Posted on: Oneida Co. Id Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Id/OneidaObits/44 Surname: Schwartz, Davis, Willie, Fortner ------------------------- Idaho State Journal, Tuesday, August 22, 2000 WILLIAM "BILL" SCHWARTZ MALAD - Ivan William Schwartz Jr. (Bill), 51, of Malad, Idaho, died Thursday, August 17, 2000, in his home at St. John. He was born April 12, 1949, the fourth child of Ivan William and Cleo Davis Schwartz. He was raised on the farm in St. John, and educated in Malad schools - graduating from Malad High School in 1968. Later, he attended Denver Automotive and Diesel College, proudly graduating second in his class. Bill married Debra Willie in the St. John church house on Aug. 18, 1967. Having lived in Hyrum, Wellsville and Brigham City, Utah, they built a home next to the family farm in March of 1971. Bill and Deb had three beautiful daughters - Julie, Jennifer and Janet. They were divorced in 1982. He married Linda Elaine Fortner on June 14, 1986. They had one son, Ivan Scott. They divorced in 1999. Although Bill worked on the farm for the majority of his life, he also held jobs at Big "C Flour and EA Miller Pack. After receiving his degree in diesel mechanics, he worked at Scott's Service, Hansen Chevrolet and Thiokol. Bill was the MVI water master for the past few years. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling and flying gas-powered airplanes. He loved his family, especially his children. His mischievous chuckle and grin will be sorely missed by all of his family and friends. His tragic death leaves an abysmal hole in many lives. He is survived by his four children, Mrs. Troy (Julie) Estep, Malad, Mrs. Don (Jennifer) Phillips, Layton, Utah, Ms. Janet Powers, Logan, Utah, and his son, Ivan Scott Schwartz, Malad. He is mourned by his stepchildren, Amie Brinn, Connie Daniels and Laura Hokanson, Pocatello, Idaho, and siblings, Mrs. Joseph (Carolyn) Barnes, Malad, Mrs. Terry (JaNae) Wood, Casper, Wyo., DeLon Schwartz, Malad, Kevin (and Kathy) Schwartz, Gillette, Wyo.; Mrs. John (Ann) Wimp, Casper, Wyo., and Jean Schwartz, Malad; five grandchildren; many nieces and nephew, and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 23, t noon at the St. John LDS Chapel, 300 W. 400 N., Malad, Idaho. Friends may call at Benson-Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N., Malad, Idaho, this evening, Aug. 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesday one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery.