This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Madsen, Reese, Thomas Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/409 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 05/23/03 MALAD - Clifford Sheldon "Whitey" Madsen, 65, of Malad, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at his home following a short battle with cancer. He was born March 18, 1938, in Malad, a son of Clifford Dalton and Erma Reese Madsen. He married Marilyn Thomas on August 8, 1969, in Malad, and they later divorced. His children and grandchildren were the light of his life. He enjoyed traveling, ranching, outdoor recreation and going for coffee before the rooster crowed. He was always there to give a helping hand to those in need. He worked for Thiokol for several years until his retirement. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of the Malad Fourth Ward. Sheldon is survived by his children, Sheldon "Monte" (Danielle) Madsen of Pocatello, Michael Brooks (Melissa) Madsen of Malad and Emily Michelle Madsen (Jason Chillette) of Malad; a sister, Jeanne (Glen) Schwartz of Meridian, Idaho; eight grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister and many aunts and uncles."Whitey" was dearly loved and will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2003, at noon in the Malad LDS Fourth Ward Chapel, located at 200 W. 400 N. Friends may call at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N., Malad, this evening from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday at the funeral home from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery, with military rites by the American Legion Post No. 65.