Idaho to Archie and Ivy Bacon Freeman. She was the eldest of six children. Phyllis attended school in Nounan, where she grew up. She married Lyman Edward Weaver in the Logan LDS Temple on May 10, 1939. Five children were born to this union. Lyman worked for the Union Pacific Railroad which brought about several moves during her married life. Phyllis was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served in various positions. During the time that the family lived in Burley, Phyllis and Lyman were Stake Dance Directors. They participated in a regional dance competition. They both loved this calling and taught many young people to dance. Phyllis also served in the MIA, Visiting Teacher, Primary Teacher and her most recent job was the librarian of the Montpelier 2nd Ward. She truly enjoyed this calling. Phyllis was also a member of the Francis Elizabeth Budges DUP Camp, where she served as captain of that camp from 1997 to 2001. Phyllis worked for several years in the kitchen at the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed working at the hospital and often talked about those times and the many friends that she made while working there. She had many hobbies and enjoyed everything she did, including crocheting, knitting, sewing, quilting, and making rugs from polyester material. The old saying, "She who dies with the most material wins," well she wins first place. She loved to make baby blankets, crochet dresses, sweaters, and booties for the new babies in the family, and for anyone who wanted those things. She was always busy late into the night. She quilted many, many quilts all by herself. Phyllis was also an avid bowler. This gave her a lot of enjoyment after the passing of her husband. Phyllis is survived by her children. Paul F. (Debbie) Weaver, of Tooele, Utah, (Twayne) Jo Ann Taylor of Montpelier, Idaho, and Nina Weaver of Pocatello, Idaho; one brother, Verlyn Freeman of Boise, Idaho; 16 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman, two sons, Phil and Jerry, her parents, two sisters, Blanch and Barbara, and two brothers, Clyde and Jack Freeman. A special thanks to all of those dedicated individuals who went above and beyond their regular duties to take care of our mother at the Bear Lake Skilled Nursing Facility. We cannot thank you enough for all you did for her. Funeral services are scheduled on Tuesday, October 4, at 1 p.m. in the Montpelier 2nd Ward LDS Chapel, where friends may visit with family that morning from 11 a.m. until 12:45. Interment will be in the Montpelier City Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hd.2ADI/4.57.60 Message Board Post: Martha Rebecca Woodhouse 1887-1908, md Daniel Cornelius Laker 7 Jun 1907. Phyllis Woodhouse 1892-1918 md Joseph Henry Laker 11 Feb 1914. I do not have any living births for either family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Budge, Bartschi, Johnson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1544 Message Board Post: The Standard-Examiner, Friday, September 30, 2005 BOISE, Idaho - Naoma Bartschi Budge, 81, passed away September 29, 2005 in Boise, Idaho at the home of her son. She was born February 5, 1924 In Nounan, Idaho to Wyler Fredrick and Florence Johnson Bartschi. She follows in death her husband Ezra Lloyd Budge deceased April 13, 1976 whom she married September 21, 1944 in the Logan LDS Temple. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Surviving are her six children Patricia Budge of Salt Lake City, UT, David L. (Suzanne) Budge of Boise, ID, Susan (Roy) Boyette of Port St. Joe, FL, Brenda (John) OBrien of Layton, UT, Steven L. (Mary) Budge of Las Vegas, NV, and Scott W. (Natalie) Budge of Ogden, UT. She leaves 19 loving grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She will be sorely missed. Family will meet with friends on Saturday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd, Ogden. Family graveside service at 12:00 p.m. at Washington Heights Memorial Park. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bentsen, Gilson, May, Marshall Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1543 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 09/28/05 MONTPELIER - Jerry Lee Bentsen, 43, left his struggle with life on Friday, Sept. 23, 2005. He was born June 14, 1962, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Larry G. Bentsen and Josephine Gilson Taylor Bentsen. He attended school in Montpelier, Idaho. He and Lynn Marshall had a daughter, Ashley Jo, who was his pride and joy. He was married to Kimberly May in October 2004 Jerry was self employed and a very talented builder and carpenter. He was happy when he was building and creating things of beauty. He began to work at a very young age at the side of his father, putting roofs on homes, and many homes in the valley have his talented workmanship in and on them. His talents grew as he began remodeling homes and then building homes. He was very proud of the home he built for his mother and stepfather in Garden City, Utah, and the homes he built and the work he did with his friend and cousin, Gary Sims. He loved antiques and enjoyed restoring them to their former beauty, and also making unique aquariums for others. He also enjoyed doing copper work on homes, and did the copper work on the Utah Jazz player, Jeff Hornecek's home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He loved nature and animals. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle; the wind on his face and in his hair and the sense of freedom it gave him. He loved people (especially children), and enjoyed visiting with them, helping them, and making them laugh. But his ultimate joy and happiness came from being with his wonderful daughter, Ashley. She was the apple of his eye and his ray of hope. Jerry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Jerry is survived by his beloved daughter, Ashley Jo; his wife, Kimberly; his father, Larry G. Bentsen of Montpelier, Idaho; his mother, Josephine Wamsley of Garden City, Utah; two sisters, Connie (Larry) Taylor Hymas of Montpelier, Idaho, and Velvet (David) Taylor Rattelade of Wake Forest, North Carolina; two nieces, Kimberly Parsons and Krista Taylor; and a nephew, Eric Hymas. He was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Taylor, and his grandparents. Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 29, at noon at Matthews Mortuary Chapel. Friends may call at Matthews Mortuary, 702 Clay St., in Montpelier, on Thursday morning from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Montpelier Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rawlings, Hunter, Stock Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1542 Message Board Post: The Daily Herald, 09/27/05 Ann Hunter Rawlings, age 58 of Springville, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2005 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 15, 1947 in Soda Springs, Idaho to Donald C. and Betty Jean (Stock) Hunter. She married Richard K. Rawlings in Logan, Utah on May 28, 1965. Ann was a registered nurse and worked for Foothill Rehab. Center. She received the JC PenneyÕs "Flame Award". She also worked with several programs such as "Just Say Yes" and "Mom Empowerment Tool!" Ann was a member of the LDS Church and held numerous church callings including Relief Society President. She is survived by her parents, Donald and Betty Hunter; sister, Dorci Benally; children: Jason and Pattie Rawlings, John and Jenni Pratt, David and Analia Rawlings, Jim and Jamie Barnes, Jonathan Rawlings, Curtis and Angel Rawlings; and numerous grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard on May 1, 2004 and a brother, Steven Hunter. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 30, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Mapleton 4th Ward LDS Chapel at 31 West Maple ("White Church") in Mapleton. There will be a viewing held Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in Springville and Friday at the church one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Fish Haven Cemetery in Fish Haven, Idaho. Friends of Ann Hunter Rawlings, RN, are preparing a memorial to her. Please take a moment to share, in writing, your experiences of how she affected your life for the better. Please send them to her parents at: The Legacy of Ann Hunter Rawlings, c/o Donald & Betty Hunter, 1791 West 1200 South #132, Springville, UT 84663. Published in the Daily Herald on 9/27/2005. Guest Book • Flowers • Charities

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rich, Dalrymple, Richards Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1541 Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 09/26/05 Edward Hunter Rich, age 91, passed away September 23, 2005 in Orem, Utah. He was born April 5, 1914 in Montpelier, Idaho a twin son of Edward Charles and Deborah Dalrymple Rich. After graduating from Montpelier High School in 1932, he attended the University of Utah for two years. From 1934 to 1937, he and his twin brother, Emerson, served in the German-Austrian Mission of the LDS church, with headquarters in Berlin. Returning to the University of Utah in 1937, he entered law school. After one year, he moved to Washington, D.C., where he resumed the study of law at George Washington University and was employed with the federal government. Upon graduation and admission to the bar, he opted not to practice law but continued a career in the federal service. He traveled extensively for the government during World War II, and in 1946 moved to Los Angeles, California. He retired in 1973 after a career of 34 years in the federal civil service, the last 25 years being with the CIA. Edward married Beth Richards July 3, 1941 in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in Washington, D.C. until 1946 when they moved to Los Angeles. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many capacities, including three stake missions, a member of a bishopric, and on two high councils. For five and one-half years he served as bishop of the Van Nuys (California) Ward and then as stake patriarch for three years. After retirement he moved to Provo, Utah in 1976 where he served as an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple for eight years and as ward and stake financial clerk for 15 years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed furnishing fish to neighbors and friends. He is survived by sons, David E. (Marleen) Rich of Bellevue, Washington, Alan M. (Linda) Rich of Falls Church, Virginia, and Kenneth A. (Vicki) Rich of Herndon, Virginia; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beth; two sisters, Helen E. Rich and Edna R. Nelson; and two brothers, Joseph C. Rich and Emerson R. Rich (twin). Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 29, 2005 at the Edgemont 9th Ward, 4300 North Canyon Road, Provo, Utah, 11 a.m. Friends may call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. Published in the Deseret News from 9/26/2005 - 9/27/2005.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rich, Dalrymple, Richards Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1540 Message Board Post: Edward Hunter Rich, age 91, passed away September 23, 2005 in Orem, Utah. He was born April 5, 1914 in Montpelier, Idaho a twin son of Edward Charles and Deborah Dalrymple Rich. After graduating from Montpelier High School in 1932, he attended the University of Utah for two years. From 1934 to 1937, he and his twin brother, Emerson, served in the German-Austrian Mission of the LDS church, with headquarters in Berlin. Returning to the University of Utah in 1937, he entered law school. After one year, he moved to Washington, D.C., where he resumed the study of law at George Washington University and was employed with the federal government. Upon graduation and admission to the bar, he opted not to practice law but continued a career in the federal service. He traveled extensively for the government during World War II, and in 1946 moved to Los Angeles, California. He retired in 1973 after a career of 34 years in the federal civil service, the last 25 years being with the CIA. ! Edward married Beth Richards July 3, 1941 in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in Washington, D.C. until 1946 when they moved to Los Angeles. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many capacities, including three stake missions, a member of a bishopric, and on two high councils. For five and one-half years he served as bishop of the Van Nuys (California) Ward and then as stake patriarch for three years. After retirement he moved to Provo, Utah in 1976 where he served as an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple for eight years and as ward and stake financial clerk for 15 years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed furnishing fish to neighbors and friends. He is survived by sons, David E. (Marleen) Rich of Bellevue, Washington, Alan M. (Linda) Rich of Falls Church, Virginia, and Kenneth A. (Vicki) Rich of Herndon, Virginia; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beth; two sisters, Hel! en E. Rich and Edna R. Nelson; and two brothers, Joseph C. Rich and Em erson R. Rich (twin). Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 29, 2005 at the Edgemont 9th Ward, 4300 North Canyon Road, Provo, Utah, 11 a.m. Friends may call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. Published in the Deseret News from 9/26/2005 - 9/27/2005. Guest Book • Flowers • Charities

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Larsen, Bacon, Hughes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1539 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 09/21/05 MONTPELIER - Lewis Verlaine Larsen, 79, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, and the Bear Lake Skilled Nursing Facility in Montpelier, Idaho, due to Alzheimer's disease.He was born July 22, 1926, in Georgetown, Idaho, to Lewis Peter and Ruby Bacon Larsen. When he was 4 and his brother was 2, their mother became very ill. They were then cared for by their father and grandmother, Tressa Bacon. Their father later married LaReva Smith Wilcox. Verlaine attended school in Georgetown, where he graduated in 1944. He went to Utah State for a brief two months, but he was then drafted into the Army in the late fall of 1944. In 1945, he was medically discharged and released from duty. In October 1946, he was called to serve and departed to the Northwestern States Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1949, he returned to Utah State and graduated with a B.S. degree in 1951. In September 1953, he began his teaching career in Malad, and later finished in Bear Lake School District. On June 2, 1954, he married Ila Bell Hughes in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. He worked different jobs, starting with three years in the Signal Department as a lineman for Union Pacific Railroad, school teacher for 22 years, and as a preventive maintenance custodian for the LDS Church for nearly 14 years. He was a lovely trumpet player through his years of school. He was loved and will be remembered by his family. Verlaine is survived by his wife, Ila Bell, of Montpelier; a brother, Lowell Allen (Maureen) Larsen; a stepbrother, Elmer (Faye) Wilcox; a stepsister-in-law, Nedra Wilcox; his daughter, Karen (Brian) Hayes; two sons, Lynn V. (Pamela Ahern) Larsen, Paul H. (Shirlene Bird) Larsen; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother and a stepbrother, Larry Wilcox and other relatives on the other side. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 24, at noon in the Montpelier First Ward Chapel, where friends may call that morning from 10:30 until 11:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Georgetown Cemetery, with services under the direction of Matthews Mortuary of Montpelier.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Transtrum, Athay, Michaelson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1538 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 09/19/09 ST. CHARLES, Idaho -- Robert James Transtrum, 66, passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, from an accident in the outdoors that he loved. He was born July 29, 1939, in Montpelier, Idaho, to James Nelson and Elaine Mae Athay Transtrum. He graduated from Fielding High School in Paris, Idaho, and then served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Central States Mission. He also served as Sunday School president, was a seventy in the church and was currently on church security. Bob received a bachelor's degree in government and history from Utah State University. Following his graduation, he began teaching in Bear Lake School District. He spent his life teaching, and coaching football and wrestling. He retired in 1997. He also enjoyed playing fast-pitch softball in the Montpelier City League. Bob volunteered his time and served on the St. Charles Fire Department, Bear Lake County Ambulance Service, where he served as president several times, St. Charles City Council, President of St. Charles City Cemetery District, and Bear Lake Water Ways. He loved the outdoors and spent many enjoyable hours fishing, hunting for ducks and geese, or camping in the hills. He especially loved to stand in the Yellowstone River fly fishing. Bob married Cristy Michaelson on June 8, 1977, in Boise, Idaho. They had three children, Jamie, Chad, and Lindon Robert Kennedy Transtrum. Bob is survived by one brother, Richard (Dick) Transtrum of Boise, Idaho, his two children Jamie and Lindon Transtrum and wife,Cristy Transtrum, of St. Charles. He has joined his parents and his son, Chad, who preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the St. Charles LDS Ward Chapel where friends may visit with family that morning from 10 until 11:45, and burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery with services under the direction of Matthews Mortuary of Montpelier.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Messerly, Kunz Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1537 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 09/14/05 SODA SPRINGS, - Lloyd Richard Messerly, 90, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, at the Caribou Memorial Living Center in Soda Springs, where he and his wife, LoNetta, had lived since March 2002. He was born July 11, 1915, to Robert and Eliza Kunz Messerly in Montpelier, Idaho. Lloyd was the sixth of nine children. Lloyd and LoNetta were married June 29, 1940, and their marriage was later sealed for time and all eternity in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. He was the father of three children, Karen, Richard and Russell. They resided in Montpelier until January 1959, when they moved to Soda Springs, and resided there until 1966, at which time they returned to Montpelier until their recent move to the Caribou Memorial Living Center. Lloyd worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until suffering a serious heart attack. He then worked in the insurance industry for several years, and then was in the car business for the remainder of his working career. Lloyd was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served as a bishop and in many bishoprics plus many other positions. Perhaps the most special service he performed was when he and his wife served for five years in the Logan Temple. Lloyd was always concerned for those around him. His service was not limited to that in the church but he was willing to help others whenever asked. Lloyd loved his family and would do anything to assist them in any way. Lloyd was a wonderful teacher and would make a point of taking every opportunity possible to teach a principle that he felt would help in some way. Mostly, he taught his family and others by example. Lloyd is survived by two children, Karen (Brent) Bergholm of Soda Springs, Idaho, Russell (Virginia) Messerly of Sandy, Utah; a daughter-in-law, Becky Messerly of West Weber, Utah; 13 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, LoNetta, a son, Richard, a grandson, Jason Messerly, his parents, two brothers and six sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. in the Montpelier Stake Center, where friends may visit with family that morning from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. The interment will be in the Montpelier Cemetery, with services under the direction of Matthews Mortuary of Montpelier.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reese, Brown, Olsen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1536 Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 09/14/05 Nyle Henry Reese, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away September 12, 2005. He was born in Bloomington, Idaho on August 21, 1926 to Lotwick L. and Frances Elizabeth Brown Reese. Married his sweetheart, Betty Nell Olsen, on August 11, 1944 in Murray, UT; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple May 25, 1965. Nyle served in the US Navy in World War II from 1944-46. He was an active High Priest in the LDS Church. He was a member of The Operating Engineers Local #3 for 53 years. He loved to play golf after retiring. Survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Sue (Rick) Gelino and Brenda Reese; grandson, Nyle Layne (Kathy) Boyce; great-grandsons, Nyle Chase Boyce and Justin; great-granddaughters, Mikail and Mikilah; brother, Lynn T. (Carolyn) Reese; sister, Nola Reese. Preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 16, 2005 at 12 noon at the Ridgedale LDS Ward, 3400 So. 1100 E. Friends and family may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church. Interment Murray City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 9/14/2005.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Daines, Kleinman, Player Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1535 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 09/12/05 Paul Hatch Daines, Jr., M.D., 49, of Logan, Utah, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, following a valiant battle against colon cancer. Paul was born July 22, 1956, in Washington, D.C., to Paul Daines Sr., and Allene Kleinman Daines. Paul was the first of nine children and grew up in Montpelier, Idaho. Paul married his sweetheart, Sharon Elizabeth Player July 31, 1981, in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they have two children, Matthew Paul Daines and Leilani Player Daines. Paul graduated from the University of Utah and the University of Washington Medical School. He served his residency in Honolulu, Hawaii. Paul practiced medicine, first as an internist and then as an Emergency Department physician at Logan Regional Hospital. Paul served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Deisseldorf, Germany, remaining an active member in good standing. He served as a bishopric counselor, a bishop and as a stake high counselor. His most recent calling was the Logan 5th Ward Family History Center Director. Family history and temple work were dear to his heart. Paul had a zest for life that was joyous to see. He saw every challenge that came his way as an opportunity for growth and learning, and encouraged the same in others. He could always be counted on for a word of loving advice, whether or not solicited. Paul had a strong desire to serve others, investing his time, resources and talents wherever possible. He was particularly concerned with helping youth find happiness and become productive adults. Therefore, he helped found Options for Youth, an organization for gang prevention. He also established the Sunrise Leadership Academy, a wilderness program to help youth recognize their potential and build their self-confidence. He felt strongly enough about his political beliefs to run for mayor of Logan city. In the last 5 years, he worked with the Swanson Family Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting third world countries, particularly Mongolia. Their goals include obtaining and delivering medical supplies and equipment, providing post-graduate education to medical professionals, training police authorities and assisting orphanages. Paul traveled to Mongolia seven times to promote these efforts. In addition to his family, his passions were horses, gardening, skiing and fishing. He loved Hawaii, and his dream was to retire there. He supported the arts and enjoyed collecting oil paintings. Serving others with kindness was the essence of his heart. He had so many friends, and he loved visiting with them all. Typical visits to the grocery became epic, never-ending conversations with people he ran into at the store. Finally his dear family had to impose a time limit so they could get home before the ice cream melted. His family resorted to fining him when he exceeding the time limit, which has resulted in enough funds to see his children through graduate school. Paul always wanted to have a lot of children and, as so many nieces and nephews, neighbors and friends can attest, Paul and Sharon welcomed many children into their home and loved them as their own. Paul is survived by his loving wife and devoted children, his parents and his siblings Laura and Lenny Tatro of Logan; Scott and Kendall Daines of Kensington, Md.; Michael and Janice Daines of Wenatchee, Wash.; Bruce Daines of Ogden, Utah; Shelly and Bruce Wallentine of Lanarck, Idaho; Andrea Hart of Paron, Ark.; Clark Daines of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Stephanie Daines of Las Vegas, Nev. The love shared by Paul and Sharon will endure eternally. He is her rock, she is his kite. He enjoyed her creative, colorful, free spirit. She thrived in his loving care, stability and wisdom. The gift of the six years following his original diagnosis, were the happiest years of their marriage. They were fortunate enough to have a second honeymoon a week before he died. Those memories can never be taken from them. Paul is the love of Sharon's life. Paul knew his time was near. He loved the Lord and took solace in his early morning personal scripture study. He left his house in order. He had made a personal checklist, which was discovered after his death. He told his family he was at peace. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Logan 5th Ward Chapel, 502 N. 300 East, Logan. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center St., Logan, and on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Logan 5th Ward. Interment will be in the Smithfield Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing a guestbook at www.allenmortuaries.net. Paul's family would appreciate donations be given in his name to the Swanson Family Foundation to help continue the work for those who need our love and assistance. The foundation can be contacted at 2520 N. 1500 West, Ogden, Utah 84404, (801)-392-0360.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Minor, Peterson, Benson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1534 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 09/12/05 POCATELLO - Estella Johannah Peterson Minor, 84, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at Portneuf Care Center. She was born to Alvin Ole and Bertha Benson Peterson on Oct. 14, 1920, in St. Charles, Idaho. She spent her first 23 years in St. Charles and graduated from Fielding High School in Paris, Idaho. She married Robert Pugmire Minor on Dec. 24, 1943, in Montpelier. They made their home in Pocatello where she lived the rest of her life. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on July 17, 1965. Robert passed away on Dec. 11, 1989. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, attending the Pocatello 14th and Mink Creek Wards. She served faithfully in many callings and served as a temple worker in the Idaho Falls Temple. She was the "Chief Hug Giver" in her Mink Creek Ward. Estella loved her family, and they were her life. She is survived by four children Kenneth R, (Linda) Minor, Westhaven, Conn.; Ginger (Dale) Lusk; Bill K. (Marcile) Minor; and Charles P. (Rochelle) Minor, all of Pocatello. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Enid (Jack) Taylor of Pocatello; and Ilene Rich of Paris, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Mink Creek LDS Ward Chapel at 8200 Portneuf Road, Pocatello. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Downnard Hansen Funeral Home at 241 N. Garfield, Pocatello, and from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the church prior to services on Wednesday. Burial will follow at the St. Charles Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. The family suggests donations be made to the LDS Humanitarian Aid Fund or Red Cross.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Matthews, Stucki, Peterson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1533 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 09/11/05 PARIS, Idaho -- Jane Stucki Matthews, 77, died Sept. 7, 2005, at her home in Paris due to an adverse reaction to medication. She was born in Moroni, Utah, on March 22, 1928, to E. W. and Rhea Peterson Stucki. When she was a child they moved back to Paris, and she lived in Bear Lake County the rest of her life. After attending schools in Paris, she married her high school sweetheart, Sharp King Matthews. To this union was born David (Maxine) Matthews of Paris, Howard (Glenda) Matthews of Paris, Kenneth Matthews and Shauna Matthews of Blackfoot, Idaho, McKay (Adele) Matthews of Orem, Utah, Marge (Gene) Knutti of Montpelier, Idaho, Jeanna Matthews of Paris; and also a foster daughter, Avallon Beaks of New Town, N.D. Jane was active in the LDS Church where she served in various callings, but Primary was by far her first love. She was also proud of the ward choir she conducted. Jane and Sharp served for a year on a mission in the Chicago Temple and worked in the Logan Temple for many years. She worked as a mother, grandmother and especially as a helpmate for her husband working with the family sheep farm. She spent many years teaching piano and accordion lessons and directed plays for the Paris, Idaho Stake. She is preceded in death by two sons, Howard and Kenneth; one brother, Willard; and sister, Adella. She is survived by her husband and remaining children, 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She had just spent the Labor Day weekend with 54 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers, Eugene of Paris and Wallace of Clearfield, Utah; and her sister, Afton Bartlett of Kearns, Utah. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the Paris Idaho Stake Center. Friends may visit with family from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at Matthews Mortuary and from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the church in Paris. Burial will be in the Paris Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Allred, Fackrell, Hart, Crookston Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1532 Message Board Post: Parley Elwin Allred, of Logan, Utah passed away Sept. 7, 2005 at The Sunshine Terrace. Elwin was born Aug. 26, 1912, in Paris, Idaho to Parley Leon and Pearl Fackrell Allred. He had an older sister, Belva Allred Hart; and a younger brother, Leon Dale Allred. He married Donna Stephens, of Preston, June 26, 1936 in Provo, Utah. They were divorced the spring of 1943. He married Grace Benson Crookston Dec. 6, 1947 in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Elwin was educated in Preston, Idaho where he graduated from Preston High School. While in High School he organized and was the leader of "The Elcodian" dance band and played for many dances in the South Eastern Idaho area. Elwin served his country during the second world war in the 104th Timberwolf Infantry Division and fought across Europe. His unit liberated several concentration camps, including the death camp at Nordhausen. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart, being wounded in actio! n, and received the Bronze Star for valor. He and his wife, Grace, organized the Merry Mixers Square Dance Club and spent many years square dancing and performed in competitions. Elwin and Grace spent many years traveling to his army reunions. He has written many articles of his experiences for publication in the 104th Timberwolf News. Elwin lived in Logan and was employed by both The Herald Journal Newspaper and The Herald Printing Company for 42 years until his retirement. Elwin is a devoted Republican and has served on many committees within the Republican Party and was actively involved in the affairs of the Logan City and Cache County Councils. He was known throughout the state for his many letters to the editor. He was also instrumental in organizing and collecting funds from each town in the county to replace the deteriorated War Memorial on the Court House corner. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, (Belva); a brother, (Dale); and his beloved wife, ! Grace. He is survived by one son, Ronald (Sharon) Crookston, Logan; fo ur granddaughters, Teresa (Michael) Larsen, Salt Lake City, Utah; Coreen (Kris) Larsen, Logan, Utah; Allison (Derrick) Longson, Highland, Utah; Jennifer (Paul) Schofield, Sandy, Utah. He is the grandfather of 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 12:00 noon in the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center, Logan. Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 10-11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Logan Cemetery with military honors. Published in the Deseret News on 9/11/2005.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Armatage, Lewis, Shepherd Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1531 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 09/10/05 MONTPELIER - Marie Lewis Armatage, 88, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at the Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility after a long season with Alzheimer's. She was born Nov. 10, 1916, in Paris, Idaho, to Franklin William and Mary Elizabeth Shepherd Lewis. She was raised and attended school in Paris, graduating from Fielding High School. After 42 year in Pocatello, she spent the past five years in Montpelier. She married Ernest Samuel Armatage in the Salt Lake City Temple on June 14, 1939. They lived in Georgetown for a brief time and then moved to Paris. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding many church positions. She and her eternal companion served an LDS mission in the Tempe, Arizona Mission. She loved to camp with family and especially loved being and playing with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved her family, the gospel and her friends very much. Marie is survived by her children, Mary (Vernon) Bateman of Bloomington, Idaho, Myrna (Gene) Jorgensen of Pocatello, Richard (Kip) Armatage of Fish Haven, Idaho, Terry (Annie) of McCall, Idaho, Joyce (Clifford) Michaelis of Bountiful, Utah, Doris (Rickey) Garner of Woods Cross, Utah; 17 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters, six brothers and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be on Monday, Sept. 12, at noon in the Pocatello Central Stake Center, 225 Oakwood Drive. Friends may visit with family on Sunday evening, Sept. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Matthews Mortuary, 702 Clay St., Montpelier, Idaho, and on Monday at the church in Pocatello from 10:30 until 11:45 a.m. The interment will be in the Georgetown Cemetery at 4 p.m.