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The Press OBITUARIES - February 2010 |
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Rick Dee Bloxham, 56, of Pocatello, passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 of cardiac arrest. Rick was born in Pocatello on Nov. 27, 1953 to Robert R. and Janet Bloxham. He attended schools in Blackfoot and Osgood, ID, graduating from high school in 1971 at Vale, OR. Employment included Lamb Weston in American Falls for 23 years, Bannock Paving, and Steel West, from where he took an early retirement due to health problems.
Rick married the love of his life, Sue Knittel in 2003. They loved to dance and go camping in their fifth wheel. In earlier years, Rick spent many hours running the Snake River below American Falls in his jet boat. He loved to fish and hunt with his friends and family and he was a favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews. Rick was truly a “jack of all trades” taking pride in doing odd jobs for his friends and neighbors. His grandchildren were “Papa Ricks” pride and joy. Rick was a very positive uncomplaining person; he never said an offensive word about anyone.
Rick is survived by his wife, Sue, and his mother Janet, both of Pocatello; a daughter, Jamie Bloxham of American Falls; brothers, John Bloxham, Rob (Mitzi) Bloxham and Tony (Colene) Bloxham; and his sister, Jetta Bloxham, all of Pocatello; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert; a brother, Michael K. Bloxham; and a sister, Debra Kay Bloxham.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Davis-Rose Mortuary, 170 Idaho St., American Falls, from 6 to 8 p.m. Donations can be made in Rick’s name to a charity of your choice. |
A humble man, James Edward Fletcher, passed from this world early morning Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. His life began March 20, 1926 in Silver Lake, KS.
Early years through the depression were difficult and following a medical discharge from the military he moved to Idaho with family to seek work. While here he met and married Mary Elaine Jones on Sept. 3, 1948. Their shared life was joined by sons, Jim and Jerry.
Jim was known to many farmers in the area as the combine expert. Early morning phone calls would often awaken him to tempt him with big money to come fix their machinery. His later working life was spent working on John Deere equipment until his retirement. Although he only achieved an eighth grade education, his fantastic and inquisitive mind helped him to design and build models of experimental engines.
He and Elaine spent many hours caring for their five grandchildren. He was a gentle giant to the grandchildren. After retirement Jim spent many hours with his computer keeping in touch with the world. The magic of the computer world kept his diminishing eyesight from isolating him. His infamous almanac helped him keep track of his entire family. Many hours were spent arguing with his sons about his theories of gravity and the universe and engine design.
Jim is survived by his sons, James L. (Susan) Fletcher and Jerry (Johanna) Fletcher; grandchildren, Keri (Greg) Kearns, Amanda (Colter) Bolton, Chris (Charleen) Fletcher, Corrie (Jason) Prescott, Ben (Sutton) Fletcher; great-grandchildren Uriah and Dallon Prescott, Brenden and Aaron and Jenna Kearns, Mackenzie and Railey and Hayden Bolton, Jaron and Jillian and Emalee Fletcher.
Services will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Power County Nursing Home in his name. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Rose Mortuary. |
David Nicklos Schultz was born June 9, 1944 in Pocatello. He died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 in Mobile, AL. His parents were William McKinley Schultz, deceased, and May Elizabeth Dille Schultz, deceased, both of American Falls.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Joiner of Monroeville, AL; a son, William (Bill) Schultz; two sisters, Betty Walker of Minidoka, ID, and Pat Jones of American Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, William D. Schultz, and Virginia Nessen.
David was a graduate of American Falls High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and retired back to American Falls. He went back to school and graduated | |
