This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Hyde, Eskelson, Leavitt, Witzel Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2185/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Idaho Statesman Norris J. "Doc" Hyde 83 of Ola, Idaho, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 at a Boise Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 at the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett. Burial will follow in the Ola Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 3 until 8 p.m. at the Chapel. Norris was born Feb. l, 1924 in Lewiston, Utah to Amasa and Orpha Hyde. He was one of five children (LaMonte, Milton, Glenna, Farrell). His mother died when he was a small child and he was raised by his father and step-mother, Ruey Taggart Hyde and three half-brothers and sisters (Venice, Ilene, and Stanley). Norris was raised on the family farm in Lewiston, and attended North Cache High School. He enlisted in the Army in 1941 where he received his pilot's training. After the service, he returned to Preston, Idaho and attended college. He graduated from Utah State University and Iowa State University with a degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1954. He married Elene Eskelson in 194! 5 and she passed away in 1946. He married Nona Leavitt in 1947 and together they raised three sons (Blaine, Brent, and Alan). Norris was a partner with Dr. Howells in Preston, and in 1961 he moved his family to Emmett, Idaho and began his veterinary practice here, continuing well into his 80's. His son, Alan, bought the practice in 1985 and they enjoyed practicing together until three years ago. He was known by most as "Doc Hyde." "Doc" had a passion for horses and raised and raced Quarter Horses. He wrote the Pari-Mutual Horse Racing rules and was instrumental for the first Pari-Mutual horse races in Idaho, at Emmett. He was the State Horse Racing Veterinarian for approximately 10 years and was inducted into the Idaho Quarter Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2005. His service to his community and the State of Idaho continued throughout his life. He served in the Idaho State Legislature as a Senator for two terms and was instrumental in legislation which benefited his district.! He took the responsibility very seriously and served with int! egrity. His passion for animals also included dogs, and he raised many excellent ones, both award-winning Black Labs and his beloved Red Bone Hounds. He spent countless hours in the mountains on the back of many good horses, followed by many good hounds. Norris married Norma Witzel in 1988 and they were residing in Ola. He is survived by his wife, Norma, three brothers and two sisters, three sons, two step children, 11 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. His family was so very important to him and one of his greatest joys was attending all the sports events of his grandchildren. He was a man with his heart in the mountains of Idaho and many who knew him were fortunate enough to share time in the mountains with him. Published in the Idaho Statesman on 11/11/2007. 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.