Carl I. Frazier, 87, formerly of Grangeville, Idaho, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston, Wash. Arrangements are pending with Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville.

Clarence H Ball, 77, of Grangeville, Idaho, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville.

Elaine Green, 85, of Sturgis, S.D., entered her eternal rest on Feb. 16, 2016, at her Sturgis home.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 20, at Open Bible Church, 2121 Colorado Dr., Sturgis, S.D. Burial followed at Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis.
A memorial has been established to Open Bible Church.
Elaine was born Feb. 8, 1931, in Winchester, Idaho, to Monte and Mary (Buckles) Stephens. She was raised and educated in Winchester, graduating second in her class at Winchester High School.
Elaine married Eddie Wallace, having four children from this union, Larry, Bob, Debbie and Dick. Later she married Charles Green, having five children from this union, Kenny and Diane who were born in Idaho, and after moving to Sturgis in 1960, she had Karen, Doug and Cheryl.
Elaine worked at the Dakota Theater and at Chef Rudy’s for many years, later retiring from Black Hills Special Services where she made puppets. She enjoyed working outside in her garden and flower beds, and couldn’t wait for the first ripe tomato and radishes.
Elaine was a member of the Open Bible Church. She had a strong faith in Jesus, and knew Him as her personal Savior. She spent many hours in the Word, and prayed earnestly for her children and grandchildren. She took her children to church faithfully every time the doors were open, and had Bible studies in her home with the women of the church. Her greatest desire was to have all her family to come to know the Lord and serve God. Elaine relied on God throughout her life as she was raising her children as a single mother.
Left to mourn her passing are her children, Larry (Lila) Wallace of Sturgis, Dick (Debbie) Wallace of Gillette, Wyo., Diane Meisel of Sturgis, Karen (Scott) Helms of Rapid City, Doug (Melissa) Green of Sturgis, and Cheryl McElwain of Sturgis; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Max Stephens, Bob (Mary Jo) Stephens, Keith (Jan) Stephens, JoAnne Turla, Duane (Sue) Stephens and Bill Stephens; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary; a daughter, Debbie in infancy; two sons, Kenny and Bob; sister, Donna Stephens; and a granddaughter, Tiffany.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.kinkadefunerals.com.

John Frederick Logue, 60, of Riggins, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at St. Luke’s in Boise with his son, Joshua, by his side.
John was born on Dec. 7, 1955, in Cascade, Idaho, to the late John Logue and Gayle Logue. John is survived by his three sisters, Lori, Sandy, and Pam. The family moved to Riggins when John was about 6 and he has been here ever since.
John graduated from Salmon River High in 1974 and attended Boise State University. He was a logger for many years and later in life starting driving truck. John was a well-loved member of the community. Always greeted everyone with a smile and would give the shirt off of his back to anyone in need. John loved his family and loved the outdoors. He was happiest up in the mountains or on the river, hunting and fishing and shooting his guns.
John will be dearly missed by his sons, Joshua Logue and Aaron Young; daughters, Amy Ridge, Jenny Logue and Theresa Young; grandchildren, Riley, Tyler, Kendall, Brooklynn, Kenny, Lucy, Eric, Cody, Destiny and Cammie; his sisters, Lori, Sandy and Pam; along with his many nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Jackie Logue.
A service will be held at the Community Church on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m.

Clayton C. Hampel, 90, of Grangeville, Idaho, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville.

Jack (John) J. Wessels, 55, died Thursday, Feb. 25. Jack was born Nov. 7, 1960, to Joe and Jeanne (Willenborg) Wessels in Cottonwood, Idaho, the fourth of six children.
Jack graduated from Prairie High School in Cottonwood then went on to attend the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho, graduating with a degree as a diesel technician. “Smilin’ Jack”, as he was known by all his buddies in Nezperce, Idaho, began his work career at AGCO in Nezperce.
He then began working construction jobs which gave him the opportunity to travel. His latest travels were to Minot, N.D., and Alaska. Jack’s heart always belonged to Alaska and somehow he always ended up there working for various companies.
Jack was married to Katherine Clark, which ended in divorce.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews, Neil Allen and Phillip Wemhoff. He is survived by three sisters, Miki (Ed) Wemhoff, Cottonwood, Cheryl Reed, Terri (Kirk) Williams, both of Clarkston; and two brothers, Gary (Verna) Wessels of Orofino and Ron Wessels of Lewiston. He was also very loved by his many nieces and nephews.
Jack loved to fish and he would set up fishing trips for his buddies in Alaska, bragging to everyone about the fish they caught. He enjoyed sitting around shooting the breeze with buddy, Dave Nuxoll, and other friends, gathering fresh vegetables from his friend, Gary Schmidt’s, garden and even helped can pickles.
Jack will be missed by many, his close friends, Bob Beyers and Randy Stingley in Alaska, and the many here, but we know that Jack is finally at peace now. “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Still loved, still missed and very dear.”
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will follow at a later date to be determined. Uhlorn Funeral Home in Cottonwood is in charge of preparations.

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather went to be with our Lord.
Roy Talbert Siggers Sr., 77, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at St Luke’s Hospital in McCall, Idaho, with his wife and Loretta (Diane) by his side. During the last five years his daughter, Loretta, provided her father with loving care. Roy was born in Brundidge, Ala., on Sept. 25, 1938, to Andrew and Fletter Siggers. Roy joined four brothers and one sister.
He met the love of his life, Velma Bell May 28 and they married June 1 of 1962. Together they had two children, a daughter, Loretta, and a son, Roy Junior. Roy, Sr. was in the United States Army for 23 years. He retired January 1979 from the United States Army. He served in Germany, Vietnam, Okinawa, Alaska, Georgia, Colorado and California. He drove school bus at Cottonwood for two years. Following that Roy worked as a long haul truck driver for more than 20 years.
He met Morris Bentley and became good friends. They went to NASCAR races and numerous fishing trips to Winchester Lake together. Morris got Roy into the American Legion Post #37 in Grangeville and he really enjoyed talking to everyone there. Roy would do anything for anyone. Just to name a few people that Roy trained and loved: Roy Jr., Sean, Mike, Kenny, Martin, Shanna, like a daughter he loved so much, Rod and Ticia, his princess as he called her, and Cliff a friend forever like a son. Roy hosted four wonderful exchange students, Niklas, Anastasia, Susanna and Mattias.
Roy is survived by his beloved wife, Velma; daughter, Loretta (David) Harper of Grangeville; brother, Jimmy (Mary Jane) Siggers; and sister, Foye (Carl) Vanderslice both of Alabama; grandchildren, Chirisa, Cody, Cara, Brandon, Faleisha, Samantha and Austin; and several great-grandchildren.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Roy Jr., and his three brothers.
A private military service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Blackmer Funeral Home of Grangeville. Send condolences to the family to Blackmerfuneralhome.com.

Clayton Hampel was born to Carl and Stella Hampel on Jan. 3, 1926, in Fort Collins, Colo. He passed away in his home in Grangeville, Idaho, on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016.
Clayton attended high school in LaPorte, Colo. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, received an honorable discharge and was awarded a purple heart in 1945. He was a self-taught guitar player, supporting himself at Colorado State University by playing for dances.
He married Joanie McKaughan of Guffy, Colo., in 1951. They left Colorado, and heading for Alaska, they stopped in Grangeville along the way and decided to stay.
Clayton worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a fire spotter and told wonderful stories of his adventures in the Clearwater mountains and along the Lochsa river. He and Joanie spent two summers in Forest Service cabins on the Selway, a favorite time of his life.
Clayton taught history and math at Grangeville High School and became principal of Grangeville Elementary School for 13 years. The family later moved to a 40-acre home near the Clearwater River for four years. He taught junior high in Kooskia then moved back to Grangeville. He got a master’s degree from the University of Idaho and worked as the psychologist for School District #241. He retired in 1986.
Clayton was a devoted father and husband and especially enjoyed taking the family on drives in the woods, fishing, rafting down the Clearwater, picking berries or getting wood. Clayton loved to hunt, fish, golf and tell a good story. In retirement years he traveled, including taking container ship cruises to Australia. For the past 15 years Clay, Lou Bunting and Bruce Wayenberg traveled to lunch most Wednesdays to various interesting places in Idaho County, learning the back roads along the way. He was a regular at coffee for many years, played cribbage with Bruce and did crossword puzzles daily, He was an avid reader and lover of history.
Clayton was preceded in death by his wife, Joanie; his sisters, Ardath and Hazel; and brother, Harry.
Clayton is survived by his son, Ron; and his daughter, Nancy.
A memorial service was held March 1 at Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville with Pastor Harold Gott officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Blackmer Funeral Home of Grangeville. Send condolences to the family to Blackmerfuneralhome.com.

Carl H. Frei, 85, of Grangeville, Idaho, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at his brother, Tony’s, home with family. Carl was born Dec. 27, 1930, to William Carl Frei and Elizabeth Kunygunda (Staab) Frei in Ferdinand, Idaho. The family moved from their farm in Ferdinand to Grangeville when Carl was 10 and has been here ever since.
Carl was proud to have served his country and was in the Army from 1951-1953 stationed in Japan during the Korean War. Carl had been issued a brand new M-1 rifle and ready to go to combat when his name was called to go to office headquarters, which made him nervous. When he got there he was told that he was chosen out of 5,500 soldiers to run the message center which he happily accepted. Carl has always credited this to his mother who prayed the Rosary for him daily.
Carl married Rhea Maxine Hawley having four children from this union, Cindy, Debbie, Donna and Bill. Carl and Rhea divorced in 1985 and have remained very close friends.
Carl and Tony Frei owned Frei Brothers Logging, farmed together and later Carl and his son, Bill, logged together as Frei Logging. Carl enjoyed carpentry and built many pieces for his family. Carl was a devout Catholic and devoted family man always placing the church and his family above himself. Carl and Tony were asked to serve the first Mass which was a midnight Mass, for the new church built in 1948 (which is the present church).
He was a well-loved and highly respected member of his community, most amazing father and grandfather “they just don’t make men like him anymore.” He will be deeply missed by his children, Debbie, Donna and JR Reeve, Bill and Caryl Frei; his grandchildren, Jake, Marc, Luke, Lily and Hannah; his brother, Tony Frei; sister, Anne Crea; his many nieces and nephews; and his loyal and faithful dog, “Sam.”
Carl was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy, at the age of 2; his parents; his brother, Joseph Frei; and sister, Christine Bruegeman.
Funeral Mass will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catohlic Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5. Rosary will be held the night before, Friday, March 4, at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Carl would appreciate donations to Sts. Peter and Paul School and Parish, 330 South B Street, Grangeville, ID 83530, phone 983-2182.

Carl I. Frazier, 87, of Clarkston, Wash., formerly of Grangeville, Idaho, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston.
He was born on April 17, 1928, in Mayetta, Kansas, to Roy E. and Nellie Frazier. Carl attended school in Mayetta, and then joined the Army in 1946 and was discharged in 1948. He moved to Cottonwood, Idaho, after returning from the service, and then to Grangeville, Idaho, where he married Hazel Todhunter on Feb. 17, 1951. Carl was employed by Washington Water Power/Avista for 33 years, and retired in 1988 from the Clarkston,Wash., office. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing with family and friends throughout all of these years.
He is survived by two sons, Kenny of Clarkston, Wash., Brad and daughter-in-law, Janet Frazier of Lewiston, Idaho; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both parents; wife, Hazel; two sisters, Mary and Josephine; two brothers, Everett and Robert.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, at 10 a.m. at Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville, with Pastor Harold Gott officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Prairie View Cemetery, Grangeville. Send condolences to the family to Blackmerfuneralhome.com.

Cynthia Ann “Santos” McGuire, 62, devoted mother and grandmother passed away on March 11, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, with her family by her side.
A resident of Winchester, Idaho, since 2011 and prior a resident of Cottonwood, Idaho, since 2001, Cindy was born on Oct. 6, 1954, to Thomas Paul McGuire and Helen Jean McGuire (Majko). Her life began on a humble ranch in Rock Springs, Wyo., where she would spend her early years taking care of her seven siblings and helping out whenever and wherever she was needed. She would later move to San Antonio, Texas, and meet Roger Santos, whom she married in 1981 and had two children with, but together, would parent three. They would later divorce in 1992.
In 1993, Cindy graduated from Western Wyoming Community College with a degree in nursing. The next several years would be spent as a surgical nurse in a few different hospitals in Wyoming, Texas, and lastly Idaho. Her colleagues knew her for her strong work ethic and the gentleness and kindness she demonstrated when dealing with ailing patients. She was always a person who tried to look at the bright side, even when her suffering was so prolonged and it sometimes seemed as if there was no light left. She always sought solace through her devotion to Catholicism, and always seemed to find it through her unwavering faith, as well as through her friends (Teri) and family.
Cindy is survived by her children, Nicholas and Susan Santos, Clayton and Serena Lockett, Paul Santos and Sara Espeland; and four grandchildren, Payton, Lilyanna, Braden and Cooper. There is also one on the way, little Nicholas. These children were the light of her life. She will be forever missed and never forgotten.
Her brothers, Paul and Jimmy; as well as her parents, Tom and Helen, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 19, at 1 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Saratoga, Wyo., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made through “The Flower Pot” florist store located in Saratoga, Wyo.

Jonathon Francis Schwartz, 44, unexpectedly passed away on March 5, 2016, at the family home near Ferdinand, Idaho. His sudden passing was due to a heart condition. John was born in Cottonwood, Idaho, on Oct. 22, 1971, to Herman B. Schwartz and Paula (Molnar) Schwartz of Ferdinand, Idaho. He was the youngest of eight children.
John attended 12 years of primary school in Cottonwood, Idaho, and graduated from Prairie High School in 1990. He pursued a college education attending Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, to study chemical engineering prerequisites. John continued his education at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., where he studied chemical engineering. He eventually returned to the family farm and ranch where he lived and helped.
John enjoyed a love of sports, especially baseball and football. He always had a passion for the Boston Red Sox and the San Diego Chargers, never losing faith in his beloved teams. In his grade school years, John played baseball in a youth league. He was a lead pitcher with a good arm.
Always on a quest for more knowledge, reading was a favorite pastime. His interests included sports, science, astrology, history, mathematics, geography and many other topics. His memory and recall were incredible and he was always willing to take the time to address questions.
John was a practical, genuine, very quiet, no-nonsense kind of man. Courtesy and politeness were also part of his nature. He was a very private person who never wanted for much and didn’t surround himself with material items. He always left you smiling with his quick wit and humor.
His father, Herman B. Schwartz, and an infant brother, Joseph Schwartz, preceded John in death.
John is survived by his mother, Paula Schwartz in Ferdinand, Idaho; seven siblings, brothers, Kermitt Schwartz, Loren Schwartz, Ed Schwartz (Linda Mather) and James (Shelly) Schwartz; sisters, Bernadette Schwartz (Dave Parker), Celine Schwartz (Mike Linstrum), and Maria Schwartz; nieces, Nabila (Ken) Lulow and Madeline Schwartz; nephews, Garrett Linstrum, Jeremiah Schwartz and Derreck Schwartz.
It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that we say goodbye. May the good Lord watch over you in the Heavens above until we all meet again. You will be greatly missed.
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. - Carl Sagan
Personally, I would be delighted if there were a life after death, especially if it permitted me to continue to learn about this world and others, if it gave me a chance to discover how history turns out. - Carl Sagan
A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, March 18, at 11 a.m. at the Assumption Catholic Church in Ferdinand, Idaho. Burial will follow at the Ferdinand Community Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at the Ferdinand Parish Hall. Services are under the direction of Uhlorn Funeral Home in Cottonwood, Idaho.

Floyd Idaho Litchfield, 80, passed away March 9, 2016. He was born in Grangeville, Idaho, to Luella and Idaho C. Litchfield in 1935. The family lived in Elk City for many years, then in Grangeville.
Floyd proudly served in the Navy aboard the USS Ticonderoga in the Vietnam War. After discharge, Floyd worked as a log truck driver and loader operator for logging companies in Riggins, Elk City, White Bird, Grangeville and Burns, Ore.
He was married to the love of his life, Betty M. Bennett (Farris) who preceded him in death.
The family and their children enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing and snowmobiling.
Floyd also enjoyed recreational mining in Florence and repairing anything with moving parts. Floyd built a reproduction “horseless carriage” that he and Betty drove in several parades.
In lieu of services or flowers, a donation to the Grangeville Senior Center would be appreciated. Floyd and Betty enjoyed many meals there in their later years.

Mary G. Eckert, 63, of Fountain Hills, Ariz., formerly of Grangeville and Cottonwood, Idaho, and Chula Vista, Calif., went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on March 9, 2016, after a 38-year-long battle with complications from lupus and a sudden onset of strep pneumonia with sepsis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Betty Baker; brothers, Roger and Jim Baker; father-in-law, Wayne Eckert; brother-in-law, Dwight Eckert; and sister-in-law, Sally Eckert. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Keith A. Eckert of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; daughter, Kristin Little; son-in-law, Chris Little; and grandchildren, Kaitlin, Cameron, and Connor Little of Cave Creek, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Mimi Mauro of Panama City, Fla.; niece, Jennifer Baker of Arlington, Va.; mother-in-law, Ruby Eckert-Holdahl of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; sister-in-law and husband, Lynn and Mike Fink of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; brother-in-law and wife, Rod and Renee Eckert of Cottonwood, Idaho; sister-in-law, Sharon Eckert of Lewiston, Idaho; along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other beloved extended family members.
Mary was born on Feb. 21, 1953, in Prairie City, Ore., and graduated from Grangeville High School before attending the University of Idaho, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Her professional career involved dental assisting prior to becoming a homemaker after the birth of her daughter. She enjoyed reading, sewing, baking and playing piano. Throughout her life, Mary inspired others with her radiant Christian spirit and strong faith, and her love for the Lord was evident to all those who were blessed to know her. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and woman full of love, compassion, patience, generosity and kindness for others. Most importantly, she was a faithful servant after God’s own heart, seeking His will and way in all aspects of life.
Because of Mary’s belief in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we celebrate knowing that she now has her glorified body in Heaven and we rest assured that we will see her again.
The memorial service will be held Friday, March 18, commencing at 12 p.m. at Messinger Mortuary, 12065 North Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills, Ariz. A graveside service will follow at Paradise Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Should family and friends desire, contributions in memory of Mary may be made to the donor’s church or charity of choice.

Doris Bowman, 83, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Syringa Hospital in Grangeville, Idaho.
Doris Ann Swank was born April 19, 1932, at Mansfield, Ohio, to Owen and Alberta Swank. She attended grade and elementary schools at Mansfield and graduated from Mansfield High in 1950 with honors. She was very proud of her straight A average throughout high school, particularly in Latin. Doris had high hopes of attending Ohio State University when her father passed away when she was 17. He was her best friend and as a teenager, she often assisted him at his mechanic shop.
She decided to forgo college and get a job to help support herself and her mother, so she took the Civil Service test and was selected to work at the Army Depot in Mansfield. She deployed shoes to military personnel all around the world. She was a GS-7 when she left her career at age 23. And all because she met this tall, dark and handsome man named Glenn Bowman. After just three dates, Glenn and Doris were married on June 4, 1955, in Loudonville, Ohio.
In October, 1956, they welcomed their first son, Shawn, into their world. Second son, Paul, soon followed and was born in May, 1958. They made their home in a new log cabin on Holiday Hill. Mom was busy raising kids, as well as goats and chickens, while Dad drove truck for Ohio Gas Company.
Dad had visited Idaho in his bachelor days and they spent their honeymoon at Jackson Hole, Wyo. Being a fan of the wide open west, Dad convinced Mom (who was pregnant with a third child) to pack up the boys and move to Pierce, Idaho. Daughter, Laura, was born in August, 1960.
Dad worked on a Forest Service crew and Mom tried her best to get over the culture shock of moving from a large city to a small town in the north Idaho woods. A job opportunity at IdaPine mills came up in 1962, so the Bowmans packed up and moved to Grangeville. Son, Mark, was born in November, 1962.
Dad and Mom lived in the same house on E Street in Grangeville for 50 years. Mom kept a huge garden, canned everything and always put a healthy, delicious meal on the table. She also grew fruit trees and had a gorgeous flower garden each year.
She also enjoyed community service and was den mother for the Boy Scouts, a Sunday school teacher, and assisted at the voting polls during election years. She really had a ball collecting for the census in 1970, and had a huge route in many small communities surrounding Grangeville.
Mom loved sports (from her Ohio Buckeyes days) and encouraged her children to be athletic, as well as educated. She attended all of their music concerts and sports events.
She did the crossword puzzle every day for as long as we can remember (in red ink). She could whip anyone at Scrabble, and was fond of a good round of gin rummy cards with Dad and her friends and family. She was a wonderful artist and painted many watercolor paintings and colored pencil drawings.
Mom was a giver and she gave to family and friends generously, especially her time helping out by babysitting young ones, and assisting wherever needed.
We will miss this dear, special lady (and yes, she was a true lady). And we will always love you, Mom!
Doris was preceded in death by her father and mother, and her brother, Richard. Surviving is her devoted husband, Glenn at Meadowlark homes; Shawn and Kathy Bowman of Asotin, Wash., Paul Bowman, Laura and Randy Smith of Grangeville, and Mark and Anna Bowman of Puyallup, Wash.; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life was held for Doris on March 12, at Oscar’s in Grangeville. Arrangements were under the direction of Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville. Send condolences to the family to Blackmerfuneralhome.com.
Many, many thanks to all the doctors, nurses, caregivers and EMTs who gave Mom such special care and attention during the last few months of her life.
Special thanks to Diane Walker, helpers and residents of Meadowlark homes for their love, care and friendship to both Mom and Dad.

Jeanne Evelyn (Corbitt) Butler, 86, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on March 11, 2016, in Etna, Wyo., following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Evelyn Gene Corbitt, across the Salmon River from Lucile, Idaho, on May 14, 1929, to Gladys R. (Reid) and Arthur Thomas Corbitt. Jeanne was the eldest of nine siblings and paid serious attention to her role to help raise her siblings. She led many stick-horse expeditions with her cousin, Milton, and brother, Rex, on the divide between the Snake and Salmon rivers as they explored the territory and met the characters that came to life in the stories she shared with children and grandchildren. Living her early years on the Snake River side of Cow Creek Saddle with her extended family molded Jeanne into the charming, and resilient woman that was tougher than square nails. Following graduation from Grangeville High School, she relocated to California.
Jeanne is remembered for her generous, loving, outspoken, strong and loyal nature, as well as her love of nature. She was especially proud of her grandmother (Julia (Mothorn) Reid), children, stepchildren, grandchildren and family heritage. She spent countless hours researching and locating family members through the years and organizing family reunions.
Jeanne excelled at being a mother and had few equals when it came to gardening, cooking, quilting, card games and family history. There was never a hungry person turned away from her home or a person that left the house empty-handed. It was said her freezer could feed a battalion for a month.
Throughout her life Jeanne held many titles, including caregiver, hotel/restaurant/bar owner, chef, secretary, and volunteer, but none was more important than “Mom.” Once dubbed the “Pistol Packing Momma” by a big city journalist, the story told of her fierce determination to raise a family in the Trinity Mountains in Northern California. In later years, Jeanne was a dedicated volunteer for Rural Human Services Food Bank, Retired Senior Volunteer Program Pen Pal Program, Del Norte County Fair, former regent of the Cape Sebastian Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, and was a founding member of the Del Norte Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution.
Jeanne leaves behind her beloved children, Michael Sanchez, Eric Shields (Karene), Karen Phillips (Jim), Robert; stepchildren, Steven Butler (Scotti), Carol Grandbois (Robert); grandchildren, Morgan, Jordan, Kendal, Erin, Nathan, Nicole, Michelle, Stephanie, Jennifer; and nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Rex, Donna, Juanita, Curt and Chuck; and too many cousins, nieces and nephews to name in one edition of a newspaper. Jeanne was predeceased by husband, Robert Edward Butler; stepdaughter, Marilyn Anne (Butler) Thomasson; her parents; beloved grandmother, Julia Olive (Mothorn) Reid; and siblings, Danny Sanders, Leora (Sanders) Orr, and one infant child.
At her request, no service is scheduled. A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date at the Prairie View Cemetery in Grangeville, Idaho. Though Jeanne loved flowers for their ability to brighten any day, it was her wish that any remembrance of her be made to the Idaho Community Foundation, attention Mothorn-Reid-Corbitt Family Fund, at 210 W. State St., Boise, ID 83702. This fund was established by Jeanne as a means to honor her heritage while benefitting nonprofits in Riggins, Idaho, and the Cape Sebastian, Del Norte and Alice Whitman Chapters of NSDAR.

Gary Stephen Willman, 73, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, in Boise, Idaho, at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.
Gary was born on Oct 16, 1942, in Detroit, Mich., to Steve and Maureen Willman. He graduated from high school in 1960. He married Emily Bessie Froberg on Oct. 23, 1965; they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He served four years in the Air Force and studied Chinese for a year at Yale University.
Gary and Emily lived in Michigan until they moved to Riggins, Idaho, in 1976; Gary loved Idaho. They also lived in Arizona for one-and-one-half years. He also graduated from New Tribes Missions Bible School where he and Emily attended for two years. Gary trusted Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 1980, the most important event in his life, and he loved to tell people about Jesus being personal, loving, powerful and good.
Gary loved hunting and fishing. He caught hundreds of steelhead on his fly rod, and took deer, elk and bear with his recurve bow. He loved to garden and plant trees. He started more than 100 new fruit and evergreen trees on his property in Riggins. He loved to travel to other countries to meet people and experience their culture. Gary and Emily often went to Mexico for vacations. They also traveled to China and to Ireland. Gary spoke some Spanish and Chinese.
Gary is survived by his wife, Emily; his daughter, Kim and her husband, Joe Mitchell from Idaho Falls; and their kids, Anna and Niels; her daughter, Teresa, and her husband J.C. Satathite from Arizona; and their kids, James, Sarah and Clay; his son, Art; and his children, Crystina, Christal and Christian; his brother, Phillip; and sister, Karen from Michigan; and many nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, John and wife, Arletta; and brother-in-law, Roy.
A memorial will be held at 11 a.m. on June 11, 2016, at Little Salmon River Bible Church, 118 Frontage Rd. Pollock, ID 83547. Condolences may be sent to Emily at 549 Old Pollock Road, Riggins, ID 83549. In lieu of flowers, money donations may be sent to Little Salmon River Bible Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home of Grangeville.

Ambrose Schumacher, 84, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 19, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born Jan. 8, 1932, to Leo and Mary (Schmidt) Schumacher in the home on the family farm in Greencreek where he resided for all the 84 years of his life.
Ambrose spent his childhood days at the Greencreek public schools, graduating from Greencreek High School in 1950. Growing up, he was a standout athlete, and involved in 4-H. After losing his father in December of 1950, he took over the family farm, where it became the first Grade-A dairy on the Camas Prairie. He met the love of his life, Margie Feucht from Culdesac. They were married at St. Anthony’s Parish in Greencreek on Aug. 27, 1955. They were true partners in love and life. They were blessed with nine children whom they raised on the family farm.
He was a faithfully involved member of St. Anthony’s Parish and the Parish Council, 4th degree Knight and Columbia Squires leader. He also served his community on various boards: Federal Land Bank, Lewiston Grain Growers, Idaho County Fair, Greencreek Highway District. Ambrose worked hard and played hard. He spent many Decembers playing Santa Claus. He was proud of pitching a no-hitter in the Lewis-Clark baseball league and coaching a Hallissey basketball team. He was an avid fisherman and hunter from Fog Mountain/Selway Falls to the lakes of Buffalo Hump and the rapids of the Salmon River. He shared that same love of the outdoor life with his children and grandchildren. His sense of humor will be greatly missed at family functions that he loved to attend. He was all about family and that family surrounded him at the time of his death. He would like to be remembered as someone who cared about family, as well as having a love of life.
Ambrose is survived by his wife of more than 60 years; his children, Marilyn (Gary) Uptmor, Wayne (Ann Rice), Roy (Debbie Kelly), Andy (Mary Key), Don (Starla Miller), Tim (Cheri Enneking), Tony (Kim Sonnen), Lucy Hansen, Julie (Shane) York; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; sisters and brother, Bernardine Wessels, Rita Wessels, and Msgr. Andy Schumacher; and a special cousin, Werner (Margie) Schmidt; in-laws, Lora Feucht, Joan and Herb Stubbers, Marvin and Lou Feucht, Barb and Mike Broncheau.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary (Schmidt) Schumacher; and siblings, Leona and Arnold Wassmuth, Lawrence and Clara Schumacher, Roman and Anna Marie Schumacher, Estella and Charles (Chuck) Wilson.
Ambrose’s life will be celebrated with a Mass of the Resurrection today, Wednesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony’s Church in Greencreek. Praying of the Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at the Greencreek Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Catholic Charities of Idaho in Boise or a charity of their choice. Uhlorn Funeral Home in Cottonwood is in charge of arrangements.

Melanie J. Allardale, 67 of Grangeville died Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Syringa Hospital in Grangeville. Arrangements are under the direction of Blackmer Funeral Home of Grangeville.

Val Vestal Jones, 88, of Stites, Idaho, passed away on March 23, 2016, at the Grangeville Health and Rehabilitation Center. Val was born to Leonard and Halcie (Cody) Jones on September 28, 1927, in Firth, Idaho. He was the youngest of five children.
He met the love of his life, Jean Ross, of Richfield, Idaho, at the Wood River Grange Hall, Shoshone, Idaho, and they were married on May 28, 1950. They began their life together in Shoshone, but moved all around the state of Idaho and finally settled in Lewiston in 1959.
Val worked many jobs in his life but mostly in mines and lumber mills, with many years at Potlatch Inc. In 1977, Val and Jean moved to Stites, Idaho, after Jean took a teaching job for the Idaho County School District. He worked for Potlatch, Inc., at Kamiah, Idaho, until the mill closed and he chose to retire. While in Lewiston, he was an active member of the IWa-Cio Local 3-364 Woodworkers Union.
After moving to Idaho County, he was a member of the Stites Odd Fellows, Idaho County Democrats, and the Friends of the Elk City Wagon Road. He loved to dance and after moving to Stites, Val and Jean went to dances throughout the Clearwater Valley. They would go to dance camps at Wilderness Gateway. Music was important to Val and he really enjoyed playing the harmonica. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, “making wood” and attending family reunions and visiting with many family members.
Val is survived by his five children, Violet (Jim) Eaton, of Shoshone, Idaho, Owen (Mary) Jones, of Nampa, Idaho, Leonard (Theresa), of Shelton, Wash., Betty (Bart) Bramell, of Lewiston, Idaho and Paul Jones of Stites, Idaho; nine grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; his sister, Zelma (Jones) Walden, of Emida, Idaho; and a brother, Norman Jones of Bolivar, Mo.
Val was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, A. Jean (Ross) Jones; and his parents; a sister, Vera (Jones) Bateman Randall; and a brother, Richard C. Jones.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 2, at noon at the Prairie View Cemetery, Grangeville, Idaho. A celebration of Val’s life will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Country Center, 4313 Hwy. 13, Stites, with a covered dish dinner to follow.
Services are under the direction of Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of Elk City Wagon Road or a charity of your choice.