This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hall, Johanson, Mitchell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2020/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 02/14/07 POCATELLO - Laura Ethel Johanson Hall, 72, Pocatello, died Saturday evening, February 10, 2007, a local health care center. She was born June 18, 1934, in Preston, Idaho, to Jacob Gustave and Laura Pearl Mitchell Johanson. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1952. She married Kenneth Hall June 28, 1956, and in 1962 the temple sealing was performed. She was an active member of the LDS Fourth Ward in Chubbuck. She worked for the telephone company and was also a teacher's aide in Tyhee and Wilcox Elementary Schools. Laura is survived by four sons, Kenneth Mark (Billie Sue) Hall, Spokane, Washington, Bryan (LuAnn) Hall, Chubbuck, Idaho, Command Sgt. Major Gary L. (Edith) Hall, El Paso, Texas, Roy (Becky) Hall, Blackfoot, Idaho; one daughter, Pearl Linn Rodriguez, Pocatello; brothers, Ross (Bardie) Hall, Preston, Idaho, Ralph (Linda) Hall, Amarillo, Texas, Bill (Gene) Hall, Oakley, Idaho; sisters, Doris Dustin, Pocatello, Stella (Ron) Hansen, Providence, Utah, Ida Mae Hall, Shelley, Idaho; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, parents, four brothers, Melvin, Freeman and Leslie Johansen, Carl Hall, three sisters, Edith Johansen, Grace Hall Byington, Alice Hall Robinson, twin daughters, Judi and Gerri Hall, and grandson, Kenneth (Markie) Hall Jr. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 16, 2007, at 11 a.m. in the Chubbuck Fourth Ward Chapel, 4775 Hawthorne Road, Chubbuck, with Bishop Jay Buttars conducting. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, Feb. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Cornelison-Henderson Funeral Home, 431 North 15th Ave., Pocatello, and one hour prior to the services on Friday at the church. Interment will follow services at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Pocatello.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hull, Dalley, Lewis, Riches Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2019/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Idaho Statesman, 02/13/07 John Edward Hull, 95, of Caldwell died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 at home of natural causes. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007 at the Caldwell L.D.S. Stake Center, 3015 South Kimball Avenue, Caldwell. A viewing will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2006 at the Zeyer Funeral Chapel, 83 North Midland Blvd. Nampa, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday at the church prior to the services. Graveside services and interment will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2006 in the Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Utah. Funeral arrangements are being provided by the Zeyer Funeral Chapel. Nampa. John was born Nov. 8, 1911, in Whitney, Idaho, the fifth of six children born to Robert McClellen and Wealthy Virtue Dalley Hull. His early childhood was spent in Whitney. The death of his father at the age of four left his mother the responsibility of taking care of her six children. At the age of nine, the family moved to Logan and it was here that John finished his high school and college education, graduating from Utah State University with a degree in geology in 1934. While in college, John played football a sport in which he excelled both in high school and college. He was chosen for the advanced ROTC program which resulted in him beginning his military career. His senior year in college, John married Phyllis Lewis on Nov. 28, 1933. Following graduation he worked with the U.S. Coast of Geodetic Survey, working and living in a tent for seven months throughout the Southwest. He then got a job with the Soil Erosion Services in Pullman, Wash., and was appointed as Camp Eng! ineer for The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp of 200 men in Pocatello, Idaho. After completing the project in Pocatello, he moved to Oregon and headed up two different CCC camps; Simnasho (at the foot of Mt. Hood) and Monument, Ore. John was called to active military duty in December 1940. He reported to Ft. Douglas, Utah and was assigned to the Anti-aircraft Coast Artillery Regiment. In 1943 his regiment received orders to move to a combat zone, sailing to the Aleutian Islands. John was discharged from active duty in December 1945 as a full colonel, yet continued to serve in the reserves for another 20 years. In 1946 John returned to work with the Soil Conservation Service. He was transferred to Caldwell, Idaho in 1947 and worked as district conservationist for 10 counties in Southwest Idaho. In 1953, he left government services and went to work as a field-man for Amalgamated Sugar Company. He worked there for 23 years retiring in 1976. After transferring to Idaho i! n 1947, John built the brick home on Washington Street and raised his family there. All of the land beyond Ash Street was pasture. He was a resident of Caldwell for the last 60 years. After Phyllis died of cancer in 1980, John married Alice Riches. He and Alice sold the acreage behind the Washington Street house and built a new home on Walnut Street in 1991. They loved to travel and John continued to garden until the last year of his life. He and Alice have had a wonderful 26 years of marriage. John was always interested in things that were happening in his community and the state. He ran for a seat in the legislature in 1970, and served on the Caldwell City Council and the Canyon County Planning and Zoning Board for a number of years. John has always been a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was the cornerstone of his life. He has held many positions throughout the years including 10 years as a member of the Nampa Stake High Council, 2nd counselor in the bishopric, bishop of the Caldwell 3rd Ward and eight ye! ars on the Caldwell Stake High Council. Survivors include his wife Alice, two sons John Edward (Jean) Hull Jr. and William T. Hull of California; daughter, Janis (Richard) Frencer; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, parents and five siblings. Published in the Idaho Statesman on 2/13/2007.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jensen, Hampton, Carter Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2018/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 02/11/07 MINK CREEK, Idaho - Shawn Jensen, 35, resident of Mink Creek, Idaho, died on Friday, February 9, 2007, from injuries sustained in a car accident on his way to work. He was born January 7, 1972, to Richard and LaDawn Hampton Jensen. He was the youngest of five children born in the family. Shawn was loved by everyone. He was known for his abilities to fix anything and everything. He loved Mink Creek, his horses, helping his dad on the farm and having his boys help him was his greatest joy. Shawn built a home for his family with a great view of Mink Creek. His wife, Kalee, and his sons, Chett and Chalis, were the love of his life. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kalee Anne, and their two sons, Chett, 9, and Chalis 4, his sisters, Sherri Ogden, Shelly (Lin) Bell, Shirley (Kevin) Ahrens, and his brother, Sid (Marlene) Jensen; his parents, Richard and LaDawn Jensen, Kaylee's parents, Roger and Helen Carter, and Clair Phillips, and his grandparents, John and Rhoda Sparrow; many other brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, aunts and uncles, and many, many friends at work. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leeral and Naomi Jensen; Lorin and Helga Hampton; and Doug and Cora Phillips. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at 12 noon in the Preston North Stake Center, 310 North State, with Bishop Terry Westerberg conducting. Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the church and Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m., also at the church. Interment will be in the Mink Creek Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Webb Funeral Home in Preston.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Flowers, Nebeker, Petersen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2017/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 02/11/07 Mary Venetta Nebeker Flowers left her loving family to live in her Father in Heaven's presence on February 9, 2007. Venetta was born during a blizzard on January 17, 1916 in Franklin, Idaho, to Alfred Jesse Nebeker and Gertrude Helena Petersen. She graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married her eternal sweetheart, Leroy Leo Flowers on July 1, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple. Roy was taken from her on July 6, 1955 due to an accident. She was left with their six children to raise alone, which she did admirably. She was a devoted and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many positions in the church, especially with children, and filled them with a great deal of love and commitment. Venetta was a superb seamstress and created many beautiful wedding and blessing dresses for those she loved. She was very generous with her talent and shared it with many besides her family. Venetta leaves a very caring and compassionate ! legacy, along with a very strong testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was friendly to everyone and never met anyone she didn't like. She is survived by her six children; Kathryn (Vern) Olson, Janet (Verl) MacFarlane, Lionel (Mary Kay), Shirley (Robert) Schaugaard, Lila (David) Fort and Carma (Jack) Scott, brothers; Don P. (Kay), Ray (Cecil) Nebeker and sister, Rozella Hemmingway, also 30 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Rubadore and brothers, Roy and Leo. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at the Country Park 5th Ward, 1988 W. 11400 S., South Jordan, Utah. Friends and family may call Monday, February 12, 2007, from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.), and Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment, Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 So., Murray, Utah. We wish to thank Caresource Hospice for their ! loving care of our Mom. Online condolences may be shared with the fami ly at www.jenkins-soffe.com Published in the Deseret News on 2/11/2007.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bateman, Loftis, Eriksen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2016/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Twin Falls Times-News, 02/09/07 JEROME - Geraldine L. Bateman, 70, of Jerome, passed away Feb. 6, 2007, in Jerome. She was born May 19, 1936, in Preston, Idaho, the daughter of James Pierce Loftis and Cristina Pearl Eriksen Loftis. Geraldine was raised in Gooding and Jerome. She married Calvin Floyd Bateman on July 15, 1954. They made their home in Jerome for over 52 years. Most of Geraldine's working years were spent helping Calvin with farm work and raising her family. She really enjoyed flowers, ceramics and knitting, and she was very good at fishing. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Rose Helen Bateman of Washington; her son, Ross Bateman of Jerome; and adopted daughter, Jenny Rebecca Bateman, also of Jerome; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, LaNeece Loftis of Boise, Janetta (Lee) Goddard of St. George, Utah, Lucy J. (Daniel) Broussard of Carlin, Nev., and Anna Lee (Rodger) Bowcutt of Preston, Idaho; brothers, Jim (Mary Jean) Loftis of Silverton, Ore., George Loftis of Melbourne, Australia, and Willis (Sharon) Loftis of Tonopah, Ariz.; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Calvin; three sons; four sisters and three brothers. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, in the Jerome LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, 50 E. 100 S. in Jerome, with Bishop Blain Hope officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 S. Lincoln, Jerome, ID 83338.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jensen, Jepsen, Watson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2015/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Standard-Examiner, 02/07/07 BRIGHAM CITY - Ruth Jepsen Jensen, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, February 5, 2007, at her home in Brigham City, Utah. Born on December 30, 1929, Ruth was the 8th of 10 children born to Hyrum Wilford and Agnes Watson Jepsen of Mink Creek, Idaho. She spent her growing up years on the family farm in Mink Creek, Idaho. On November 10, 1948, she married her high school sweetheart, Glen Porter Jensen, of Glendale, Idaho, in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in Pocatello, Boise and Ogden, before settling in their present home in Brigham City. They recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Ruth graduated from Preston High School and from Weber State University. A beautician by trade, Ruth operated a beauty salon out of her home in Brigham City for the past 45 years. She is survived by her husband and children: Charlene (Knox) Gohring, Twin Falls, Idaho; Celeste (Brent) Atkinson, St. George, Utah; Steven (Shauna) Jensen, Logan, Utah; Marlin! (Jennifer) Jensen, Kerrville, Texas; and Kevin (Karla) Jensen, Salt Lake City, Utah. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 18 "great- grands". She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 522320, Salt Lake City, Utah 84152-2320, www.komenslc.org. Funeral services will be held at the Brigham City 20th Ward, 650 East Anderson Drive approx 600 North), Brigham City, Utah, on Thursday, February 8th, at 11 a.m. Family will greet friends on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah, and on Thursday at the church from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Mink Creek Cemetery in Idaho at 2:15 p.m. The family wishes to thank Martha Harrison for her friendship and tender care during the past year. You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliesfuneralchapel.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fisher, Olson, Gillen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2014/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 02/06/07 OXFORD - Elden E. Fisher, 84, died quietly at the Legacy House of Logan Utah on February 4 2007 with his wife at his side. Elden, son of Albert Lee and Selma Matilda Olson Fisher, was born December 3, 1922, in the picturesque northern Cache Valley farming community of Oxford, Idaho (20 miles northwest of Preston) - at the base of Oxford Peak. Elden has four older siblings - brothers, Albert, Robert, Allen, and sister, LaRue; and five younger siblings - brothers, Leon, Claire, Douglas, James, and sister, Selma Elaine. This large family comprised the working force for the Albert Lee family farm, where milking cows and putting up hay were routine responsibilities. As a teenager attending Downey High School, Elden starred on the basketball team and, to his father's delight, was also on the school boxing team. Not seeing his future in farming, Elden ventured off to survey a rail line in Alaska before attempting to enlist in the Army Air Force in 1943. Due to an irregular heartbeat he was rejected for service until he jumped through hoops to be accepted. He served as a navigational trainer until his honorable discharge in October 1946. Prior to his discharge, Elden met and married Jean Louise Gillen in the Dutch Reformed Church of Bloomingburg, New York, on July 21, 1946. In November 1946 and against his new in-laws' hopes, Elden drove his wife back to Idaho in a 1939 Hudson, where he continued his education at Utah State University. Elden was a whiz with the slide rule, logarithms and math in general. He graduated with a master's degree in civil engineering in 1950. Jean was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in March 1951, and their marriage was sealed for eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple on March 26, 1952. Elden moved an enlarging family from Logan to Blackfoot, Idaho, then to Idaho Falls, Idaho, North Hollywood, Calif., Ames, Iowa, Winterpark, Fla., Brea, Calif., and then back to Oxford. In each of these locations, Elden served faithfully in church callings as a branch president, stake Young Men's president and counselor in the stake presidency. As a young man, Elden enjoyed fly fishing, even taking the time to tie his own flies. Later, church and work responsibilities limited his time to fish. He worked for the Ralph M. Parsons Company and retired from there in 1990. Since then he had spent time mastering four-strand branded rugs, upholstering furniture, building a home in Oxford next to the one in which he was born, engineering and spearheading projects for his wife. Elden was always busy, with more than one project going at a time. All those who knew him will remember his as a good and great man. Elden is survived by his wife Jean; his seven children, Brenda (Bob) Hawkes, Jeffry (Suzanne) Fisher, Casey (Angela) Fisher, Ellen (Baird) McNaught, Audrey (Jon) Tanke, Jessie (Steven) Iverson, and Dale (Nicole) Fisher; 44 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; brothers, Claire and James Fisher; and sisters, LaRue Johnson and Elaine Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 10, 2007, at noon in the Clifton Second Ward Chapel, 170 West First North, with Bishop Wayne Smart conducting. Friends may call Friday, Feb. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida in Preston and Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church in Clifton. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/1686.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would be interested in being emailed any of the Packer pics that you have. I have a small album of Packer pictures, most unidentified, and am trying to identify them. Unfortunately my Grandmother had Alzheimer's by the time I really got into genealogy and she was the only one that really knew the people in the pics I have. I haven't scanned the Packer pics I have, but if you are interested I will do so in the next few weeks. I am descended from another branch of the packers (not Jonathan Taylor Packer) Phillip Packer(1686-1766) is my common ancester to Jonathan and is my 6th gr-grandfather. Thanks so much. My email is : klo5@comcast.net Kathy O'Hara

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2013/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We are celebrating the 80th Birthday of the Portia Club Clubhouse in Payette County this year and are researching how many other women's clubhouses are still in existence around the state. Women's clubhouses were buildings owned by women's groups to hold meetings, fund raisers, and participate in club activities. Many women's clubhouses were converted from homes and some were actually built with money raised by women's groups. Even if it is no longer in use we would like to add it to our list of clubhouses around the state. Please let us know if there are any women's clubhouses in Franklin County. Thank you for your help!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Garrett, Hugie, Rallison Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2012/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jack Garrett PRESTON - Jack Garrett, 78, of Preston, Idaho, passed away January 28, 2007, at his home, surrounded by loving family. He was born August 1, 1928, in Logan, Utah, to the proud parents of William and Leona Hugie Garrett, where he was the fourth of eight children. He attended school in Preston and enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served in Japan towards the end of World War II. He married Karma Jean Rallison in the Logan, Utah Temple August 25, 1950. Jack and Karma were blessed with three wonderful children, Stan, Bonnie and Laura, who were the light of his life. Jack and Karma raised their family in Preston, Idaho. He worked in the automobile tire industry. He loved cars, golf, playing cards and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a high priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, and enjoyed blessing his family by magnifying his office in the priesthood, and was a frequent patron of the Logan Temple. He is survived by his wife, Karma; his daughters, Bonnie (Robert) Taylor, Carson City, Nev., and Laura (Brett) Peterson, Smithfield, Utah; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Sid and Jim Garrett; and sisters, Joan Johnson and Judy Porter. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, son, Stan, and brothers Dale, Con and Bruce. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2007, at 1 p.m. in the Preston Eighth Ward Chapel, 213 South 200 East, with Bishop Randy Wakley conducting. Friends may call Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida, and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Whitney Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hone, Earley, Bills Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2011/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 01/30/07 TWIN FALLS - William "Bill" E. Hone Sr., 81, of Twin Falls, died early Saturday morning, January 27, 2007, at his home in Twin Falls. Bill was born on December 14, 1925, in Preston, Idaho, the son of Holley Eugene and Fanny Earley Hone. He grew up and attended schools in Preston, graduating from Preston High School in 1944. Bill entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in February of 1944, where he served as an airplane electrical mechanicgunner on B-29s. He served his country proudly until he was honorably discharged in May of 1946. On May 26, 1951, Bill married Marjorie Bills in Preston, Idaho; together they raised four children, Lee Ann, Patricia, Marcy and William "Bill" Jr. Bill worked for Mountain Bell-Qwest for 40 years. In 1988, he retired as a crossbar technician, a job that he enjoyed and took much pride in. Bill enjoyed all kinds of sports in his younger years, playing hockey, eight-man football, wrestling and was a boxer. In the latter years he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and motorcycle riding and bowling on leagues for many years. He loved his family and spending time with them. Bill is survived by his four children, Lee Ann Emerson of Twin Falls, Patricia (Paul) Sutterfield of Longmont, Colorado, Marcy Hone of Twin Falls and William "Bill" Hone Jr. of Washington; three grandsons, Sean (Tiffany) Sutterfield of Port Orchard, Washington, Jason Sutterfield of Merced, California, and Marc Sutterfield of Temple, Texas; as well as two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Hailey Belle Sutterfield. Also surviving Bill are his three brothers, Keith (Connie) Hone of Boise, Cleon (Lee) Hone of Delray Beach, Florida, and Larry (Sharen) Hone of Sacramento, California; and one sister, Doris (Dale) Leatham of Boise. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marjorie in 1998, and one brother, Jerry Hone. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at noon on Wednesday, January 31, 2007, at Reynolds Funeral Chapel, 2466 Addison Ave. East, Twin Falls, with Bill's brother, Bishop Larry Hone conducting. Burial will follow at Twin Falls Cemetery. Friends and family may call on Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Reynolds Funeral Chapel as well as on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Military honors are by the Area Veterans and Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be given in Bill's name to your favorite charity. Contributions may be given to funeral chapel staff or mailed to Reynolds Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 1142, Twin Falls, Idaho 83303.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burge, Morrison Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2010/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 01/29/07 Cheryl Rae Burge "Some of My Greatest Blessings Call Me Grandma" Our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend died peacefully Sunday, January 28, 2007, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a friend to all she came in contact with and left a lasting mark on everyone who knew her. Her greatest blessings were her 20 grandchildren plus one on the way. She would always take time to attend a sporting event, read a book or play a game with them, even when she was ill. She was born October 10, 1945 to Raymond and Lorraine Morrison in Franklin, Idaho. She graduated from Brigham Young University and was married in the Logan Temple to Willard Duane Burge. Mom raised her children in Riverton, Utah and was a diligent member of the Riverton 7th Ward and served faithfully in many church callings. She recently retired from the Division of Juvenile Justice Services after 20 years of dedicated service where she made many dear friends. Survived by husband, Duane; children, Mike (Tina) of West Jordan, Brent (Kristine) of Riverton, Jason (Jennifer) of South Jordan, Mark (Amy) of Riverton, Kathy (Tou) of West Jordan, Christine (Gene) of West Valley; 20 grandchildren; also survived by brothers, Brad and Kevin. She was preceded in death by her father; mother; sister, Rhonda; and granddaughter, Sarah. We would like to thank Dr. Legant, the staff at Cottonwood Hospital and the nurses from CNS hospice who cared for her. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. ! Wednesday, January 31st at the Riverton 7th Ward chapel, 12459 South 1855 West, Riverton. A viewing will be held Tuesday, January 30th from 6-8 p.m. at Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 South 2200 West, and Wednesday one hour prior to services. Interment will be at the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, 4800 North Eastlawn Drive, Provo, Utah. Published in the Deseret News on 1/29/2007.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: King, Traasdahl, Erickson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2009/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 01/28/07 ST. GEORGE - Irene Marie Traasdahl King, 84, died Thursday Jan. 25, 2007 at the home of a daughter in Hurricane, Utah. She was of Norwegian ancestry, the sixth of eight children born to Otto Birger Traasdahl and Anna Pauline Erickson who immigrated to America in search of religious freedom. Irene was born in Thatcher, Idaho on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922. Irene attended school in Grace and Preston, Idaho and graduated from Ogden High. She married Newel L. King in the Logan LDS Temple on June 6, 1941. Irene dedicated her life to the loving service of her family. The life she lived was an example of her love of Christ. Surviving are four daughters, Sonja Ann Freeman and husband Ron of Hurricane, Judy Larsen and husband Scott of Santa Clara, Utah, Angela Meyer and husband Val of Oroville, Calif., Lana Carlson and husband Brad of Phoenix, Ariz.; and son, Ted King and wife Cindy of Lewiston, Utah. Irene is also grandmother to 24 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Edward (Ted) Traasdahl of Phoenix; and a sister, Mitzi Pence of Pleasant Grove, Utah. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Newel Lavere King; three sisters, Beverly, Elin and Ann; and two brothers, Osborne (Frosty) and Carl. Funeral services will be held Tuesday Jan. 30, at 12:30 p.m. in the Lewiston Fourth Ward chapel, 16 S. Main, in Lewiston, with Bishop Donald Baldwin conducting. Friends and family may call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Lewiston City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Cranney Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net. Published in the Logan Herald Journal from 1/28/2007 - 1/29/2007.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Packer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/1686.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John, did you get Packer related pictures that I e-mailed a few weeks ago? If you got them, have you been able to identify any of them?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kelly, Blair, Lucarini, Lish Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2008/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 01/27/07 CHUBBUCK - Beth Lish Kelly, 87, of Chubbuck, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2007, at the Beacon Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Pocatello. She was born December 8, 1919, in Preston, Idaho, to Earl and Edith Lucarini Blair. She had lived her entire life in the Pocatello area. She received her education in Onyx, Idaho. On August 19, 1938, she married Joseph R. Lish; he preceded her in death in 1977. She married Ross Kelly on May 29, 1983, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Beth belonged to different card clubs and enjoyed playing cards with friends and family. She worked as a grocery clerk, at various grocery stores for many years. Her hobbies included quilting and dancing. She is survived by her husband, Ross Kelly, of Chubbuck; two sons, Nick (Lonnie) Lish, Wayne (Cecile) Lish, two daughters, Coleen Norton, JoAnn (John) Norton, all of Pocatello, Idaho; sister, June Collins of Iowa; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Lish, her parents, three brothers and one sister. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2007, at the Inkom Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hawker Funeral Home, Blackfoot.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Simmonds, Petersen, Hawkes Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2007/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 01/27/07 Thelma Petersen Simmonds returned to her Heavenly Father on a bright winter morning, January 24, 2007. Born April 29, 1917 in Preston Idaho to Edith Hawkes and James Franklin Petersen, Thelma moved with her family to Worland, WY. where her father was head of the Wyoming State Experimental Farm. She lived there until her teenage years when her family moved back to Cache Valley. There she graduated from North Cache High School in 1935 and L.D.S. Business College in 1936. While living in Cornish, Utah she met Chester Simmonds who became her sweetheart and eternal husband in the Logan Temple on May 5, 1937. In 1955 her husband, a general contractor, received a call to work with the Building Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This meant leaving her home in Lewiston, Utah and moving to the Salt Lake City area where she lived throughout the rest of her life. The two were inseparable except for a brief period of time when Chester served in the Navy during! World War II. Thelma served faithfully in the L.D.S. Church in many callings, receiving a 30 year pin for service in the Young Women's organization. She appreciated the simple joys of life; cooking, sewing, writing and anything musical. She loved "all creatures great and small" and took care of everyone and anything that had need of her help. Thelma was a beautiful and caring woman who nurtured many foster children, relatives and young people in need. Her gentle touch and belief in all that is good will continue to touch hearts for generations to come. She is survived by her husband Chester Simmonds; six children, Sidney, Bonnie Sue, Julie Anne, Sally, Launi and Jon; one brother, Jean C. Petersen; 31 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, three sisters and a foster son, Gordon Ross. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, Jan. 29, 2007 at the Bountiful 16th Ward Chapel, 720 E. 550 N. Friends may call S! unday, Jan. 28 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment Logan City Cemetery. e-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 1/27/2007.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Andrus, Humphrey Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2006/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 01/26/07 RICHMOND - On Jan. 23, 2007, Thomas Earl Smith of Richmond left this earthly existence for a much better place to rest from his labors, due to the consequences of a long, hard life. He has suffered greatly from emphysema. He was the oldest son of Thomas LaRoy and Leona Andrus Smith, born Nov. 17, 1924, in Dayton, Idaho. Through the tough Depression years his family moved around to find work. He lived in Dayton and Weston, Idaho, Moapa, Nev. and then back to Smithfield, Lewiston and finally to Richmond, Utah, in 1940. He acquired his avid hunting skills just to put food on the table. He loved the outdoors and took pride in the fact that he had hunted every opening day of the deer hunt up Nebo Canyon since he was a young boy except two years while away in the military. He graduated from Lewiston Jr. High and North Cache High School. In June of 1943, Earl was drafted into the Air Force. After basic training at Shepherd Field, Texas, he was assigned to Camp Lee, Va., where he graduated from Cook and Baker School. From there he was stationed in Tampa, Fla., as a cook in a large mess hall. While in Tampa his life was changed forever when he had the good fortune of meeting his southern belle, Kathryn Ann Humphrey. They were married there Oct. 1, 1944. Upon his discharge from the service in May of 1946, Earl and his new bride returned to Richmond and set up house. He attended Utah State Agricultural College for two years before deciding that what he enjoyed most was not done from a desk. So he left college and served a four-year carpentry apprenticeship. This is the trade he enjoyed and followed, with just a couple short detours when he worked at Sego Milk and at USU as the boiler room operator. He has had his hand in building numerous homes, churches and other structures around Northern Utah as well as passing on his knowledge and skill to others who continue to help dreams come true. On April 30, 1959, Earl and Kathryn were sealed in the Logan LDS Temple. For many years, Earl has been a faithful home teacher as well as an elder's quorum president, high councilman, Sunday School president and twice served as ward executive secretary. Earl has always been an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing and hunting. Following his military service he was a crack marksman. His brothers said that when hunting with Earl, if you wanted a shot at a deer, you better take it before he took a shot! In recent years, he was able to still spend time in the hills and on the lakes with grandsons and great-grandsons. His granddaughters and great-granddaughters are the beneficiaries of his skill with wood as they enjoy his handmade cupboards, log cabins and cradles. Earl is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathryn; five children, Jack and Margo Smith of Ogden, Kathy Bravo of Grandview, Idaho, Les and Nita Smith of Richmond, Ann and Joe Allred of Centerville, and Marie and Allen Lundgreen of Richmond; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Vernal Smith of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lon and Joe Smith; and sisters, Edith Sorenson, Lucy Clausing and Hilma Jonas. Our great thanks and admiration are extended to Dr. Agnes Szpunar for her kind, dedicated and competent service to our parents as well as to the Legacy Hospice and the Home Health Care Staff for such professional and tender care. Services will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 27, in the City Creek Ward chapel, 150 S. 100 East, Richmond, Utah. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church in Richmond and also from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment and military rites will be in the Richmond Cemetery. Arrangements are by Webb Funeral Home of Preston. Published in the Logan Herald Journal on 1/26/2007.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blair, Hillyard, Baird, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2005/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 01/26/07 PRESTON - Bradford L. Blair, 49, passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, in Preston, Idaho, of natural causes. He was born July 5, 1957, in Logan, Utah, to Vaughn and Barbara Hillyard Blair. He was married to Susan Baird on July 20, 1978, in Lewiston, Utah. They were later divorced. To this union were born three daughters, Jamie Katherine Blair of Preston, Kristi (Brian) Parsons of Washington Terrace, Utah, Kallie (Timothy Jr.) Berger of West Haven, Utah; and two grandchildren, Koby and Kylee Parsons. Brad was raised in Lewiston and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He graduated from Sky View High School in 1975, and from Weber State University, majoring in Police Science. He was employed by the Lewiston Police Department for three years, Cache County Sheriff's department for nine years, advancing to Utah State Law Enforcement where he worked with the DEA and FBI Task Forces. Brad received commendations in recognition of excellent contributions to public safety and to the State of Utah. He retired as a Sergeant of his division in 2000. He was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed time with family, his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his parents, Vaughn and Barbara Blair of Lewiston; his children, and grandchildren; brothers, Kevin (Susan) Blair of Weston, Idaho, and Mark (Dixie) Blair of Lewiston. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and Leona Blair and Wayman and Amanda Hillyard. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, in the Lewiston Fourth Ward Chapel, 16 S. Main, in Lewiston with Bishop Don Baldwin conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, in Preston, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Interment will be in the Lewiston Cemetery. Published in the Logan Herald Journal on 1/26/2007.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Swann, Gailey, Ropp Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/1995/mb.ashx Message Board Post: /he Standard Examiner, / OGDEN - Alma G. Swann, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend returned home January 14, 2007 to celebrate his fathers birthday. He passed away from surgery to remove a brain tumor. Alma was born May 23, 1928 in Preston, Idaho to R. Glenn and Jessie Gailey Swann. He was the oldest child of seven. Alma married Verla Ropp in the Idaho Falls Temple, December 19, 1956, they just celebrated their 50 year anniversary. He graduated from Preston High School. After graduation he served his country for two years in the Army. He then served a two-year mission in Texas Louisiana, spending all his time in Louisiana. He graduated from BYU with a B.S. in Animal Husbandry and Agronomy. He really wanted to be a farmer or rancher but due to money it wasn't possible. After college he worked at the State Industrial School where he worked in the dairy and with the chickens. While he was there he was offered a job with the Utah State Library where he drove the Bookmobile for years. After he quit driving people would still approach him asking if he was their Bookmobile Driver, which made him so proud to be remembered. He then went to work in the main office in Salt Lake where he worked in their film and documents department. He worked for the Utah State Library for over 20 years. He enjoyed working in his yard and garden, which he took great pride in. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the Elders Quorum, was a counselor in the Bishopric, Bishop, Stake Executive Secretary and a Temple Ordinance worker in the Ogden Temple for 14 years. Alma is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Verla and daughter Denise; six grandchildren, Ashlee, Wendy, Stacie, Haley, McKenzie and Beau; and three great-grandsons, Brayden, Zackary and Cooper. He was preceded in death by his only son, Kirt Swann; his parents; three brothers, Lyle, Edward and Seth; and his son-in-law, Shawn and his in-laws.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mendenhall, Durrant, Jensen, England Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/1994/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Standard-Examiner, 01/17/07 Russell D. Mendenhall, 96, died Monday, January 15, 2007 from natural causes. He was born February 13, 1910 in Bridgeport, Idaho to Lorin Matthew and Agnes Elvira Durrant Mendenhall. He lived in Clearfield Utah for most of his adult life. On December 1, 1932, Russell married Ruby Jensen in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they had three sons. Ruby preceded him in death on November 10, 1972. He married LaVerne England, February 5, 1973. She preceded him in death on December 26, 1994. Russell was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He retired from Hill Air Force Base and had also worked at Clearfield Manufacturing. Russell enjoyed golfing, gardening, helping others, working in the temple, and vacationing. Surviving are his son, Bruce J. (Tamra) Mendenhall, Roy; daughter-in-law, Pauline Mendenhall, West Point; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bill Mendenhall, Burley, ID. He was preceded in death by both wives, a son, Cleve Mendenhall, an infant son, two brothers and three sisters. The family would like to thank the staff at Apple Tree Assisted Living and Inspiration Hospice. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 19th at 7 p.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South. Friends and family may call Friday from 5:45 to 6: 45 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Franklin City Cemetery, Franklin, Idaho on Saturday, January 20th at 12:30 p.m. Email condolences to the family at lrm@lindquistmortuary.com