Posted on: Franklin Co. Id Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Id/FranklinObits/225 Surname: Jenson, Easton, Hobbs ------------------------- The Idaho State Journal 10-26-2000 Clyde Easton Jenson, 81, passed away in Olive Branch, Mississippi, on Saturday, October 21, 2000, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto, from heart failure. He was the fourth child born to James B. and Jane (Easton) Jenson on September 10, 1919, in Winder, Idaho. Clyde married Erma W. Hobbs in the Logan, Utah temple November 19, 1941, and they moved to Santa Monica, California, where he was a foreman for Douglas Aircraft. Clyde entered the Air Force in 1944, and served two years. After completing his service, they moved to Pocatello in 1946, where he attended Idaho State College for diesel mechanics. After completing his schooling, he went to work for Garrett Freightlines, working for them for the next 38 years. As a 40-year member of the International Association of Machinists, he served in many positions, including local president. Clyde was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings such as member of the high council, Sunday school president, elders' quorum president, high priest assistant, singles representative and Scout leader, serving the Scouts for 30 years. Clyde is survived by his wife, Erma Jenson; sons, Robert C. (Mary) Jenson, Memphis, Tenn., Blair H. (Mary Lou) Jenson, New Baltimore, Mich.; a sister, Argene Arthur, Idaho Falls, Idaho; a brother, George Easton Jenson, Reno, Nev.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Marie Gassman, brothers, Lloyd and Jim Jenson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, October 26, 2000, at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. Fourth Ave., Pocatello. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services on Thursday. Interment will follow at the Preston Cemetery, with military rites provided by the Preston Veterans Honor Guard. The family requests that memorials be sent to the Boy Scouts of America.