Tim Driscoll

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 13, 1916

DEATH CLAIMS TIM DRISCOLL

The news of the sudden death of Tim Driscoll, the well-known and highly esteemed citizen, whose useful life for nearly a quarter of a century had been spent in this city, was received with expressions of sorrow in every home and by every citizen, the grief of those who mourned the loss of a husband and father becoming at once the common sorrow of the entire community.

Mr. Driscoll had been in poor health for several months and it was known by those who were closest to him that his condition was really critical, but his cheerful deportment, even when he must have realized that his days were numbered, gave no intimation of the true situation. While addressing the Odd Fellow's lodge Wednesday evening he received a paralytic stroke, but upon the administration of medical treatment, sufficiently recovered to be removed to his home where he received a second stroke at 11 o'clock Thursday night and passed away a few minutes later.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, at which time the Emma Theater was filled to overflowing. The ceremonies were in charge of the local Odd Fellow's lodge and a large number of the members of that order, of which the deceased was a Past Grand Master, were in attendance from New Plymouth, Weiser, Ontario and Caldwell. The members of the Masonic lodge, of which Mr. Driscoll was also a member, attended unofficially in a body. In the long procession were also the Rebekah lodge of Odd Fellows and the Order of the Eastern Star of the Masons.

Each organization contributed to the many and beautiful floral offerings that were banked about the casket as it rested in the Emma Theater which was filled to overflowing to listen to the impressive address delivered by Gen. Frank Martin, of Boise, Past Grand Master and Grand Representative of Idaho Odd Fellows. The remains were followed by an imposing cortege to Riverside cemetery where the interment took place with the solemn and touching ritualistic ceremonies of the Odd Fellows.

The following Grand Lodge of Idaho, officers attended and acted at honorary pall-bearers; August Moritz, C. P., Boise; Presley Horn, Grand Secretary, Caldwell; Frank Martin, P.G.M. and G. Rep., Boise; W. A. Coughanour, Grand Treasurer, Payette; A. E. Gipson, P.G.M. and P. G.. Rep., also editor of the Idaho Odd Fellow, of Caldwell, and Ben Reas, of Parma, Grand Marshal of the Grand Encampment.

Tim Driscoll was born at Skibreen, County of Cork, Oreland, Jan. 11, 1862. He came to America when but a few years old and to Boise, Idaho about 1876, and had resided in the state ever since, having been a resident of Payette since 1894. He had filled many important positions of responsibility and trust, having served as Deputy U.S. Marshal, Deputy-Sheriff of Ada county and Deputy-Warden of the State penitentiary. He served one term as Postmaster of Payette and was (unreadable) Officer of Canyon county for eight years.

He was prominent in Odd Fellowship, leaving a record of official service in that order that is equaled by but few of his brethren. He was past Grand Master and Grand Representative at the time of his death.

He leaves a widow, three sons, John M. of Weiser, Thos. P., of La Grande, Ore., Edwin U., of Payette, two daughters, Mrs. G. C. Painter, of Middleton and Miss Helen of Payette, also a step-son, Walter Gorrie, of Portland, Ore., and a step-daughter, Miss Eda Gorrie of Payette; his mother is living in Seattle, Wash., and a brother W. J. Driscoll, in Boise.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express to the fraternal orders and to our friends our deep gratitude and appreciation, for the sympathy and many kindnesses extended to us in our sorrow. Mrs. Tim Driscoll and Family

New Plymouth Sentinel (Thursday, January 13, 1916)

Tim Driscoll Dies

Tim Driscoll, of Payette, died at his home at 10:30 p.m. Thursday of heart trouble. On Wednesday evening he was attacked by a fainting spell and gradually declined until the end came.

Mr. Driscoll is survived by his widow, three sons, John, Tom and Edward, also three daughters, Mrs. Tainter, Misses Helen and Edith and one step son, Walter.

In his earlier days, while residing in Boise, Mr. Driscoll was deputy sheriff, deputy United States marshal and deputy warden of the state penitentiary. He was a past grand master of the Odd Fellows and was always a leading member of the order.

Fruitland Banner (Friday, January 07, 1916)

Tim Driscoll Dies Very Suddenly
Prominent Payette Man Passes Away with Heart Trouble Last Night

Tim Driscoll, of Payette died in his home at 10:30, last night, of heart trouble. On Wednesday evening he was attacked by a fainting spell and gradually declined until the end came.

Mr. Driscoll is survived by his widow, three sons, John, Tom and Edward also three daughters, Mrs. Tainter, Misses Helen and Edith and one step son, Walter.

In his earlier days, while residing in Boise, Mr. Driscoll was deputy sheriff, deputy United States marshal and deputy warden of the state penitentiary. He was a past grand master of the Odd Fellows and was always a leading member of the order.

Although he had not been in general good health for some time past, Mr. Driscoll's death was a great shock to his many friends, very few of whom suspected his real condition.