This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pugmire, Floyd, Thompson, Bridges Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.bearlake/1972/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Twin Falls Times-News, 12/11/06 HAGERMAN - Marion Pugmire, 88, passed away Dec. 8, 2006. He was born on Aug. 18, 1918 in St. Charles, Idaho to Emerson and Iris Margery Floyd Pugmire, the only son in a family of five children. In 1926, Marion moved with his family to Hagerman, Idaho, where he resided until moving to Boise in November 2003. Marion attended schools in Hagerman, graduating in 1936. On June 14, 1938 he married Elaine Thompson. They later had two sons, Darwin and Doyle. In November of 1944, Marion and his father purchased a partnership in Cady Auto Company in Hagerman, becoming full owners in 1961. This company consisted of a hardware store, service station, repair shop and a fleet of trucks. The trucks hauled livestock, farm commodities and cement for Idaho Power during the construction of hydroelectric dams on the Snake River. The fleet of trucks with flatbeds and wooden racks later became a fleet of light-weight trucks and trailers hauling as many as 500 hundred sheep per load. Over time, Marion introduced many innovative improvements to the trucking industry, some of which are utilized today. He helped lead policy changes in transportation insurances, freight rates, licensing, hauling capacities, and interstate and intrastate laws in the trucking industry. In October 1964, following the death of his father, Marion became full owner of Cady Auto and was joined by his sons. Following the loss of Elaine to cancer in 1967, Marion married Marie Bridges of Hailey, Idaho in 1968. Marie and her two children, Tom and Kay, pursued Marion's love for animals, particularly horses. After the sale of Cady Auto in 1976, Marion became semi-retired to follow his passion for horses and cattle. He spent his time roping, branding and ranching with friends, neighbors and his grandchildren. Marion restored old buggies and he and Marie were participants at many fairs, rodeos and civic events. A horse-drawn buggy ride from the church to wedding receptions was always a must for Marion's grandchildren and many family friends. Marie passed away Jan. 7, 1998 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Arizona. Marion was also seriously injured in the accident. Marion was a member of the Hagerman LDS Church, Hagerman Lions Club, Hagerman Schools Alumnae Association, Idaho Cattleman's Association Hall of Fame, American Trucking Association and Idaho Motor Transport Association. He was President of Big Springs Water Users Association, Chairman of the Hagerman Pioneer Days Rodeo and Parade and Chairman of the Hagerman Centennial Parade and Celebration. He served as a board member for Idaho State Bank. In 1994 Marion was inducted into the Southern Idaho Livestock Hall of Fame. Marion was preceded in death by his parents Emerson and Iris, wives Elaine and Marie, sister Venice and brother-in-law Cle Prince, sister Lillias and brother-in-law Jack Martin, sister Georgia Clark, nephew Marc McKay and numerous close friends. He is survived by sons Darwin (Bessie) and Doyle (Patti), stepson Tom Bridges, all of Boise, and stepdaughter Kay (Pete) Stinemates of Eagle, eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sister Lou Ann and brother-in-law Bill McKay of Boise, brother-in-law Sylvan Clark of Hagerman and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family will remember "Grandpa" for his love of horses, people and practical jokes. He greeted everyone with a hearty handshake, a big smile and an open door. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Hagerman Cemetery. A gathering of friends will follow at the Hagerman LDS Church. In lieu of flowers the family invites you make a contribution to charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service in Gooding. .. Published Monday, December 11, 2006