2000-2009, ID, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi , ID, Transcribed by Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

Blankenship, Carl H. 49, 13Sep1951 - 19Nov2000, (72), ID-519-58-0325

Ada

2004, Boise, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - November 7, 2004,

Surrounded by family members, Hazel Pearl Sommer Nutt, 84, departed this earthly life for the risen life of her Lord on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004. She was a resident of Capitol Care Center in Boise. Born Jan. 8, 1920, to Otto and Alice Nichols Hale in Brewster, Kan., Hazel was the oldest daughter of 10 children. She grew up in western Kansas and Goodman, Mo.

As a young woman, she moved to Santa Monica, Calif., where she met another Midwesterner, William (Bill) Milton Sommer. They were married Nov. 19, 1941. To their union were born three sons and one daughter. Hazel and Bill lived in Kansas City, Mo., until 1974, when they retired in Sandpoint. During her Kansas City years, Hazel raised her own children, was a welcoming presence to neighborhood children, worked at various part-time jobs, loved gardening, and was an active member of the North Kansas City Assembly of God Church.

After her husband's death in 1986, Hazel moved to Lewiston to be near her daughter and son-in-law. During this time she was a loving caregiver for her first great-grandchild. Hazel was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity. She also was active in Rebekah Lodge and the Lewiston senior meal site program. At one of the meal sites, Hazel met Frank Earl Nutt. They became friends and were married at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Lewiston May 19, 1990. Hazel and Frank enjoyed six years together at Frank's home in Kamiah. They took active roles in the Kamiah Assembly of God Church, Rebekah Lodge and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Hazel cared for Frank until his death in October 1996. Having lost two husbands, Hazel spent the rest of her days with family and friends in central Oregon, Lewiston and more recently in Boise. Her cheerfulness, zest for life and her exceptional Christian faith never wavered, despite many health challenges.

Hazel leaves her children and their spouses, Milton Steven Sommer, Willa Ruth and Larry Harrelson, David Lee and Sally Blankenship and David Joseph Otto Sommer. She is survived by eight grandchildren, Michelle Bristow, Stephanie Stephens, Christina Lasswell, Todd Harrelson, John Harrelson, Benjamin Blankenship , Lisa Morehouse and John Sommer. In addition, Hazel was privileged to see and love 11 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Lewiston with the Revs. Bill Caradine and Larry Harrelson officiating. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pinecrest Cemetery in Sandpoint.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Boise, Ada Co., ID, Obituary

http://www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com/ASIMAS/hurst/obituaryDescription.jsp?domain_id=90&deceased_id=62745

Freddie Norman Blankenship, Jr., age 22, of Boise, Idaho, formerly of the Richlands, Virginia area, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2006 following injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Boise, Idaho. He was born in Tazewell County and was the son of Sherry Elswick Horn and husband, William Jody Horn of Richlands, Virginia and Freddie Norman Blankenship, Sr. of Bandy, Virginia. He had made his home in the Boise, Idaho area for the past few years and worked in communications for TelaPerformance Corporation in Boise, Idaho.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, are: Four Sisters: Christina Blankenship of Richlands, Virginia, Freda Blankenship of Richlands, Virginia, Amy Danielle Coleman of Bluefield, WV, Keisha Horn of Abingdon, Virginia. One Brother: Lance Horn of Jewell Ridge, Virginia. Maternal Grandmother: Sandra Blankenship of Radford, Virginia. Maternal Grandfather: Bobby Elswick of Richlands, Virginia. Maternal Grandmother: Alta Horn of Pounding Mill, Virginia

Funeral services for Freddie N. Blankenship, Jr. will be conducted Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 11:00am at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia with the Preacher Harvey Horn officiating. Interment will follow at Hankins Cemetery in Richalnds, Virginia. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Ada Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankinship, Calvin L. 68, 30Apr1932 - 05Jun2000, Boise, Ada, ID, ID-519-26-9788

Blankinship, Ira E. 76, 26Jul1928 - 06Dec2004, Boise, Ada, ID, ID-519-26-0659

Adams

Adams Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Everett J. 69, 24Aug1933 - 05Apr2003, Council, Adams, ID, WA-533-30-3844

Bannock

2007, Pocatello, Bannock Co., ID, Death

Idaho State Journal (Pocatello, ID) - October 17, 2007 ,

Leonard Blankenship , 79, Blackfoot resident, passed away at Beacon Rehab and Hospital in Pocatello following an illness. As per his wishes, he was cremated. No services are currently being planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Downard Funeral Home, 241 N. Garfield Ave., Pocatello.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Benewah

2002, Plummer, Benewah Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho Spokesman-Review (Coeur d'Alene, ID) - February 26, 2002,

Funeral for Ralph B. Sturman, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Plummer Bible Church. Kramer Funeral Home of Tekoa, Wash., is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Sturman, who was born in Farmington, Wash., died Friday.

He was a longtime resident of Plummer until moving to Desmet, Idaho, in 2000. He attended grade school in Tensed, Idaho, and high school in Tekoa, Wash. He married Elva Grant in 1935 in Lewiston. The couple made their home in Tensed, where he worked as a logger. Mr. Sturman moved to Vancouver, Wash., during World War II, where he worked in the shipyards. In 1945 he moved back to Idaho, where be bought the small mining town of Golden on the Clearwater River. He sold the town after five years and moved to Lewiston, where he worked for Huggins Dairy for two years. He moved back to Tensed in 1952 and purchased the Tensed Lumber Co. from his father, Dan. He was a partner of Chic Blankenship until he sold his share of the mill in 1963. He then worked as a logger with his son, Larry. He later purchased a portable sawmill and lived near Elk River, Idaho, for six years. Mr. Sturman sold the mill and moved it to Hall, Mont., where he ran it for the new owner until 1973. He then moved to Plummer and worked for several years in the local hardware store and then for the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Sawmill in Plummer for one year. He was a member of the Plummer Bible Church and the Plummer Senior Citizens.

Survivors include his wife, Elva; two sons, Gary Sturman of Tekoa and Larry Sturman of Spokane; a daughter, Marilyn Larson of Desmet; a brother, Delbert Sturman of Greenacres; 12 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, St. Maries, Benewah Co., ID, Funeral

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - March 17, 2009,

Jacqueline Blankenship, 84, of St. Maries and formerly of Lewiston, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at St. Maries. A celebration of life and luncheon will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at the St. Maries Senior Meal site, 711 Jefferson St., St. Maries. Hodge Funeral Home in St. Maries is in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Benewah Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Jacqueline M. 84, 03May1924 - 14Mar2009, Saint Maries, Benewah, ID, ID-519-18-2420

Bingham

Bingham Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Leonard H. 79, 29Aug1928 - 13Oct2007, Blackfoot, Bingham, ID, CA-547-34-1392

Boise

2006, Boise, Boise Co., ID, Funeral

The Idaho Statesman, (Boise, ID) - April 6, 2006

Freddie Blankenship, 22, Boise, died Tuesday. A gathering will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday with a memorial service at starting at 1 p.m. at Aclesa Chapel and Tribute Center.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Boise Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Robert H. 83, 08Nov1921 - 04Dec2004, Horseshoe Bend, Boise, ID, NC-237-18-7962

Canyon

Canyon Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Elbert F. 89, 09Jan1912 - 07Dec2001, Caldwell, Canyon, ID, CA-549-18-8486

Clearwater

2000, Pierce, Clearwater Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - March 2, 2000,

Loren Kenneth Thornton, 75, a Pierce resident and retired logger, died of a heart attack Sunday at his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1924, at Pomeroy to Vera Scoggins and Kenneth N. Thornton.

He attended schools at Pomeroy and Clarkston. He quit school at an early age to help his mother support his five brothers and sisters. As a young man he worked as a ranch hand all over Washington and Oregon. Later in his life he moved to Idaho, where he worked in the woods as a faller, bucker, cat skinner, mechanic and truck driver. In the spring, he traveled around Oregon, Washington and Idaho shearing sheep for ranchers. He was forced into retirement following an injury.

He married Joan Burleigh Sept. 7, 1946. They divorced in 1963. He married Jo Helen Painter at Grangeville and later in the mid-1960s he married Ann Winslow-Hunter at Kamiah. Both marriages ended in divorce.

He moved to Pierce in the early 1970s. His daughter and her husband served as his caregivers at his home in Pierce. Thornton loved to hunt, fish and camp. He was a camp cook on hunting trips. He enjoyed camping with many of his friends. He also enjoyed dancing on Saturday nights.

Survivors include one daughter, Vaneen McIntosh of Wenatchee; one son, Burleigh Thornton of Fairbanks, Alaska; one stepson, Donny Thornton of Warrenton, Ore.; three sisters, Vanessa (Ver-niece) Rhodes and Kay Hart, both of Spokane, and Patt Wilsey of Asotin; one brother, Jim Thornton of Asotin; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Thornton, Sherfey (Doc) Thornton, and Eddy Blankenship; and one daughter, Aniece Thornton.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Asotin City Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Weippe, Clearwater Co., ID, Funeral

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - November 13, 2001

Delmer Melvin Blankenship, of Weippe, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. He was 80. Service arrangements are under the direction of Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Clearwater Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Clinnie R. 88, 24Oct1920 - 22Feb2009, Orofino, Clearwater, ID, AR-431-07-5975

Blankenship, Delmer M. 80, 18Jan1921 - 11Nov2001, Weippe, Clearwater, ID, ID-519-14-6633

Elmore

2007, Mountain Home, Elmore Co., ID, Obituary

http://www.mountainhomenews.com/story/1200784.html , Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Delmer Wilbert Prest, 86, of Mountain Home, died Monday, April 16, 2007 at a Boise hospital. At his request, no services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home. Delmer was born May 1, 1920, in Grangeville, Idaho, the son of Delbert and Stella Prest. He was a World War II naval veteran. He retired from the trucking industry within Idaho after 45 years. He was also a back county pilot in the Cascade and McCall area. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.

Delmer is survived by: his daughters, Linda, and her husband, Ray Blankenship, of Mountain Home, Clarine and her husband, Ted Ratigan, of Yuma, Ariz., Deline and her husband, Dick Anderson, of Yuma,; his sister, Esther Nixon of Colville, Wash., and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte, and his daughter, Susan.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Gooding

2004, Gooding, Gooding Co., ID, Obituary

The Times-News, (Twin Falls, ID) - August 7, 2004,

Gooding - Jacqueline Lee Conrad of Gooding passed away Aug. 4, 2004, at the home of her daughter in Boise, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 27, 1950, and raised in Southern California where she met and married Larry Conrad in 1976. They moved to Gooding, Idaho, where they raised their three children. She was best known for her beautiful smile and all the love for her family and friends. She loved to work in her yard and spend time with her grandchildren. In 1994, Jackie discovered her passion for fishing and went as often as possible with her loving fishing partner.

She is survived by her three children, Michelle David Peters of Boise, Larry Heather Conrad II and Tom Conrad, all of Gooding; her brother, Bob Jackie Ralstin of Pennsylvania and sister, Cheryl Blankenship of Melba. She is also survived by seven wonderful grandchildren, Kylie, Tiffany, Zach, Tia, Samantha, Tessa and Jared; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. And her life-long love, Larry Conrad of Oregon and special love for Amy Conrad of Gooding.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, stepfather and niece. The family would like to thank her co-workers at Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind for the wonderful love and support they gave her.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at the Church of the Nazarene in Gooding.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Wendell, Gooding Co., ID, Obituary

The Times-News, (Twin Falls, ID) - June 23, 2005

Diana Lee Phillips went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2005. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Demaray's Mortuary, Wendell, Idaho, with Pastor John Godfrey of Valley Christian Church in Hazelton officiating. A viewing will be held between 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday at the Wendell chapel. She was born June 8, 1940, in Gorman, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Elva Blankenship ; her husband, Tyrone; and her son, Scott. She leaves four sons, Mike and Patti, Tyrone, Jeff and Tiana and Martin; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Otis and Georgia and Richard and Mary; a sister, Rose and Luke Phillips; and her aunt, Mrs. Jean Blankenship . She opened her heart and home to many people. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend. She will be missed by all who loved her.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Idaho

2008, Cottonwood, Idaho Co., ID, Obituary,

www.lmtribune.com , Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Rylan Dwane Crow, 20-day-old son of Chad Crow and Heather Kunkel of Reubens, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital in Cottonwood. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Rylan was born Sept. 28, 2008, at Lewiston. We could hardly wait for you and on that special day you came into our world was truly the best day ever! You made our lives perfect. You are our pride and joy and loved by all your family.

Rylan is survived by his parents, Chad Crow and Heather Kunkel of Reubens; grandparents, Toni and Kent Roberts of Grangeville, Mike and Wendy Kunkel of White Bird, Pat and Mike Smyth of Lewiston, and David and Leigh Crow of Reubens; uncles, Kelsey Kunkel of Coeur d'Alene, Taylor Kunkel of Grangeville, Freddy Kunkel of White Bird, Kevin Roberts of Coeur d'Alene, Jason Roberts of Grangeville, and Scott and Dana Crow of Reubens; aunts, Jamie and Cole Blevins of Lewiston, and Colleen and Jake Owens of Spokane; and great-grandparents Doris Baker of Lewiston, Evelyn Crow of Lewiston, Shirley Kunkel of St. Paul, Minn., Warren Braucher of Craigmont, Fred and Lila Noland of Clarkston, Sandy Roberts of Grangeville, and Marvin and Donna Roberts of Post Falls, Idaho. He was loved very much by his "special" adopted aunts, Shanna Legg, Jessie Blankenship, Meranda Hazelbaker, Marla Ramirez and Renee Nuxoll. He is also survived by many cousins, great-aunts, great-uncles and adoring friends.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers Clyde Baker, Dwane Crow, and Herbert Kunkel; and great-grandmother Louise Braucher.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville. Burial will follow at Mount Idaho Cemetery in Grangeville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Grangeville, Idaho Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - July 26, 2002,

Erma Kathryn Hutchens, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at the Idaho County Nursing Home in Grangeville. She was born Nov. 17, 1920 on her parents' homestead near Sunburst, Mont. She attended grade school in Culdesac and graduated from Stites in 1937. She met her future husband, Harold Hutchens, at a Valentine's Day party at the school in Stites. They were married Aug. 11, 1938, in Grangeville by the Rev. Nelson C. Pierce. They made their home at the Anderson place on Battle Ridge, then moved to the Cartwright place a couple of years later. They have lived there for the last 61 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dea and Florence Talbott, and a sister, Inez Cartwright.

She is survived by her husband, Harold of Kooskia; their four children, Gwen and John Wicks of Orofino, Gloria and Sidney Blankenship of Clarkston, Ronnie and Stella Hutchens of Lewiston, Arlie Hutchens and France Stacy of Oregon City, Ore.; two nieces, Bonnie Young of Kamiah and Lola Hoy of Bremerton, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren.

The funeral is Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Trenary Funeral Home in Kooskia and committal will follow at Vineland Cemetery in Clarkston at 2:30 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Grangeville, Idaho Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - October 25, 2003

"Killed by retirement," as written by him, Phillip Gordon Cash, 73, passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2003. He was born to Eva Allene and John Adam Cash on May 1, 1930, at home in Happy Hollow, three miles south of Grangeville. He worked in the woods, sawmills and construction until 1952. He then served in the Navy until 1956, when he was honorably discharged.

He married Betty Jeanne Hutchens Blankenship in 1956 and had three children, John Gordon Cash, Jane Easther Cash and Joan Robyn Cash. They were divorced in 1972. He then married Janell Burkenbine Rauch on July 4, 1974, and has three stepchildren, Christine Andrews, Rita Latimer and Bill Rauch. They resided on the Salmon River until he retired from the Idaho Transportation Department in 1991 and they moved back to Grangeville.

He was the 12th of 12 children and is survived by Janell, his wife; one brother, Dave; one sister, Evelyn; his children; and stepchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Eagles Hall in Grangeville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, White Bird, Idaho Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune, Sunday, January 9, 2000

Alvin Jene Blankenship, 67, a White Bird resident, died of bone cancer Friday at his home. He was born at Mount Idaho, near Grangeville, to Clarence and Pansy Howe Blankenship May 29, 1932. He lived around Clearwater most of his life. He married Mardell Manes Oct. 31, 1953. They made their home in Pleasant Valley near Clearwater and raised three daughters. Blankenship worked the ranch at Pleasant Valley for Edmond Manes and also worked full time at the sawmill. He and his wife later built a cabin east of Elk City on Spring Creek. The family enjoyed spending time there. After moving to Grangeville in 1987 he and his wife renovated several homes. In 1997 they purchased a home overlooking the Salmon River.

Blankenship loved horses and enjoyed taking horseback rides into Strip Lake, the Salmon Mountains and other mountain locations with his wife and friends. One of his favorite pastimes was fishing in the American River and sitting on his cabin porch watching the wildlife. He was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church in White Bird.

Survivors include his wife at White Bird; three daughters, Christy Robbins of Arvada, Colo., Cathy Rempel of Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, and Connie Holdaas of Blaine, Wash.; one sister, Adah Hoogland of Grangeville; two brothers, Sidney Blankenship of Clarkston and Leroy Blankenship of Stites; and nine grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Myers officiating. A graveside inurnment will follow at 3 p.m. at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Kooskia.

From: Tonia Blankenship toniashistory(at)yahoo.com

2007, White Bird, Idaho Co., ID, Obituary,

www.lmtribune.com , Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Edward Louis Kubitza, 90, of White Bird, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at home of natural causes. Ed was born April 20, 1917, to Frank and Susan Wieshala-Kubitza at their homestead in Coburg, Mont. He grew up in Coburg, where his father worked for the Great Northern Railroad. He attended school in Coburg through the eighth grade. He then attended high school in Glasgow, Mont., graduating in 1935. He returned to Coburg, where he and his brother Sam took over the farm from his parents. They farmed over 1,200 acres and made deals with the American Indians across the Milk River Valley to make ends meet. He then began raising potatoes and alfalfa and was soon farming more than 12,000 acres, mostly alfalfa.

He married Mary Ellen McCracken Aug. 14, 1946, at Turner, Mont. They farmed and ranched in the Savoy-Coburg area, east of Harlem, Mont. They left Montana and relocated to Grangeville in 1969, where they owned and operated a Coast to Coast hardware store. They got their two youngest through high school, then sold the store and spent their time traveling the country in their motor home. They later retired and spent half of the year at their home in Nampa and the other half in Mesa, Ariz.

Ed lost his wife Mary Ellen to cancer in January 1998. He remained in Nampa until 2002, when he married a 30 year acquaintance, Mardell Blankenship of White Bird. He moved to White Bird, where he has resided with Mardell until his passing. As a young man Ed experienced the hardships of the Great Depression, which made him appreciate what he had and instilled an untouchable work ethic. He was most resourceful, not believing in wastefulness, but always willing to help others. Ed had a very good reputation everywhere he went and made many friends throughout the years, from the American Indians of the Assiniboine Reservation to business partners and acquaintances made later in life. He was very kind, a true gentleman, loving and devoted husband, father, son, uncle, and friend. If he gave you his word and a handshake, it was gold. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Mardell of White Bird; four children, Jim of Lacey, Wash., Rodd of Ketchikan, Alaska, Judy Turgeon of Surprise, Ariz., and Twila Kelly and Mark Routen, both of Nampa; one nephew, who was like a son, John of North Brighton, R.I.; three grandchildren, Dick and Nikki Kubitza of Redmond, Ore., Shawn Kubitza of Ketchikan, Alaska, and Kelly Turgeon-Orbe of Clear Lake, Wash.; and three great-grandchildren, Dain Turgeon-Orbe, Nicholas Orbe, and Izabella Grace Kubitza. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Susan; four brothers, John, Robert, Thomas, and Samuel; two sisters, Mary and Dorothy; and his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Ellen.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant View Baptist Church in White Bird. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Idaho Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Alvin G. 67, 29May1932 - 07Jan2000, White Bird, Idaho, ID, ID-518-36-1510

Kootenai

2000, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

www.missoulian.com

Mary Ellen Isaac, 64, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in DeBorgia of heart failure. She was born June 4, 1935, in Veblen, S.D., a daughter of Charles and Clara Green. Mary was raised in Seattle and married Herb Jenks in 1952. In 1969, she married Joe Isaac and the couple lived in Absarokee for a number of years. She then moved to DeBorgia, and after her friend and companion Andy Anderson passed away on May 14, 1999, she moved to Coeur d'Alene, where she lived until her death. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.

She is survived by her children, Mike Jenks of Denver, Steve Jenks of Seoul, Korea, Cheryl Blankenship of Coeur d'Alene, and Jay and Jerry Jenks of Algona, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews; one brother, LeRoy Green of Blaine, Wash.; and one sister, Eldora Blaze of Mercer, Pa.

Memorial services were held Saturday, May 13, at the DeBorgia School House. Cremation and arrangements were by Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho Spokesman-Review (Coeur d'Alene, ID) - October 12, 2000

Memorial service for Marvin E. Blankenship, 88, will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden (Idaho) Chapel. A reception will follow at Hayden Chapel Gathering Center. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in St. Maries. Mr. Blankenship died Tuesday.

He was born and raised in Arkansas. In 1934 he married Annie ``Bea'' Rogers, and in 1938 they moved to St. Maries, where they homesteaded on the St. Joe River. Mr. Blankenship was a selfemployed logging truck driver and retired in 1976. He and his wife moved to Hayden Lake, and he later moved to Life Care Center in Coeur d'Alene. He was a member of Lincoln Way Church of God in Coeur d'Alene and the Good Sams Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Dennis Blankenship of Rathdrum, Idaho; a daughter, Joyce Joki of Coeur d'Alene; a brother, Henry Blankenship of St. Maries; two sisters, Willie McKelrey of Arkansas and Lucille Tollison of California; seven grandchildren and two great grand children.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) Date: March 21, 2008,

God has called her home! Lorita Janet Nave who was loved so much on this Earth has passed on to her new home in Heaven. Lorita was born Jan. 16, 1935, in Okemah, Okla., and died March 10, 2008, in her Coeur d'Alene home.

She was the youngest of five children and survived by her two brothers Arley and Myron Langwell. She is also survived by her four children: Zane Loren Nave, Christine Larish, Patrick Nave and daughter-in-law Vicki Nave. She was blessed with three grandchildren: Jade Blankenship, Valerie Flores and Jessica Nave, as well as two great-grandchildren, Christina Shegrud and Charley Flores.

Lorita enjoyed decorating her home, playing cards and visiting with her lifelong friend "Ivan" who always brought a smile to her lovely face. However her greatest joy was reading and studying her Bible and sharing her Christian beliefs with others.

As she requested there will be no formal services. Her private memorial will occur July 5, 2008, in Hope, Idaho, in honor of her eldest son Bill Chatham who passed away in 1998.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Coeur d' Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

Blankenship, Clifton Son of

Clifton 'George' Blankenship died on July 25, 2009, at his home in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. He was born in Sterling, Colo., on Dec. 21, 1922. He was commissioned into the U.S. Navy as a teenager, soon becoming a top-notch flight instructor during WWII. He attended university in Mexico City and Lima, Peru, and was called back to serve during the Korean War. He then graduated from the University of Denver in 1951. He met and married the love of his life, Frances Lee Siciliano, whom he loved dearly and was devoted to for the past 54 years. In 1962, George and Fran moved to Davis and raised their four children. Before moving to Idaho in 1990, George was an active businessman in Davis. He worked at Campus Chevrolet, retiring as general manager in 1964, and remained in the car business until becoming an accomplished and well-respected Realtor in 1974. In December 1978, George became president of the Davis Division of the Yolo County Board of Realtors and worked as an agent for Doug Arnold Coldwell Banker until his move to Idaho in 1990. George also was an active member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church and served on its vestry.

George is survived by his wife, Fran Blankenship, daughters Cindy Frye (Darryl) of Long Beach, Lynn Russell (Bill) of Rathdrum, Idaho, and sons Thomas (Raen) and Robert (Kris) of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, eight grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He loved his family dearly and he will be missed. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 501 Wallace Ave., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83814, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Greenacres, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho Spokesman-Review (Coeur d'Alene, ID) - October 12, 2001,

Visitation for William Bippes, 71, will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at the Schanzenbach Funeral Home in Fairfield. Service is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday at Latah Country Bible Church. Burial will be at the Latah Evergreen Cemetery. Born in Latah, Mr. Bippes died Saturday.

He was a resident of Greenacres for 36 years. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. In 1964 he married Leota. Mr. Bippes worked as a millwright at the Kaiser Aluminum Trentwood plant for 38 years. He was a member of the Valley Eagles and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors include his wife Leota; a brother, Robert Bippes of Spokane; a sister, Bernice Ostheller of Fairfield; five stepsons, Kenneth Gardner of North Dakota, Lyle, Dennis, Clayton and Lester Gardner, all of North Idaho; two stepdaughters, Laura Blankenship and Betty Borley, both of North Idaho; and 14 step grand children.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Harrison, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho Spokesman-Review (Coeur d'Alene, ID) - March 9, 2000

No service will be held for John W. ``Mike'' Blankenship, 70, at his request. English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d'Alene is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Blankenship, who was born in Mossyrock, Wash., died Sunday. He had lived in Stockton, Calif., and worked as a truck driver for Tillie Lewis Foods before moving to Harrison Flats 10 years ago. Mr. Blankenship was a brewmaster and winemaker.

Survivors include his close friend, Julie Southard of Harrison; and a sister, Arlyene Garrits of Winlock, Wash.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Hayden Lake, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho Spokesman-Review (Coeur d'Alene, ID) - February 26, 2003,

Memorial service for Ida R. (Dugay) Reul, 82, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church in Coeur d'Alene, with a reception to follow at the church. Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d'Alene is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Reul, who was born in Ennis, Mont., died Sunday.

She graduated from high school in San Dimas, Calif., and then moved to Dillon, Mont. She later married and moved to Butte and lived there nearly 30 years. Mrs. Reul worked at the Buttrey's Food Store in Butte and was involved with her church there. She moved to Helena in the late 1960s and then settled in Coeur d'Alene in 1974.

She married Thomas Reul in 1975, and the couple lived in Hayden Lake. Mrs. Reul enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, crocheting, knitting, cooking, canning, sewing, piano, reading and music. She also enjoyed bicycling, camping, fishing, downhill skiing, backpacking, swimming, tennis and hiking. She was a member of St. Pius Church.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas; two sons, James Blankenship of Butte and Robert Blankenship of Cody, Wyo.; two daughters, Mary Ellen McDonald and Betty Jean Blankenship , both of Helena; a stepson, Lane Reul of Missoula; a stepdaughter, Judy Reul of Silver Spring, Md.; a sister, Margaret Whalen of Coeur d'Alene; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Huetter, Kootenai Co., ID, Funeral

The Coeur d'Alene Press, (ID) - March 28, 2007

Blankenship, Hallie George, 90 of Huetter, died March 21, 2007, at his home. He was born in Mountain Park, Okla., June 25, 1916, to George and Ada (Hancock) Blankenship. Viewing will be held from 5-8 p.m., today, March 28, 2007, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel.

Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 29, 2007, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel; Graveside Service will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Coeur d'Alene.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Post Falls, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

The Coeur d'Alene Press, The (ID) - June 27, 2008,

Kayleigh Rexcene Schendel, stillborn, was taken from us June 10, 2008. We may not have been able to say our hellos before we had to say our goodbyes, but you have touched many lives and did a lifetime journey in the short time you were given to us. Those left behind may not understand God's choice, but we accept it, and thank him for allowing you to come into our lives.

Kayleigh is survived by her parents, Jamie and Brinda (Seidler) Schendel at home in Post Falls; three brothers: Max and Jamie Seidler (Post Falls) and Jacan Schendel (Hope, Idaho); two sisters Skyra Schendel (Hope) and Lacey Seidler (Post Falls); Grandma Rexcene Schendel (Hope) and Tanna Andersen (Post Falls); aunts and uncles: Tammy Blankenship (Hope), Ed and Dea Schendel (Kootenai, Idaho), and Erin and Jason Seidler (Post Falls); cousins: Alyssa, Stacey, and Alan Blankenship (Hope) Kaige and Chantel Seidler (Post Falls). Many other adoptive and extended family.

She is now in heaven holding the hands of both of her grandpas Ricky Schendel and Kerry Seidler. At the request of the family, there will be no services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Rathdrum, Kootenai Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho Spokesman-Review (Coeur d'Alene, ID) - July 18, 2000,

Visitation for Naomi ``Jean'' Blankenship, 60, will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel. Service is planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lakeland Ward, Rathdrum. Burial will follow at Pinegrove Cemetery in Rathdrum. Born in West Plains, Mo., Mrs. Blankenship died Friday.

She graduated from high school in 1958 in Mountain View, Mo., and worked for a sewing factory and senior center there until moving to the Rathdrum area in 1969. Mrs. Blankenship moved to Juneau, Alaska, in 1982, and returned to Rathdrum in 1983. She had attended North Idaho College before graduating from Headmasters School of Cosmetology in 1990. She was a homemaker and had worked for the Forest Service, the Postal Service and Post Falls Senior Center before owning the Hair Horizon in Spirit Lake, Idaho. Mrs. Blankenship was a member of the Mormon Church, Spirit Lake Lions Club and the Ambulance Auxiliary. She was active in gardening, sewing, crafts, and traveling to various bluegrass and country music festivals.

Survivors include her husband of 42 years, John; three sons, John Blankenship of Chinook, Mont., Orval Blankenship of Newman Lake and Donald Blankenship of Rathdrum; a daughter, Deena Leonard of Coeur d'Alene; a sister, Jane Hunt of Mountain View; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Kootenai Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Clifton George 86, 21Dec1922 - 25Jul2009, Coeur D Alene, Kootenai, ID, CO-523-07-8714

Blankenship, Hallie G. 90, 26Jun1916 - 21Mar2007, Coeur D Alene, Kootenai, ID, KS-512-05-8528

Blankenship, John W. 70, 03Apr1929 - 05Mar2000, Harrison, Kootenai, ID, WA-536-24-9595

Blankenship, M. E. 88, 19Dec1911 - 10Oct2000, Hayden, Kootenai, ID, AR-429-05-9900

Blankenship, Annie B. 89, 11May1913 - 22Jul2002, Rathdrum, Kootenai, ID, ID-518-52-7113

Blankenship, Naomi J. 60, 22Mar1940 - 14Jul2000, Rathdrum, Kootenai, ID, MO-488-44-2216

Latah

2008, Pullman, Latah Co., ID, Obituary,

www.lmtribune.com , Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Robert (Bob) Ohnemus, 91, a longtime Pullman resident, passed peacefully to be with the Lord at the Cheney Care Center, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. Bob was born Sept. 18, 1916, to Ferman and Marie Mansheim Ohnemus near Geddes, S. D., where he was raised. In 1939, he joined the U.S. Navy and served six years in World War II as a chief machinist mate, and survived the attack at Pearl Harbor. Bob then settled in Pullman, where he and his wife of nearly 50 years, Ivel, raised seven children. Bob was a dedicated father and grandfather. He worked for 25 years for the local Pullman Chevrolet dealership as an auto-body mechanic; after retirement he then worked for Simms Glass until 2004. Many will remember seeing him walking throughout the Pullman area, a hobby that brought him great peace and relaxation. He was a devout member of the Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was also an active member of the Spokane Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, attending numerous parades and events around the area, including several trips to Hawaii to commemorate the attack on Pearl Harbor. We will miss his sweet, kind disposition and most of all his sense of humor.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ivel Greer Ohnemus; daughter, Patricia Ohnemus Bogyo; stepdaughter, Leona Lashbrook Trump; stepson, Ray Lashbrook; brother, Jim Ohnemus; and sisters, Mary Louise Sharp and Maxine Hubbard.

Survivors include stepson, Terry Blankenship of Albion; sons, Jay Ohnemus of Moscow and Ken Ohnemus of Walla Walla; daughter, Debbie Fockler of Cheney, Wash.; sons-in-law, Randy Fockler of Cheney and John Bogyo of Spokane; sisters, Lee Ohnemus of Spokane and Maye Ohnemus of Santa Monica, Calif.; grandchildren include David Blankenship, Patrick Blankenship, Keri Fockler Reser, Jessica Fockler, Daniel Fockler, and Jared and Matt Bogyo; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pullman. A private interment will follow with military honors at the Pullman Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Pullman, Latah Co., ID, Obituary,

www.lmtribunte.com , Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Jeff Elias Blankenship, 49, of Pullman, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at his Pullman home. Jeff was born March 27, 1959, in Spokane, to Thomas and Beverly Barton Blankenshp. He grew up in Wenatchee, where he graduated from Eastmont High School. In 1978, Jeff moved to Pullman where he has made his home since. Jeff was a staff member at the Physical Plant store room at Washington State University, working as a warehouseman. Jeff was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Shriners and the Pullman Moose Lodge. Jeff was an avid fan of NASCAR, and enjoyed his motorcycle and boat.

He is survived by his father, Tom Blankenship of Pullman; his brother, Mark Blankenship and wife Linda of Spokane; his uncle and aunt, Donald R. and Barbara J. Barton; his aunt, Joan Blankenship; and their families, all of Pullman. Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Blankenship.

A celebration of Jeff's life will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Hilltop Restaurant, 920 NW Olsen St., Pullman.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Pullman, Latah Co., ID, Obituary,

www.lmtribute.com , Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Joan B. Blankenship, 78, of Pullman, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at Pullman Regional Hospital. Joan was born May 21, 1930, at Moscow, to Howard and Eveline Benedict Brown. She attended school at Johnson and later Pullman, graduating from Pullman High School in 1948. Joan married Jerry Blankenship Jan. 23, 1948, at Thompson Falls, Mont. They lived in Portland, Ore., for a short time until returning to Pullman. Joan has made Pullman her home since that time. Through the years Joan worked at White Drug, was a dental technician and worked at the Pullman Hospital. Following this time she went to work for the USDA in the veterinary hospital at Washington State University. Joan retired in 1990. During this time Joan, in addition to her career responsibilities, was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, always putting her family first. Joan was an active member of Job's Daughters both as a young girl and during the time her daughters were active. Joan is a past worthy matron of Eastern Star and past guardian of Job's Daughters. She was also a member of the Clinton Thimble and Needle Club, and the Ewartsville Grange. Joan was a longtime member of the Pullman Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed ceramics, fishing, playing cards and board games, and traveling in their recreational vehicle with her husband, Jerry. Joan enjoyed and was supportive in all her grandchildren's sporting events, attending as many as she could.

Joan is survived by her two daughters, Peggy McLain of Colton and Sally Shackelford of Spokane; two brothers, John R. (Dick) Brown and James L. Brown; seven grandchildren, Jason, Chris, Andrew, Jennifer, Amy, Andrea and Rod; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, in 2005; her son, Richard T. Blankenship; her sister, Janet Martson; and her parents.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pullman Presbyterian Church, 1630 NE Stadium Way. A private family graveside service will take place at the Pullman Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Moscow, Latah Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - January 7, 2003,

Eveline L. Brown, a longtime area resident, died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5, 2003, at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow. She was 96. Eveline was born Feb. 5, 1906, at Dusty, Wash., to Wesley M. and Celia Bennett Benedict.

She grew up and attended schools in Pullman. She was married to Howard C. Brown in Moscow Sept. 16, 1925. They purchased a farm five miles west of Moscow, where she was a homemaker. In 1964, she went to work at Washington State University and retired from there as a kitchen manager after 11 years. Eveline continued to make her home on the farm until her death. She was a charter member of the Thimble and Needle Club that was formed in 1934. She enjoyed her flower garden and will be remembered for her canning and cooking abilities. Mr. Brown died in July 1965.

Surviving are her daughter, Joan Blankenship of Pullman; her sons, James Brown of Pullman and Dick Brown of Spokane; her sister, Doris Splichel of Cheney; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceeded in death by a daughter, Janet Martson, who died in September 1997; three sisters, Gladys Benedict, Edith Wood and Louise Bond; and two grandsons, George Brown and Richard Blankenship .

The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Gordon Braun of Good Samaritan Village will officiate, and burial will follow at the Moscow Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lewis

2008, Craigmont, Lewis Co., ID, Obituary,

www.lmtribute.com , Saturday, March 22, 2008

Michael Eugene Collins passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008, of a heart attack at his home in Craigmont. He was born June 11, 1954, in San Diego, to Beverly Jones. He served in the Army and was a disabled veteran. Michael married Marlena F. Collins March 17, 1983, in Nevada.

He is survived by his wife, Marlena Collins of Craigmont; his mother, Beverly M. Cuffel of Lewiston; an aunt, Shirley Dennis of Lewiston; a sister, Barbra Blankenship of Craigmont; two daughters, Nancy Martinez of California and Melissa Collins of Craigmont; two sons, Grant Yeaman of Craigmont and Clinton Collins of Grangeville; and 11 grandchildren.

Service information is available by contacting the family in Craigmont. Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home of Lewiston is handling arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Nez Perce

2002, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - January 18, 2002

Mamie L. Adams, 101, of Lewiston, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at Lewiston. She was born Oct. 28, 1900, to James and Angalina George at Butte, Mont.

She moved to Los Angeles when she was 20. In her later years, she moved to Big River, Calif., then to Lewiston to be with her granddaughter and great-grandson.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Robbie Blankenship ; a great-grandson, Jacob Osborne; and a grandson-in-law, Jess Blankenship .

She was preceded in death by a son, Jack W. Osborne, who passed away in October 1997. No service is planned.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - November 30, 2003,

Rick Wayne Caldwell, passed away Thanksgiving afternoon, Nov. 27, 2003, with his wife by his side, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He was 46. Rick was born Aug. 15, 1957, in Asotin to Judith and Wendall Caldwell. Rick was a lifelong resident of the Asotin and Clarkston area. Rick graduated from Clarkston High School in 1974. He was a master at many trades. Some of his work history includes working on the Little Goose and Lower Granite dams and the Washington State University vet clinic. In 1998, Rick opened the pride and joy of his life, "Rick's Sprinklers and Ponds." Rick's passions in life were fishing, hunting, his family and his abundance of friends. Rick had a love for Hell's Canyon and was a master at running the river, like his dad and granddad before him.

His greatest love and passion in life was his wife, Bonnie, who he met at the Lewiston Roundup in 1990. He was the most loving husband and father, who set an example for many. In the spring of 2003, more than 450 family and friends gathered in Asotin for a benefit in Rick's name, touching so many hearts. He will never be forgotten.

Rick is survived by his wife and best friend, Bonnie Caldwell; son Justin Caldwell; stepchildren Tammy Reed and Bob, Dan and Dean Anderson; brother Scott Caldwell; sisters Laurie Brasher and Debbie and husband Rick Brownell; grandparents Erby and Maxine Blankenship ; and numerous nieces, nephews and stepgrandchildren.

Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Caldwell; father, Wendall Caldwell; and granddad, Garth Caldwell.

A funeral is at 3 p.m. Tuesday at The Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1212 19th St., Lewiston. A celebration of life will follow at the Quality Inn and Suites, 700 Port Drive, Clarkston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID,

www.lmtribune.com , Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Longtime Lewiston resident, Anna M. Anderson, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, of natural causes at Life Care Center of Lewiston. Anna was born March 12, 1918, to Frank and Mary Driscoll in New Plymouth, Idaho. She grew up and graduated from high school in New Plymouth, one of nine children. While in school she was very athletic and loved to swim and play basketball. As a young woman, Anna was also a certified Catechism teacher at St. Aloysius Parish in New Plymouth. She had lived in Lewiston since 1966 and was employed at Potlatch Forest Inc. (now Potlatch Corp.), for many years. Anna was very active as a volunteer in the hospital gift shop for many years and also belonged to the hospital sewing guild. She was also an active member of St. Stanislaus Parish. She married Buck Anderson Sept. 16, 1939, in New Plymouth. After living in Payette for some time, they moved to Colorado for a number of years. Their next move was to Nebraska, where they lived for several years. They moved back to Payette in 1961, and then settled in Lewiston in 1966. They were married nearly 62 years.

They have three children, Don who lives in Lewiston, Ailene Jensen who lives in Kearney, Neb., and Connie Rogers and her husband Jim who live in LaLuz, N.M.; four grandchildren, Jeff Jensen and his wife Kim of Ravenna, Neb., Scott Jensen and his wife Joni of Willis, Texas, Lori Howard and her husband Chris of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., and Mike Rogers of Honolulu; four great-grandchildren, Travis and Adam Jensen of Ravenna, and Kathren and Parker Howard of Malmstrom. Other survivors include sisters-in-law, Shirley Driscoll of Kuna, Idaho, and Ardythe Anderson of Brush, Colo.; numerous nieces and nephews, Linda Eisenberg of Portland, Ore., Mike Driscoll of Seldovia, Alaska, Kathleen Lawson of Fairbanks, Alaska, Stacy Driscoll of Kuna, JoDee Patten of Boise, Sherry Pitto of Jackson, Calif., Lynn Willingham of Danville, Calif., Marlene Baker of Brush, Sharon Wolever of Snyder, Colo., Janice Groom of Greeley, Colo., and Ron Anderson of Loveland, Colo.

Anna was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Clint Jensen; her husband, Buck; her five brothers, John, Cecil, Pat, Bob and Emmett; her sister, Katherine Yochum; two infant sisters; and her parents.

Viewing will be from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in Lewiston. Rosary will be recited by the Rev. Calvin Blankenship at 7 p.m. Thursday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Fruitland, Idaho. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with The Rev. Calvin Blankenship as celebrant. Internment will follow at Parkview Cemetery near New Plymouth. Honorary Pallbearers are Jeff Jensen, Scott Jensen, Mike Rogers, Stacy Driscoll, Mike Driscoll, Chris Howard and Jim Rogers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID,

www.lmtribune.com , Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Ronald Harold Hutchens passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at his home in Lewiston, from lung disease. He was born July 10, 1942, in Stites, to Harold Bryan and Erma Kathryn Talbott Hutchens. He graduated from Clearwater Valley High School in Kooskia in 1960. He joined the U.S. Navy Nov. 22, 1960, and served until Sept. 11, 1964. After basic training in San Diego, he was stationed for one year in Corpus Christi, Texas, then nearly three years at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He reached the rank of 2nd class petty officer and worked as a dispersing clerk in the pay office - the only time he went onto a ship. Ronald married Sandra Kathleen York on June 25, 1965, at Kooskia. They divorced in 1986. He and Stella Louise Reed were married May 29, 1991, at Coeur d'Alene. He lived in Kooskia until 1990, when he moved to Lewiston, where he lived until his death. He ranched at Kooskia (his ranch was called "The Meanwhile") from 1965 to 1990. He also worked at Twin Feathers Mill in Kamiah and other Kamiah mills for several years. Ronald bowled for several years at Orchards Lanes in Lewiston and was a member of the Clarkston Moose Lodge.

He is survived by his wife, Stella Louise Hutchens of Lewiston; his father, Harold Bryan Hutchens of Kooskia; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Gloria and Sidney Blankenship of Clarkston and Gwendolyn and John Wicks of Orofino; daughter and son-in-law Tina and Conor Buescher of Corvallis, Ore.; son and daughter-in-law Bryan and Donna Hutchens of Blanchard, Okla.; granddaughters, Traci and Shannon Hutchens of Blanchard; stepdaughter, Marilyn Baldwin of Lewiston; stepson, Randall Baldwin of Vancouver, Wash.; stepgranddaughter, Darci Baldwin and stepgreat-grandson, Jayden Kayed, both of Clarkston; 10 nieces and nephews and 16 great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Erma Kathryn Hutchens; and brother, Arlie Paul Hutchens.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. At his request, his ashes will be scattered at the ranch in Kooskia.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - January 20, 2008,

George King passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston after a four-month up-and-down struggle with lung disease. He survived lung cancer six years ago but this latest battle proved too much for him. George was born March 22, 1939, in Lewiston, to E.D. (Deck) and Cora Blankenship King. He was raised on the family farm on Tom Beall Road in Lapwai, graduating from Lapwai High School in 1957. After graduation he moved to Spokane. In 1958, he and Janet Schoenberg were married. While living in Spokane, their daughter Tamara was born. They moved to Moscow in 1961 and their son David was born in 1962. They were later divorced. George moved to Lewiston in 1974 and soon after met Jean Bradshaw. They were married in 1978 and had two children, Angela and Andrew. George was a born salesman. Over the years he sold cars, trucks, appliances, furniture, snowmobiles and boats. You name it, George could sell it! He retired from Riverview Marina in 2002. He had an amazing gift for gab and never met a stranger. No matter where he went, he always ran into someone he knew. Throughout his life he made many special friends, many of whom gave so much love and support over the past four months, and that support is so appreciated and will never be forgotten. George enjoyed camping with family and friends, fishing, hunting, spending time on the golf course and drinking coffee with his friends.

George is survived by his wife, Jean sons: David and wife Dawn of Moscow, and Andrew of Lewiston daughters: Tammy Renfrow and husband Brent of Genesee, and Angie and fiance Dan Davis of Denver grandchildren: Allison and Mitch Renfrow of Genesee brothers, Gary and wife Joyce of Yakima, and Wink and wife Sarah of Wenatchee.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home in Lewiston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID,

www.lmtribune.com , Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Lewiston resident Donald (Don) E. Anderson died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, of heart failure and complications of pneumonia at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Don was born April 12, 1941, to Buck and Anna Driscoll Anderson at Ontario, Ore. The family lived in Payette, Idaho, at the time. They later moved to Nebraska, where he grew up and earned the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from Holdredge High School in 1959. He then attended the University of Idaho for four years and served in the U.S. Army from 1964 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1966. Much of his adult life was spent in the San Francisco and San Diego areas, where he worked in banking. On Oct. 11, 1975, he married Lanarae Kessinger. They later divorced.

He moved to Lewiston in 1996 to care for his parents, later caring for his aunt Katherine Yochum. He has two sisters, Ailene Jensen of Kearney, Neb., and her family, Jeff of Greeley, Colo., with his sons Travis and Adam of Ravanna, Neb., and Scott and wife Joni of Willis, Texas; and Connie Rogers and husband Jim of La Luz, N.M., and their family, Lori Howard and husband Chris, with their children Kathren and Parker of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, and their son Mike of Houston. He is also survived by several relatives to include first cousins Linda Eisenberg of Portland, Ore., Lynn Harrington of Danville, Calif., Kathleen Driscoll of Fairbanks, Alaska, Mike Driscoll of Seldovia, Alaska, Stacy Driscoll of Kuna, Idaho, JoDee Patten of Boise, Sherry Pitto of Jackson, Calif., Marlene Baker of Brush, Colo., Sharon Wolever of Snyder, Colo., Janice Groom of Greeley, and Ron Anderson of Loveland, Colo. He is also survived by two aunts, Ardythe Anderson of Brush, and Shirley Driscoll of Kuna; and by his ex-wife Lana Anderson of Upland, Calif.; and two stepchildren, Rachael Kessinger of Stratford, Conn., and Darin Kessinger of San Diego.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Anna Anderson; his grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.

Graveside services are planned for 1 p.m. Friday at Park View Cemetery, near New Plymouth, Idaho, where Don's maternal relatives have found rest since 1908. The Rev. Calvin Blankenship of Corpus Christi Catholic Church will officiate. Pallbearers are Mike Rogers, Stacy Driscoll, Mike Driscoll, Chris Howard and Jim Rogers. Honorary pallbearers are Parker Howard, Jeff Jensen, Scott Jensen and Rodney Hoyt.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID,

www.lmtribune.com , Saturday, October 31, 2009

Earl W. Bowse Jr. joined his beloved wife Clarice in heaven on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, running into her arms, those of God, and reuniting with family and friends who have gone before us. Dad was born Nov. 27, 1921, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Earl W. Sr. and Roxanna Bowse. Dad worked in shipyards in Vancouver, Wash., as a young man, eventually going to work for Potlatch mill until his retirement. Dad was particularly proud of his service in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He joined at age 15, working at Lake Chatcolet, the Headquarters/Pierce area and French Creek near Riggins, assisting in fighting fires, building roads and parks, sending his paycheck home to his parents.

Dad married our mother, Clarice, in 1968, joining four teenage children, two of which were challenged, one rebellious, and a stubborn daughter - need we say more! He accepted us immediately as his own and treated us as such. We became his children as he became our dad. He loved us unconditionally; we loved him immeasurably. Dad was always there for us. He was generous beyond measure, as attested in his everyday actions. He was a sweet, kind, loving and gentle soul. He truly blessed our lives and we will always be grateful he chose our mother and us as his family. He never let his deafness stand in his way of living life to its fullest. Dad will always be remembered as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa, and will always be cherished in our lives. Dad loved to fish, taking his grandson as a small child to Mann Lake whenever the opportunity arose. He also enjoyed his Harley and belonged to the Banana Belt Cruisers organization as a young man. Dad loved telling the story of coming to Idaho during the Great Depression, his dad making a "seat" for his dog Pal, and Pal running alongside the car when it went uphill because the car went so slow. This always gave him a huge smile. Dad always said he wouldn't say goodbye; that was too permanent, so he'd only wave and say "so long."

Dad was preceded in death by his wife; parents; sisters Capitola, Ida May, Lois and Vera; brothers Fred, Leo and Glen: and son Robert E. Munck Sr.

Dad is survived by stepsons Richard and Larry Munck of Lewiston; stepdaughter Diana and Steve Lee of Clarkston; grandchildren Ray and Dana Blankenship of Lewiston, Traci and Mike Sanderson of Palouse, and Robert Munck Jr. of Pullman; four great-grandchildren, Brittney and Rayder Blankenship and Cole and Caden Sanderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home in Lewiston, with interment at Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston. Dad, until we see you again, we miss you and love you immensely. So long ...

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Shoshone

2003, Osburn, Shoshone Co., ID, Obituary

Idaho Spokesman-Review (Coeur d'Alene, ID) - April 17, 2003,

Service for Joseph M. ''Mark'' Westbrook, 60, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Silverton, Idaho. Burial will be at Osburn Cemetery. Shoshone Funeral Service in Kellogg is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Westbrook, who was born in Alamosa, Colo., died Tuesday.

He moved to the Silver Valley in 1954 and graduated from Wallace High School. He then received an associate's degree from North Idaho College and worked at the Galena Mill for 30 years prior to retiring last August. Mr. Westbrook married Dorothy Baldwin in 1963. He served in the Army Reserve and was a longtime member of the National Rifle Association. He also was a member of the Mormon Church-Wallace Ward in Silverton. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and motorcycle riding.

Survivors include his wife; three children, Jeannie Blankenship of Sandpoint, Deanna Squires of Gilbert, Ariz., and Kathleen McPhail of Salt Lake City; three brothers, Gary Westbrook of Washington, and Greg and Warren Westbrook, both of Idaho; four sisters, Wanda Rackham of California, and Noni Fulbright, Ruthie Hutteball and Debra Johansen, all of Washington; and one granddaughter, Katherine.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Twin Falls

2001, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, Obituary

The Times-News, (Twin Falls, ID) - May 2, 2001

Alice V. Hofacker, 75, of Gooding, died Monday, April 30, 2001, at Twin Falls Clinic and Hospital. She was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Kingfisher, Okla., the daughter of Harvey and Mabel Morris McChristy.

She was a loving mom and grandmother. She loved to work in her garden. She will be dearly missed.

Alice is survived by three children, Robert Ralstin Jr. of Pennsylvania, Cheryl Blankenship of Melba, Idaho, Jackie Conrad of Gooding, Idaho; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands; parents; one sister and one brother. At her request no services will be held. Cremation is under the direction of White Mortuary.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, Obituary

The Times-News, (Twin Falls, ID) - August 21, 2004,

Rose Marie Nickolaus went to the Lord in the arms of the angels with her loving family at her side on Aug. 18, 2004. She passed away at her home of a rapid growing cancer. Rose was born March 5, 1921, to Anton and Mary Bogus of Loup City, Neb.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Nickolaus in October of 1981.

Rose was one of six children, survived only by her sister, Lucille Franckowiak of Powell, Wyo. She has three daughters, Mary Blasius, Donna Harvey Blankenship and Bonny Gary Ihler; five grandchildren include Mark LeAnn Blasius, James Blasius, Alyssa Ihler, Michael Rachel McAuley and Maureen McAuley; three great-grandchildren include Stormy Givens, Angelia and Brandon Blasius.

Rose was raised on a farm in the Loup City, Neb., area. She later met Raymond Nickolaus and moved to Kimberly, Idaho, where they married and started their family. Rose was a hardworking, well-liked waitress from 1958 to 1981 at the Depot Grill. She later worked at Speck's Cafe in downtown Twin Falls and the Golden Griddle on Kimberly Road. In her time off she enjoyed going fishing with her friends and family. She had two entertaining parakeets and a lot of tropical fish. She was a loving mother and grandmother of many talents. She enjoyed big family dinners and was at her best when she was cooking for her family. She sewed, quilted and crocheted many gifts for her family and friends. These gifts will be treasured for years to come as will our memories of Rose.

A viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at White Mortuary, "Chapel by the Park," with a service to follow at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at the mortuary. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, Obituary

The Times-News, (Twin Falls, ID) - January 6, 2008,

Robert Tenyson Thompson, 85, of Twin Falls, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, of natural causes.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elsie Jane Thompson; seven children, Tenny Garner, Sandee Fuller, Roberta Blankenship , Christina Ludwig, Rudy Thompson, Coralee Thompson and Rose Thompson-Tilley; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls. Military honors will be presented at the funeral. Services will conclude at the funeral home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Washington

2009, Weiser, Washington Co., ID, Obituary

www.thedalleschronicle.com , February 24, 2009

Myrna Herman, 70, Weiser, Idaho, died Feb. 21 at a care center there.
She was born July 12, 1938 in Thayer, Mo. to Barney & Lillie Blankenship-Roy. She spent her childhood in Missouri coming out west to The Dalles in 1946. She attended and graduated from The Dalles High School. Later she spent many years in Searchlight, Nev., where she packed her own water from the well to her home, living the pioneer way. She enjoyed gambling and had managed a restaurant in Cottonwood Cove, Nev.

She moved to Weiser three years ago to be close to her family. She is survived by her children: Rus (Connie) Lawrence, Weiser; Todd Lawrence, Lewiston, Idaho; Veletta (Paul) Pate, White Salmon; Brad (Lynette) Lawrence, Klamath Falls; Her brother Donald (Donna) Roy, Vancouver, Wash; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Josephine Roy Wallace.

A celebration of life was held today at Ole’s Tavern in Weiser. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in The Dalles.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Whitman

2007, Palouse, Whitman Co., ID, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - July 10, 2007,

Mary E. Magnetti, 77, a resident of Palouse, died Saturday evening, July 7, 2007, at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kramer Funeral Home in Palouse. Father Abbott Adrian Parcher will officiate at the service. Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be buried at the Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.

She was born Oct. 5, 1929, in Butte, Mont., to Edgar and Alice Casey Franklin. She attended a Catholic School in Butte. She married Chester Magnetti July 16, 1965, in Reno, Nev., and the couple made their home in Palouse. Mr. Magnetti was a chef at the Rotunda Dining Hall at Washington State University in Pullman. Mary worked at the Rotunda from 1962 to 1975. She later became a caregiver in the Palouse area and assisted many elderly people. Mr. Magnetti died in 1990. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Potlatch and the Ladies Auxiliary in Colfax.

Survivors include one son, William Arthurs and his wife Linda of Elk, Wash. two daughters, Helen Hodson and husband Jerry of Palouse and Betty Blankenship and husband Terry of Albion, Wash. one brother, William Franklin of Placerville, Calif. four sisters, Patricia Bence, Joanne Irwin, and Loretta Campbell, all of Butte, and Helen Stegman of Iron River, Wis. 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Jon Chapman one brother, Edgar F. Franklin and one sister, Marie Keele.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com