This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: McWhorter, Carver, Butcher, Hess Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2028/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 02/22/07 Wendell Fay McWhorter Gone Fishin' 11/10/1924~2/20/2007 Our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather returned to his Heavenly Father, Feb. 20, 2007. He was born Nov. 10, 1924 to Fay Edward McWhorter and Mabel Carver in Treasureton, Idaho. He married Thelma LaRue Butcher, Oct. 22, 1948, in Salt Lake City; later divorced. Married Helen Ann Hess in 1970. Decorated World War II. He fought in Okinawa and Guatal Canal; Presidential Medal of Honor. He worked as a molder at American Foundry, Union President for Lundy &Mayne for umpteen years, also worked for and retired from the US Post Office and Sutherlands. Wendell "Breezy" enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, camping, gardening, his beautiful roses, and spending time with his family. We will miss his guitar playing and wonderful voice. Wendell is survived by his children: Connie Schippers, Wendell "Charlie", James, Debbie (Ron) Lott, Darlene (Brett) Sharp, Marilee Seegmiller, Melanie (Tom) Kalis, Julie Gittins, and step-son Steve (Karen) Hess; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren (and one on the way). Preceded in death by: parents, step-mom, Elizabeth, and four brothers and sisters. Services will be held Mon., Feb. 26, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. Viewings will be on Sun., Feb. 25, 2007, from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to funeral service at Redwood Memorial Mortuary. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.