This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Archibald, Godfrey, Spencer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/364 Message Board Post: The Idaho Statesman Lane G Archibald, 79, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001 of pneumonia after a long battle with emphysema. Memorial services will be held at Relyea Funeral Chapel, 318 N. Latah, Friday, Dec. 14, 2001 at 2:30 p.m.. The family will receive friends at a viewing at Relyea's on Thursday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. Private burial services will be at Morris Hill Cemetery, Military Field of Honor. Lane was born January 25, 1922 in Moreland, Idaho to William Oscar and Dora Godfrey Archibald. He was raised in Dayton, Idaho with eight brothers and sisters. He enlisted in the US Army at the beginning of WWII. He served in the European Theater under General Patton. He landed on Omaha Beach on Day 2 of the U.S. assault and earned the Bronze Star. He married Mazie Gray Spencer, July 1971. They have seven children between them: Lana (Larry, deceased) Johansen, Karen (Bruce) Taylor, Pam (Bruce) Cluff, Richard Salter, Mark (Gail) Salter, Ronald (Susan) Spencer, and Chris (Dennis) Teachout. Their ! lives were blessed with 25 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Lane spent his life as a farmer, trucker, and dairy products salesman. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed camping and fishing. He served as Wagonmaster and President of the "Gem Sprouts" Good Sam Club. He is survived by his wife; children; and three sisters, Vera Child of Roy, Utah, Rowen Thomas of Weston, Idaho, Carma Swanson of Hamilton, MT. The family wishes to express gratitude to the many caregivers during the last few years of his life. Donations can be made in his name to the Lung Association or your favorite charity. Lane was much loved by his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by all.