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Idaho State Journal (Pocatello, Idaho)
Ronald James Capell (Pictures available upon request)
The number of people he helped was only limited by the number of
people he met
ARIMO -- Ronald James Capell passed away in his sleep on Saturday,
June 17, 2006, after a battle with cancer. He was 69 years old.
Ronald was born March 21, 193,7 in Pocatello, Idaho to James and
Kathryn Capell. His early youth was spent in Hawkins Basin until his
parents moved the family to a farm just south of Arimo. As he grew,
so did his responsibilities on the family farm. He was always a hard
worker and enjoyed the farm life.
Ron was tall and athletic, and in his high school years he excelled at
sports. he was the starting center for the North Marsh High School
team that won the state basketball championship in 1954. He played on
the offensive and defensive lines of the North Marsh Valley football
teams that were undefeated in his high school years. He also batted
cleanup for the baseball team. After graduating from North Marsh in
1955, he attended the University of Utah on a football scholarship.
But, the call of the farm was strong, and after a short stay in
college he returned to the family farm.
>From 1957 to 1959 Ronald served a mission for the LDS church in the
Souther States Mission, doing his work primarily in Texas, Louisiana,
and Mississippi. After returning from his mission, Ronald lived the
rest of his life in Arimo, doing the farm work that he loved. He
married Alice Fay Melton on July 3, 1959, at the Logal LDS Temple.
Ronald and Alice raised their three children (Lynett Marie, John
Edward, and Joseph) on the family farm. (A fourth child, Kimberly
Ann, died at birth.) Ronald and his father James worked together on
the land that Ronald purchased or rented. he was a good provider for
his family, and he taught his children the work ethic of the farm.
After 26 years of marriage Rondald and Alice were divorced. Ronald
then married Linda Sue Garner on November 19, 1985 (The marriage was
later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on October 18, 2002.) He
then became the step-father of Linda's four children, Danny, DaNae,
Darwin, and Jim.
Ronald was very active in the Idaho Farm Bureau. He frequently
traveled and participated in conferences to help represent and promote
the work of the small family farmer. He also served for many years in
various positions for the LDS church.
Ronald was a very good neighbor and was always quite generous with his
time and his skills. Through the use of his backhoe, road grader, and
bulldozer, Ronald could always be counted on to help anyone who needed
his aid. If the people of Arimo or Marsh Valley needed to dig a hole,
smooth a road, plow snow, pull a tree stump, harvest their wheat, haul
their hay, or a wide variety of other things, they knew that Ron
Capell, wearing his distintive faded-red metal hard hat, would come
through for them.
Ronald Capell was a big man with a big heart. He was a good father,
grandfather, and neighbor. He will be missed.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the Hospice
Alliance for the wonderful care and service they provided for Ronald
in his last months.
Ronald was preceded in death by his father James, James Edward Capell;
his mother, Kathryn Ann Jantzen Capell; and a daughter, Kimberly Ann
Capell.
Ronald is survived by his wife Linda Sue Garner Capell; his three
children, daughter Lynette Marie Coonce (and husband Jeff, Island
Park, Idaho), son John Edward Capell (and wife Margie, West Jordan
Utah), and son Joseph Capell (Kearns, Utah); his six grandchildren,
PFC James Cody Coonce, 1 CAV (Fort Hood, Texas), Amber Nicole Coonce
(Vancouver, Washington), Ryan John Capell, Kyle James Capell, Allyson
Capell, and Alex L. Capell (all four West Jordan Utah); his brothers
Harvey John Capell (and wife Bonnie, Meridian, Idaho), Daniel Bruce
Capell (and wife Sandy, Springville, Utah); his sister Maxilyn Marie
Capell (Arimo, Idaho); his step-children, Daniel Somsen (Chubbuck,
Idaho), DaNae Somsen (Ogden, Utah), Darwin Jay Somsen (Tooele, Utah),
and David James Somsen (Pocatello, Idaho); and his ex-wife Alice Fay
Melton Capell (Port Orchard, Washington).
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jun 21, 2006, at noon at the
Arimo LDS Stake Center. A viewing will be held at the Horsley's Marsh
Valley Funeral Home on the evening of Tuesday, Jun 20, from 6 until 8
p.m. There will also be a viewing prior to the services on Wednesday,
Jun 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Arimo LDS Stake Center.
Interment will take place at the Arimo city Cemetery.
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Idaho State Journal
Richard "Dick" Moldenhauer
Pocatello -- Richard "Dick" Moldenhauer, 49, passed away at his home
surrounded by his family Saturday, June 17, 2006, from an extended
illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 2 p.m. at
Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4th Ave. A visitation will be held
Tuesday, June 20, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and one
hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at Mountain View
Cemetery.
A full obituary will be in a future edition of the Idaho State Journal.
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Idaho State Journal
Gwendolyn Jean Jaramillo (Picture available upon request)
POCATELLO -- Gwendolyn Jean Jaramillo, 59, passed away peacefully on
Friday June 16, 2006, a a local medical center. Gwen was born on
October 20, 1946, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Gene E. Christensen and Nina
J. Neeley. Here she attended Pocatello High School and later
graduated from Highland High School.
She married Kenneth Romriell and later divorced. She then married
Jesus Jaramillow and they were later divorced and she was currently
single. she worked as a laborer at Basic American Foods.
She belonged to the Red Hat Society. She also enjoyed singing with
the Silver Chords for a while. She was a member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Gwen enjoyed camping with the
family. She loved to be outdoors. She was an excellent cook and
crocheted many beautiful articles. She enjoyed crafting and flower
arranging. She cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren.
Gwen is survived by her sons, Monte (Ginger) Romriell, Lindon, Utah,
Todd (Jill) Romriell, Pocatello, Jesse (Rachelle) Jaramillo,
Pocatello, daughter Misty (Darryl) Apel, Pocatello; father and mother,
Gene and Nina Christensen, Pocatello, brothers David (Nelda)
Christensen, Pocatello, Jerry Christensen, Boise, Brent (JoAnn)
Christenesn, Pocatello; sisters, Patty (Kevin) Farnsworth, Rupert,
Karen (Boyde) Chatterton, Pocatello, Debbie (Blaine) Paulsen, Idaho
Falls; and 10 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Ed & Elva Neeley, and
John & Minnie Christensen.
Funeral Services for Gwen will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday Jun 20,
2006, at the LDs Chapel on Hawthorne and Eldidge. A viewing will be
held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Colonial Funeral Chapel and one
hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the church. Interment will
follow services on Tuesday at the Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
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Idaho State Journal
Dr. Ernest B. Pentz (Picture available upon request)
ST. ANTHONY -- Dr.Ernest B. Pentz, 78, longtime resident of St.
Anthony, passed away of natural causes on March 11, 2006.
He was born on Sept. 7, 1927, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Dean W. and
Eva Mae Pentz. After graduation from Pocatello High School, he served
in the 11th Airborne Division of the United States Army. Ernie
attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, and graduated
from UCLA College of Optomoetry in Los Angeles, Calif. He started his
practice in St. Anthony in the Holmes building in December 1953.
He married Frances Harriet "Mada" Thompson on Dec. 11, 1958, in
Pocatello, Idaho.
Ernie placed value in serving his county, community and giving back to
mankind through his longtime professional and community memberships
including 53 years in the St. Anthony Rotary Club, the American
Optometric Associate and BPOE No. 674. During his professional career
he was appointed to the Idaho State Board of Opteometry by Gov. Cecil
D. Andrus from 1990 - 1992 and also served on the Idaho State Board of
Examiners and on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Optometric
Association.
He was instrumental in the development of Idaho Vision Service, which
later became Vision Serivce Plan (VSP), and was chairman of the
Northwest Regional Professional Committee for VSP National. Among his
accomplishments during the course of his life he was selected by his
peers as Optometrist of the Year in 1979.
Ernie was an avid fly fisherman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing with
is daughter and two sons, and taught them to have an appreciation for
the outdoors. He made time for skiing with family and friends, and
insisted his three kids take the first run of the day with Mom and
Dad.
Backpacking, hiking, and horse packing into some of th emost remote
streams and lakes was something he loved to do. he spent time in the
Beartooth Mountains, Yellowstone Park, Big Horn Crags, Lochsa and many
others, taking in all that Mother nature had to offer. he enjoyed
climbing and skiing in the Teton range from the 1940s through 2004.
Most of all, Ernie appreicated all of the folks who befriended him and
made it possible for him to earn a living and raise his family in this
area. From Ernie and his family, thank you for all of your love and
support.
Survivors include Mada, his wife of 47 years; daughter Kristen (Joe)
Weitz of Boise; sons, Eric (Ginger) of Eugene, Ore., Brian (Crista),
of Driggs; five grandchilderen; sister Betty Terrell of Boise, Idaho;
three nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents
and one sister.
The family will receive friends Saturday, March 18, 2006, from 5 until
7 p.m. at Bert Flamm Mortuary (581 E. 1st N., St. Anthony).
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Idaho
Youth Ranch, P. O. Box 8538 Boise, Idaho 83707, or St. Anthony Rotary
club Scholarship Fund, c/o Gray Birch -- Secretary, 550 Park Street,
St. Anthony, Idaho 83445
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Idaho State Journal
Gene Wise (Picture available upon request)
MCCAMMON -- Gene M. Wise, 68, died at his home on Tuesday, March 14,
2006.
He was born in Pocatello at St. Anthony Hospital on March 1, 1938, to
Leo and Leona Wise, and received his education at Pocatello schools.
After two years in the National Guard he enlisted in the United States
Army in 1955, retiring with the rank of warrant officer, first class
in 1975. He served in Vietnam, Korea, and Germany as well as
stateside.
In 1978, Gene went to work for Bell Helicopter in Isfahan, Iran, where
he met his future wife, Jennifer Clark, who was vacationing there from
England. Forced to leave Iran on the outbreak of the revolution in
1979, he returned to Pocatello to work for EJ Bartells Company, and
later Pocatello Winsulation.
He and Jennifer married on July 15, 1980, and made their home on Marsh
Creek, where, as a boy he had loved to hunt and fish with his father.
Forced to retire for a second time for health reasons, he was able to
devote himself to his various hobbies. He was an organic gardener,
raising his own fruit and vegetables, and had a small herd of beef
cattle, chickens and from time to time a pig or two.
He loved to bake bread and share his creations with friends and
family. He also made some of the best sauerkraut in town. He was an
avid upland game bird hunter, and over the years raised a number of
English setters, who were his pride and joy. In recent years he
devoted himself to the propgation and planting of apple trees on his
property, especially antique, rare and cider apples, and had developed
an extensive knowldege of different varieties. At the time of his
death he had about 150 varieties of apple tree, but was always
planning to graft or plant just one or two more. He was an
outstanding cider maker.
Gene was a member of North American Fruite Exploreres (NAFEX) and was
a master gardener. He enjoyed cooking, reading, and arguing
politics. He loved to travel, and was dreaming of a trip to Chile,
which had to put on hold as he underwent medical treatment.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, McCammon; daughters, Maria
(Paul) Sestero, Heide (Don) Fry; sons, Robert Wise, Peter Wise, James
Wise; brother Bob Allen; sister Bonnie; nine grandchildren; also his
beloved hunting buddy, Rosie. He was preceded in death by his parents
and sister, Gerry.
I'm weary with my former toil,
Here I will sit and rest awhile;
Under the shadow I will be
Of Jesus Christ the apple tree
Funeral services for Gene will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 18,
2006, at St. John's Church on the ISU campus at Eighth and Lovejoy
with Deacon Bill Duggan officiating. Family will meet with friends at
the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial with military
rites will follow at the Robin Cemetery, close by some of his favorite
pheasant hunting grounds. Arrangements are under the direction of
Colonial Funeral Home.
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Idaho State Journal
Lee Ann Branch (Picture available upon request)
POCATELLO -- Lee Ann Branch, 46, passed away peacefully on Sunday,
March 12, 2006, after a brief illness due to a blood clot.
Lee Ann was born on June 6, 1959, in Pocatello, Idaho to Leland O.
Branch and LaDene (Nebeker) Branch. She was the second child of three
children born to the marriage. Lee Ann attended schools in Pocatello
and graduated from Highland High School in 1977. While in school,
Lee Ann mastered the flute, piano, and even played the bagpipes for
the honor band.
She married Brian Capell on Aug 14, 1982. In this marriage was born
her only son B. Ross Capell, of whom she was very proud. He was the
light in her life. In 1994, Lee Ann and Brian were divoriced.
She worked for the state of Idaho at various jobs. Her career ended
here at Idaho State University, where she worked over 15 years. She
also worked at Convergys.
Lee Ann lived in Pocatello most of her life. Her hobbies included
genealogy, sewing, crafts and watching movies. She was a member of
the Church of Jesus Christs of Latter - Day Saints, serving in various
positions. Her passion was her genealogy; she spent years working on
it. Her work here is now done.
She is surnvived by her son, Ross Capell, McCammon; mother LaDene
Branch, Pocatello; sister, Sue (Randy) Bird of Pocatello; brother
Marvin (Brenda) Branch, Phoenix, Ariz.; half-sister Gaylynn Bennett,
Idaho Falls; nieces and nephews; Jason Jarvis , Ogden, Utah,
Christopher, Samantha, Victoria Branch Phoenix, Ariz,. Jordan Jarvis
and Tyler Jarvis, Ogden, Utah. She is also survived by many aunts,
uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Leland
Branch, half brother and sister, Gary Lee and Patricia Branch,
grandparents, Lewis and Eva nebeker and Robert and Ernestine Branch.
We would like to thank the Rex Lee family for all their support and
love the gave to Lee Ann during these last years.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2006, at the
Holman Ward LDS Chapel on 300 E. Chapel Street. A viewing will be
held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Mary 16, 2006, at the Colonial
Funeral Home, 2005 S. Fourth Avenue, and one hour prior to the
services on Friday at the church. Interment will follow services
Friday at the Firth Cemetery.
To our daughter, sister, mother, and friend; we dearly love you and
will be missed by all the lives that you have touched. You are home
with your father. Love, your family.