Malheur County, Oregon Argus Observer Newspaper Obituary Index (February 2001) ********************************************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES(tm) NOTICE: ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/orfiles.htm ********************************************************************************* PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 1, 2001 Elva M. "Babe" Lesh, formerly of Council and Weiser, died Jan. 29. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. today at El Korah Shrine Temple, Boise. Ethel May Parker, 80, Ontario, died Jan. 31. Services pending, Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Gerald ‘Jerry’ Phillips, 80, Meridian, formerly of Ontario, died Jan. 30 at home. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Cloverdale Funeral Home, Boise. Burial will be at a later date at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Denver, Colo. Ruth Bowns Berrett, March 17, 1920 - Jan. 29, 2001, 80, Nyssa, died Jan. 29, 2001, of natural causes. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Owyhee Ward, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nyssa, with Bishop C. Tracy Boster conducting. Burial will follow in the Owyhee Cemetery, Nyssa, under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa. Ruth was born March 17, 1920, in Slaterville, Utah, the daJesse Blodgett daughter of LaVern Durrell and Elva Knight Bowns. She married Wayne Lawrence Berrett Aug. 23, 1944, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She grew up in Slaterville. She attended the Utah State Agricultural College in Logan, Utah. She worked for J.C. Penney’s and the Utah ASF Depot in the Fiscal Division. After Wayne’s service in the U.S. Army in World War II, they moved to Nyssa and began farming. They relocated to the Jordan Valley area in 1973 and were involved in ranching. Ruth loved her family very much. She enjoyed crocheting, tatting, quilting, humanitarian work, reading, working hard and visiting with friends and family. She was an active member of the LDS Church, having served in many teaching and leadership capacities in Primary, MIA and Relief Society. She also worked in the Family History Center. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Owen and Sharon Berrett of Nyssa, David and Connie Berrett of Las Vegas, Nev., and Dale and Sharon Berrett of Jordan Valley; four daughters and sons-in-law, Vivian and David Dibb of Duluth, Ga., Elaine and Dean Duckett of Meridian, Idaho, Reta and Ron Hansen of Parma, Idaho, and Lila and Mark Sowards of Orem, Utah; 32 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Lienkaemper Chapel, 207 Ehrgood Ave., Nyssa, and from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Friday prior to the services at the Owyhee LDS Church, 848 Owyhee Ave., two miles west of Owyhee Junction. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne, on Feb. 4, 1993, and by one brother, Duane Bowns. Jesse ‘Lee’ Blodgett, Aug. 21, 1939 - Jan. 26, 2001, 61, Poulsbo, Wash., formerly of Ontario, passed away Jan. 26, 2001, at his home. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. William Weltzin of the Landmark Tabernacle Church officiating, under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Lee was born Aug. 21, 1939, in Lorenzo, Idaho, to Clarence and Ruby (Clements) Blodgett. He married Janet (Page) Blodgett April 30, 1959, in Payette, Idaho. Lee served in the U.S. Navy and achieved the rank of E-7. While in the military, Lee received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation and completed his GED. He was the owner of Lee’s Upholstery in Washington State as well as in Vale, Ore., from 1985-1986. Lee loved to hunt and fish and was given a remarkable gift for GAB, and will be missed by all who knew him. Survived by his wife, Janet (Page) Blodgett of Poulsbo; his mother, Ruby (Clements) Blodgett of Idaho Falls, Idaho; sisters, Betty Whitmill of Idaho Falls, Sarah Ashton of Shelly and Lily Newman of Pocatello, Idaho; his father-in-law, Lloyd Page of Poulsbo; brothers-in-law, Larry Page of Union, Ore., and Gary Page of Enterprise, Ore.; nieces and nephew, Brian Page of Union, Kimberly Page of Union and Christine Page of Union; and Lee’s best friend, Frank Hoover of Poulsbo. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2, 2001 Sylvia Brown, 72, Ontario, died Feb. 1. Services pending, Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Pauline E. Lampert, 91, Baker City, died Feb. 1. Arrangements are under the direction of Riverside Funeral Service and Crematory, Boise. Shirley Ann Ocamica, 46, Ontario, died today. Services pending, Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Luella ‘B’ Workman, 62, Payette, died Jan. 31 in a Boise hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Payette. Vault interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, under the direction of Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette. Gerald ‘Jerry’ Phillips, Jan. 15, 1921 - Jan. 30, 2001, 80, Meridian, passed away Jan. 30, 2001, at his residence in Meridian. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Cloverdale Funeral Home, Boise. Burial will be at a later date at Mount Olivet Cemetery Jerry was born Jan. 15, 1921, to Wilburn and Claire Phillips in Waunita, Neb. He attended school in Greeley, Colo. and served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. Jerry married Elizabeth Stieb Dexter in 1948 and moved to Ontario in the early 1970’s. Betty passed away in 1972. In 1978, Jerry married Irma Jean Amidon of Meridian and they made their home in Middleton and Meridian. Jerry worked for Time DC from 1947 until his retirement in 1983, and drove long haul over 3 million miles in his career, receiving an award for 27 years of accident free driving. Jerry loved water skiing and participated in water ski tournaments for many years when he lived in Colorado. His favorite winter time hobby was decorating his yard and trees in Meridian at Christmas time. His decorations delighted children and adults alike and he was awarded the key to the City of Meridian in appreciation for decorating city hall many years at Christmas time. Jerry loved to tease his grandchildren and play practical jokes on the people he loved. He will be deeply missed by his family and all his coffee buddies. Jerry was prededed in death by his parents; son, David; and sister, Wilburn Dolberg. Survivors include his wife, Irma Phillips; and sister, Norma Jefferies of Fort Collins, Colo.; a daughter, Charlene (Gary) Baldwin of Oberlin, Kan.; stepson, Rodney Dexter of Bennett, Colo.; stepchildren and spouses, Chris (Neil) Paynter of Caldwell, Guy (Karen) Amidon of Cambridge, Robert (Sabrina) Amidon of Boise, and Shelley (Gary) Hoffpauir of Meridian; grandchildren, Darlene (Kelly) Schriner and Marlene Baldwin of Strasburg, Colo., James (Tammy) Baldwin and family of Woodbridge, Va., Jacqui (Ty) Porter of Boise, Julie (Cory) Claus of Middleton, Darbi Townsend of La Grande, Elicia Amidon of Meridian, Shane Amidon serving in the U.S. Army, Amanda Amidon and Aaron of Bozeman, Mont., Jennifer (Nate) Fout of Meridian, Bobby Amidon of Boise, and Andy and Dylan Hoffpauir of Meridian; and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Make A Wish, 4355 Emerald St., Suite 110, Boise, ID 83706, or to a favorite charity. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Cloverdale Funeral Home. Ethel May Parker, Feb. 6, 1920 - Jan. 31, 2001, 80, Ontario, passed away Jan. 31, 2001, at her home. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Ontario. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Ontario, under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Ethel was born Feb. 6, 1920, in Ontario, Ore., to James and Jamima Rose. She was raised, educated and lived her entire life in Ontario. Early on she worked for the Ontario School District for 5 years, this is where she met Oliver Kay Parker and they were married Sunday, Oct. 6, 1946. Oliver passed away in 1986 due to sudden heart complications. Ethel later went to work for 15 years for the Ontario Clinic and several more years for the Argus Observer. She is a longtime member of the First Baptist Church and was an officer for the Christian Business and Professional Womens Club. Ethel loved gardening or reading a book, but would rather spend most of her time with her three precious grandchildren. She is survived by her two sons and their wives, David and Cindy Parker of Gladstone, Ore., and Everett and Brenda Parker of New Plymouth, Idaho; two sisters, Nellie Reed of Olympia, Wash., and Helen Pennington of New Plymouth; one brother, Russell Rose of Baker City, Ore.; three grandchildren, Tiffany Parker, Ryan Parker and Lindsey Parker; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Oliver Kay Parker; two sisters, Vera Oliver and Bessie Henry. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 3, 2001 Delbert Kearns, 76, Weiser, died Feb. 1 at a Weiser hospital. Private family graveside services will be Tuesday at Dry Creek Cemetery, Boise, under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Velda Rebman, 94, Payette, died Feb. 2 at a Payette care center. Services pending, Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Violet Slabaugh, 78, Payette, died Feb. 3 at a Payette Care Center. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Monday at Riverside Cemetery in Payette. Friends may call at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel in Payette from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Arrangements under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Dave E. Littlefield, Sept. 22, 1948 - Jan. 30, 2001, 52, Nampa, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at home of natural causes. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery, Ontario. Arrangements are under the direction of the Flahiff Funeral Service, Nampa. Dave was born Sept. 22, 1948, at Ontario, a son of Harry and Charlotte Littlefield. He enjoyed baseball, fishing, hunting and cars as a youth. He joined the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam for two years. Later interests included fishing and gambling. He was a disabled Vietnam American veteran. He is survived by three daughters, Shawna Myers of Ontario; Wendy Littlefield of Laguna Hills, Calif.; and Jamie Littlefield of Sacramento, Calif.; four granddaughters, Aysia, Kendra, Nina and Codi Myers, and three brothers and their spouses, Dean and Peggy Littlefield, John and Yvonne Littlefield and Don and Gail Littlefield, all of Nampa, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bob Littlefield. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 5, 2001 James Couch, 73, Fruitland, died today at home. Services pending, Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland. Margaret Lucile Heying, 77, Ontario, died Feb. 4. Services pending, Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Fannie M. Venner, 88, Payette, died Feb. 4. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette. Violet Sands Craft Slabaugh, Oct. 26, 1922 - Feb. 3, 2001, 78, Payette, passed away Feb. 3, 2001, at a Payette care center. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. today at Riverside Cemetery in Payette. Pastor Bill Slabaugh will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Violet was born Oct. 26, 1922, in O’Neill, Neb., to Edward and Rosa (Martz) Sands. She married Merle Craft, March 8, 1943. They had three children, Zetta, Russ, and Wes Craft. Merle preceded her in death May 21, 1964. She married Tom Slabaugh of Ontario, Ore., in 1964. Living and working together in Payette and Ontario until his death in 1986. Violet is survived by her three children, a daughter, Zetta (Mrs. Raymond) Miller of Payette, two sons, Russ Craft of Boise, Idaho, and Wes Craft of Yakima, Wash.; a brother, Earl Sands of Payette; a sister, Viola Davis of Portland, Ore.; six grandchildren, Kamie, Troy, Tom, Heather, Tim, and Tyler; six great-grandchildren, Cody, Colby, Jessie, Loren, Caliee, and Clay, and several nephews and nieces. She was also preceded in death by her mother and father and a brother. She was known by "Grandma" to all that loved her. She loved her family and friends and was always ready to offer a helping hand to all that needed her. She will be missed, and loved forever by all that know her. Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky, Hundreds of shells on the shore together, Hundreds of birds that go singing by, Hundreds of bees in the sunny weather, Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn, Hundreds of lambs in the purple clover, Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn: But only one mother the wide world over. A very special thank you is sent to all her special family at Sunbridge Care Center in Payette. At her request, please send no flowers. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 6, 2001 James Couch, 73, Fruitland, died Feb. 5 at home. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland. Burial will follow in Park View Cemetery, New Plymouth. Beverly J. Hawk, 66, Payette, died Feb. 5 at an Ontario hospital. Services pending, Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Roger B. Jones, 79, Ontario, died Feb. 4 at home. Arrangements are under the direction of Riverside Funeral Service and Crematory, Boise. Velda Rebman, 94, Payette, died Feb. 2 at a Payette care center. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser, under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Lester Reece, 77, NuAcres, died Feb. 5 at home. Services pending, Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa. Willard L. Van Natta, 61, Kuna, formerly of Weiser, died Feb. 5. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Private interment will be at a later date at the Parma Cemetery. Della Woodruff, 89, Ontario, died Feb. 4. Arrangements pending, Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Ontario. Margaret ‘Lucile’ Heying, March 13, 1923 - Feb. 4, 2001, 77, Ontario, passed away Feb. 4, 2001, in an Ontario care center. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery, Ontario, under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Lucile was born March 13, 1923, in Nyssa, Ore., to Charles and Dot Toombs. She attended Nyssa schools and graduated in 1941. After graduation she worked at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colo., and at the Navy Ship Yard in Bremerton, Wash. She married Norbert Heying June 7, 1951, in Winnemucca, Nev. They lived in Boise where Lucile was office manager for Ballou-Latimer Drug. In 1956, they purchased the Green Grocery in Wilder, Idaho, and lived there until 1965 when they sold the store and moved to McCall, Idaho, where Norbert was grocery manager for the Merc and Lucile worked as bookkeeper for Brown Tie and Lumber Co. Returning to Wilder in 1970, Lucile became clerk for the Wilder School District and secretary for the superintendent for 16 years. Lucile retired in 1986 and moved in 1992 to Ontario, Ore. Survivors include two brothers, Charles LeRoy Toombs of Ontario and Leo Toombs and his wife, Colleen, of Ontario, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norbert; one brother, Laverale Toombs, and a sister, Anna Wilson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lung Association or a favorite charity, in care of Lienkaemper Chapel, P.O. Box 970, Ontario, OR 9791. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 7, 2001 Edwin J. Greisen, 87, Emmett, formerly of Ontario, died Feb. 5. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Potter Funeral Chapel, Emmett. Della Woodruff, 89, Ontario, formerly of Drewsey, died Feb. 4. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. (PST) Thursday at the Drewsey Cemetery, Drewsey, under the direction of Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Ontario. Beverly J. Hawk, Feb. 6, 1934 - Feb. 5, 2001, 66, Payette, passed away Feb. 5, 2001, at an Ontario hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Payette, with Pastor Jon Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Payette, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Beverly was born Feb. 6, 1934, at Twin Falls, Idaho, to Robert and Mary Gurwell Cooke. She was a C.N.A. at the Casa Loma Care Center for 33 years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included bird watching, going for rides in the country, crossword puzzles, and hand held electronic games. She loved pussy willows and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Her husband, Larry Hawk, preceded her in death in July of 1999. Survivors include seven children, Doug Fries of Golden, Colo., Eileen Fries Martin of Pendleton, Ore., Mary Fries Deboer of Ontario, Ore., Lisa Hawk Debban of Boise, Idaho, Diana Hawk of Boise, David Hawk of Payette, and Rosemary Hawk Madrid of Payette; two brothers, Jack Cooke of Caldwell, Idaho, and Jimmy Nihart of Ohio; one sister, Judy Nihart Abbett of Donnelly, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; a "special grandchild, Chris", and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; two brothers, Bob and Bill Cooke, and two sisters, Rosemary and Leona Ruffing. Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Velda Mae Rebman, June 24, 1906 - Feb. 2, 2001, 94, Payette, formerly of Weiser, passed away Feb. 2, 2001 at a Payette care center. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser, under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Velda Mae was born June 24, 1906, at Arkadelphia, Ark., the daughter of David H. and Jessie Roberts Beard. She married Karl Rebman May 2, 1925 at Norton, Kan. The couple farmed in Norton until 1937 when they moved to Gooding, Idaho and spent 10 years farming that area. In 1947, they moved to Monroe Creek north of Weiser and farmed until retirement. Velda Mae enjoyed making quilts for her family and friends. The couple had five children, Doyal of Midvale, Idaho, Grace Broadbent of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, Charles of Payette, Idaho, Lorene Snider of Priest River, Idaho, and Carla Mae Madden of Boise, Idaho. Survivors include her children, Grace, Charles, and Lorene; 16 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl; a son, Doyal and a daughter, Carla. The family suggest memorials be made in her name to the local hospice organization. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 8, 2001 Roger B. Jones, 79, Ontario, died Feb. 4 at home. Graveside services will be at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Riverside Funeral Service and Crematory, Boise. Lester William Reece, Sept. 27, 1923 - Feb. 5, 2001, 77, NuAcres, passed away Feb. 5, 2001, at his home. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa, with Pastor Don Buker of New Life Christian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Park View Cemetery, New Plymouth. Lester was born Sept. 27, 1923, in Bolckow, Mo., the twin son of Clarence and Edith (Diggs) Reece. The family moved to Nyssa in 1935 where Lester was raised and educated. He married Marjorie "Jean" Orris March 20, 1944, and they would have celebrated 57 years of marriage next month. Lester worked for the Nyssa Road Assessment Department for 25 years before retiring in 1985. He is survived by his wife, Jean of Nu Acres; three children and their spouses, Sharon and Bill Walker of Boise, Idaho, Steve and Theresa Reece of Boardman, Ore., Dawna and Jim Stanton of Upland, Calif.; a twin brother, Lyle Reece and a sister, Belvadene O’dell, both of Nyssa; six grandchildren and their spouses; two stepgrandchildren and spouses; three great-grandchildren and one due in April, and three stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gail; his parents, and a brother, Kenneth. The family would like to thank the Emergency Response personnel who responded Monday evening to care for Lester for all there assistance and efforts. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association or New Life Christian Church, Nyssa, in care of Lienkaemper Chapel, P.O. Box 970, Ontario, OR 97914. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 9, 2001 John ‘Jack’ Irving, 88, Weiser, formerly of Midvale, died Feb. 8 at a Weiser care center. Arrangements pending, Potter Funeral Chapel, Emmett. Cecille Spence Guyer, Feb. 24, 1928 - Feb. 8, 2001, 72, Weiser, passed away Feb. 8, 2001, at a Boise hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Thomason Funeral Chapel, Weiser. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser. Cecille was born Feb. 24, 1928, at Haines, Ore., the daughter of Fred V. and Melvina Heard Spence. She attended the first three years of school at Muddy Creek School near Haines, her family then moved to Baker where she attended North Baker School, graduating from Baker High School in 1946. Cecille married Wayne R. Guyer Nov. 30, 1946, at Baker. The couple moved to Weiser in 1948. She attended Treasure Valley Community College where she graduated from nursing school in 1969. She worked at Holy Rosary Hospital for five years, and then began working at Weiser Memorial Hospital in 1974, retiring after 20 years. She was an active member of the Church of the Redeemer, 20th Century Club, PEO, and the Loyaute Chapter 19, Order of the Eastern Star, Weiser. Cecille loved her family and enjoyed being with them. She also enjoyed sewing and working with other hand-crafted items. Survivors include her husband, Wayne of Weiser; four sons, Ivan of Weiser, Garth and his wife, Chris, of Minneapolis, Minn., Dean and his wife, Rhonda, of Baker City, and Lynn and his wife, Susan, of Twin Falls; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a brother, Meredith Spence of Provo, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister. The family suggest memorials be made in her name to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 3101 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97220, or the Church of the Redeemer, State and Liberty, Weiser, ID 83672. Family and friends may call from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Thomason Funeral Chapel, Weiser. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 12, 2001 Lloyd ‘Butch’ Byfield, 56, Weiser, died Feb. 8 at home. Services are pending at Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Esther Mae Grinstead, 92, Weiser, died Feb. 9 at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thomason Funeral Chapel, Weiser. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser. John ‘Jack’ Irving, 88, Weiser, formerly Midvale, died Feb. 8 at a Weiser care center. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Potter Funeral Chapel, Emmett. Private family burial will be in the Emmett Cemetery. Ernestine ‘Dot’ Nichols, 87, Vale, died Feb 10, in a Vale care center. Service pending, Vale Lienkaemper Chapel. Leora Parish, 86, Emmett, formerly of Payette, died Feb. 10. Memorial service are pending under the direction of Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel. Carol Schloemann, 71, Fruitland, died Feb. 9 at a Boise hospital. Services are pending with Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland. Betty Shoemaker, 54, Nampa, formerly of Payette, died Jan. 17. A memorial luncheon will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 17 at Deer Flat Free Methodist Church, Caldwell. For direction to the church call Wendy at (208) 454-0511. Ruby L. Taknen, 84, Weiser, formerly of Cambridge, died Feb. 10, at a Weiser hospital. Services are pending at Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Sylvia (Sister) Brown, March 20, 1928 - Feb. 1, 2001, 72, Ontario, died in Boise’s St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Feb. 1, 2001. Sylvia was born March 20, 1928, in Lake Andes, S.D., to Elzie and Lena Wright. At the age of four her parents moved to Moxee, Wash., bringing Sylvia, one sister and two brothers. Sylvia, one of nine children, grew up in the Yakima Valley, working with her family in the hop fields and doing farm work. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, one child and one brother. Sylvia is survived by five children, Jesse Melvin, Ontario, Elzie Brown, Payette, Lesa Stahl, Moxee Wash, Inice Beeber, Nev,, Madiline Melven, Nev., nine grandchildren; six greatgrand children; four brothers and three sisters. Sylvia moved to Ontario in 1978 to be close to her father and family. She worked at the senior citizen center as a cook then at Holy Rosary Medical Center as its baker. Sylvia worked for Holy Rosary Medical Center for 15 years and retired. Sylvia was well know with her family and friends for her biscuits, pies, sense of humor, gardening and keeping a beautiful yard, friendship and giving a helping hand. She will be missed by many. Services are pending. Cecille Spence Guyer, Feb. 24, 1928 - Feb. 8, 2001, 72, Weiser, passed away Feb. 8, 2001, at a Boise hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Thomason Funeral Chapel, Weiser. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser. Cecille was born Feb. 24, 1928, at Haines, Ore., the daughter of Fred V. and Melvina Heard Spence. She attended the first three years of school at Muddy Creek School near Haines, her family then moved to Baker where she attended North Baker School, graduating from Baker High School in 1946. Cecille married Wayne R. Guyer Nov. 30, 1946, at Baker. The couple moved to Weiser in 1948. She attended Treasure Valley Community College where she graduated from nursing school in 1969. She worked at Holy Rosary Hospital for five years, and then began working at Weiser Memorial Hospital in 1974, retiring after 20 years. She was an active member of the Church of the Redeemer, 20th Century Club, PEO, and the Loyaute Chapter 19, Order of the Eastern Star, Weiser. Cecille loved her family and enjoyed being with them. She also enjoyed sewing and working with other hand-crafted items. Survivors include her husband, Wayne of Weiser; four sons, Ivan of Weiser, Garth and his wife, Chris, of Minneapolis, Minn., Dean and his wife, Rhonda, of Baker City, and Lynn and his wife, Susan, of Twin Falls; 11 grandchildren: three great-grandchildren, and a brother, Meredith Spence of Provo, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister. The family suggest memorials be made in her name to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 3101 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97220, or the Church of the Redeemer, State and Liberty, Weiser, ID 83672. Family and friends may call from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at Thomason Funeral Chapel, Weiser. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 12, 2001 Kenneth C. Allen, 43, Vale, died Feb. 10 at home. Services pending, Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale. Nellie Baer, 97, Council, formerly of Meridian, died Feb. 11 at a Council care center. Services pending, Chapel of the Chimes, Meridian. Carlton Joseph Eugene, 79, Payette, died Feb. 11 at a Caldwell care center. Arrangements pending, Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Frances Ford, 97, Boise, formerly of Weiser, died Feb. 10. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Boise. Arrangements are under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel. Leora Parish, 86, Emmett, formerly of Payette, died Feb. 10. Services pending, Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette. Rev. Harold M. Sanner, 82, Ontario, died today at home. Services pending, Eternal Hills Funeral Home, Klamath Falls. Carol Schloemann, Dec. 28, 1929 - Feb. 9, 2001, Carol Jean Mildred Erwin Schloemann, 71, Fruitland, passed away Feb. 9, 2001, at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, Boise, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland. Carol was born Dec. 28, 1929, at Swansea, Ill., the second daughter of Arthur and Willetta Erwin. She attended schools in Belleville and her first job was with the Belleville Bell Telephone Company. She also was a switch board operator for Scott Air Force Base. She married William "Skip" Schloemann, May 3, 1947. They resided in Belleville and she began her life long devotion to her family and being a homemaker. She had three children, Sue, Randy, and Brenda, all born in Belleville, Ill. In 1949, she moved to Hawaii to join her husband in the military. In 1952, they returned to Belleville and then moved to Fruitland in 1959, where she resided until her death. Carol worked at Ore-Ida Foods, Hennegler Packing, and the Elks Lodge in Ontario, but the true love of her life was always caring for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed fishing, camping, cooking, bingo and her yearly trip to Jackpot with her family. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband, William of Fruitland; three children, Sue Mio and her husband, Carl, Randy Schloemann, and Brenda Beaumont and her husband, Rick, of Fruitland; seven grandchildren, Michelle, Brandon, Amy, Brian, Jeremy, Christopher, and Kristy; eight great-grandchildren, Chad, Jarrett, Stevie, Derrick, Nickolas, Kyle, Caleb, and Cody; a niece, Cheryl York; two nephews, David and Roger Simonson; one brother-in-law, Lowell Simonson, and a very dear friend, Joyce Robinson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; a sister, Shirley Simonson; and a younger brother, Roger Erwin. Mom, you will be in our thoughts and hearts forever, your loving ways and continual devotion will be eternal to all of us. Memorials may be made to the Schloemann family, in care of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, ID 83661. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 13, 2001 Kenneth C. Allen, 43, Vale, died Feb. 10 at home. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Vale Christian Church, Vale. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Vale, under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale. Nellie Baer, 97, Council, formerly of Meridian, died Feb. 11 at a Council care center. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of the Chimes, Meridian. Burial will follow in the Meridian Cemetery. Duane Gail Gibbons, 54, Middleton, formerly of New Plymouth, died Feb. 10. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Interment will follow at Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell. Judy Hewitt, 53, died Feb. 12 at a Council hospital. Services pending, Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Ernestine Locey Nichols, 97, Vale, died Feb. 10, in a Vale care center. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Ontario. Ruby L. Taknen, 84, Weiser, formerly of Cambridge, died Feb. 10 at a Weiser hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cambridge. Burial will follow at Cambridge Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Peter Ivan Jensen, Oct. 22, 1929 - Feb. 10, 2001, 71, Pahrump, Nev., formerly of Idaho, died Feb. 10, 2001. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at West Valley Free Methodist Church, Fruitland. Arrangements are under the direction of Neptune Society of Nye County, Pahrump. He was born Oct. 22, 1929, at Aberdeen, Idaho, a son of Peter C. and Helene C. Jensen. He started with the railroad as a fireman, then engineer, road foreman, train master and finally superintendent of the Santa Fe Railroad Lines. Peter moved in 1998 to Pahrump from Idaho. Peter was held in the highest esteem by his friends and family. Peter is remembered as a generous man of strength and honor. He was a member of the Elks and Masons. Survivors include his wife, Janice Jensen of Pahrump; mother of his children, Norma Burke-Moore of Boise; a son, David Jensen of Mesa, Ariz.; three stepsons, Brian Schilz of Phoenix, Ariz., Kevin Schilz of Topeka, Kan., and Karl Schilz of Alberquque, N.M.; three daughters, Deanna Aranyos of Diesing, Mich., Twila Marchetti of Livingston, Mont., and Shawn Herrick of Boise; two brothers, Kenneth Jensen of Warden, Wash., and Fred Jensen of Ontario; four sisters, Gladys Kygar of Klamath Falls, Esther Klein of Vale, Mary Lou Williams of San Marcos, Calif., and Cora Jean Lucks of Grayland, Wash.; 16 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Jensen; and a sister, Ellen Smith. Memorials may be made to the Nathan Adelson Hospice or the American Cancer Society. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 14, 2001 Edna Bryant, 91, Weiser, died Feb. 13 at a Weiser care center. Services pending, Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Viola Jeska, 93, Payette, died Feb. 13. At her request, no services will be conducted. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Kenneth Clair Allen, March 29, 1957 - Feb. 10, 2001, 43, Vale, Ore., passed away unexpectedly Feb. 10, 2001, at his home. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Vale Christian Church. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery, Vale, under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale. Kenny was born March 29, 1957, in Ontario, Ore., the son of Albern and Cora Allen. He was raised and educated in Vale, graduating from Vale High School. He farmed and milked cows for many years with his father until he passed away at which time Kenny took over the family farm. When he wasn’t busy working, Kenny loved to elk hunt with his br Harold Sanner Sr. He also loved a home cooked meal at the home of one of his many friends. He also enjoyed funny movies. Kenny was always honest, hardworking and willing to lend a helping hand. His family and friends will miss him more than words can say. He is survived by his two brothers, Gene Allen, Ontario and Larry and his wife, Edie, of Crane, Ore.; a sister, Ida Widener and her husband, Jeff, of Weiser, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Judy C. Hickman Hewitt, Dec. 30, 1946 - Feb. 12, 2001, Judith Carroll (Hickman) Hewitt, 54, Council, passed away at the Council Hospital on Feb. 12, 2001. True to her nature, after a courageous battle with lung disease, Judy valiantly moved on. Her wishes were to be cremated with no services. Judy was born Dec. 30, 1946, in Weiser, Idaho, to Helen and LeRoy Hickman. She went to high school in Oakridge, Ore., where she met and married Doug Evertson. They were together from 1962-1974. In that time she had four children. Judy married Bill Hewitt in 1976 and she and her children moved to Grants Pass, Ore., to start a new life with Bill and his three children. Judy was very active in community affairs in every town she lived in. In Grants Pass, Judy taught mentally handicapped adults daily living skills and coached Special Olympics. They moved back to Idaho in 1982 where they owned and operated a bakery and then a café in Cascade, Idaho. They moved to McCall in 1985 where Judy worked as a cake decorator and later managed the deli at the Merc. In 1987, they moved to Council and she held many jobs. She went to work for Leo Mink, she leased and operated Wilson’s Bar. Judy served on the Adams County Fair Board, held a seat on the city council and ran a close race for county clerk. She especially enjoyed working in the county extension office and was very proud to be chosen as a delegate to the Democratic party in 1994. She held positions throughout her life in various organizations that made a difference to many lives. She was chairman of the American Cancer Society in Orofino, Idaho, when she was 24 years old. Judy is survived by her special Valentine of 26 years, "Sweet William" and their children, Becky and Gary Draper and family of Emmett, Idaho, Jody and Vic Ludwig and family of Council, Jess and Terra Evertson and family of New Meadows, Rick and Cheri Hewitt and family of Star, Idaho, Brad and Becky Hewitt and family of Nampa, Robyn and Malcom Bergess and family of Anchorage, Alaska, and Jacob Hewitt of Issaquah, Wash.; her mother-in-law, Nellie Hewitt of Grants Pass; two brothers and their families, Monte Hickman of Council and Randy and Patty Hickman of McCall, and three sisters and their families, Ronda Sanderlin of Council, Betsy Keshian of Boise and Janie and Ted Cole of Council. Judy also leaves behind 11 grandsons and nine granddaughters. Judy’s "True Grit" and generous nature will forever be admired and always remembered by those whose lives she touched. Gone too soon. She will be missed. She is preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter. Judy asked that any memorial donations be made to The Boise Rescue Mission. Rev. Harold M. Sanner Sr., Jan. 18, 1919 - Feb. 12, 2001, 82, Ontario, went to be with his Lord on Feb. 12, 2001. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Church of the Nazarene, Ontario, under the direction of Eternal Hills Mortuary, Klamath Falls. Harold was born Jan. 18, 1919, at Kirk, Colo., the third child of A.E. and Marie Sanner. He would tell it, "I was born in a sod house, during a blizzard, on the plains of eastern Colorado!" He was reared in both Nampa, Idaho and Pasadena, Calif. As a child and young man, Harold developed his marvelous quality of easily meeting and greeting people. His family called him "the sunshine boy". Harold obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Pasadena College, affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. In 1942, he entered the ministry with the Church of the Nazarene, and fully retired in 1986. As a pastor he faithfully served seven churches, all of which thrived under his leadership. Harold was a member of the Board of Regents in the 1960s for Northwest Nazarene College, now NNU. During his younger years he acted as director of church youth camps. He always enjoyed the vitality and spirit of children and teens. Throughout his ministry he served on various Church of the Nazarene district boards. Harold believed that being engaged in community functions was important, thus he was a member of both the Kiwanis civic organization and the Ontario Ministerial Association. Harold looked forward to the times when he could go hunting and fishing. Often he would call upon those experiences to add illustrations to his "three-point" sermons, always wanting to provide "life" to his preaching. Harold’s faith was valiant to the end, and he looked forward to meeting both his God and loved ones in Heaven. Even so, he frequently voiced love and concern for his family who would be left behind. He will be greatly missed. Harold is survived by his wife, Wilma and one son, Harold (Carolyn) Sanner Jr., all of Ontario; two grandchildren of Boise, Camille (Michael) Lehosit and Greg (Gianina) Sanner; five great-grandchildren, Christopher, Andrew, Amelia, and Elizabeth Lehosit and Jocelyn Sanner; one sister, Ruth (George) Westmoreland of Seal Beach, Calif.; one brother, Kenneth of Menlo Park, Calif; a sister-in-law, Ruby Sanner of Nampa, Idaho; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Sanner of Sierra Madre, Calif.; numerous nieces, nephews, and their children. Harold also had a wide circle of cherished friends in the Treasure Valley and beyond. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.E. and Marie Sanner, and two brothers, Elwood and Wes Sanner. The Sanner family is deeply grateful to the doctors and nurses of Holy Rosary Medical Center, Ontario, and Ontario Pathway Hospice who were so kind in administering their care. Viewing will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 15, 200102/15/01 Ernestine Locey ("Dot") Nichols, Dec. 8, 1903 - Feb. 10, 2001, Lifelong Malheur County resident, Ernestine Locey Nichols, 97, who was affectionately known as "Dot" all of her life, passed away in the Pioneer Nursing Home in Vale Feb. 10, 2001. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale, with Rev. Charles Chase conducting. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Ontario. She was born at Ironside Dec. 8, 1903, the daughter of Ernest and Hattie Derrick Locey. Her great-grandparents on both sides of her family were among the earliest pioneers in the Oregon Territory. Her grandfather, Cyrus Locey, was on the first commission when Malheur County became a county. Her great-uncle was one of the founders of the City of Ontario. She was a graduate of Ontario High School and received her teachers training at Eastern Oregon Normal School. Mrs. Nichols was married May 26, 1926, to Glenn de la Mare and they had her only child, Mavis de la Mare Beckner Sept. 13, 1927. They were later divorced. She was then married to Floyd Howard Aug. 14, 1930. They ranched in the Ironside area while she continued teaching. She spent 17 years teaching in schools in Malheur City, Rose Creek, Brogan, Grouse Creek and Vale. Dot was well known for her love of children. It was said that she always treated her students and the children of the community with great respect. After the death of Mr. Howard in 1956, she married Orville Nichols in 1958. She and Orville retired from ranching in the Ironside area and moved to Vale where they were very active in business and community affairs. Dot and Orville were well known for their participation in many parades in the area with their ox team. Mr. Nichols passed away in 1990. Mrs. Nichols was a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star, a past master of the Ironside Grange and a member and officer of many other organizations including the Vale Grange, Daughters of the Nile, Malheur County CowBelles, Vale Senior Citizens, and the Sons and Daughters of the Oregon Pioneers. She was a Methodist. She is survived by her two granddaughters, Susan (Scott) McDougall and Abbe (Ron) DeWitt and their children, Chloe and Sadie McDougall and Braden and Joce DeWitt; stepdaughters, Iris Howard of Vale, Wanda (Merle) Nelson of Salem, Donna (Verne) Duncan of Milwaukie, Deanna Nichols of Salem; a son-in-law, Charles Beckner of California; stepgrandchildren, Ross, Grant, Larry and Dr. Lloyd Nelson, Annette Kirk, Christine Didway, Steve and Jeff Groce, and many stepgreat-grandchildren. Dot was preceded in death by her husbands; her daughter, Mavis Beckner; her brother, Carroll Locey, and stepchildren, Margaret Howard Groce and Eldred Howard. Since Dot’s activity was limited in recent years she so enjoyed riding around and viewing the murals in Vale. It is suggested that memorials be made to the Vale Mural Society or the Vale United Methodist Church. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 16, 200102/16/01 Seledonio Gonzales, 78, Weiser, died Feb. 14 at home. Private family services will be conducted. Bruial will be at Hillscrest Cemetery, Weiser. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Betty Jo Spaulding, 82, Payette, died Feb. 15 at home. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church, Payette, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 19, 2001 Richard Ray Botts, 66, Ontario, died Friday in an Ontario care center. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Ontario. Rosie S. Nomi, 79, Ontario, died Friday in a Boise hospital. Services pending, Lienkaemper Chapel. Truman C. Newbry, Dec. 23, 1913-Feb. 15, 2001, 87, Weiser, passed away Feb. 15, 2001, in the Weiser Rehabilitation and Care Center. Services will be held at noon Monday at the Thomason Funeral Home in Weiser with Pastor Steven Penner officiating. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Truman was born Dec. 23, 1913, in Twin Falls, the son of Charles and Florence Newbry. He was raised in the Twin Falls area. In 1941, he married Louise Cline of Glenns Ferry. After serving in the South Pacific during World War II, he continued his career as a civil engineer, living in Cascade, Boise Truman and Louise had a great love of nature’s beauty and God’s creatures. They shared this with many, but especially with their family. Carol and Gary learned from an early age that the best entertainment, even inspiration, was found in the beautiful world and creatures God created. He was preceded in death by Louise, his wife of 49 years. He is survived by a brother, Dr. Burton C. Newbry and his wife Helen of Grace, Idaho; four grandsons; three granddaughters; and three great-granddaughters. Betty Jo Spaulding, Nov. 27, 1918 - Feb. 15, 2001, 82, Payette, passed away Feb. 15, 2001, at home. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church, Payette, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Betty was born Nov. 27, 1918, at Buhl, Idaho, to Walter G. and Ethel Ziegler Garmon. She moved to Emmett, Idaho, as a child where she was raised and educated. She graduated from Emmett High School in 1937. On Feb. 10, 1942, she married Clarence Spaulding in Emmett and they recently celebrated their 59th anniversary. After World War II, she and Clarence farmed on the Emmett Bench for 10 years before making their home in Payette where they have since resided. Betty was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, the outdoors and was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Payette. Survivors include her husband, Clarence of Payette; three children, Steve Spaulding and his wife, Markay, of Portland, Ore., Kathy Jones and her husband, Jack, of Payette, and Karen Spaulding of Gilroy, Calif.; four grandchildren and their spouses, Peggy and Mat Runcorn of Meridian, Kay and John Cox of Weiser, Shareen and George Campbell of London, England, and Ginger and Lee Lupton of Rincon, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, Maggie Runcorn and Kinsley Lupton; a sister, Lela Schoening of Tucson, Ariz.; a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Millie Garmon of Emmett; her mother-in-law, Marie Spaulding of Emmett; a special friend, Kathleen Schamberger of Gilroy; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, in care of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, ID 83661. Warren D. Strong, Dec. 9, 1938-Feb. 15, 2001. Our beloved, Warren "Moke" Dale Strong, passed away at his home Feb. 15 after a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer. "Moke", as he was known all of his life, was born to humble beginnings Dec. 9. 1938, in Payette to Ira and Gladys Hawk Strong. He attended school there, graduating in 1957. He and his beloved Sheri (Dunkle), were married Dec. 29, 1957, after a courtship that began in junior high school. They moved to Boise where he attended Boise Junior College and the College of Idaho in Caldwell, graduating in 1962. He spent the first nine years of his career as an educator in Middleton and Emmett before moving to Caldwell in 1971. Moke and Sheri had four wonderful children, three sons and a daughter: Randy, Kathy, Matt and Mitch. Their children were the highlight of their lives together. Moke and Sheri were very involved with their family, enjoying the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, boating and sports. They encouraged their children and grandchildren to always be their best in every endeavor. Moke loved family, friends, coaching athletics and was an avid sportsman. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. At Caldwell High School, Moke was a much loved and admired teacher, coach and principal for 27 years. Moke was the kind of leader and role model every parent dreamed of for their children, taking an active interest in not only the classroom education but their personal well-being. He saw potential in each one of his students and encouraged them to utilize their positive attributes. Best known for his athletic coaching and his strong dedication to youth, Moke was a magnet to kids. He was able to convey to them that he really cared and that each one was special. He made a difference in their lives. Upon completion of the new high school, Moke retired for health reasons in 1997. After retirement, he continued to coach even through his illness. For his years of selfless commitment, Caldwell High School dedicated the new track complex to him. In August, he was inducted into the Idaho High School Hall of Fame. He was very humbled by these honors because he never considered himself special. His final accomplishment was completing the preparation and planning for the State High School Girls Basketball Championship Tournament at the Idaho Center. His last request was for his children and their spouses to carry on the run the tournament. In spite of their grief, they have worked tirelessly. The love of his life, Sheri, passed away suddenly in 1999, just after Moke was diagnosed with cancer. Moke will always be remembered for his extremely positive attitude and energy, humility, warmth, compasion, pride and determination. He displayed the most remarkable courage through his adversities. His legacy will be his close family, his many friendships and students he nurtured throughout his lifetime. All that knew him, were touched by his love and are better for having known him. He was thrilled to be able to meet his latest grandaughter, Maddee Louise, when she was born in January. Moke is survived by his children, Randy and Jane of Shelley, Idaho, Kathy and John Travares of Caldwell, Matt and Moss of Caldwell and Mitch of Caldwell; grandchildren Amber and Drew Tavares, Darren and Keagan Strong, Amanda and Maddee Strong; brothers Roy, Elmer, Robert, Melvin, Rick and Terry; sister Donna Vivier; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his wife Sheri; his parents, Ira and Gladys, a sister, Edna Eide, brothers Walter, Jim and Marvin; and a mother and father in-law, Inez and Edward Robertson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Idaho High School Athletic Association Warren Strong Scholarship Fund of the Caldwell High School Warren Srong Scholarship Fund. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Caldwell Senior High School Gymnasium. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Caldwell under direction of the Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 19, 2001 Ollie ‘Bobbie’ Barnett, 94, Weiser, died Feb. 18 at a Weiser care center. Services pending, Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Jessie Wayne Crum, 13, Portland, died Feb. 16 at a Portland hospital. Services pending, Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Daniel F. Gagnon, 54, Weiser, died Feb. 17 at home. Services pending, Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Frank L. Schwartz, 85, Council, formerly of Payette, died Feb. 17 at a Council hospital. Services pending, Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Dorothy Seaquist, 84, Milton-Freewater, formerly of Vale, died Feb. 7. Arrangements were under the direction of Rhodes Funeral Home, Milton-Freewater. Lloyd Lee Smith, 78, Weiser, died Feb. 17. Services pending, Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. Richard Ray ‘Dick’ Botts I, Nov. 15, 1934 - Feb. 16, 2001, 66, Ontario, passed away Feb. 16, 2001, in an Ontario care center. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Ontario. Dick was born Nov. 15, 1934, in Yakima, Wash., to James and Ella Botts. He was the fifth of nine children and was raised in Ione, Ore. In 1953, he joined the Army where he served in Korea. While on leave in 1955, he met Dolly Hinkley in Irrigon, Ore., and they married June 22, 1956. They made their home in Ontario where they raised five children, Arlene Thomas and Bill Arnold of Portland, Richard and Bonnie Botts II of Ontario, Ella Trimble of Ontario, Eric Botts and Maynard Klenzing of Portland, and Darren Botts of Ontario. Besides raising their own children, Dick and Dolly were foster parents to numerous children. Dick was also "Papa" to 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dick was disabled in 1956 after which he devoted his time to raising his family and extended family. He is survived by his wife of 45 years; five children; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, James and Janet Botts of Hermiston, Kenneth and Iona Botts of Midvale, Irvin and Rose Botts of Seattle, and sisters, Betty and Gary Woods and Peggy and Daniel Graves, all of Portland. Dick is also survived by very special in-laws who cared for and supported him and his family as if it where their own, Norene and Gene Mulkey of Arlington, Ore., Geraldine and Bob Manis of Dayton, Wash., Dorothy and Bob Frazier of Hermiston, and Nora and Jerry Buck of Ontario; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and three brothers. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Ontario Lienkaemper Chapel. Truman C. Newbry, Dec. 23, 1913-Feb. 15, 2001, 87, Weiser, passed away Feb. 15, 2001, in the Weiser Rehabilitation and Care Center. Services were at noon today at Thomason Funeral Home in Weiser, with the Rev. Steven Penner officiating. Burial followed at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser. Truman was born Dec. 23, 1913, in Twin Falls, the son of Charles and Florence Newbry. He was raised in the Twin Falls area. In 1941, he married Louise Cline of Glenns Ferry. After serving in the South Pacific during World War II, he continued his career as a civil engineer, living in Cascade, Boise and Weiser. Truman and Louise had a great love of nature’s beauty and God’s creatures. They shared this with many, but especially with their family. Carol and Gary learned from an early age that the best entertainment, even inspiration, was found in the beautiful world and creatures God created. He was preceded in death by Louise, his wife of 49 years. He is survived by a brother, Dr. Burton C. Newbry and his wife Ella of Denver; a daughter, Carl Cunningham of Boise; a son, Gary Newbry and his wife Helen of Grace, Idaho; four grandsons; three granddaughters; and three great-granddaughters. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 20, 2001 Richard Marshall Doty, 84, Nampa, formerly of Nyssa, died Feb. 18. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Berean Baptist Church, Nampa. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Caldwell, under the direction of Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa. Lydia V. Jerome, 80, Payette, died Feb. 19. Services pending, Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Waynard E. Talbot, 90, Nyssa, died today in an Ontario care center. Services pending, Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa. Rosie Shizue Nomi, Jan. 25, 1922 - Feb. 16, 2001, 79, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2001, in a Boise hospital. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple, Ontario. Rosie was born Jan. 25, 1922, in Sumner, Wash., the first of nine children of Frank M. and Sumi Tomita Terashima. Rosie graduated from Auburn High School in 1940. She was interned in relocation centers in California and Idaho during World War II. She settled in Weiser, Idaho, after the war. Rosie married Ben Nomi on Sept. 23, 1948, at Vancouver, Wash. To this union three children were born. She lost her loving husband and partner on Jan. 1, 1968. Rosie stayed close with her Nomi family who meant very much to her and were always so good to her. Rosie and Ben operated the Oriental Restaurant in Ontario for many years. After Ben’s death she went to work at Eastside Cafe for the Sugai family until her retirement. Rosie was a special woman loved by many. Her children and grandchildren were the love of her life. Survivors include her son, Craig (Stephanie) Nomi of Beaverton; her daughter, Nancy (Randy) Johnson of McMinnville; three grandsons; two granddaughters; brothers, Dick Terashima of Caldwell, Ronnie (Vicki) Terashima of Boise; sisters, Mary (Frank) Yokoyama of Seattle, Dorothy (Elmer) Yamaguchi of Ontario, Florence Fincher of Chula Vista, Calif. and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; her spouse, Ben; her beloved son, Dean; brothers, Henry and Frank Terashima. The family would like to thank the community for all the love and support they have given Rosie over the years. George Edward ‘Swede’ Sizemore, Nov. 6, 1910 - Feb. 15, 2001, 90, Lewiston, Idaho, formerly of Ontario, McCall and Harney County, passed away in a Lewiston care center Feb. 15, 2001. Another good cowboy has ridden off into the sunset. At his request, no services will be conducted. Swede was born Nov. 6, 1910, in Burns, to Otis and Nora Griswold Sizemore. he was raised in Harney County, attending school at the Narrows and graduating from high school in Burns in 1928. He worked several large ranches in the state before going into ranching with his dad and brother Sid. In the words of men who knew and worked with him, "He was one hellova good cowboy and few horses lived he couldn’t ride. Horses and ranching were the love of his life. He married Clarice Begino Nov. 22, 1941, in Winnemucca, Nev., gaining a stepson, Manual and a stepdaughter, Juanita, at the same time. To this union a daughter, Nola, was born. Swede and Clarice built up a good ranch, working side by side, before selling it in 1948 and moving to Burns to work as a fieldman for the Harney County Assessor’s Office. They left Burns to manage the Alvord Ranch before buying the Frenchglen Store. After a few years they sold it and bought a pasture ranch near Donnelly, Idaho, later selling it and purchasing a beer and coal distributorship along with a service station and garage in McCall. During this time, Swede served as mayor of McCall for at least one term. They sold thee businesses and moved to Ontario where Swede sold real estate until retiring in 1981. They traveled full time for several years before settling in Plymouth, Calif. Clarice passed away in 1992 and Swede moved back to Burns and later to Moscow, Idaho, and finally to Lewiston. He is survived by a daughter, Nola (Ken) Culverson of Alemeda, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Juanita (Alan) Williams of Ontario; a stepson, Manual of Begino, Calif.; grandchildren, Brandy (Jeff) DeRuiter of Redwood City, Calif., Joey Culverson of Oakland, Calif., David Culverson of Reno, Nev. Joe (Monita) Williams of Vale; great-grandchildren, Chase and Danyelle Williams of Vale and Quinn and Ian DeRuiter of Redwood City. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clarice; brothers, Fredrick and Sid; his parents, and a granddaughter, Kay Williams. PUBLISHED 21, 2001 Ollie ‘Bobbie’ Barnett, 94, Weiser, died Feb. 18 at a Weiser care center. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Riverside Baptist Church, Weiser. Inurnment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser, under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Edna Bryant 91, Weiser, died Feb. 13 at a Weiser care center. Memorial graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser, under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Esther M. Crim, 101, Weiser, died Feb. 19 at home. Services pending, Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Jessie Wayne Crum, 13, Portland, died Feb. 16 at a Portland hospital. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. today at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Lydia Vinetta Jerome, 81, Payette, died Feb. 19 at a Boise hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Nazarene Church, Payette. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Viva Clare Johnson, 99, Thomas, Okla., formerly of Weiser, died Dec. 6, 2000 at a Thomas care center. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Thomason Funeral Chapel, Weiser. Waynard E. Talbot, 90, Nyssa, died Feb. 20 in an Ontario care center. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nyssa First Ward. Burial will follow at Hilltop Memorial Cemetery, Nyssa, under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa. Frank L. Schwartz, Dec. 8, 1915 - Feb. 17, 2001, 85, Council, formerly of Payette, passed away Feb. 17, 2001, after a lengthy battle with cancer at a Council hospital. Vigil prayer service will be recited at 7 p.m. today at St. Jude’s The Apostle Catholic Church in Council. Vigil service will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, with the Funeral Mass following at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church at Payette. Burial will follow at Eastside Cemetery, Midvale, under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Frank was born Dec. 8, 1915, at Greencreek, Idaho, the son of Francis X. and Marguerite Hartert Schwartz. He attended a country school, a year at Mount Angel Seminary and graduated from Grangeville High School. Raising quality beef and horses were his desire and he was joined with brothers, Anthony and Herman, to fulfill it. In 1955, he purchased property north of Council and met Anna Reimers Mink. They were married Dec. 29, 1956. The couple ranched there until 1971 and moved to the Payette area. After a lengthy illness, his love Anna passed away in 1988. A few years before his death, Frank moved back to Council to be near his brothers, Anthony and Kenneth, and families. Frank was a life member of the Lewiston Elks Lodge, member of American Hereford Association, past president of the Weiser Cattlemen’s Association, served on the Soil Conservation Committee of Adams County, served on the Board of Directors for the East Fork of the Weiser River, was a past Master of Council Valley Grange, member of the Orchard Grange of Payette, and a devout communicant of the Catholic Community. Survivors include brothers, Al of Tucson, Ariz., and Anthony and Kenneth, both of Council; sisters, Genevieve Griewing of Tuolumne, Calif., and Felice Westermier and Marie Williams, both of Boise, Idaho; sisters-in-law, Toni Schwartz of Midvale, Viola Schwartz of Oregon and Paula Schwartz of Ferdinand, Idaho, and his beloved nieces, nephews and families. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, sister, three brothers, numerous in-laws and good friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made in his name to the Council Community Hospital, P.O. Box 428, Council, ID 83612 or St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, P.O. Box 315, Council, ID 83612. Danny F. Gagnon, Oct. 16, 1946 - Feb. 17, 2001, 54, Weiser, passed away Feb. 17, 2001, at home. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Thomason Funeral Chapel, Weiser. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser. Danny was born Oct. 16, 1946, at Salem, Mass., the son of Floyd and Mary Powers Gagnon. Most of his life was spent in California until moving to Weiser in 1979. He made friends with everyone and always helped those in need. Survivors include his stepmother, Nana Gagnon of Weiser; two sisters, Donna Maria Convery of Spokane, Wash., and Dale Bush of San Diego, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family suggests memorials be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association, 1111 S. Orchard, Suite 234, Boise, ID 83705. Rosie Shizue Nomi, Jan. 25, 1922 - Feb. 16, 2001, 79, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2001, in a Boise hospital. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple, Ontario. Rosie was born Jan. 25, 1922, in Sumner, Wash., the first of nine children of George M. and Sumi Tomita Terashima. Rosie graduated from Auburn High School in 1940. She was interned in relocation centers in California and Idaho during World War II. She settled in Weiser, Idaho, after the war. Rosie married Ben Nomi on Sept. 23, 1948, at Vancouver, Wash. To this union three children were born. She lost her loving husband and partner on Jan. 1, 1968. Rosie stayed close with her Nomi family who meant very much to her and were always so good to her. Rosie and Ben operated the Oriental Restaurant in Ontario for many years. After Ben’s death she went to work at Eastside Cafe for the Sugai family until her retirement. Rosie was a special woman loved by many. Her children and grandchildren were the love of her life. Survivors include her son, Craig (Stephanie) Nomi of Beaverton; her daughter, Nancy (Randy) Johnson of McMinnville; three grandsons; two granddaughters; brothers, Dick Terashima of Caldwell, Ronnie (Vicki) Terashima of Boise; sisters, Mary (Frank) Yokoyama of Seattle, Dorothy (Elmer) Yamaguchi of Ontario, Florence Fincher of Chula Vista, Calif. and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; her spouse, Ben; her beloved son, Dean; brothers, Henry and Frank Terashima. The family would like to thank the community for all the love and support they have given Rosie over the years. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 22, 2001 Maria Almaraz, 67, Nyssa, died today at home. Services pending, Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa. Cleo DeVeny, 103, Council, died Feb. 20 at a Council care center. Services pending, Aclesa Cremation and Burial Society, Boise. Nancy Doi, 45, Parma, died Feb. 20 at a Nampa hospital. Services pending, Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Deborah Marie Gentry, 66, Bayview, Idaho, formerly of Weiser, died Feb. 19. At her request, no services will be conducted. Arrangements are under the direction of Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel. Cecil E. Hill, 83, New Plymouth, died today at home. Services pending, Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, New Plymouth. Charles "Tony" Anthony Lamm, 24, Payette, died Feb. 20 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church, Payette. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Wildred N. Sanders, M.D., 85, Ontario, died Feb. 21 at an Ontario hospital. Services pending, Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Charles William ‘Chuck’ Steiner, 84, Oreana, Idaho, formerly of Adrian, died Feb. 20 at a Boise hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Oreana Community Hall. Burial will follow at Oreana Cemetery, under the direction of Chapel of the Chimes, Meridian. Lydia V. Jerome, Jan. 13, 1920 - Feb. 19, 2001, 81, Payette, passed away Feb. 19, 2001, at a Boise hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Payette Nazarene Church, 239 N. 10th, Payette. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Lydia was born Jan. 13, 1920, at Gainesville, Mo., to Harry and Delma Coons. She was a known artist, teaching oil painting classes to many in the area. Jan. 14, 1937, in Marysville, Kan., she married Raymond "Jerry" Jerome of Corning, Kan. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of Payette; three daughters, Lynda Jerome of Yorba Linda, Calif., Marjorie Phelps of Fresno, Calif., and Ann Weymouth of Prairie City, Ore.; one son, Charles Jerome of Emmett; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eleanor Stoneman of Astoria, Rose Dean of Battleground, Wash., and Betty Lewis of Fruitland; and one brother, Floyd Coons of Astoria. Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Waynard E. Talbot, Feb. 20, 1911 - Feb. 20, 2001, 90, Nyssa, passed away Feb. 20, 2001, of natural causes on his 90th birthday. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Nyssa Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will follow in Hilltop Memorial Cemetery, Nyssa, under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa. Waynard was born Feb. 20, 1911, at Lewiston, Utah, to Daniel Stephen and Martha Corilla Egbert Talbot. He grew up in Lewiston where be met, courted and married Phyllis Laura Brown Oct. 10, 1928, at Logan, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple April 13, 1932. In 1936, he was employed by the Amalgamated Sugar Co. in Lewiston, Utah. In 1945, he transferred to the Nyssa factory where he worked until his retirement in 1976, completing 43 years with the company. Waynard was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many capacities including 91/2 years in the Boise Idaho LDS Temple. He loved flowers and always had a beautiful yard and garden. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, golfing and being with his family and friends. He was a charter member of the Nyssa Sports Boosters and loved attending games both at home and away. He was involved in many projects, including cutting out the stainless steel bulldog on front of the Nyssa gym. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Phyllis; three sons and their wives, Stephen and Patricia Talbot of Melba, Idaho, Gerald and Wanda Talbot of Nyssa, Ralph and Kathleen Talbot of Centerville, Utah; a son-in-law, Glenn Weeks of Parma; three brothers, Glenn and Lucille Talbot of St. George, Utah, Robert and Eula Talbot of Pocatello, and Oleen Talbot of Montpelier, Idaho; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Margene; three brothers; four sisters; and his parents. Friends may call today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. prior to services in the Relief Society Room at the church. Memorials may be made to the Nyssa Sports Boosters, in care of Lienkaemper Chapel, P.O. Box 970, Ontario, OR 97914. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 23, 2001 Nancy A. Doi, 45, Parma, died Feb. 20 at a Nampa hospital. Services will be 4 p.m. Monday at Kirkpatrick Memorial Community Church, Parma. Burial will follow at the Parma Cemetery, under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Parma. Charles ‘Tony’ Anthony Lamm, June 3, 1976 - Feb. 20, 2001, 24, Payette, died Feb. 20, 2001, as a result of an auto accident. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Payette First Christian Church, with Pastor Dick Wilson officiating. Graveside services will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Payette. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. He left us too soon, and his memory will always be stamped on our hearts. "Tony", as known by his friends and family was born June 3, 1976, in Ontario, Ore., to Mary Lamm-Saunders and Chuck Lamm. He was raised in Payette and attended Payette High School. He is remembered for his great sense of humor. Tony was a poet, artist, talented musician, and loved computer technology. He was a free spirit and enjoyed life. Survivors include his mother, Mary Saunders; his father, Chuck Lamm; his sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and David Phillips; brothers, Michael and Scott; grandmothers, Alberta Belknap and Ardis Nelson; grandfathers, Willis Nelson and Keith Lamm; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, and cousins. His beloved 23-month-old son, Brittan, who was the light of his life, also survives Tony. Memorials may be made to the "Tony Lamm Memorial Fund" for the benefit of Brittan Lamm, in care of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, ID 83661. Jack Ticen Knowles, Jan. 22, 1929 - Feb. 20, 2001, 72, Silver Springs, Nev., formerly of Nyssa, died Feb. 20, 2001, at a medical center in Reno, Nev. No services will be conducted. Private inurnment was conducted. Arrangements are under the direction of Ross, Burke and Knobel Mortuary, Reno. He was born Jan. 22, 1929, at Campo, Colo., a son of Alonzo Tyson Knowles and Nevada Estelle Ward. He moved to Oregon at an early age. He received his education at Nyssa Elementary School. He worked on farms growing up. Joined the Navy, then got married in 1948 to Thelma. Jack worked in the sawmill in Westfir Ocean, then moved to Nyssa, and worked on farm and seedmills until moving to Nevada. He worked as a carpenter for 40 years. He worked for trailer sales as a set-up man and started more on carpentry. He retired in 1993. He loved to have kids ride in his boat and being with his family. He was a member of Carpenters Union Local 971, and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Kats and Sandra Hori of Silver Springs, Nev., Ed and Vicky Smith of Reese River, Nev., and Kelly and Jacque Jones of Silver Springs; a son, Mike and Jeanie Knowles of Reno; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Knowles and Hollis Knowles of Oakridge, Ore., and one brother-in-law, Bud Hiatt of The Dalles, Ore. ---------------------------------- William E. Lees III, Sept. 7, 1927 - Feb. 16, 2001, 73, San Francisco, Calif., formerly of Ontario, died Feb. 16, 2001, of complications following a stroke. Private military burial will be at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Calif., on a date to be announced later. He was born Sept. 7, 1927, in Ontario, Ore., parents were the late William E. Lees Jr. of Nampa, Idaho, and Clara Inez Lees of Salem, Ore. He was a resident of San Francisco and had been treated for an extensive period at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Mr. Lees is an alumnus of the University of Oregon and New York University School of Law. He pursued a business career in sales and advertising and founded the Playwrights Center at Ft. Mason in San Francisco in 1982. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, aboard the USS Intrepid (now the National Maritime Museum). Dr. Wilfred Nolan ‘Sandy’ Sanders, May 23, 1915 - Feb. 21, 2001, 85, Ontario, died Feb. 21, 2001, after a brief illness. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Four Rivers Cultural Center, Ontario, with Rev. Pat Bell officiating, under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. He was born May 23, 1915, at Republican City, Neb., a son to William and Jennie Sanders. Active in school sports and academics, Sandy, enrolled at Midland Lutheran College upon graduation from high school. At Midland he was involved with numerous organizations which included Blue Key Honor Society, Letterman’s Club and Student Council which he served as president his senior year. He had a great love for sports, especially football, which he received a letter in four consecutive years at Midland. In 1938, he graduated from Midland Lutheran College with honors. Pursuing his love of football he coached and taught at St. John’s Military Academy in Salina, Kan. Dec. 7, 1942, he married Harriet Finlay at Valley, Neb. Sandy attended the University of Nebraska Medical School in Omaha. Upon completion of medical school, he volunteered for service in the Navy. His internship was at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Farragut, Idaho. He was detached to the U.S. Marine Corps and served as a battalion surgeon throughout the Pacific Theatre, including the U.S. Naval Hospital in Tsing Tao, China. After the war, Sandy was in residence at the Lutheran Hospital in Eau Claire, Wis. His education also included work in obsterics/gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Medicine and residence at San Luis Obispo County Hospital in California. In 1946, Sandy and Harriet moved to Ontario where he has remained ever since. He had a general practice for many years with the Ontario Clinic. During his practice he delivered over 500 babies in the Treasure Valley. He was a staff member and past staff president at Holy Rosary Hospital. In 1985, he retired from practice at the Ontario Clinic. Active in community affairs, he was the football team physician for Ontario High School for over 40 years. He served two terms on the 8C School Board. The Oregon National Guard honored him for his many years of service as a battle group surgeon. Sandy was recognized and honored by Midland Lutheran College for his accomplishments since graduating. Harriet and Sandy enjoyed exploring Eastern Oregon’s back country. He could never examine enough rocks. His love of local history included great empathy and respect for the Native Americans of Eastern Oregon. An avid lifelong lover of music, he played saxophone and clarinet with a number of local bands. He enjoyed the camaraderie of the other musicians and was a fan of the big bands during the Swing era. Sandy was active with the local Dixieland Band until recently. After Harriet’s death in 1989, Sandy married Joan Stovern of Ontario Nov. 14, 1998. They enjoyed traveling, visiting with relatives, camping, football games, watching old movies and being together. He is survived by his wife, Joan Sanders of Ontario; two daughters, Mary Tobey of Lake Forest, Calif., and Ann Hutchinson of Boise; two sons, Scott Sanders of Tucson, Ariz., and Jim Sanders of Redding, Calif.; five grandchildren, Daffney Sanders, Kevin and Kyle Sanders and Rick and Chris Tobey; a brother, Robert Sanders of Onalaska, Wis.; stepchildren, Michelle Stovern of Ontario, Randy Stovern of Medford, Gary Stovern of Springfield, Ore., and Pam Shambaugh of Lakeport, Calif.; six stepgrandchildren, Angela Encinas, Jared Stovern, Anna Jolene, Bonnie Jean and Cora Lynn Shambaugh, and Heather Moore, and one stepgreat-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet Sanders; a daughter, Chris Sanders; a son, Charles Sanders; a sister, Roma Perry; and a stepgrandchild, Kristin Stovern. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ontario High School football, in care of Lienkaemper Chapel, P.O. Box 970, Ontario, OR 97914. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 26, 2001 Betty Ann Alexander, 77, Ontario, died Feb. 23 at an Ontario nursing home. At her request, no services will be conducted. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Vernon C. Canfield, Fruitvale, Idaho, died Feb. 22 at home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Canton, Ohio, with burial at North Lawn Cemetery, Canton Ohio. Local arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Robert George Drumheller, 75, Weiser, died Feb. 23, at a Payette care center. Graveside services will 3 p.m. Tuesday at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser, under the direction Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Thelma Eileen Horton, 84, Vale, died Feb. 23 at an Ontario hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Thomason Funeral Chapel, Weiser. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser. Maria Rita Esquivel Almaraz, March 23, 1933 - Feb. 22, 2001, 67, Nyssa, died Feb. 22, 2001, at her home. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa, with Pastors Julian Almaraz and Jose Martinez, officiating. Burial will follow in Hilltop Memorial Cemetery, Nyssa, Ore. Maria was a very loving wife and very devoted to her family. She loved spending time with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always took great pride in attending to her flower garden and enjoyed spending time visiting with her many friends. Her family takes comfort in knowing she is resting in peace with our Heavenly Father. We are all left with many loving memories of the love and devotion she gave us throughout her lifetime. She will always be in our hearts forever. Maria is survived by her husband, Manual B. Almaraz; her 15 children, Rosie E. Almaraz, Ruben E. Almaraz, Manual E. Almaraz, Hector E. Almaraz, Elidia A. Lopez, Romelia A. Brito, Norma A. Gantenbein, Isidro E. Almaraz, Rogelio E. Almaraz, Arturo E. Almaraz, Victor E. Almaraz, Juan E. Almaraz, Elvia E. Almaraz, Miguel E. Almaraz and Adelina E. Almaraz; 43 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa. Robert Howard Evans, Dec. 11, 1918 - Feb. 23, 2001, passed away on Feb. 23, 2001. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Valley View Cemetery in Vale under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale. He was born Dec. 11, 1918, near Wilder, Idaho, to Howard and Leone Evans. He was 18- months-old when his father Howard drowned in the Snake River at Homedale. His mother, Leone, taught school so she traveled to various schools to teach and Bob was taken care of for three years by his grandparents, John and Lucy Wright, Homedale. In 1922, Leone and Cecil Tucker were married and moved with Bob to a small farm in rural Homedale. Bob continued to grow up in the Homedale area until 1927 when Cecil and Leone moved to the Harper area. He continued grade school there and because there was no high school at Harper, the high school students were bused to the high school in Vale. In writing about his early life, he wrote, "To us kids from Harper, Vale High was like a college campus, we were truly intimidated. Vale even had a football and basketball team!". He graduated from Vale High at the age of 16. Because of the depression and hard times his folks moved to the Vale area in 1931. Bob worked on various ranches in the Burns area during the haying season and breaking horses. He said, "I thought of myself that I was quite a horseman and buckaroo, but after being bucked off, kicked at and run over a great number of time, I changed my mind and decided not to go professional". He also herded sheep in the Fort Hall area and the Big Horn Mountain area in Wyoming. Bob married Thelma Leota Jackson on Nov. 29, 1939 at Payette and farmed in the Willowcreek area until 1985 when his health would not permit it anymore. He and Thelma continued to live on the farm until his death. He is survived by his wife, Thelma; their children, Carol and Tom Harrod, Vale, Barbara and Ronald Deckert, Napa, Calif., and Ted and Toni Evans of Willowcreek. His grandchildren, Tony and Kelly Harrod, Boise, Christine and Nicolas Richter, Redmond, Or., Eric Zeller and Nancy Beach, Rochester, N.Y., Stephenie Zeller, Boise, Barry and Roxanne Zeller, Salt Lake City, Utah, Bob and Jennifer Evans, Brogan, Angie Evans and Clark Dean, Brogan, Steven Evans, La Grande, his ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins; his sister Marie Anderson, Hibbing Minn., and his brother, John and Leone Tucker, Pasco Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Irene Crummit, McCall. He has left a legacy to his sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of love truth and honesty, of moral character and integrity. His wisdom, insight and common sense have guided all of us in one way or another as we continue life’s journey. He had a wonderful sense of humor and his struggle with Parkinson’s Disease was in inspiration to all of his family. Dad was loved and adored by his wife, children and grandchildren. There were many pictures of young ones sitting or standing near Grandpa as he sat in his favorite chair. He will be truly missed and never forgotten. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Vale Library, as Bob was an avid reader or to the Parkinson’s Disease Association, c/o Lienkaemper Chapel, P.O. Box 970, Ontario, Or., 97914. Cecil Emery Hill, Oct. 26, 1917 - Feb. 22, 2001 83, New Plymouth, passed away Feb. 22, 2001, at home of heart complications. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, New Plymouth. Burial will follow at Park View Cemetery, New Plymouth. Cecil was born Oct. 26, 1917, at Ontario, the son of Emery and Ida Hill. He attended several area schools, including Ironside, Fruitland, Weiser Institute and graduated from Ontario High School. He married Mary Davis in Payette and they farmed near Fruitland for many years. In 1967, he went to work for American Fine Foods as a farm manager. He retired in 1983 but continued working several more years during planting and harvest. Cecil had been a member of the Noble Ditch Board for 31 years and as chairman for 25 years. He also served on the Lake Reservoir Board and the local drainage board. Cecil had always loved animals and "KC"; his special blue heeler was his constant companion. He had ridden horses all his life and he enjoyed helping his friends with their cattle. Some of his favorite hobbies were camping and cutting firewood. He also enjoyed snowmobiling and spent many weekends at Sumpter. He loved gardening and working in his shop. He made lots of wishing wells, birdhouses, planters, and various items for his children, grandchildren, and friends. He will be missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two daughters, Lin Lentfer of Homedale, Idaho and Jana Hill of Hilo, Hawaii; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Sandi Hill of Summerville, Ore.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a twin brother, Chester; a sister, Delta Lingel; a stepsister; and two stepbrothers. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association, in care of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, ID 83661. Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, New Plymouth. Eunice Marie Pettyjohn, 69, Newburg, formerly of Huntington, died Feb. 22. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. (PST) today at Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland. A memorial services will be 11 a.m. (PST) Tuesday at Hope Lutheran Church, Hepner, under the direction of Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Portland. Florence Wilson, 91, Weiser, formerly of Cambridge, died Feb. 24 at a Weiser nursing home. Services pending, Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Ruby B. Long, 78, Weiser, died Feb. 22. Cremation is under the direction of Riverside Funeral Service and Crematory, Boise. Florence Wilson, July 21, 1909 - Feb. 24, 2001, 91, Weiser, formerly of Cambridge, Idaho, passed away Feb. 24, 2001, at a Weiser care center. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser. Florence was born July 21, 1909, at Madera, Calif., the daughter of Charles P. and Anna Belle Rakasky Wilson. She had lived at the Weiser Rehabilitation and Care Center since May of 1991. Survivors include her sister, Clara Edwards of Cambridge, Idaho. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Blanche Bowden, Helen Bursell, Charlotte Williams, Cynthia Wilson and Laura Wilson; three brothers, Frank, Delbert and Wilbur Wilson. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 28, 2001 J. Marie Hobbs Molt, 83, New Plymouth, died Feb. 27 of cancer. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, New Plymouth. Burial will follow at Park View Cemetery, New Plymouth. Edward R. Oksendahl, 70, Fruitland, died today at home. Private burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, under the direction of Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette. Johnny H. Hawkins, Aug. 3, 1931 - Feb. 26, 2001, God gives and God takes away. He gave life to Johnny Howard Hawkins Aug. 3, 1931, the second child of Henry H. and Celia Pearl Acker Hawkins at Willow Spring, Mo. Johnny, 69, New Plymouth, returned to his Lord, Feb. 26, 2001, in an Ontario hospital. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Fruitland’s West Valley Free Methodist Church, with the Revs. Bob Havens and Mick Dean, officiating. Services are under the direction of Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Ontario. Johnny lived in Missouri until 1953, when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He learned the trade of cooking and baking while stationed in Germany. After his discharge in 1956, he worked for the railroad, telephone company and various other jobs. He later went to work at Albertsons, in the bakery department, becoming the manager of the bakery department in Kennewick, Wash. He married Rozanne Roach Feb. 6, 1962, in Thayer, Mo. To that union were born Carlotta, Tony, Jimmy, Guy "Butch" and Arleta. That marriage ended in divorce. Johnny married Viola Mae Higgins Reno Nov. 25, 1980, in Parma, at the Church of the Nazarene. They lived in Parma until 1987, when they moved to a small acreage at Emmett. They lived there until 1995, when they moved to New Plymouth, where they lived until the time of his death. Gardening, yard work and baking filled Johnny’s spare time. He baked and decorated many creative wedding and birthday cakes for family and friends. He also baked and donated cookies to many church functions. Among Johnny’s greatest joys in life were spending time with his wife, Viola, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, camping and fishing. His sweet, tender spirit was nurtured by the ministry and fellowship of his church, West Valley Free Methodist Church in Fruitland. He is survived by his wife, Viola; his daughters, Carlotta and Arleta of Pendleton; his sons, Tony of Pendleton, Jimmy of Squaw Valley, Calif., and Butch of Prairie City, Ore.; stepson, Keith Reno, of Vancouver, Wash.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his mother, Pearl Hawkins of Missouri; brothers, Don and Delores of Missouri and Robert and Karen of Parma; and sisters, Mary and L.L. Bailey, Marie Micham and Alice and Leon Hopper, all of Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Bill; a step-daughter, Charlotte Reno Warren; and two great-grandsons, John Andrew "Andy" and Jonathon Andrew. A memory book is being compiled. Those wishing to write their favorite memories of Johnny may bring it to the service or sheets will be available at the service. Memorials may be sent in Johnny’s name to the missionary department of WVFM Church, 100 E. 1st St. and Pennsylvania Ave., Fruitland, ID 83619 or flowers may be sent. In Memory of My Precious Husband Had someone told me 20 years ago that I could love you more than on that day, I would have laughed and said "It is not so", and gone sure-heartedly along my way. But now the brook in it’s ever-deepening flow has carved our lives, as pebbles in the sand turned carelessly by currents to and fro, this way and that; so have you held my hand. Through all changes, through the slow maturing years, through darkened hours of pain, thus as the colors of the pebbles show their richness in the depths, so does love again. Had someone told me 20 years ago . . . but then I did not know, I did not know. --End--