Obituaries

Vernon Loy Jacks

Published by admin on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 1:29pm

Vernon Loy Jacks, 91 years old, a pioneer from Midvale, Idaho, passed away March 18, 2020 at Weiser Care of Cascadia in Weiser, Idaho.
 Vernon is survived by his wife and soul mate Norma Jacks, his step-son Rodney Jones and his wife Susan and son Christopher, two sisters Aimee and Bertha, two brothers Alan and Bobby, and many nieces and nephews.
 Vernon quit school and became a janitor of the Midvale High School and later became the bus driver and drove for many years. He was the best driver they ever had; just ask any of his students.

Karen J. Pollock

Published by admin on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 10:10am

Karen J. Pollock, age 60 of Payette, ID passed away on February 29, 2020

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on March 14, 2020 at the United Methodist church in Payette, ID.

Karen was born in San Diego, CA on July 4th 1959. She Graduated from Payette High and continued to receive an Associate’s degree from Boise State.

Karen was co-founder of Varmittgetter in Payette where she worked for many years. She loved plants, flowers and gardening.

Harold Norman Wolcott

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 1:15pm

Harold Norman Wolcott passed away Feb. 21, 2020 at the age of 90.
 Norman was born April 11, 1929, to Harold William Wolcott and Lenora Christine Weeks in Shoshone, Idaho.
 He was preceded in death by brother Glen Raymond Wolcott; he also has a sister Phyllis Lean.
 Norman worked for the U.S. weather bureau, which is now known as NOAA, until he retired. He never wasted a minute thereafter.
 He built some of the most beautiful rifles, lock, stock and barrel. He taught himself to oil paint and he also wrote some very “cool” western stories.

Grace Arlene Stippich Grothaus

Published by admin on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 12:57pm

Grace Arlene Stippich Grothaus passed away on Feb. 1, 2020, at the age of 94.
 Arlene was born Jan. 22, 1926, to James and Pearle Stippich in Emmett, Idaho. She joined two sisters and a brother in the family.
 She was raised on family owned properties in Emmett, Letha, South Crane Creek, North Crane Creek and Long Valley.
 Arlene graduated as valedictorian of her eighth grade class in Letha. She attended high school in Emmett.
 In 1943 Arlene married LeRoy Grothaus.

Jerilyn Rae ‘Jeri’ Tarter Striker

Published by admin on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 9:54am

Jerilyn Rae “Jeri” Tarter Striker passed away peacefully in her home Feb. 6, 2020 after a two and half year battle with leukemia.  
 Jeri was born July 22, 1941 in Weiser Idaho. She was the first born to Herb and Jo Tarter. She grew up with her younger sister, Ginger on Mann Creek at the ranch her grandparents on her dad’s side had given to her parents.
 Jeri loved life and having fun. As a child, she could be seen performing with her cousin, Todd Jackson at Square Dance events during their intermission. She was always very active in her school classes as well.

Lois L. Lee

Published by admin on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 9:53am

After spending a perfect afternoon with her family, telling her grandchildren stories of her past, Lois Lee passed away on Feb. 3, 2020.
 Lois was born in Hardman, Ore., on April 14, 1928 to Marion and Hazel Saling. She graduated from Pendleton High School in 1946.
 She worked as a bank teller in Pendleton where she met the love of her life, Don Lee. They were married on June 18, 1950 in Pendleton and moved to Weiser, Idaho. They were happily married for 39 years until Don’s untimely death in 1989.
 Their daughter Vicki was born in 1951 and Larry followed in 1954.

Neil Warren Glascock

Published by admin on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 9:49am

Neil was born in Vale, Ore., on Feb. 13, 1937. He grew up on a ranch out of Brogan, Ore.
 His parents were Henry Louis and Frances (May) Glascock.
 He is survived by his wife Nadine, stepsons Brady and Tim Fitelson, his brothers Henry of Arizona and Martin of Milton Freewater and his sister Lili of Kelso, Wash.
 He was a farmer, rancher, heavy equipment operator, mechanic and welder. He inspired and motivated with his actions and work ethic. He was my stepfather for 40 years. I aspire to be like him.

Butch Emert

Published by admin on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 9:48am

Ronald Lee “Butch” Emert, was born July 7, 1943, in Weiser, Idaho, the son of Buster and Zella (Cox) Emert. He was the fifth son born into the Emert family, and the next to last child of the nine born to Bus and Zell.
 He was raised in Weiser
graduating from Weiser High School where he was a standout in football, basketball, and track.
 Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served in the 1877 Communications Squadron (AFCC) for 20 years, retiring from McCord Air Base in January of 1983 with the rank of TSGT.

Dean Manley Jessup

Published by admin on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 9:43am

Dean Manley Jessup was born on Nov. 2, 1927, to Harley and Mary Jessup in Lindsay, Calif.  
 Dean joined Harold, Gwen, Asa William “Doob”, John, Robert, Janet, Fred, and Craig, making him the seventh son of a seventh son.  The family was completed with the birth of Helen Kay.  
 Dean grew up during the Depression and World War II, in which all but Harold and Dean served. (Robert was tragically killed ferrying planes east to west.)

June M. Woody

Published by admin on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 9:18am

We want to let you know that our Mom stayed on this earth as long as she could, and on Jan. 12, 2020, at the age of 89 years old she passed away.  
 Mom was born at the family home, near Cambridge, Idaho, along with her twin brother, Jim.  Pretty remarkable for that time to have twins, with a total weight of seven pounds, and have them both survive to adulthood.   
 Moms entire life was spent in Cambridge, Crane Creek, Council and Weiser.  She never seemed to need anything more than her family to make her happy.  

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