This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Swartz, Orf Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/253 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 03/28/02 MALAD — Ellen Alice Orf Swartz, 81, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2002, in the Oneida County Hospital. She was born August 29, 1920, in Pueblo, Colorado, a daughter of Bryan Michael and Ida Madalene Orf. She married Darrel G. Swartz on June 21, 1939, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Mr. Swartz passed away October 31, 1997. Her life was full and in her younger years she loved dancing. She was an enthusiastic reader. Ellen had a great talent in quilting and loved doing genealogy for her children and grandchildren. Her great joy came in organizing and having family get-togethers and vacations. She is survived by four sons, Bryan G. (Joan), Anthony David (Marcia), Maurice Vincent (Vicky), Tyler McKay (Katherine); 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, with four more on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2002, at noon in the Malad LDS Fourth Ward Chapel, 200 West 400 North. Friends may call at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N., on Friday, March 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday at the funeral home from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Malad City Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Gleed Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/252 Message Board Post: The Standard Examiner, Thr, Mar 28, 2002 CLINTON - Elsie Gleed Williams returned to be together again with her eternal companion, LeRoy. Our beloved Mother, Grandma, Great-grandma and Great-great-grandma passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002 from heart failure. She was born November 30, 1918 in Malad, Idaho to Wilford and Agnes Gleed. She attended school in Malad, Idaho. After graduation, she went to Weber State College in Ogden, Utah. She married LeRoy E. Williams on March 4, 1937 in Malad, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on September 26, 1955. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1998. Out of their union, they were blessed with three sons. In 1944 she moved to Ogden, Utah. She retired from Hill Air Force Base. Elsie was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has held many positions at ward and stake levels. She also loved her Clinton 13th Ward, its members and her neighbors. She had worked as an officiator in the Ogden LDS Temple for five years, and was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers for many years. Elsie enjoyed cooking and working in her yard. Elsie also loved her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She devoted any extra time in making them happy and they were all her favorites. My Mother Where are there mothers like you in the world? Nowhere, nowhere, I know; I never would find one so wondrous as mine Wherever I happened to go, I know that there isn"t another like you. A mother so perfect-there couldn"t be two! Surviving Elsie are three sons, Gary (Dolores) Williams, Gordon (Anita) Williams and Lynn Ray Williams, and fiancee SharRon Nelson, all of Riverdale, UT. She also leaves 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving one sister, Alene (Eldon) Bodily of Syracuse, UT, and one sister-in-law, Gloria Gleed of Malad, ID. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 11:00 at the Clinton 13th Ward, 2223 West 1800 North with Bishop Daryl Dunken officiating. Friends and family may call on Friday at Myers Mortuary in Roy at 5865 South 1900 West from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Clinton City Cemetery. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dudley, Davis, Warren Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/251 Message Board Post: The Salt Lake Tribune, Wednesday, March 27, 2002 Joseph Wayne Dudley, 83, returned home March 24, 2002 surrounded by his loving wife, faithful children and devoted grandchildren. Wayne was born February 17, 1919 in Malad, Idaho, one of four sons, to Joseph F. and Barbara Davis Dudley. Following a childhood on the farm where he learned the value of hard work, Wayne embarked on a lifetime of service to his family, his friends and his God. Wayne married Gail Joy Warren in the Salt Lake Temple on June 6, 1944. In the midst of world turmoil, they established a home based on love, peace and covenants that enriched their lives for 58 years and will endure for eternity. Seven children blessed their union, one of whom, Warren Wayne, preceded him in death. As a young man, Wayne served in the Spanish-American Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following missionary service, he served in the Army intelligence units during World War II. Among numerous church assignments, Wayne served as Bishop, Stake President, Patriarch and Temple worker. Wayne's love for the Lord is best exemplified by his final week with us during which he performed temple ordinances with his family, gave a patriarchal blessing to a grandson and attended another grandson's missionary farewell just hours before his passing. This joyous week provides wonderful memories and lasting examples for his family whom he loved and nurtured his entire life. Wayne worked as a credit manager and accountant. He is survived by his wife, Gail; six children and their spouses, Joan (John) Oldroyd, Michael (Michelle), Roger (Jane), Richard (Joanne), Clark (Shanette), Brian (Alisa); 33 grandchildren and one great-grandson; preceded in death by one grandchild, Carrie Ann Dudley. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, 2002 at 12 noon at the Valley View 11th Ward, 4032 South 2300 East. Friends may call Thursday Evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr., and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to the services on Friday at the church. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Selee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/250 Message Board Post: How long has the SELEE surname been in Oneida Co. and what is the migration pattern prior to Idaho? I am interested in the ethnic, religious threads for this surname. My g-grandfather Peter Selee (b. 1836) was in Nemaha Co. NE in the 1860s. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Spaulding, Jenkins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/249 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 03/12/02 THORNTON — Evelyn Jenkins Spaulding, 98, of Thornton, died Friday, March 8, 2002, at her home of natural causes. She was born December 9, 1903, at St. John, Idaho, to William and Margaret Jenkins. She grew up and attended school in St. John through the eighth grade. She was a self-taught pianist and organist, and she played for many singing groups, road shows and church functions. At age 16 she went to work for D.L. Evans for five and a half years in Malad. His son, John L. Evans, later became Governor of Idaho. Evelyn then moved to Pocatello and worked as a telephone operator. While there she met and married Stephen L. Spaulding on June 22, 1925. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They moved to the Thornton area, where they were involved in ranching, farming and church activities. After retirement, they moved to Yellowstone Park. Evelyn was a volunteer at the Madison Junction Welcome Center, where she met many dignitaries including Mrs. Richard Nixon. She lived most of her live in the Thornton area, and loved her flowers, yard work and quilting. He made quilts for all of her grandchildren and many of her great-grandchildren. Her quilts won many blue ribbons at the state fairs. She had a unique talent to meet people, and never met a stranger. She traveled throughout the United States and abroad with members of her family. She received many awards in her lifetime, including awards from the United States Department of the Interior, Madison County Civil Defense, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She is survived by her children, Elaine (Harold) Beebe of Pocatello, Julia (Neldon) Christensen of Shelley, Kyle (Faye) Spaulding of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Dale (Deanna) Spaulding of Idaho Falls; 30 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son, three brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, March 11 at 1 p.m. at the Burton LDS Chapel (3958 W. 2000 South, Rexburg). The family received friends Sunday evening from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home (61 N. First E.) in Rexburg, and Monday from noon until 12:45 p.m. at the church. Burial was in the Burton Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pilgrim, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/248 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 03/11/02 Malad — Theda Ward Pilgrim, 81, of Malad, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2002, in Bountiful, Utah. She was born January 18, 1921, in Malad, Idaho, to Arthur Miner and Sarah Cecil Moss Ward, the fourth child in a family of six girls and one boy. She was raised and educated in Malad and was a graduate of Malad High School. On July 31, 1940, Theda Married J. Max Pilgrim in the Logan LDS Temple, and they made their home in Malad where they raised their family of three daughters and one son. Mr. Pilgrim passed away March 30, 1993. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her four children: Richard (Carole) Pilgrim, of Woods Cross, Utah; Pauline (Charles) Chittock of Pocatello, Idaho; Colleen (Frank) Parker of Cary, North Carolina; Dixie (William) Albright of Bountiful, Utah; eight grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda Wharton of Malad and Faye (K.V.) Hansen of Brigham City, Utah. She was pre ceded in death by her parents; husband; one grandson David James Albright; three sisters, Thelma Price, Dorothy Knor and Elaine Gardner; and one brother, Lynn Ward. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at noon in the Malad LDS 5th Ward Chapel, 20 South 100 West. Friends may call at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N., Malad, this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday at the funeral home from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Malad city cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hardman, House, Pitts, Cheney Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/247 Message Board Post: The Daily Herald on Wednesday, March 06 Dale G. Hardman, 84, died March 4, 2002, in Provo, Utah, at the home of his daughter Melanie McCoard. He was born November 1, 1917, in Malad, Idaho, the youngest child of George Hardman and Anne Eliza Stephens House. He was raised in Malad and had many family connections to Star Valley Wyoming. Dale attended Utah State University, graduated from BYU, and earned a 5th year certificate in Social Work from the University of Utah. He served in the US Army Medical Corps during World War II. He later received his masters degree from the University of Chicago, and an ED.D in Social Work from the University of Illinois. He worked for the juvenile court system, at the Utah State Industrial School in Ogden, and for the child welfare system in Provo. After achieving his doctorate, he taught at the University of Missouri at Columbia and the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee and then was Professor of Social Work for twenty years at the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh. He retired as Professor Emeritus in 1987, having been a favorite teacher and mentor and a prolific contributor to social work research and professional journals throughout his career. Dale served an LDS mission in the Southern States, then served stake and district missions as he moved with his family to Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. He was dedicated to sharing the Gospel and supported many missionaries, both friends and family, over the years. With his wife Margaret he served a mission in the Washington, D.C. Temple, and then he later gave years of service at the Provo and Jordan River temples. Dale married Margaret Deane Pitts in the Salt Lake Temple August 18, 1945. Together they served tirelessly in numerous wards, branches, and districts of the LDS Church. They shared professional social work interests, and together developed a passion for puppeteering - making puppets, writing scripts, and performing. Dale loved classical and folk music, played the harmonica well, learned to play the cello after he was 40, and studied jazz after he was 50. He wrote novels, plays, and a collection of his favorite stories and anecdotes. His cartoon characters graced the arms, legs, and bellies of hundreds of children and delighted friends and family. He was a fine amateur sculptor, and he freely shared his talents wherever he went. His philosophy of life, a legacy he left to his posterity, was service. Margaret died in 1987. Dale married Verda Cheney in 1997 and lived the final years of his life in Kearns, Utah. He is survived by his wife Verda; five children: Stephen (Nancy), Laurie (Clair) Hicks, Lorene (Bill) Fox, Melanie (Stoney) McCoard, Coralie (Ralph) Leué; stepchildren Tim (Rebecca) Cheney, Ron Cheney, Steven (Elaine) Cheney, and Lynn (Christi) Cheney; 26 grandchildren and 16 step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 step-great-grandchildren. There will be a funeral Friday, March 8, at 11 a.m. at the Kearns West Stake Center, 6175 W. Borax Ave. (5820 South), Salt Lake City, under the direction of Berg Mortuary. Friends may visit with the family two hours prior to the funeral, from 9-11 am, in the Relief Society Room of the Stake Center. Burial will be at the Elysian Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 S., Salt Lake City.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/246.1 Message Board Post: Correction: The name Front should be corrected to Frost.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Welker, Jones, Front Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/246 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 03/03/02 NORTH LOGAN, Utah — Gerald (Jerry) Dean Welker, 69, passed away on Feb. 28, 2002, in his North Logan home. He was born Feb. 11, 1933, in Malad City, Idaho, to Elton Vernon and Vera Jones Welker. He attended school in St. John, Idaho, and Logan, where he graduated from Logan High School and Utah State University. He also graduated from the Air Force ROTC and served in the United States Air Force. Jerry married Julianne Frost, of Ogden, Utah, and they were blessed with two sons, Gerald Scott and Brandon Frost. They were later divorced but remained good friends. Jerry moved just recently from San Jose, Calif., to Pioneer Valley Lodge in North Logan. The family would like to thank the management and staff for the comfort and friendship they extended to Jerry during his stay there. Jerry is survived by his two sons, Gerald Scott (Kimberly) Welker, of Germany; and Brandon Frost Welker, of Texas; three grandchildren, Bennet, Logan; Olivia, Germany; and Richard Dean, Texas. He is also survived by one sister, Alice (Richard) Olson, Millville, Utah; and two brothers, Elton Wayne (Georgia) Welker, Washington; and Dennis Jay (Kathy) Welker, Bountiful, Utah. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Services will be held Monday, March 4, in the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel, 34 E. Center St. Logan, where friends may call

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robbins, Facer, Larson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/245 Message Board Post: The Standard Examiner, Thr, Feb 28, 2002 OGDEN - Dale Facer Robbins, 91, of Ogden, Utah, passed away on February 23, 2002. He was born December 5, 1910 in Samaria, Idaho, a son of John and Mary Eliza Facer Robbins. He was raised in Brigham City and graduated from Box Elder High School. He served an LDS Mission to Germany and Austria from 1930 to 1933. Following his mission, he continued his education and graduated from Weber College. He married Fern Larson on July 1, 1936 in Ogden. Dale retired from Defense Depot Ogden in 1975 after 35 years of Civil Service. He was a member of the Metropolitan Lions Club and served as president several times. Dale loved the members of his family and enjoyed doing things with them. He enjoyed traveling, socializing and gardening. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved going with his son and grandsons. Surviving are his wife Fern of Ogden; his children: Connie R. Yuvan, Sausalito, CA; Ronald D. (Gerrie) Robbins, Centerville, UT; his grandchildren: Louis A. Yuvan, Michelle (Kirk) Miller, Jeffrey D. (Dawnell) Robbins, Jason R. (Angie) Robbins, Brian J. (Julie) Robbins; and his great grandchildren: Makenzie, Emilee, Lancey, Aubrie, Carson, and Tanner. He is also survived by one sister, Edna R. Harmon; and a special niece and nephew, Kathy and Greg Lowe. He was preceded in death by his parents; a stillborn daughter; a brother Gerald F. Robbins; and a sister Marjorie R. Leishman. The family would like to express their gratitude to Crestwood Care Center, especially to Wendy and Nick for their loving care and kindness for the past 15 months. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., where friends and family may call one hour prior to the service from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment in the Washington Heights Memorial Park.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/242.1.1 Message Board Post: I wasn't sure where I was going to find Bishop Simmons so I was trying several counties. I have located him now. I found him in Willow Creek which is now Ucon. Thank you. Kay

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Duncan, Hughes, Barkdull Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/244 Message Board Post: The Deseret News, 27 Feb 2002 BOUNTIFUL - Lois Hughes Duncan, age 87, passed away at home Tuesday morning, February 26, 2002 due to heart complications and failing health. Born July 6, 1914 in Malad, Idaho the daughter of Charles Walker and Lettie Gertrude Barkdull Hughes. Married Delmar Graham Duncan, September 16, 1937 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She enjoyed her family and life. She was active and held many positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and spent time as a temple ordinance worker. Survived by her children, Marie (Albert) Brunetti, Glendale, AZ; Verlon (Helen) Duncan, Bountiful; Charlene (Earl) Oldroyd, Midvale; Karon Peckham, Clearfield; Sharon Dowdle, Layton; Patsy (Michael) Child, Woods Cross; Jolene (David) Sward, Bountiful; 26 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her husband and four brothers. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Bountiful 3rd Ward Tabernacle, 51 South Main Street. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Saturday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/242.1 Message Board Post: I wonder if you have the area wrong. Idaho Falls is in Bonneville County, not Oneida. Arlene

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Herbert, Jones Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/243 Message Board Post: The Standard Examiner, Wed, Feb 27, 2002 HARRISVILLE - Harry LeVaun Herbert Jr., 83, passed away February 25, 2002 at the Garden"s Retirement Home in Ogden. He was born June 30, 1918 in Malad, Idaho, to H. LeVaun Herbert Sr. and Sylvia Jones. He attended Malad High School, and then Utah State University where he received a Bachelor"s Degree. Vaun served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Mason"s, Shrine, Elks, and Eagles. He lived in Malad, Idaho and Ogden, Utah. He worked for Monroe Calculating Co as a salesman, and then retired from Defense Depot Ogden. He later worked at Ben Lomond Golf Course. He played in the Oriental Shrine Band. He loved to golf and gave many hours to the Shrine Circus. He is survived by six children, Fred Herbert, Margo Delcambre, Rod Herbert, Cathy (Bob) Nelson, Lorin (Emily) Herbert, Mindy (Rod) Maughan, 15 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Maydeil "Herbie" (Nephi) Needam, and Madonna (Tom) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Bryant Herbert. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at Leavitt"s Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden, where friends may call from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. prior to services. Military honors will be accorded by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard. Interment, Leavitt"s Aultorest Memorial Park.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/242 Message Board Post: I am looking for a Bishop Simmons and where he was living in 1907. He was about nine or 10 miles out from Idaho Falls. If anyone has any information I would be grateful. Thank you, Kay

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/241 Message Board Post: I am looking for a town called Ako, Idaho. It is about 9 or ten miles from Idaho Falls. My grandfather had a 58 acre farm there in 1907 but I cannot locate where it was at that time. Does any one know where this town was located? He mentioned a Bishop Simmons and a Mrs. Jensen. I thought it may be Arco but that is too far away from Idaho Falls to be it. Anyone have any ideas? Appreciate any help I can get on this. Thank you, Kay.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/239 Message Board Post: You should be looking in Rome, Oneida County, New York, and not in Idaho. Rome is between Utica and Syracuse.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Deschamps, Griffiths, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/238 Message Board Post: Carol Deschamps 02/20/02 Email this story to a friend MALAD — Carol Deschamps, 77, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2002, at the Oneida County Hospital in Malad. True to a motto she often noted, “Just do your own thing.” She lived a full life on her own terms. Carol was born October 21, 1924, to David M. and Lizzette Maude Williams Griffiths in Malad, Idaho. Her father passed away when she was only 4 years old; subsequently, the Depression years were especially challenging for her truly kind, talented and hardworking mother, who provided support for four children, her parents, and often her brothers. Carol’s tales of the Depression hardships, which the entire nation faced, were far overshadowed by tales of adventures, which she enjoyed. She was proud of her title as “Fifth-Grade Marble Champion.” and won a special award for perfect attendance — the special award was a comb! She enjoyed Saturday matinee movies, and often stopped along the way at Jones Confectionery with her sister, Donna, to purchase cherry chocolates, which remained a favorite throughout her life. Her dog, Rags, was her special companion. While a student at Malad High School, Carol sang in a trio and the a cappella choir, and could play the piano “by ear;” however there was more fun to be had outside the school walls! Carol was often seen with her pals, many of whom remained lifelong friends. The “gang” had a club house, and Carol’s tales of high school escapades were enjoyable. From chickarees to outhouse tipping, she and her pals enjoyed the fun created by the teen-agers of the ‘30s and ‘40s, despite the Depression and the beginning of World War II. Following graduation from Malad High School in 1943, Carol worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a signal operator and at the Bushnell Military Hospital in Brigham City, and later moved to Los Angeles, where she became the family’s “Rosie The Riveter.” She riveted airplane wings for P-51 Mustang airplanes needed for World War II. She also packed parachutes, and often left notes for the soldiers inside the airplanes and ‘chutes. Following the war, she worked in advertising at a newspaper, and as a fashion spy! Using her seamstress talents taught to her by her mother, Carol would visit upscale designer dress stores in Beverly Hills, and at home reconstruct the fashions which were reproduced by her employers. Following her move back to Malad, she married David S. Deschamps, Jr., in Las Vegas, and moved to the family cattle ranch in St. John, west of Malad. Carol and Dave were a perfectly matched pair of characters, and they provided a wonderful life for their two daughters. Carol taught the girls all the right things, such as how to make and fly kites. (Carol continued her springtime kite flying until she was well on in years!) She enjoyed Easter egg hunts and wienie roasts, which she hosted for the girls and her nieces and nephews. There is an art to cutting just the right willow to roast hot dogs and marshmallows! Although horseback riding was not “her thing,” Carol permitted horses to be an important part of the girls’ lives, both of whom enjoyed riding. Carol was the chauffeur, as Dave sat in the back seat of their Lincoln holding a special gift which they purchased in Arimo for their daughters — a Shetland pony colt! Mogley became a family pet. Carol always welcomed the nieces and nephews who came to visit — she loved them all. The family ranch was a favorite for many, especially the Weston cousins from California, who would visit during the summers. Carol gladly put in a lot of extra work to host the cousins, and enjoyed allowing them to “do their own thing” on the ranch. They all have great memories of those carefree, adventure-packed summers. Carol often cared for orphaned Hereford calves on the ranch, which she and the girls bottle-fed until they were old enough to move into the regular cattle pens, but even more demanding was her duty as surrogate mother to an orphaned quarterhorse colt born on Mother’s Day. Care and feeding of a newborn colt is much more demanding than calves. The colt, Carol’s Orphan, nicknamed Charlie, had to be fed every two hours around the clock. The formula included several ingredients, and had to be mixed at each feeding. Charlie often slept with Sylvia, the family’s dog, and Sylvia taught Charlie several fun and exciting activities such as running around the pasture with a stick in his mouth. Charlie’s career on the racetrack was short-lived, and he found little acceptance in the regular horse pens. The horse that carried a stick in his mouth remained a special friend to Carol, and Sylvia, the dog. During the summers Carol prepared “thousands” of sandwiches for work crews in the hay lands, and for cattle drives. The hay land crew would consume seven to 10 loaves of her homemade bread daily. Carol made everyone feel welcome at the Deschamps ranch. Guests enjoyed sitting around the big oak table in the kitchen. A lot of tales have been told around that old table, along with a lot of whiskey and singing shared with an untold number of friends. The coffeepot was always on, and some folks would even stop by for a cup of coffee when no one was home. They would leave a note saying thanks. Carol’s pride and joy was the Majestic coal stove which she “modernized” by removing the legs and back, and mounted on a brick hearth in the kitchen. She was an expert fire-tender, and when the cut firewood ran out, and the snow was deep, Carol could burn a cedar post one inch at a time, propping the post up on a chair and pushing it into the stove as it slowly burned. When the electricity went out, which happened quite often during the ‘50s and ‘60s, Carol kept the family and visitors warm with her old coal stove. The coal stove’s door doubled as a chair, and she often kept a pot of soup or chili cooking on top. Carol was an excellent seamstress, and made her daughters’ prom formals and costumes for plays. For several years she was a member of the Carefree Bridge Club. She especially liked young people, and often came to their defense. Throughout her life she made a home for young folks who sometimes needed a little help and time to work things out in life. Carol was an excellent dancer, and did a “jig” for Dave just a couple of weeks ago. She liked onion and mustard sandwiches, and hosted lots of Sunday barbecues. Tales of Carol’s adventures are endless. She loved life and appreciated people just as they were. She had a guardian angel and a guardian dog. Carol was truly kind, and truly loved. She is survived by her husband, David S. Deschamps, Jr., of St. John; two daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara Lizette DesChamps and John H. Walters, Seattle, Wash., Kristine D. and Ronald A. Smith, Pocatello; two granddaughters and one grandson-in-law: Leslie Anne and David F. Jones, Pocatello, and Jessica Lynne Walters, Seattle; her little sister, Donna Thomas, Milwaukie, Oregon; brother-in-law, Jack Madson, Malad; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in passing by her parents, sister, Elaine Madson, brother, Dean Griffiths, a brother-in-law, Ronald L. Thomas and a beloved grandson, David Parley Jones. Friends are invited to join Carol’s family Thursday evening, February 21, at the American Legion building on Main Street in Malad, from 5 to 6:45 p.m., where guests will be welcome to put their elbows on the table and enjoy a cup of coffee, homemade cookies and some good chat. Please bring stories about Carol to share. A brief memorial service will begin about 6:45 p.m. Since she was always inclined to “do her own thing,” Carol said that when she was gone to just lay her on a pine bough and the Great White Spirit would take care of her. Since the state doesn’t take kindly to that sort of thing, cremation has taken place, and her remains will be buried during a private family service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/237 Message Board Post: Looking for any informaiton on Nelson Christensen: He was one the 1910 Census for Oneida Co. pg 43 Harold Gosnell gosnell@wnonline.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Christensen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/236 Message Board Post: If anyone has the 1910 Census for oneida Co., Idiho, I need a look up: " N e l s o n C h r i s t e n s e n " Pg. 43 Thank you very much. Harold Gosnell gosnell@wnonline.net