Funeral Notice
Melba Mayer
Melba D. Mayer of American Falls died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 in American Falls.
Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Davis-Rose Mortuary, 170 Idaho St. in American Falls. A complete obituary will appear in next week’s Power County Press.

Nina “Peggy” Birrell
Nina (Peggy) Birrell died Monday, April 4, 2011 peacefully at home. Peggy was born Jan. 17, 1922 in Pocatello, ID, to George and Nina (Keeler) Donat.
Peggy married her childhood sweetheart Robert E. Birrell on Dec. 2, 1945. They had 50 wonderful years of marriage. They had three children, Frank (Cathie) Birrell, Howard (Diane) Birrell and Ann (Dale) Waddoups.
Peggy loved golfing and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Eastern Star.
Bob and Peggy moved to American Falls in 1970 and opened Bob’s Place. They ran that for many years before retiring.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, George and Nina Donat; her husband, Robert Birrell; brother, Bob Donat; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Peggy is survived by her children, Frank (Cathie) Birrell, Howard (Diane) Birrell and Ann (Dale) Waddoups; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday April 9, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 710 Fort Hall, American Falls. Visitation was held one hour prior at 10 a.m. at the church. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Rose Mortuary.

William Lawrence Zahn
William Lawrence Zahn passed away peacefully Sunday, April 3, 2011 in Roy, MT, at the age of 69. He was born Aug. 6, 1941 in Lewistown, Fergus County, MT, to Wilbert August Zahn and Ava Mae Kauth.
After high school he worked on the Rindal Ranch as a wrangler, until Line Builders came to the area to build telephone lines. They hired him and his horse (Lady) to pull the telephone lines through the Missouri Breaks. After the job was completed he was offered permanent employment. It was during this time he met Shirleen Mitchell, and was later married in Missoula, MT, on Sept. 2, 1961. They were married for 23 years.
They traveled on line construction for the next five years. Over the course of his construction days they lived in 17 different places and several different states, including, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, North Dakota and Idaho. He always had a strong work ethic and knew the value of hard work. His boss, Max Curtis said “I wish I had ten hard workers like Willie.”
When they were expecting their first child they decided they should settle down and stay in one place. He was hired by Idaho Power in American Falls in 1965. While in American Falls they were blessed with three wonderful children, Gwen Ella, Launa Lee and Guy William Zahn. He retired from Idaho Power in 1998.
He loved his children and grandchildren and spent many hours continuing doing the things they loved and celebrating birthdays and holidays. He took an active part attending his grandchildren’s sports and activities. He was very proud of each and every one of them. He loved hunting and fishing and spent countless hours with his family doing this.
One thing William always enjoyed after his retirement was returning to his roots and helping his brother, sister-in-law and mother on the ranch in Montana. He loved the ranch and loved being there with his family.
He’s had a special friend for the past several years, Carol Rausch and her children (Brenden Rausch, Raylene Green, and Rori Hilton) and her grandchildren. He spent much of his later years camping and hunting and fishing with Carol and her family.
William is survived by his children: Gwen Ella (Martin) King, Launa Lee (Evan) Snow, and Guy William (Brandi) Zahn; his grandchildren, Madison King, Private Preston King USA Army, Baylee King, Jessie Justine Snow, Kylie Lee Snow, Sayli Rae Snow, Kelli Jo Zahn, Koy Mitchell Zahn; his mother Ava Mae Zahn; his sister Margie; and brother Hap.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert August Zahn, and his grandparents.
Services will be held Friday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at Wilkes Funeral Home in Chubbuck. A viewing will be Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilkes Funeral Home.

Funeral Notice
Nina “Peggy” Birrell
Nina “Peggy” Birrell, of American Falls, died Monday, April 4, 2011 at home.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the United Methodist Church, 710 Ft. Hall Ave. in American Falls with Pastor Davey Lefler officiating. The visitation will be Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Rest Lawn Cemetery in Pocatello.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Rose Mortuary

January 2009 Power County Press & Aberdeen Times Obituaries

September 2007 Power County Press & Aberdeen Times Obituaries