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The Idaho Daily Statesman (Boise, Ada County, Idaho)
Tuesday, January 21, 1902
JACOBS, J. R.
J. R. JACOBS DEAD

Prominent Man dies at Payette of Inflammatory Rheumatism

Payette, Jan. 20 - J. R. Jacobs died yesterday afternoon of inflammatory rheumatism. Mr. Jacobs was prominently connected with mining enterprises in Montana and here, being one of the company that built a dredge here some years ago to work the Applegate bar on Snake River. He was one of Senator Clark's witnesses that testified before the senate committee several years ago. The remains were interred at Riverside cemetery today. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, January 10, 1946
JAMES, CLARA ZOE
Mrs. James Dies After Short Illness

Mrs. L. J. James, 41, passed on at her home here on Sunday following a short illness.

Mrs. Zo Clara James was born Jan. 27, 1904 at Page Center, Iowa the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morely, of Shenandoah, Iowa. She was married in Red Oak, Iowa to Loren J. James, Sept. 26, 1925. In July 1943 they moved to Fruitland and in Sept., 1945 they moved to Fruitland and in September 1945 to Payette where they have made their home since. Mrs. James leaves her husband and two daughters, Barbara Ann, and Mary Belle, all of Payette, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morley, of Battle Creek, Nebr. and one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Lee, of San Francisco, Calif. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Landon Funeral Home with the Rev. Cecil Hannan officiating. Burial was at Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, June 15, 1983
JENKINS, LEILA B.
Services for Leila B. Jenkins, 93, Payette, who died Tuesday, June 14, 1983, in an Ontario hospital will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, in the Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Payette with Rev. Thomas E. Stevenson of St. Matthews Episcopal church, Ontario officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Payette.

She was born June 10, 1890, in Mapleton, N.D., the daughter of Frank and Martha Herline. She moved with her parents at a young age to New Plymouth, Idaho, where she attended school. They later moved to Payette and she graducated from Payette High School in 1910. She married Reese L. Jenkins on May 17, 1914, at Caldwell. They made their home in Payette until 1920, when they moved to Ontario. They moved back to Payette in 1939. He died in November of 1949. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Payette. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
December 08, 1955
JENSEN, HELGO
Helgo Jensen Passes Dec. 1 In Denmark

Agner Jensen of Payette this week reported the passing of his father, Helgo Jensen, 81, in Copenhagen, Denmark on Dec. 1. The elder Jensen spent nine years in the United States, several of which were in Payette.

He is survived by nine children, three daughters and a son in Denmark, a son in Canada and three sons and a daughter in the United States.

Interment was in Copenhagen Monday. Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, March 22, 1951
JETTON, NEOMI
Mrs. Jetton Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Herman A. Jetton, 53, died at her home in this city Monday, following a long illness.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Shaffer Memory chapel with the Rev. Stanley Andrews of the Methodist church in charge. Interment was in Rosedale Memorial park.

Mrs. Jetton, whose given name was Neomi, was born in Bellefonte, Ark., Sept. 15, 1897. The family came to this city twelve years ago and has resided here since.

Besides the husband she is survived by five daughters; Mrs. Grant Williamson, Payette; Mrs. Dale Lawrence, Harrison, Ark.; Mrs. Howard Klags?, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Orville Schmelzer, Charleston, S.C.; and Mrs. George Kennedy, Roseburg, Ore.; 13 grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers.

She was a member of the Methodist church. (Rosedale Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

The Idaho Daily Statesman (Boise, Ada County, Idaho)
Monday, September 22, 1902
JIMMERSON, DOROTHY
Payette News

Mrs. William Jimmerson Dies after Undergoing an Operation

Payette, Sept. 21, - Mrs. William Jimmerson, who underwent a surgical operation Friday for appendicitis, died this morning and will be buried Monday at Riverside cemetery. The funeral will be at 11 o'clock. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

The Payette Independent
August 12, 1893
JOHNSON, CARL
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Johnson of Washoe, lost their boy baby aged 5 months, at 8 o'clock Sunday morning. The little one died of cholera infantum. The funeral took place at 11 o'clock on Monday, and was conducted by Rev. H. M. Burr of this city. (Washoe Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, September 08, 1960
JOHNSON, ERNEST
U. P. Conductor Of This City Dies At Boise Wednesday

Ernest C. Johnson, 60, of this city, a railroad conductor for 44 years, died after a short illness in a Boise hospital Wednesday morning.

Mr. Johnson was born December 5, 1899 at Pocatello, and attended and was graduated from schools there. He began employment with the railroad in 1916. On October 5, 1935, he married Mildred Leazenby at Shoshone. Since 1953 they had resided at Payette while Mr. Johnson served as conductor on the Ontario-Burns branch line. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Shoshone.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Johnson of Payette, one son, Ernest Channing Johnson, Homedale; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Vanalt, Anaconda, Montana, and Mrs. Jennie Howard and Mrs. Nora Burns, both of Pocatello; a brother, Theodore Johnson, Sacramento, Calif., and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Alsip Funeral Chapel in Nampa. Rev. Orville Coats of the First Methodist hue rchillwdahoIlmoEon-HCE dist (this typing mess is how it was in the paper) church will officiate and the Masonic Lodge of Shoshone will conduct rites at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Nampa. Friends may call at the chapel until time of service.

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, August 31, 1988
JOHNSON, JEAN ELIZABETH
Jean Elizabeth Johnson, 70, Fruitland, a homemaker, died Aug. 28 in a Payette nursing home. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Aug. 30 at Melrose Abbey Cemetery, Anaheim, Calif., Rev. Frank Gray officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland.

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, February 25, 1971
JOHNSON, LOUAVA M.
Mrs. Louava Johnson

FRUITLAND - Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the New Plymouth Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel for Mrs. Louava M. Johnson, 81, Fruitland, who died Saturday at her home.

Lawrence Vice, pastor of the Fruitland Church of Christ officiated. Interment was at Park View Cemetery.

She was born January 24, 1890, at Polk County, Ark. The family moved to Texas when she was a child and she was reared there. She married Robert H. Johnson at Goldthwaite, Tex, June 6, 1909. They resided in Texas until 1936 when they moved to the Nyssa area. Her husband farmed in the Nu Acres community south of Fruitland and worked at the Amalgamated Sugar Factory at Nyssa. In 1963 they moved to Fruitland where she had since resided. Her husband died in 1965.

She was a member of the Fruitland Church of Christ.

Survivors include four sons, Frank of Milton-Freewater, Ore., Tarzan of Nyssa, James of Tacoma, Wash., and Robert Johnson of Pasco, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Lucille Cross of Payette, Mrs. Mary Reagan and Mrs. Reta Bailey, both of Portland and Mrs. Leona Devlaeminck of North Plains, Ore.; 30 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. (Parkview Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, January 04, 1940
JOHNSON, MARY BJORKMAN
MRS. AXEL JOHNSON

Mrs. Axel Johnson passed away at four o'clock Monday morning, January 1 and funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. E. R. Kaemmer, pastor of the Methodist church officiating and the Landon Funeral home directing arrangements. Mrs. Johnson, nee Mary A. Bjorkman was born at Lund, Sweden, September 25, 1865 and was married to Axel Johnson on February 10, 1891. Immediately after their marriage the couple migrated to America, arriving in Payette in June of the same year and this has been their home since that date. Mrs. Johnson was the mother of seven children, one of whom, Oscar, died at the age of 19 years. Besides her husband, deceased is survived by the following children: Viola Ahlstrand, of Fruitland; Olga and Emma Johnson, of Payette; Victor and August Johnson of Weiser and Berniece Benoy, of Vale, Oregon. In addition there are nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Mrs. Johnson united with the Lutheran church in her childhood and continued a member of that organization until the church closed in Payette. She then transferred her membership to the Methodist church, of which she has been a faithful and honored member up until the time of her death. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
December 08, 1955
JOHNSON, MARY ELIZABETH
Former Resident Passes In Pocatello

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Johnson, 81, of Pocatello, a former resident here, died Monday in Pocatello.

Mrs. Johnson was born Feb. 2, 1874, in Fairfield, Mo. She was a member of the Baptist church.

She is survived by three sons, L. K. Johnson of Pocatello and Edgar W. and Harold M. Johnson, both of Portland, and two brothers, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Services will be conducted at Shaffer Memory chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev Bert Iddins will officiate and interment will be at Riverside. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Payette Independent Enterprise
December 12, 1946
JOHNSON, WALTER "BIG TRAIN"
Famous Pitcher Dies Tuesday

There were many saddened hearts among baseball fans here and throughout the country when the news was flashed over the nation on Tuesday that Walter, "Big Train" Johnson, famous long time pitcher for the washington Senators had died from a brain tumor from which he had been suffering since early last spring. Johnson, who went to the Washington major league team directly from Weiser, was not only noted for his exceedingly fast ball; his many years as a big time pitcher and the records he hung up, but also for the high type of sportsmanship he displayed through it all. It has been said many times that Johnson thru his fine sportmanship had done more to popularize baseball than any other player of his time. He pitched for Weiser about 1907 or 1908 and a number of the older residents here remember seeing him play. Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, February 12, 1986
JONES, ETHEL LOUIS
Services for Ethel Louise Jones, 85, of Fruitland, who died Thursday Feb. 6, 1986, at a Weiser nursing home, were conducted Monday at the Payette Chapel of the Roses, with pastor Maria Eller officiating. Interment followed in Parkview Cemetery, New Plymouth.

She was born April 24, 1900 in Centralia, Kan., the daughter of William and Nellie Atkins Chance. She was reared and educated in Centrailia, and married Leslie E. Jones Dec. 3, 1919 in American City, Kan. They moved from Holton, Kan, to Fruitland 44 years ago. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Fruitland. Mr. Jones died Feb. 3, 1970.

Survivors include two sons, Richard Jones of Burson, Calif.; and Raymond Jones of Boise; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Louise) Schultz of Payette; Mrs. Marion (Lucille) Wagoner of Demoines, Wash.; and Ramona Wylie of Connel, Wash; a brother, Ralph Chance of Topeka, Kan.; two sisters, Sue Baily of Holton; and Violet Dockery of Trenton, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. (Park View Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, December 24, 1959
JONES, MARY
Last Rites Held For Mary R. Jones

Funeral services were held Saturday for Mary Ruth Jones, 63, of New Plymouth Route 1, who died Thursday night in the Ontario Hospital after a short illness.

She was born April 12, 1896 at Hillsboro, Illinois and came to the New Plymouth community in 1942 from Raymond, Illinois. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.

She is survived by three brothers Ross of New Plymouth, Alva of Rantoul, Illinois and Dan Jones of Payette.

Services were held at the Shaffer Chapel in Payette with the Rev. Raymond Thompson of Fruitland officiating. The remains were forwarded to Raymond, Illinois, where final services will be conducted Thursday.

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, July 29, 1976
JORDAN, JONI DEE
PAYETTE - Rosary of Joni Dee Jordan, 20, Marquette, Mich., formerly of Payette who died July 19 in Marquette, was recited Friday at the Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Payette. Mass was celebrated Saturday at the Holy Family Catholic Church by Father John Quinn.

She was born June 27, 1956, in Carona, Calif., and moved with her parents to Payette where she attended school. She graduated from Payette High School as valedictorian.

She married Dallas Jordan, April 18, 1975, in Payette, and moved to Gwinn, Mich., where he was stationed.

Surviving are her husband and a son, Scott Dallas, both of Marquette, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Switzer, Payette; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Freda Switzer, Vale, maternal grandfather, William Flaherty, New Plymouth; two sisters, Julie and Jana and a brother Jerry, all of Payette. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, June 11, 1959
JOSLIN, BEDNA MARION
Bedna M. Joslin Passes At Payette

Services for Bedna Marion Joslin, 74, of Payette, who died at his home early Monday morning were held today (Thursday) at 1:30 p. m. at the Shaffer chapel. The Rev. Fred Hornshuh and the Rev. A. E. Rainwater officiated and interment was held at Salubria in Cambridge.

Joslin was born Sept. 3, 1884, at Eureka Springs, Ark., and came to Fruitland from Portland seven years ago. After living in Fruitland for four years, he moved to Payette where he had lived for the past three years. He married Zanthe Dowell on June 12, 1927, at Eureka, Calif.

Mr. Joslin was a member of the Open Bible church of Portland.

In addition to his wife of Payette he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lucille McIntosh of Berkeley, Calif., and Mrs. Stella Cussins of El Gerrito, Calif., a stepson, W. D. Moore, of Eugene, Oregon; four brothers, H. L. Joslin of Weiser, R. H. Joslin of Boise, W. A. Joslin of Homedale, and O. B. Joslin of Vancouver, Wash; three sisters, Mrs. Daisy Frasier of Oliverhurst, Calif., Mrs. Charles Howland of Weiser and Mrs. Harry Baker of Portland; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Independent Enterprise
December 18, 1958
JOYCE, MICHAEL M.
Last Rites Held For Michael M. Joyce

Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. today, (Thursday) in the St. Aloysius church in New Plymouth for Michael Martin Joyce, 68, of New Plymouth, who died December 9 at Whitebird.

Mr. Joyce was born July 24, 1890, at Recess, Ireland. He was married April 18, 1921, Burns, Ore., to Crissie Sattgast.

He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic church in New Plymouth.

Survivors include his wife of New Plymouth; one son, Jack Joyce of New Plymouth; two daughters, Marjory Joyce of San Francisco and Mrs. Eleanor Cohen of Concord, Calif., three brothers, Martin Joyce of Ontario, and Joe and Pat Joyce, both of Ireland; two sisters, Mrs. Dale Sullivan of New York, N. Y., and Mrs. Mary Joyce of Ireland, and two grandchildren.

Rosary was cited Tuesday, December 16 at the New Plymouth Shaffer Chapel. The Rev. Father Thomas Halpin was celebrant of the Mass. Interment was held at Parkview in New Plymouth. (Park View Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, October 27, 1960
KAESER, ELLA
Former Resident Dies, Services Held Wed

Mrs. Ella E. Johnson Kaeser, 79, of Boise, a native resident of New Plymouth, died Sunday in a nursing home after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Idaho, she was born at New Plymouth June 6, 1881. She was married to Herman Kaeser who died two years ago, on Nov. 11, 1910 at Middleton. They moved to Boise 45 years ago from Payette.

Mrs. Kaeser is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Shively of Youngstown, Ohio; two sons, Don of Boise and Harold R. of Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. Lora Barker of New Plymouth, Mrs. Elizabeth Flint of Santa Ana, Calif., and Mrs. Ruth Boyd of Wenatchee, Wash.; two brothers, Charles W. Johnson of Toppenish, Wash., and eight grandchildren.

Services were conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m.at the Relyea chapel in Boise.

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, April 10, 1941
KEIM, EVA FESLER
Evelyn Fesler was born August 1, 1860 at Leon, Iowa. she was the fifteenth child of Mary and Elijah Fesler. She was united in marriage to James Fuller on June 17, 1885. Seven children were born to them, seven of whom survive. They are C. H. fuller of Holsinton, Kansas; Lodema R. Gilder of Cory, Colorado; and Paul fuller of Washington, D. C. James Fuller died on December 20, 1898.

On May 11, 1919 she married Peter Keim. Mr. Keim preceded his wife in death on February 5, 1937.

Mrs. Keim is survived by 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Mrs. Keim was a member of the Gospel Trumpet church of God at Sabetha, Kansas. Funeral services were held Friday at the Landon Funeral home. (Parkview Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, February 11, 1937
KEIM, PETER H.
Peter Keim died at his home in Payette, Friday afternoon, February 5, at four o'clock.

Peter H. Keim was born in Pennsylvania, July 23, 1849. At the age of nineteen he was married to Mary A. Beachy. To this union were born six children. His wife passed away October 31, 1909.

On November 2, 1910 he was married to Mary Dohner of Beatrice, Nebraska, who passed away May 28, 1918.

In May 1919 he was married to Mrs. Eva Fuller of Sabetha, Kansas.

He moved from Pennsylvania to Falls City, Nebraska when a young man and resided for several years. From there he moved to Morrill, Kansas, where he resided for twenty-five years. In 1910 he moved to Payette where he had since made his home.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Keim of Payette and six children. Ella Smith, Susie Tipton, and George Keim of Wichita, Kansas, Bertha Masco of Tacoma, Washington, Harvey Keim of Wallace, Idaho and Dora Hilbarger who lives in California.

Funeral services in charge of Rev. John S. Curtis was held from the Pentecostal church Sunday. Interment was in the Parkview cemetery. (Parkview Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, August 18, 1977
KELLAR, FRANK ARLO
PAYETTE - Graveside services for Frank Arlo Kellar, 59, Payette, who died Wednesday in an Ontario hospital from injuries received in a Payette fire, were conducted Monday at Meridian Cemetery by the Rev. Ralph Lawrence, Payette First United Methodist church, under the direction of the Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Payette.

He was born Sept. 11, 1917, in Meridian. He moved with his parents to Cambridge, where he was reared and educated. He served in the Army during World War II and lived in the lower Treasure Valley for the last 20 years.

He was working for American Fine Foods at the time of his death.

Surviving are four brothers, Cecil and Tom, Cambridge, Ray, Meridian, and John, Sacramento, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Lenz, Seattle, and Mrs. Ethel Potter, Bakersfield, Calif. and numerous nieces and nephews.

Payette Valley Sentinel (New Plymouth, Payette County, Idaho)
Thursday, June 21, 1962
KENNEDY, HUGH
Hugh Kennedy Services Set For Saturday

Services for Hugh Kennedy, 84, of New Plymouth, Route 2, who died Tuesday, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Shaffer Memory Chapel in New Plymouth. Rev. Robert Cooper will officiate and interment will follow at Kennedy-Applegate under the direction of Relyea chapel.

Mr. Kennedy was born Jan. 9, 1878 at Willow Creek, Payette county and had lived and farmed in the New Plymouth area all of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Plymouth.

Survivors include two brothers, Robert F. Kennedy and Samuel J. Kennedy, both of New Plymouth, and two nieces, Mrs. Hattie Matthews and Mrs. Florence King, both of New Plymouth.

Pallbearers will be Lester Hill, Eugene Brasty, Eugene McMahan, Neill Mathews, Dave Simpson and Leonard Cole. Honorary pallbearers will be Art Eldredge, Charlie Johnson, Wes Carpenter, Milt Nesbitt, Ray Henderson, Clifford Barker and Dan Grafe. (Applegate Kennedy Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

New Plymouth Sentinel (New Plymouth, Payette County, Idaho)
Thursday, January 18, 1923
KENNEDY, ROBERT
Pioneer Dies Monday At Daughter's Home

Robert F. Kennedy, a well known pioneer of Payette valley, died Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Hill near New Plymouth. A funeral largely attended by many of his friends of the early days was held in New Plymouth Baptist church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. F. Knight. Burial was in the little cemetery east of New Plymouth, which bears his name and in a vault which he prepared several years ago.

Mr. Kennedy was born in Strangford, Ireland, Nov. 5, 1945. He married Harriet Thiel, Aug. 12, 1872 and sailed for America one month later. He stopped for a few days with A. J. McFarland on his way to Oregon where he pitched his tent. They soon returned to Idaho, however, where they made their home.

Four children survive Mr. Kennedy. They are Mrs. John Hill, Robert, Samuel and Hugh Kennedy. He leaves also three grand children. Mrs. Dale May, Mrs. Juan May and Mrs. Ira Matthews and four great grandchildren.

Mrs. Kennedy died when her eldest was 6 years old. (Applegate Kennedy Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Payette Valley Sentinel (New Plymouth, Payette County, Idaho)
Thursday, October 25, 1962
KENNEDY, ROBERT F.
Kennedy Service held Monday

Services for Robert F. Kennedy, 87, a retired New Plymouth farmer who died last Saturday in a Boise hospital, was conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday in the New Plymouth Shaffer Memory Chapel. Interment was in the Kennedy-Applegate cemetery.

Mr. Kennedy was born November 6, 1874 at New Plymouth.

Surviving are a brother Sam Kennedy, and two nieces, Mrs. Hattie Mathews, and Mrs. Florence King, all of New Plymouth. (Applegate Kennedy Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, September 13, 1967
KENNEDY, SAMUEL JAMES
Sam Kennedy, New Plymouth Pioneer, Dies

NEW PLYMOUTH - Samuel James Kennedy, 91, a pioneer of the New Plymouth area, died Thursday morning in an Ontario hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born March 26, 1876, in Willow Creek near New Plymouth, he lived in this area nearly all of his life. For a few years, he worked in the forest near Boise when some of the mines of the Boise Basin were still in operation and in the forest near Spokane. Mr. Kennedy delivered mail by horseback between Emmett and Payette when the Falk Store just east of New Plymouth was a central community gathering place. After that, he spent the greater part of his life ranching on the family homestead with his father and two brothers, of whom he was the last survivor. The ranch is now part of a game refuge.

Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Harriet Mathews and Mrs. Florence King, both of New Plymouth.

Services were conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday at the new Plymouth Shaffer Memory chapel by the Rev. Hayden Abel of the First Baptist church. Interment followed at the Kennedy-Applegate cemetery northeast of New Plymouth. (Applegate Kennedy Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

The Payette Enterprise
October 01, 1892
KENT, ALICE
The dark-winged messenger visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kent, at Washoe, last Monday evening, and claimed for eternity the household idol, a baby girl of 20 months. The little one was sick but a short time and the disease is pronounced diphtheritic laryngitis. In this sad bereavement Mr. and Mrs. Kent have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. (Washoe Cemetery, Later moved to Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, September 10, 1953
KENWARD, EMMA CLEMENSEN
Mrs. Ohms' Mother Dies At Salt Lake

Mr. and Mrs. Chas H. Ohms returned this week from Utah where they were called by the illness and death of Mrs. Ohms' mother, who was well known by many of the older residents of Payette as she visited in Payette with her daughter many times.

Mrs. Emma Clemensen Kenward died in a Salt Lake hospital on Aug. 25 after a ten day illness.

Born in T????, Ill. in 1868, she was a daughter of David and Sarah Graham.

She taught school in Illinois and came west to Utah in 1892. She attended Brigham Young university and taught for a time in the Methodist Mission school in Mount Pleasant.

She was married to Ole N. Clemensen, son of a pioneer Utah family in 1893. To them four children were born, Newton O. Clemensen who died in 1943, Mrs. Chas. H. Ohms of Payette, Mrs. Russell H. Goodman of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Joseph G. Beeson of Seattle. Mr. Clemenson died in 1923.

In 1930 she married Joel Kenward of Fisher, Ill. He died in 1934.

Funeral services were held Aug. 27 in the First Presbyterian church of Mount Pleasant of which she had been a member for sixty years and burial was in the Clemensen plot in the Mount Pleasant City cemetery.

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
April 01, 1988
KILLEBREW, EUGENE "GENE"
Eugene "Gene" F. Killebrew

CORVALLIS-Eugene "Gene" F. Killebrew, 70, Corvallis, formerly of Payette, died March 28, 1988, at Corvallis. No public services will be held. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
March 05, 1953
KILLEBREW, HARMON "CLAY"
Final Respects Paid "Clay" Killebrew

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 28 for Harmon "Clay" Killebrew, 59, who died early Tuesday morning at the family residence. Officiating was Rev. John Towery of the New Plymouth Congregational church. Interment was in the Riverside cemetery.

"Clay" Killebrew won many athletic distinctions during his career. In his Jacksonville, Ill. high school days he set several track and field records that weathered the test for many years. At the fullback post for his high school football team he was named all-state in 1913.

During his sophomore year at West Virginia Wesleyan university he picked up all-conference honors for his fullback work on the conference championship team and received honorable mention on Walter Camp's All-American squad. He played under famed coach "Greasy" Neal.

In '16-17' he saw some rugged action with the professional Wheeling Steelers of West Virginia. He ran against such all-timers as "Fats" Henry and the immortal Jim Thorpe.

Call of the great west was answered by "Clay" in 1924 when he arrived in Portland with his little family and took up wrestling. High point of his career in the mat game was his match with Ted Thy for the Pacific Coast championship belt which he lost.

During his entire life, Mr. Killebrew's enthusiasm for good sports activity has never faltered. He has often and willingly served as a field judge or a starter for local events.

"Clay" is survived by three sons who upheld the family name on the field of play. Gene and Robert actively participated in sports events. Youngest son, Harmon, has added the most recent honors to the collection with his tremendous work this year on the championship Payette Pirate football eleven and his fine play with the basketball squad.

Surviving in addition to the three boys are Mrs. Killebrew, daughter, Mrs. Glen Cheese, Portland, and three grandchildren. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Ontario Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
April 01, 1990
KILLEBREW, KATHERINE PEARL "KATY"
Katherine Pearl "Katy" Killebrew

RONE-Kathrine Pearl "Katy" Killebrew, 95, Payette, died March 30, 1990, at the Vale Nursing Home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, conducted by the Rev. Donald J. Brown of the Friends' Church, Star, Idaho, under the direction of Payette Chapel of the Roses.

She was born March 1, 1895 at Nebo, Ill., the daughter of William and Sarah E. Faris May. She was reared and educated in Nebo and she worked as assistant postmaster till she married Harmon Clayton Killebrew, Sr. They were married in 1916 in St. Louis, Mo. Her husband, Clay, died Feb. 1953. They came west in 1919 and lived in Hazelton, Idaho and Portland until they settled in Payette in 1924. She was active in the Harmony Rebekah Lodge, Easter(n) Star, Republican Women's Auxiliary, and the Payette County Historical Society.

She is survived by two sons, Robert C. Killebrew, Caldwell and Harmon Killebrew of Boise; one daughter, Eula Cheese, Payette; and 13 grandchildren, Glen and Jan Cheese, Payette; Cheryl Smitherman, Caldwell; Leah Hopkins, Diane Fichs and Karen Frisch, all of Boise; Cam Killebrew, Ontario; Kenneth Killebrew of Minneapolis, Minn.; Shawn Perry, Palmdale, Calif.; Katherine Queathem, Yorba Linda, Calif.; Erin Hockin, Upland, Calif.; Richard Killebrew, Renton, Wash.; Chris Killebrew, Lebanon, Ill.; 17 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay; a son, Eugene; a daughter, Patricia; a sister, Ann and a brother, John.

Friends may call Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Payette Chapel of the Roses. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Payette Enterprise
February 26, 1931
KILLEBREW, PATRICIA ALICE ANN
The ways of the Creator are past our understanding. God places His offerings of innocence and purity within our midst, where they blossom and create a haven of delight for us, seeming to grow more precious as time goes on. They become part of our being and look to us for protection and guidance. They develop from tiny buds into flowers of rare fragrance their beauty being limited only by the watchful care and love bestowed upon them. We can do no more. Their future course is marked by a vague uncertainty. Fortunate indeed is the home where the circle remains unbroken through the years. Alas, how often the flower withers while still in the early stage of beauty and fragrance. Sometimes, even the tiny buds are seemingly snatched from our grasp and borne away into the unknown, leaving us heartbroken by their flight. Sometimes heaven is in need of just such a flower and God sends the Death angel to bring it home. It is then that our lives seem bereft of all that is worthwhile. We grope in the darkness of despair and can not understand the meaning of it all. Yet, we know that this is but a part of His divine plan. Man proposes, while God disposes, and His will and wisdom must prevail We can only trust that all is for the best, that we will meet again, and that the home circle will again be united.

Patricia Alice Ann, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Killebrew, of this city, was born October 29, 1930. A robust child, of unusual health and beauty and with never an indication of illness. On February 21, she was stricken with a slight cold, which speedily changed into symptoms of pneumonia, and she passed away almost before her serious condition became known.

Funeral services were conducted at the Landon Undertaking parlors on Monday afternoon, February 23, the Rev. George Roseberry, pastor of the M. E. church of Fruitland, officiating. Vocal music was furnished by a duet composed of Mrs. Guy Mangun and Mrs. C. I. Horton, accompanied by Mrs. R. L. Stevenson, while the tiny casket was almost hidden by the masses of floral tributes of neighbors and friends. Interment was in the family plot of the local cemetery.

"Ere sin could blight or sorrows fade, death came with friendly care,
The opening bud to heaven conveyed, and bade it blossom there." (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
October 06, 1949
KINSEY, LEON
L. S. Kinsey Dies Suddenly Yesterday

Leon Sulvester Kinsey, 55, died suddenly at his home here yesterday afternoon. He was born in Baker, Ore., Jan. 10, 1894, and came to the Payette community in 1924.

He is survived by his wife, Roxie Fulton Kinsey; his mother, Mrs. Annie Siler Kinsey; and two brothers, Ted and Todd, all of Halfway, Oregon.

Four sisters also survive him: Mrs. Burt Martin of Halfway, Mrs. Harvey Candeau and Mrs. Ed Latham, both of Portland, and Mrs. Hattie Johnson of Salem, Oregon.

Services are pending by the Shaffer Memory chapel here. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
April 23, 1936
KIRKLAND, IDA MAY
Mrs. Ida Kirkland Passed away about 12:30 on Tuesday at the Holy Rosary hospital. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this time.

IDA MAY KIRKLAND (Independent Enterprise April 30, 1936)

Ida May Grenell was born in Clyde, New York and passed away at the Holy Rosary hospital in Ontario, Oregon, at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 1936.

She moved with her family to Hays, Kansas, in 1891, at which place she was married to William B. Kirkland and resided there till 1920, when she moved to Idaho, where she has since made her home. She became a member of the Methodist church in Hays, Kansas.

She leaves to mourn her loss, the two nieces, Mrs. Merle Rich and Mrs. Mary Enberg, of Fruitland, and a nephew Garland Hollenbeck of Los Angeles, Cal., and to these three she has been as a mother all their lives. Also she leaves a niece Hazel Isenhart of Maywood, Ill., and a nephew, Glenn Grenell, of Maywood, Ill.

Also there are six grand nieces, three grand nephews and two great-grand nephews. In addition to relatives she leaves a host of admiring friends in both the Fruitland and Payette communities.

Paul Dalzell sang "In The Garden," and "The Old Rugged Cross." Rev. S. D. McNeil was in charge of the services which were held Friday afternoon at the Fruitland M. E. church. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
September 21, 1994
KLINGBACK,
RaEldon D. Klingback, 47, Emmett, died Sept. 12, 1994, at home of natural causes. Services were 11 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Potter Funeral Chapel, Emmett. Interment followed at the Sweet Cemetery.

He was born May 11, 1947, in Emmett. He graduated from Emmett High School in 1965, and was in the Nation Guard until 1972. He married Claudia Swander in June of 1971. He worked for McGregor, the Forest Service and for the past 22 years for Idaho Power Company, as a lineman and a dispatcher. He was also employed as a rider by Emmett Valley Livestock Auction.

Rae's life was full of love of the outdoors, his family and friends. There was never amore gentle, kinder or manlier man.

He was a member of the Payette River Cattleman's Association, I. P. C. Watt Hour Board and the Cloverleaf Morning Coffee Club.

Survivors include his wife, Claudia; two sons, Travis and JD; a daughter, Shawna; his father, Eldon Klingback; a brother, Roger, and numerous other relatives.

Memorials may be made to the Payette River Cattlemen's Memorial Scholarship Fund, Box 785, Emmett, ID 83617. Submitted by Patty Theurer

New Plymouth Outlook
Friday, February 17, 1905
KNEE, INFANT
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Knee, of Big Willow Creek, died on Wednesday of typhoid-pneumonia and the funeral will be conducted by Rev. Greenlee today at eleven o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Carpenter.

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, September 14, 1983
KNIGHT, DAISY MAY
Daisy May Knight

Services for Daisy May Knight, 68, of Payette, who died on Wednesday, September 7, 1983, in an Ontario hospital, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 12, in the Shaffer Jensen Chapel, Payette, with the Rev. Donald Shover of the Fruitland Highway Assembly of God Church officiating. Interment followed in the Riverside Cemetery, Payette.

Mrs. Knight was born on May 7, 1915, in Liberty, Mo., a daughter of Walter and Lucy Alcorn. She moved at a young age with her parents to Kansas where she was reared and educated. She married Merle Knight on Jan. 20, 1933, in Paola, Kan. They moved to Payette in 1945, and she had worked for many years for Ore-Ida in Ontario until her retirement in 1977.

She was a member of the Highway Assembly of God Church in Fruitland.

She is survived by her husband, Merle of Payette; three sons, Gerald of Boise, Wes of Anacortes, Wash., and Mike of Ontario; a daughter, Merlene Calkins of Fruitland; four sisters, Gertha Bodley of Yakima, Wash., Amy Dodds of Seattle, Roxie Crocker of Topeka, Kan., and Mable Tarwater of Harrisville, Mo.; and five grand children. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, July 08, 1976
KNIGHT, HOMER
PAYETTE - Services for Homer J. Knight, 72, Payette, who died Saturday at home were conducted Wednesday at Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Payette. Concluding services will be Monday in Logansport, Ind.

He was born Nov. 3, 1903, in Logansport, where he was reared and educated. He moved at a young age to Salt Lake City, where he worked for Union Pacific Railroad for many years. He moved to California and then to Payette, where he retired in 1960 and had since resided.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Adeline Woodell, Chuluota, Fla., Mrs. Martha McAffee, Logansport, and Mrs. Gladys Smith, Vero Beach, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, July 30, 1925
KOSESAN, ANNA HERSCHENG
MRS. ANNA KOSESAN PASSES

On the morning of July 27th, Mrs. Anna Kosesan passed on at the home of her son on Iowa Avenue. Anna Herscheng was born in Hungary on August 17, 1851 and died at the age of 73 years, eleven months and fourteen days.

In 1876 she was united in marriage to Mike Kosesan, who preceded her to the great beyond by only a few months. Mrs. Kosesan was the mother of seven boys and one girl, six of the sons dying in infancy which leaves but two survivors, Nick Kosesan and Mrs. Lawrence Specht, both living here. She also leaves seven grandchildren and one great-grand child. The Kosesan family came to America in 1906 and lived in Illinois one year, then went to Alabama, where they lived until in 1917 when they came to Idaho. The deceased was a faithful member of the Catholic church and the funeral services were conducted at the home by Father Ryan of Weiser on Tuesday afternoon, and the body laid to rest in the Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, June 15, 1983
KOSESAN, DORA W.
Graveside services for Dora W. Kosesan, 87, of Payette, who died June 10, 1983, in a Payette nursing home, were conducted Monday at Riverside Cemetery, Payette. Dr. Leonard Reifel, pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ officiated under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Payette.

She was born June 5, 1896, in Germany, the daughter of Thomas and Anna Nielsen. She moved to the United States in 1923. She married Nick Kosesan on Jan. 13, 1924, in Payette where they made their home. He died in July 1976.

She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Payette.

She is survived by a son, William Kosesan, Salem, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. Ann Smith, Ontario; a sister in Germany; three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Daily Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Tuesday, November 17, 1981
KOSESAN, JOSEPH FRANK
Joseph F. Kosean

PAYETTE - Graveside services for Joseph Frank Kosesan, 61, Payette, who died of natural causes Sunday in an Ontario hospital, will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, in Riverside Cemetery, Payette, by the Rev. Leonard Reifel of St. John's United Church of Christ, Payette, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Payette.

He was born Jan. 22, 1920, in Payette, where he reared and educated. He graduated from Payette High School. He entered the Navy in 1938 and was discharged in 1945. He was a radioman with the Civil Aeronautics Board. He later worked for the Idaho Department of Agriculture. He retired in 1978.

Survivors include his mother, Dora Neilson of Payette; a brother Bill of Salem, and a sister Pat (Anne) Smith of Ontario.

Friends may call at Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Payette, from noon to 2 p.m. today. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 16, 1925
KOSESAN, MIKE
Death of Mike Kasseson

Mike Kosesan was born at Salem, Austria Hungary, April 11, 1851 and died at his home near Payette, April 15, at the age of 74 years and four days. On October 8, 1876, he was married to Anna Versching. To this union eight children were born; six boys dying in childhood. The two surviving children are Alice, wife of Lawrence Specht and Nick Kosesan, both of North Payette. He with his wife and children came to the United States in 1906, coming to Payette in 1917. Besides his immediate family he leaves seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild and a brother and sister in Austria. When a small child Mr. Kosesan was baptized in the Catholic church. He was a good husband and father and a kind neighbor and very industrious, always busy about the ranch and was about his usual morning chores when he was stricken, two days before his death.

The funeral was held at the home of his son, Nick, this afternoon, at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. Newman of the Evangelical Church. Interment in Riverside cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out in the bereaved family and especially in the aged wife, who is almost prostrate with grief. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, July 29, 1976
KOSESAN, NICHOLAS
PAYETTE - Services for Nicholas (Nick) Kosesan, 87, Payette, who died Thursday at Holy Rosary Hospital, were conducted Monday at Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Payette, by Dr. Leonard Reifel, United Church of Christ. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 4, 1888, in Austria where he was reared and educated. He moved in 1906 to Chicago and later in Alabama where he farmed. In 1917, he moved to Payette.

He was a member of the United Church of Christ, Payette.

Surviving are his wife, Dora, Payette, two sons, William, Salem, Ore., and Joe, Payette; a daughter, Mrs. Ann Davis, Ontario; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son and a sister.

Memorials may be made to the Idaho Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
December 09, 1948
KRAUSE, CLARENCE
New Plymouth Man Dies Thursday

Clarence Krause, 63, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Irene Opperman at New Plymouth last Thursday according to an announcement by the Shaffer Memory Chapel, which took charge of the remains.

He was born May 3, 1885 at Pleasonton, Nebr. and had been working in New Plymouth since last may.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma Krause of Yakima; three daughters: Mrs. Opperman of New Plymouth and Mrs. Helen Haddix and Mrs. Alice Stotsenberg, both of Yakima; a son Loren Krause of Juliaette, Idaho; three grandchildren, four sisters and four brothers. Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
August 08, 1940
KRUSSEL, ROBERT
Mrs. Robert Krussel

Mrs. Robert Krussel passed away at the Holy Rosary hospital in Ontario Thursday afternoon after a few hours of sickness.

Angeline Tosic Krussel was born at Roundup, Montana, Oct. 5, 1913 and died August 1, 1940. She came to this community some 10 years ago having lived with her parents. She is survived by her husband Robert Krussel, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tosic, six sisters, Mrs. Mary Gregory and Mrs. Rose Klingsmith of Billings, Mont., a twin sister, Mrs. Frances Hale of Seattle, Wn., Mrs. Anna Earp and Mrs. Jeanette Horner of Nampa and Mrs. Louise Kenda of Klien, Mont., and two brothers, Anthony Tosic of Havre, Mont. and Frank of Fruitland. All brothers and sisters were present for the funeral.

Services were conducted by Rev. Fr. Method Korn, O.S.B., at the Blessed Sacrament church of Ontario. Interment was at the Ontario cemetery. (Ontario Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Payette Independent Enterprise
December 12, 1946
LANFEAR, ELNORA CAROLINE
Payette Long Time Resident Passes

Elnora Caroline Lanfear, for forty-seven years a resident of Payette, passed away at the Payette Memorial hospital on Friday of last week following an illness of over nine months duration. Rev. Paul Felthouse of the Baptist church officiated at funeral services held on Tuesday Dec. 10th. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery with Landons in charge.

Deceased was born in New York where she resided for a number of years before moving to Hastings, Nebraska. She was 79 years of age at the time of her death.

Mrs. Lanfear is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Heckes of Sacramento, Cal., and Mrs. W. C. Moore of Hood River, Oregon; one son, William F. Lanfear of Riverside, Cal.; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Paul bearers were Harry Williams and Harry Fuller of Fruitland, John Glass, of Weiser; Lawrence Dorathy of Fruitland, and Jim Tice and S. D. Sallee of Payette. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Payette Enterprise
December 04, 1917
LARMON, IKE
DEATH OF IKE LARMON Ike Larmon, a bachelor of about 64 years of age, who lived north of the J. C. Giesler home on the bench, was found in a very critical condition Monday by Chas. Rich, who stopped for gasolene for his automobile, on his way to the J. F. Smith home. He was in an unconscious state and a doctor and neighbors were immediately summoned, the doctor finding Mr. Larmon suffering from double pneumonia. Little hopes were had for his recovery. He died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning. He had made the remark to a neighbor some time ago, that he had five sisters and two brothers whom he had not heard from in 30 years. Search was made for some of his relatives with the result that a niece was located and is now on her way here from Firestone, Minn. The body is being held in the undertaking parlors of J. A. Lauer & Bro. and burial arrangements will not be made until her arrival. Submitted by Patty Theurer

Payette Independent Enterprise
January 22, 1959
LATHROP, MATTIE CHAMBERS
Last Rites Held For Mattie Lathrop Tuesday

Services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Mattie Chambers Lathrop, 82, who died Saturday night at a local nursing home.

Mrs. Lathrop was born August 22, 1876, at Carlisle, Iowa, and moved to Payette in 1896 from Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son.

She was a member of the Christian Church, the Order of Eastern Star, the Floral Club, and the Portia Club.

Survivors include one brother, Robert A. Chambers of Cainsville, Mo. Mrs. Jay Stoner has kept in close touch with relatives in Missouri who were not able to attend during illness and death because of ill health.

Services were conducted in the Shaffer Memory Chapel with the Rev. Martin Torrence and the Order of Eastern Star officiating. Interment was held at Riverside. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, April 22, 1954
LATTIG, EDNA M.
Edna Lattig Dies In Area Hospital

Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in Payette for Mrs. Edna Mary Lattig, 78, who died April 15 in an Emmett hospital. She had been a resident of Payette from 1909 until 1947 when she moved to Emmett.

Mrs. Lattig was born Oct. 1, 1875 at O'Fallon, Mo. She had been a member of the Methodist church and the North Payette Social club.

Surviving are one son, Harry Lattig of Payette; two daughters, Mrs. Jesse Newton of Payette and Miss Marion Lattig of Emmett; three sisters, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at the Shaffer Memory chapel in Payette with interment following at Riverside cemetery. The Rev. G. John Kulper of Emmett officiated. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

The Idaho Daily Statesman (Boise, Ada County, Idaho)
Thursday, June 05, 1902
LAUER, GLADYS
Payette Locals

Payette, June 4 - The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lauer was buried today in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, December 07, 1988
LAYTHAM, VOLLIE
Vollie "Whitey" Laytham

Volley "Whitey" Laytham, 83, Payette, a retired laborer, died Dec. 2 in an Ontario hospital. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Dec. 6 at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette.

Argus Observer, Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon (Monday, December 5, 1988)

PAYETTE: Vollie "Whitey" Laytham, 83, Payette, a retired laborer, died Dec. 2, 1988, in an Ontario hospital. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery, Payette. Rev. Earl Traughber, Church of the Brethren, Fruitland, will officiate, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette.

He was born Nov. 15, 1905, at Bird City, Tenn. He was raised in Tennessee and Oklahoma. He left home as a young man, and worked at numerous locations in the northwest, including working on the hangars for the Dirigibles in Tillamook during World War II. Whitey was married twice. He was a charter member of the International Order of Old Bastards Payette Chapter #4024.

Survivors include a host of friends in Payette and surrounding areas. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Sunday, November 20, 1983
LEAK, DEAN LEROY
ONTARIO - Dean Leroy Leak, 85, of Ontario, died Nov. 18, 1983, in an Ontario nursing home. Services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at the Ontario Chapel of the Roses with Bishop LeRoy Cammack of Ontario Second Ward, Church of Latter-Day Saints, officiating. Interment will be in Rosedale Memorial Gardens, Payette.

He was born Dec. 1, 1897, in La Grande. He married Olivia Nelson in 1929 in Oakland, Calif. She died Aug 13, 1977. He married Viola Anderson on April 16, 1979, in Las Vegas. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. He lived in the Ontario community for 40 years.

In 1944, he received a meritorious service award from the United States Navy recognizing civilian service at the Naval Supply Depot in Utah.

He was member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Ontario Second Ward.

Survivors include his wife, Viola, Ontario; seven stepchildren, Jean Anderson, Erma Hatcher, Betty Castle, Thomas Anderson and Mary Ann Anderson, all of Ontario; Bob Anderson, Umatilla, and Sharon Gray, North Bend; four brothers, Leonard of Tremonton, Utah, George of Centerville, Utah, Alton of Bountiful, Utah, and Merle of Morgan, Utah; three sisters, Thelma Daybell, Donna Houlding and Leah Anderson, all of Salt Lake City; 17 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Friends may call from 7 until 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Ontario Chapel of the Roses. (Rosedale Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, November 15, 1951
LOCKETT, EARL DAVID
Earl David Lockett Funeral Services

Funeral services for Earl D. Lockett, 63, who passed away last Saturday at a local hospital, were held at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday at the Shaffer Memory Chapel, Rev. M. S. Reeves officiated.

Mr. Lockett was born May 4, 1888 at Jamison, Oregon and came to Payette two years ago from Waldport, Oregon.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lettie Lockett, of Payette; three sons, Conley, of Willow Creek, Oregon; Keith with the U. S. Army and Dell, of Whitebird, Idaho. four daughters, Mrs. Nona Conklin, of Payette; Mrs. Ila Seper, of Plumber, Idaho; Mrs. Rada Danforth and Mrs. Milan Smiley, both of Portland; three brothers, Marshall, of Payette; Tom of Zillah, Washington and Hickman, of Reno, Nevada. A sister, Mrs. Matie MacCambridge of Payette, also survives. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Wednesday, January 14, 1987
LOCKHART, FLOSS MANILA
PAYETTE - Floss M. Lockhart, 88, Payette, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1987, in a Payette nursing home. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Payette, with Rev. Robert Hefty of the Payette First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Payette.

She was born June 10, 1898, in Marshall, Minn., the daughter of Jens and Alma Christensen. She moved with her parents to Payette in 1913. She married Floyd Lockhart on May 16, 1937, at Weiser. She worked for over 30 years for Mountain Bell at Payette, and at the time of her retirement was a chief operator. She was a member of the First United Church, Payette.

She is survived by her husband Floyd of Payette; two sisters, Pearl Ferrell, Emmett; and Hazel Ensign, Santa Monica, Calif.; two grandchildren, Dennis Lockhart, Atlanta, Georgia; and Leslynn Lockhart, Bakesfield, Calif.; and a great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son Gerald.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Payette. Friends may call today from 4-9 p.m. at the Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Payette. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Sunday, July 19, 1992
LOCKHART, FLOYD BURKS
WEISER - Floyd Burks "Lock" Lockhart, 99, Boise, formerly of Payette, a retired barber, died July 17, 1992, in a Boise care facility. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, with the Reverend Steve Brabb of the First Christian Church, Ontario, officiating under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette.

Floyd was born Dec. 24, 1892, in Miller, Neb., the son of Michael L. and Francis Ellen Burks Lockhart. He moved to Idaho in 1919 following his discharge from the U.S. Navy. During World War I and came to Payette in 1920. On May 15, 1937, in Weiser, he married Floss M. Christensen. Lock barbered for more than 42 years, most of the time in Payette with Harry Stottler. Lock farmed north of Payette raising sheep from 1951 to 1976. Lock and Floss moved to town in 1976. Floss passed away in January, 1987. Lock loved animals, especially his dog Pooch, and always had feed for stray cats. He was known for his thrift. He was a member of the First Methodist Church, Payette.

Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Christine Lockhart, Bakersfield, Calif.; a sister, Faye DeVinapre, Boise; a grandson, Dennis Lockhart, Chicago, Ill.; a granddaughter, Leslynn Lockhart, Ashland; a great-granddaughter, Dorey Ann Lockhart, Chicago, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lock was preceeded in death by his wife, Floss; a son Gerald; a brother, Ray, and three sisters, Edith Seamon, Ethel Alters and Leota Lockhart. (should be Leota Lockhart Melcher)ch

Memorials may be made to The First Methodist Church, Payette; The Idaho Youth Ranch; or the Salvation Army, care of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, Idaho 83661. Friends may call Monday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprises
Thursday, April 29, 1948
LOCKHART, FRANCES E.
Payette Valley Matron Passes

Mrs. Frances Lockhart, for many years a Payette resident and for the past nine months has been residing with her daughter, Mrs. R. N. Alters at New Plymouth, passed away on Sunday at the Holy Rosary hospital following an illness of several months duration.

Frances Ellen Lockhart, 80, was born October 23, 1867 at Moulton, Iowa and came to Payette some thirty-five years ago from Sumner, Nebraska. Deceased was a member of the Payette Methodist Church. Mr. Lockhart passed away in this city several years ago.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Edith Seaman, Broken Bow, Nebr., Mrs. Ethel G. Alters, New Plymouth and Mrs. Fay R. Lopez, Meridian; two sons, Ray L. Lockhart, Sacramento, Calif., and Floyd R. Lockhart, Payette; one brother, Ralph E. Barks(sb Burks), New Plymouth; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Smith, Santa Cruz, Calif., and Mrs. Della Ingraham, Lewiston; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Her husband, and a daughter, Leota B. Melcher, proceeded her in death in 1937. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, December 02, 1937
LOCKHART, MICHAEL L.
M. L. LOCKHART DIES AT HOME SATURDAY

Funeral services were held at the Landon Funeral Home Monday afternoon for Michael L. Lockhart, retired farmer of Payette, who died at his home here Saturday afternoon after several week's ill health. Rev. S. Dallas McNeil officiated. Interment was in the Riverside cemetery.

Mr. Lockhart was born May 10, 1860 in Aledo, Illinois. In 1884 he moved to Nebraska where he homesteaded a section of land. The following year he married Francis Burks on August 28 in Armada. They moved to Payette county in 1913 where they had since made their home.

Surviving are his wife and five children, Mrs. R. H. Seaman of Broken Bow, Nebraska; R. L. Lockhart of Kearney, Nebraska; Mrs. Ray N. Alters of Payette; Floyd B. Lockhart of Weiser, and Miss Fay Lockhart of Boise. Another daughter, Mrs. Leota Melcher, died in 1919. Six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Idaho Statesman
Wednesday, February 21, 1951
LOCKNER, ALICE M.
Alice M. Lockner of Fruitland, Dies

PAYETTE (Special) Mrs. Alice Melcher Lockner, 63, a long-time resident of the Fruitland community, died Tuesday in an Ontario, Ore., hospital.

She was born Oct. 19, 1887, at Castelia, S. D., an moved to Fruitland in 1902 from Albion, Neb. She was a member of the Methodist church.

Surviving are her husband, George Lockner, Fruitland; two sons, Elmer and Glen, both of Fruitland; a daughter, Mrs. Lavina Swartwood, Astoria, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Boor and Mrs. Gertrude Lynn, both of Fruitland; two brothers, Bert Melcher, Tacoma, Wash., and Ira Melcher, Fruitland, and four grandchildren.

Services are pending at Shaffer Memory chapel. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, March 16, 1994
LOCKNER, ARTHUR WALLACE
Arthur Wallace "Art" Lockner, 85, Fruitland, died March 13 in a Payette nursing home. At his request, graveside services were 2 p.m. today at Park View Cemetery, New Plymouth. Ritualistic services were by the Plymouth Odd Fellow Lodge #83, New Plymouth, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, New Plymouth. (Rosedale Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, March 21, 1957
LOCKNER, CHARLES ROBERT
Charles Lockner Dies At Fruitland

Charles Robert Lockner, 78, died at his home in Fruitland Wednesday after a long illness.

He was born in Star county, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1878 and was married to Sara Anne Boor in Albion, Nebr. on Jan. 31, 1901. They moved to Fruitland in 1904. He was a member of the Methodist church and the IOOF Lodge.

Survivors, in addition to his wife include two sons, Arthur Lockner, Klamath Falls, and Charles O. Lockner, Fruitland; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Boor, Roseberg, Ore., and Mrs. Kate Jones, Casa Grande, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Services are pending and will be announced by Shaffer Memory Chapel. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, September 22, 1977
LOCKNER, CHARLIE O.
FRUITLAND - Services for Charlie O. Lockner, 73, Fruitland, who died Sept. 13 at an Emmett nursing home, were conducted Friday at Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, New Plymouth. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery Payette.

He was born Oct. 21, 1903, at Albion, Neb., and as an infant moved with his parents to New Plymouth, and later to Fruitland, where he was reared and educated. He married Mabel F. McConnell, Nov. 23, 1927, at Fruitland. He worked as a blacksmith and in the county road department in New Plymouth and Fruitland. He retired in 1964. He was a member of the New Plymouth Nazarene Church.

Surviving are his wife, Fruitland; two sons, John, Emmett, and Jim Lockner, Rudyard, Mont.; six daughters, Mrs. JR (Mary Ann) Garner, Ontario, Mrs. Owen (May) Putnam, Nampa, Mrs. Glade (Fern) Wakerlig, Boise, Mrs. Wayne (Roberta) Dillon, Chesher, Ore., Mrs. David (Alice) Burks, Junction city, Ore., and Mrs. Jim (Lola) Strong, Lakewood, Calif.; a brother, Arthur Lockner, Fruitland; 25 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, June 09, 1960
LOCKNER, ELANE
Last Rites Held For Mrs. Elane Lockner

Services were held Monday for Mrs. Elane M. Lockner, 55, of Fruitland, who died in an Ontario hospital last Thursday following a fall in her home at Fruitland.

Mrs. Lockner was born April 6, 1904 at Kansas City, Mo., and came to Fruitland in 1928. She was married to Arthur Lockner April 29, 1933 at Baker and after the couple followed construction work several years, returned to Fruitland in June 1959. She was a member of the Methodist church and Rebekah lodge.

In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, Robert P. Brazeal of Gerring, Neb., and Carl J. Brazeal of The Dalles, Ore.; one daughter, Mrs. Florence Tipton of Payette; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Jackson of Fruitland; two brothers, John T. Jackson of San Francisco, Calif., and Andrew Jackson of Hubbard, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. May Dunlap of Fort Scott, Kan., and Mrs. Caroline Evans of Baker, Ore., and seven grand children.

Services were held at 10 a.m. at the New Plymouth Shaffer chapel with the Rev. O. Rex Lindemood officiating. The concluding services were conducted by the New Plymouth Rebekah lodge at Park View. (Park View Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, December 04, 2002
LOCKNER, ELLOUISE M.
Ellouise M. Lockner, age 83, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2002 at Wellsprings Assisted Living Facility following a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, at Riverside Cemetery, Payette. Pastor Emeritus Earl Traughber and Pastor Bill Frey will officiate.

Friends may call from 3-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland.

Ellouise was born Aug. 24, 1919 at Payette, Idaho. She graduated from Payette High School and went to the College of Idaho in Caldwell. Ellouise married Elmer Lockner in 1940 and they had one son. She was a long-time resident of the Fruitland area and a member of the Fruitland Church of the Brethren. For many years she enjoyed life on the farm, as well as camping and fishing with family and friends. She was always a cat lover, the strays knew her well.

Ellouise is survived by her son, Larry Lockner and his wife, Helen of Spring, Texas; a grandson, Jerry Lockner of Boise; a granddaughter, Tricia Nilsen and her husband Pete, of Seattle, Wash.; three great-grandchildren. Renee' Lockner of Clinton, Conn; Halen and Hunter Nilsen of Seattle, WA; as will as numerous other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer "Shorty" Lockner in 1980, and her parents, Herman and Crete Mackey.

The family wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff and members of Wellsprings Assisted Living Facility in Ontario for their help and care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in remembrance to the Alzheimer's Association, c/o Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, ID 83661 (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Tuesday, May 20, 1980
LOCKNER, ELMER "SHORTY"
FRUITLAND, Graveside services for Elmer "Shorty" Lockner 64, Fruitland, who died of natural causes Sunday in an Ontario hospital, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Riverside Cemetery, Payette, by Pastor Donald Spencer, court Street Christian Church, Salem, Ore., under the direction of the Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Fruitland.

He was born May 31, 1915, in Fruitland, where he was reared and educated. He married Elouise Mackey on Sept. 28, 1940, in Caldwell. He farmed at Fruitland. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of Fruitland; a son, Larry of Houston; a brother, Glenn of Fruitland; a sister, Lavina Swartwood of Oak Harbor, Wash.; two grand-children Jerry and Tricia Lockner; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call today at the Fruitland Shaffer-Jensen Chapel from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Fruitland Church of the Brethren or to a favorite charity. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

The Ontario Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Thursday, December 30, 1954
LOCKNER, GEORGE WASHINGTON
George W. Lockner Dies in Ontario

George Washington Lockner, 64, of Fruitland, died in an Ontario hospital Dec. 26.

Mr. Lockner was born May 9, 1890, in Linwood, Neb., and had farmed in the Fruitland community since 1909.

He is survived by two sons, Elmer and Glenn, both of Fruitland, one daughter, Mrs. Lavina Smartwood of Bremerton, Wash., one brother, Charlie R. Lockner, of Fruitland; three sisters and five grandchildren.

Services were held Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church in Fruitland with Rev. Nye officiating. Interment was at the Riverside cemetery.

The Shaffer chapel was in charge of services.

Note: George was married to Alice Melcher who preceeded him in death in 1951. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Idaho Statesman
Wednesday, August 13, 1997
LOCKNER, GLENN
Glenn Lockner, 76, of Fruitland, died Monday, August 11, 1997, at home from cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 14, at the Church of the Nazarene, Ontario with the Reverend Stan Rodes officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Payette. Services are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland.

Glenn was born August 31, 1920, at Fruitland to George and Alice Lockner. He was reared, educated in Fruitland and was a lifelong resident there. He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific, on Iwo Jima and Saipan among other places during World War II. After the war, he returned home to Fruitland. He married Dorothy Carpenter on August 28, 1946, at Ontario. Their marriage lasted 51 years. Glenn worked for Art Campo in Fruitland and later opened a garage with Bill Englehorn. He worked for several years for the Fruitland Canning Association and in 1960, he opened Lockner Garage, which he owned and operated until he semi-retired in 1983. he continued to be involved in the business until the time of his death. He was a skilled machinist and fabricator; building much of his own equipment. He enjoyed fishing, duck and pheasant hunting and camping.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Fruitland; a sister, Lavina Swartwood of Oak Harbor, Wash.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dave and Rita of Ontario, Steve and Debbie of Boise, and Bob and Lynn of Fruitland, and eight grandchildren. His parents and his brother, Elmer "Shorty" died earlier.

Memorials may be made to Friends of Pathway Hospice, care of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, Idaho 83661.

Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m., today, Wednesday, August 13, 1997, at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, May 28, 2003
LOCKNER, MABEL F.
Mabel F. Lockner

Mabel F. Lockner, 96, of Boise, died Thursday, May 22, 2003, at home of natural causes. A graveside funeral service was held Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at Riverside Cemetery in Payette under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel in Boise.

Mabel was born Sept. 13, 1906, in Fruitland, to William N. and Mary L. (Huff) McConnell. She and Charlie O. Lockner were married Nov. 23, 1927 in Fruitland. She lived most of her life in Fruitland. Charlie died in 1977 and in 1979 Mabel moved to Boise.

She was a homemaker all her life and loved her family. Mabel enjoyed crocheting and won numerous ribbons for her afghans at the Idaho State Fair over the years.

Survivors include five daughters, May and Owen Putnam of Nampa; Roberta and Wayne Dillon of Anchorage, Alaska; Lola and Art Jensen of Lakewood, Calif.; Alice Burks of Junction City, Ore.; Fern and Glade Wakerlig of Boise; two sons, John and Carolyn Lockner of Arden, Wash. and Jim and Goldie Lockner of Reno, Nev.; 22 grand children, 52 great grandchildren and 21 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Mary, four sisters, four brothers, two granddaughters and one great grandson.

I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid, you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void.
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much.
Good friends, good times and a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
God wanted me now. He set me free!
(Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, March 12, 1953
LOVELAND, E.C.
Suspected Burglar Killed At Boise Was Known Here

E. C. Loveland, 40, alias "Punchy" Haynes of Nampa, who was killed and Warren (Red) Seyfried, 33, of Boise, who was arrested by officers Tuesday night near Boise following an alleged attempted burglary were both known here.

Chief of Police Cecil Fetter said that Seyfried, with his wife and two children, lived in a home here for a time, and that Loveland frequently visited here with them.

The chief also said that both were known to have had criminal records, and that they were kept under police surveillance during the time they were in the city.

Press reports said that Loveland was shot and killed when he attempted to flee from the home where the attempted burglary was committed. Seyfried submitted to arrest when officers ordered him to halt.

Officers had suspected the burglary and had set a trap to capture the would-be burglars, it was stated.

Independent Enterprise
December 15, 1955
LUTHER, MARIAN
Services Held Today For Marian Luther

Services for Miss Marian Marilla Luther, 89, who passed away Monday, were conducted at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Shaffer Memory chapel. The Rev. Charles Easley officiated at the rites with interment at Riverside.

Miss Luther was born July 19, 1866, in Piller Point, N. Y. She came here in 1907 from Watertown, N. Y.

She was a member of the Methodist church and the Women's Relief Corps.

Surviving are a brother, Herbert S. Luther of Dexter, N. Y., and several nieces and nephews. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, August 31, 1988
LYNDSTROM, JULIA
Julia Lyndstrom, 90, Payette, died Aug. 28 in a Payette nursing home. Services pending, Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette.

Note: According to the SSDI, Julia L. Lindstrom was born 6-17-1898 and died 8-28-1988. ch

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, December 08, 1965
LYNN, GERTRUDE MELCHER
Former Area Resident Dies In California

Services for Mrs. Gertrude Melcher Lynn, 76, Alhambra, Calif, a former Fruitland resident, who died Sunday in Alhambra, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Shaffer Chapel in Payette with the Rev. Earl H. Traughber officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Payette.

She was born March 18, 1889, in Castalia, S.D., and she moved to Fruitland in 1901. She was married to James Lynn on Dec. 21, 1919. He died in 1950 and in 1952 she moved to Alhambra, where she since had resided.

She was a member of the First Methodist Church and the Royal Neighbors of America for 53 years.

Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. James Ash, Claremont, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Edith Bigsby, Glendora, Calif.; a brother, Ira Melcher, Fruitland; a sister, Mrs. Edith Boor, Fruitland; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Thursday, November 09, 1950
LYNN, JAMES
Services Today For James Lynn

PAYETTE - Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at three o'clock at the Shaffer Memory Chapel, for James Lynn of Fruitland who passed away at Blackfoot, Idaho, November 6th. Rev. Albert Rostron will officiate and interment will be in the Riverside cemetery.

Lynn was born in Delray, Ill., Feb. 20, 1876. He was married to Gertrude Malcher (should be Melcher) Dec. 21, 1919, and came to Fruitland from Malheur, Oregon, 32 years ago. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.

He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Lynn of Fruitland; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Bigsby of Grangeville and Mrs. Lois Ash of Alhambra, Calif.; six grandsons; one great granddaughter; two brothers, Stewart and Archie, both of La Grande; and three sisters, Mrs. Bell Bowman and Mrs. Sadie Easton, both of Portland, and Mrs. Elizabeth Wales of La Grande. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson



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