This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Prescott, Weaver Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.bearlake/1977/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cyril Joseph Prescott POCATELLO - Cyril Joseph Prescott, 82, of Pocatello passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 27, 2006. He was born on October 29, 1924. in Sharon, Idaho to John Levi and Ida Lucille Prescott. He attended grades one through seven in a two-room school house. He started eighth grade at Emerson School in Paris, Idaho, and graduated from Fielding High School in 1943. After graduation came his greetings from President Roosevelt. He entered the military service in May of 1945. He served in the European countries of France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia as a military policeman. His tour ended in November of 1946. Cyril married Donna Fern Weaver of Dingle, Idaho, on Sept. 4, 1947. In the Idaho Falls Temple. They made their first home at Paris Peak while Cyril worked for Hansen Saw Mill, logging during the fall and winter. Cyril went on to work for Anaconda Mine in Soda Springs for five years and then moved on to construction. He worked for Peter Kiewit Construction and helped build the highway from Ashton to Last Chance Inn. From there he helped on the highway from Idaho to Salt River Flats. In November 1956, Cyril started working for the State of Idaho Department of Highways. He started as a mechanic and retired as shop superintendent in 1985. Cyril was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His favorite positions in the church for many years were Cub Scout leader and Home Teacher. Cyril had many hobbies. He had a love for woodworking, fishing, hunting and helping other people out in any way that he could. He was a blessing to the elderly and families who were in need. Through his example, his children learned service to others, compassion, unconditional love, honesty and a desire to take pride in their efforts in everything that they did. Cyril was blessed with a great sense of humor and a true friend to those who knew him. He was very much a people person and enjoyed the company of good friends and family. Cyril and Donna were always together. They enjoyed canning in the fall, making homemade ice cream together and wrapping elk and deer after he harvested them. Picnics were important to their family. They often went to Ross Park or Justice Park. Camping and fishing were always a good experience. He taught his children the art of fishing and respect for nature. He loved Donna's musical talent and would enjoy listening to her play his favorite songs on the guitar, piano and banjo. His children and grandchildren feel blessed to have chosen him for their father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by the people whose lives he touched. He is survived by; his children, Carol Dawn (Allen) Moser of Blackfoot, Bruce (Starla) Prescott of Pocatello, Lucille (Don) Ker of St. Anthony; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Arlene (Ed) Pyle, Marjean (Grant) Freeman and Erma Lee (Lyle) Cressall, all of Utah. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Donna Fern, who passed away in August, and his daughter, Glenna Rae. Funeral services for Cyril will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2006. at the Colonial Funeral Home. 2005 S. 4th Ave., Pocatello. A viewing will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services on Saturday. Interment will follow services at the Mountain View Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by the Pocatello Veteran's Honor Guard. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.colonial-funeralhome.com.