Ray Follett
Ray Follett, 85, of Leadore, Idaho, passed away September 18, 2004 at the Portneuf Care Center and Rehabilitation. Ray was born on August 17, 1919 in Clearfield, Utah. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Leadore Ward. Arrangements by Salmon River Funeral Chapel.

Lawrence Floyd Bradbury
Lawrence Floyd Bradbury, 84 died at his home in Klamath Falls, Oregon on Thursday, September 23, 2004. Lawrence Floyd Bradbury was born Friday, February 20, 1920 in Challis, the son of Floyd M. and Violet M. (Smith) Bradbury. He attended elementary school and high school, graduating from Challis High School, class of 1938. Following his graduation, he attended the University of Idaho studying agriculture. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1942. He immediately entered into the United States Army under the ROTC Program June 25, 1942 receiving the Rank of Infantry Unit Commander. During his time of service he served in Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received his Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Theater Ribbon with Three Bronze Service Stars, Bronze Star, Metal, Purple Heart, Croix de Guerre, and Combat Infantryman Badge. He received his Honorable Discharge as Captain of the United States Infantry December 22, 1945. During his college term he met Marie Commick, who was also a student at the University of Idaho, and following his tour of duty with the United States Army, they were married November 18, 1945 in the St. Johns Lutheran Church in Genesee, Idaho. They made their home in Challis working with his father Floyd M. Bradbury on the family ranch raising heifers and bulls. The Bradbury Ranch was a third generation homesteaded ranch in Challis. He was a member of the Idaho Cattlemen Association and served as president of the association in 1969. Following the death of his father, Lawrence continued to operate the ranch until 1976. Lawrence continued to be very active working for the Cyprus Mine as drill site manager, and Custer County Bank as a bank loan officer. They moved to Lewiston, Idaho in 1981, and he developed an interest in timber. He enjoyed going on rafting trips, riding horses and fishing for trout and salmon. He enjoyed traveling in the United States, New Zealand, and countries where he served during the War. He moved to Klamath Falls in 2000 to be near his family already residing in Klamath County. Survivors include his wife Marie Bradbury of Klamath Falls, Oregon; daughter and son-in-law Marcia and Pastor Mike Leake of Brush Prairie, Washington; son and daughter-in-law Dr. Mark and Maria Bradbury of Klamath Falls; grandchildren John and Mary Bradbury; sister Evelyn Wick; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Campbell. At the families request, cremation has been provided by Klamath Cremation Service and O’Hair & Riggs Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Lawrence Floyd Bradbury’s life will be held Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Bible Church, 21810 NE 37th. Avenue, Ridgefield, Washington. Mr. Bradbury’s son-in-law Pastor Mike Leake will officiate. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the City of Lewiston Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston. Memorial contributions in memory of Lawrence Floyd Bradbury may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Lee Kuhn
Lee Daniel Kuhn, 17, of Idaho Falls and Stanley, died November 1, 2004, at his home in Idaho Falls. He was born July 28, 1987, in Sun Valley, Idaho, to Roger Daniel Kuhn and LuAnn Smith Kuhn. He spent his early years in Idaho Falls and attended Rocky Mountain Middle School, then moved to Stanley and attended school there and at Challis High School. The family had homes in both Idaho Falls and Stanley and he worked as a dishwasher and cook at Mountain Village Restaurant in Stanley. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was interested in girls and enjoyed playing Nintendo. Surviving are: Parents, Roger & LuAnn Kuhn, Idaho Falls, Id; brothers, Todd Daniel Kuhn, Lynn Daniel Kuhn, Jeff Daniel Kuhn, all of Idaho Falls; sisters, Tyra Kuhn, Jodi Kuhn and Lisa Kuhn, all of Pocatello; and grandparents, Loran & Ruth Smith, Salina, Utah. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents. Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 4 at the Lincoln Cemetery, with Bishop Kent Gauchay of the Idaho Falls LDS Lincoln 2nd Ward officiating. Burial will be in the Lincoln Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home East Side.

Jerry P. 'Jump' Giampedraglia
Jerry P. “Jump” Giampedraglia went to be with the Lord on October 31. His family wrote: “Dear Dad, Thank you for sharing your love and life in so many ways with us. You grew up in Challis, joined the Navy, fought in the Korean War, walked many paths in your life and never met a stranger. Your generosity, adventures, laughter and love preceded you. The memories will live forever amongst many!” “The last 10 years have been with Marilyn Shull and many friends in Donnelly. Thank you Dad. God bless you. The reunion in heaven included Paul (father), Gladys (mom), Beverly (sister) and Jeffrey Paul (son) and many more.” “We love you, Dad.”

Hazel Harrison
Hazel Ilene Harrison, 89, passed away November 11, 2004 at her home in Challis. Hazel Ilene Osborne was born to Robert M. Osborne and Dolo Pearl Jones Osborne on October 28, 1915 in Roseboro, Arkansas. She married Jack Berry Harrison in 1936. They moved to Grants, New Mexico in 1937 where a daughter Jackolyn Sue was born, and in 1939 a daughter Carolyn Bob was born. They moved to Hondo, Arizona, in 1941 where a son, Terry Russell was born. Then they moved to Lakeview, Oregon in 1942. In 1946, a daughter Sharon Gay was born. They lived in Lakeview until 1956. They moved to Ukiah, California. She lived there until 2003, then moved to Challis to live with her daughter Jackolyn and to be near her son Terry. In Lakeview she worked as a telephone operator and as a clerk. In Ukiah she retired from Montgomery Ward and then worked as a shoe sales clerk until 1986. She then lovingly cared for her daughter Sharon from 1986 until Sharon’s death in 2002. Hazel was a talented seamstress and quilter, making many beautiful quilts for family members. She enjoyed gardening and nursed many sick houseplants back to health for family and friends. She was also an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack in 1972; her daughter Sharon in 2002; her daughter Carolyn in 1939; her mother Pearl; father Robert; sister Rene; brother Homer; and grandson Terry Bert Hansen. She is survived by daughter Jackolyn, son Terry, seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. She will be laid to rest in Ukiah Cemetery in Ukiah, California, next to her husband Jack. Funeral services will be held at the Ukiah Cemetery. Arrangements were by Challis Funeral Home, 121 Main Street, Challis.

Robert Edward Carlson
Robert Edward Carlson, 79, Leadore, passed away at his residence, November 14, 2004. Robert was born in Salmon on June 23, 1925, the son of Nels Edward and Greta Hudelson Carlson. Robert grew up and attended school in Leadore and graduated from Leadore High School in 1944. Robert played basketball and football for Leadore. On June 23, 1949, Robert married Norma Hutchings at her parent’s home in Gilmore, Idaho and their marriage was sealed later in the Idaho Falls Temple. Robert was born with a love for airplanes and flying and he received his private pilot license. Robert loved adventures which included snowmobiling, four-wheeling, riding motorcycles, 1929 Ford trucks and horses. His life revolved around his family. He was a rancher all of his life. He retired in 2001 and was rehired to help work the ranch. Robert is survived by his wife Norma and is dearly loved by his daughter Eunice and Scott Tyler, his five grandchildren Jamie, Julie, Kimberly, Hollie and Richard; two great-grandchildren, Mathew and Jessica and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and one brother. Funeral services were held Friday, November 19 at the Leadore Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Merrill Beyeler conducting. A 1929 Ford truck led the procession with Robert’s casket for burial in the McRea Cemetery in Leadore. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Leadore EMTs or to Salmon Valley Hospice, 506 Vandreff Street, Salmon, Idaho 83467. Arrangements and services were by Salmon River Funeral Chapel of Salmon.

Joseph James Pern, Sr.
Joseph James Pern, Sr., 85, of Salmon passed away at the Hospice Room at Discovery Care Center November 27, 2004. Joe was born in Butte, Montana, February 15, 1919, the third child and second son of Michael Albert Pern and Mary Agnes O’Sullivan Pern. Mary was known to her family and friends as Mamie. Joe’s father was a miner and when Joe was 6 months old the family moved to Mackay, Idaho. Joe’s father worked at the White Knob Mine and later at other mines in the area. Five children were born to Michael and Mamie. When Joe was 8 years old, his father died of miner’s consumption. Times were very difficult for the young widow and her children. The oldest children, though still very young, worked hard to help their mother make ends meet. On August 6, 1928, Mamie was married to Mr. Orlando White. To this union, Joe’s two half sisters, Anna May and Ilene, were born. In high school, Joe met a beautiful, vivacious young woman, Wanda Rose Gaver, and on May 27, 1939, they were married. Their first child, Janice Gay, was born January 6, 1940, but tragically died just 3 months later. They didn’t stay in Mackay long after that. Joe worked in the mines at Patterson and from there they moved to Wanda’s home town of Salmon. During this time, three more children, Kay, Sharron, and Sue, were born to the couple. Soon after Sharron was born, it became evident, because of Pearl Harbor, that Joe would be drafted soon. Due to the war draft there was a great shortage of able-bodied men for employment. Joe and Wanda, with their small daughters and Wanda’s mother and stepfather, decided to travel around and see the country. There was work wherever they went and they had no difficulty getting jobs. Joe tried his hand at many things such as working on oil rigs and helping build large concrete bunkers viewers stood inside to watch the first atomic bomb test in Nevada. Finally Joe’s number came up and he was inducted into the Navy September 22, 1944. He took his basic training at Farragut Naval Training Station in northern Idaho. He was assigned to ships duty as a storekeeper third class. He landed on the shores of Okinawa in a P.T. boat. He had many unpleasant memories of his stay there, such as having to take cover in tombs during attacks and once during a typhoon. After he was discharged from the Navy on November 15, 1945, he returned home to Salmon and his family. Joe held various jobs until he was employed by the State Highway Department. During this time, two more children, Joe, Jr. and Cristine, were born. Joe took a correspondence course, earning his certificate in radio and TV repair. He became friends with an electronic whiz of that time, Roland Kadletz. A group of experts had come to Salmon to try to find a TV signal to bring TV to Salmon and after much searching they determined that Salmon would have to do without TV because there was no signal there. Joe and Roland couldn’t accept this at all so they spent many hours and days wandering all around the foothills with their little TV set until finally they found the signal just about where the satellite tower on the old dump hill is now. It wasn’t long before a group was formed and TV came to Salmon. In 1979 Joe retired from the Highway Department and spent his leisure time fishing, mining and socializing. In September 1998, Joe’s wife Wanda passed away. Around the year 2000, Joe’s health began to decline until November 15, 2004 when he was admitted to Steele Memorial Hospital. On November 23, he was transferred to the Hospice Room at Discovery Care Center where he died November 27 at 10:30 a.m. Joe is survived by his son, Joe (Bev) Pern, Jr., daughters Kay Miller, Sharron Simmons, Sue (Fred) Waidely, and Cristine (Charles) Andrews, all of Salmon; his oldest sister, Marie Urie; his two youngest sisters, Anna May (Harvey) Fost of Boise and Ilene Woodridge of Arco; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wanda; infant daughter, Janice Gay; two brothers, Francis and Raymond Pern; and little sister, Irene Pern. Services were held at the Salmon River Funeral Chapel. A short service was held at the chapel on December 2 with Rev. Bob Perry officiating. Following this service, there was a military service at the Salmon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mahoney House, 901 Main St., Salmon or Salmon Valley Hospice, 506 Van Dreff or to a favorite charity. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Salmon River Funeral Chapel.

Fredrick T. Ives
October 16, 1917 - December 6, 2004. Sailor, tinker, rancher, scholar, father, husband, friend... Fred was a CPO in the Pacific during WWII. He served in the Civil Service repairing the latest combat aircraft for the Navy and Air Force for 28 years while training young servicemen to do the same while developing new methods and designing better parts to make aircraft safer. Many of these young men went on to be very successful in private life after they served their country. As a rancher on the Salmon River just south of Ellis for 30 years, he loved fishing, hunting, fixing up old equipment; Urbalie, his wife of 61 years; his children Rick and Betty; his five grandchildren and his many good friends. Of all the places he lived, he loved the Salmon River area the best.

Kristina Wroble
Kristina May “Kris” Wroble, 54, born August 19, 1950, died December 10, 2004, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Kris’s passion for cooking, quilting and horses were second only to her grandkids and family. Kris is preceded in death by her father, Allen; sister, Roxanna; and son, Baby Maydole. Kris is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Charles “Chuck” Wroble of Hamilton; mother, Norma Scarborough of Gibbonsville; son, Levi and spouse Dawn-D of Challis, Idaho; three brothers, Zeb, David and Ben; grandchildren Tristan, Samantha, Beth, Brady, Alex, Phillip and Jade. Cremation has taken place at the Dowling Crematory. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2004, at the GIA Building–Gibbonsville Improvement Association (Old School House). Pastor Rob Robertson of the Calvary Chapel in Challis, Idaho, will conduct the services.

Don Cordingley
Donald Elisha “Don” Cordingley, 89, of Idaho Falls, formerly of Ashton, died Dec. 13, 2004 at Idaho Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 3, 1915 in Marysville, Idaho, to Warren Cordingley and Ethel Durney Cordingley. He attended grade school at Higginsville, high school in Ashton, and one year of college at Idaho State University. On Dec. 12, 1936, he married Helen Elizabeth Wilcomb in Idaho Falls. The marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on April 20, 1948. He worked for the Forest Service for four years. In 1945, he served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant in Okinawa. Following military service, he worked for Fall River Electric as a lineman for almost five years, then farmed for 16 years in Ashton. They moved to Challis in 1970, where he ran the Challis Hot Springs Resort for 18 years. They retired in 1991 and moved to Idaho Falls in 1995. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various positions. He was one of seven presidents in the Yellowstone Stake and was instrumental in the building of the first church at Mack’s Inn. He and Helen served a two-year Stake Mission at Parker, Idaho. He was a great hunter and fisherman and loved sports of every kind. In his youth, he enjoyed participating in the American Dog Derby at Ashton. Don was a friend to everyone and loved everybody. Survivors include his wife, Helen Cordingley of Idaho Falls; son Bob (Arlene) Cordingley of Grant, Idaho; daughter, Reinita Cordingley of Idaho Falls; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Earl Cordingley; and a sister, Vera Reynolds. Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 18, at Wood Funeral Home in Idaho Falls, with Bishop Mark Richardson of the Idaho Falls LDS 16th Ward officiating. Burial was at the Ashton-Pineview Cemetery. Military Rites were performed by the Ashton American Legion Post 89.

Frank Heavrin
Frank Heavrin, 88, of Emmett, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at St. Al’s Hospital in Boise after an accident while doctoring a horse. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, at Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett. Interment will follow at the Brownlee Cemetery near Sweet. Frank was born May 12, 1916 at “Grandma” Church’s home in Dry Buck near Banks to Harry C. & Laverne Johnson Heavrin. He grew up playing in the rocks and dry hills of Sweet, Dry Buck & Banks. The family moved a lot and he changed schools several times. On one move from Banks to Spring Valley between Christmas and New Years he quit school having finished the 5th grade. He started his life long ranching career herding pigs for a farmer in Spring Valley at age 12. On October 14, 1935 he married Esther M. Pratt at Boise. Six children were born to this union. The family raised Hereford cattle starting at Brownlee and then Cascade. Frank worked for several ranchers while the family was growing up. He worked many years for the Payette River Cattle Association, running cattle in Bear Valley. They drove the cattle starting at Letha to Horseshoe Bend to Banks and on to Crouch, over the mountain to Deadwood and then to Bear Valley. In the early 1970s Frank and Esther ended 35 years of marriage. He was working in Stanley at this time. He was a true cowboy and always had a horse around. For the next 30 years he dearly loved going to Stanley for the summer to irrigate and run cows. He had many friends in Emmett, Garden Valley, Lowman and Stanley. He never met a stranger and was a kind, loving gentle man. We will all miss him. He is survived by many friends, family and people who loved him dearly including his six children, Mary Lee (Kenneth) Biggers, Boise; Larry (Joyce) Heavrin, Emmett; Don (Janet) Heavrin, Boise; Audrey (Butch) Hall, Star; Bonnie (Dave) DeChenne, Elgin, OR; Billie (Chick) Coelho, Ontario, OR; 16 grandchildren: Connie, Darlene, Jim, Jeanne, John, Julie, Judy, Tonya, Catherine, Wendy, Bob, Debbi, Pat, Pamela, Erik and Keith; 43 great-grandchildren; and a set of identical twin great-great-grandsons due next spring; two brothers, Al of Sweet and Glen (Blanche) of Meridian; sisters, Mildred Arthur of Conton, MS, baby sister, Vera Fix, Clarkston, WA; sister-in-law, Velma Heavrin and brother-in-law, Wallace Pratt and his special friends Charlie and Kathy Willard, Emmett. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carl, George and Clinton and sister Alice. Dad, we love you and will miss you.

Thomas J. Shinderling
Memorial services for Thomas J. Shinderling were conducted at the Jones & Casey Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in Salmon. Thomas James Shinderling, 74, of Challis, passed away on December 30, 2004 at Steele Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 26, 1930 in Newark, Ohio, the only child of Clee and Lyda (McKee) Shinderling. The family moved west when Tom was 3 years old. They settled in Mackay, where Tom attended school and graduated with the Class of 1949. Following graduation, Tom went to work for the American National Bank in Mackay and in 1951 entered the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War and upon honorable discharge, he returned to Mackay to work for the Soil Conservation Center. Tom and Ruth Anne Ivie were united in marriage on May 22, 1954 in Challis and of this union four children were born: Ted, Kathy, Clee and Wesley. They moved to Cobalt where Tom worked in the mill. They moved to Challis in 1973 where Tom was employed by the City of Challis until his retirement in 1992. Tom enjoyed the outdoors and the many hunting and fishing trips with his boys down on Colson Creek. Family gatherings on holidays, special occasions or just on a whim were a delight for Tom. Each year in the fall, Tom received a very special visit from his cousin Dick. They grew up together and were more like brothers than cousins. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 50 years; two sons, Ted Shinderling and his wife, B.J. of Elk Bend, Wesley Shinderling of Challis, one daughter Kathy Woodbridge and her husband, Perry of Challis; five grandchildren, Travis and Kyle Shinderling of Challis, Raymond Shinderling of Elk Bend, Daniel Woodbridge of Challis and Becky Woodbridge of North Pole, Alaska; three great-grandchildren, JoLynn, Emily and Ella Gillson of North Pole and his cousin Dick Morgan of Sarasota, Florida. Tom is preceded in death by his parents and his son Clee in 1996.

Edna Bonita Bricker Hanley
Edna Bonita Baker Bricker Hanley, 95, died at Discovery Care Centre in Salmon on January 8, 2004. She was born July 1, 1909, in Winthrop, Washington, to William and Hattie Shenyer Baker. When she was 4 years old she moved to Idaho with her mother, father, a sister, and brother traveling by train to Mackay, then by horse and wagon to the East Fork of the Salmon River. On October 17, 1931 she married David Jesse Bricker. They lived on the East Fork of the Salmon River until 1943 when they moved to Clayton, Idaho. In 1964 she managed the Clayton Hotel and Restaurant before moving to Challis after Dave passed away. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Silver Leaf Rebekahs. She enjoyed volunteering at The HUB and cooking for the senior citizens at the Community Church for many years. She loved to dance and once said “my Dad would rather dance than eat when he was hungry and so would I.” She was always game for new adventures and made her first float trip on the Salmon River the summer she turned 90 years old. She enjoyed floating the Salmon River to celebrate her birthday each summer for three more years. She loved the East Fork of the Salmon River and would go every chance she got. Family and friends enjoyed many drives and picnics there with her. She passed away at the age of 95 after living a long life filled with many adventures. She was blessed with lots of family and friends who loved her very much and will miss her greatly. Survivors include her children, Evelyn (Sonny) Knutson of Anchorage, Alaska, Marvin (Betty) Bricker, Wayne (CoraLee) Bricker, and Ron (Pat) Bricker of Challis; brothers Lawrence (Violet) Baker of Anchorage, Alaska, and Jimmy Baker of Challis; 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dave Bricker, sisters Wanda Baker, Ada Baker, Bernice Verbeck, and Ella Berrey, brothers Charlie Baker and Fred Baker, infant son J. D. Bricker and son Vernon Bricker. Family requests donations to Challis EMT’s, P.O. Box 24, Challis, ID 83226. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 14, under the direction of Challis Funeral Home in the Challis Cemetery.

Dorothy Floretta Sorensen
Dorothy Floretta Sorensen, 91, of Salmon passed away on January 22, 2005 at the Discovery Care Center. She was born in Idaho Falls on August 18, 1913, to Clara Elizabeth and Herbert Austin. Dorothy attended schools in Idaho Falls. In the summer of 1932, she met Axel Kordt Sorensen at a basketball game and they were married on March 25, 1934 at her parent’s farm on Route 5 in Idaho Falls. They farmed on Route 5 until 1945 when they moved to Salmon and ranched on the Big Flat with George and Phebe Austin. They moved to the Big Hole at Wisdom, Montana, in 1950. In 1951, they moved to ranch on Sandy Creek. In 1957, they retired and moved to a home they had built on the Bar. In 1961, they purchased a ranch on the High Bar where they raised appaloosa horses. Dorothy was a member of the Riding Salmonettes in the 1940s. Dorothy was an avid golfer and bowled well into her 80s, winning many trophies and patches. She spent many hours at senior citizen center kitchens helping with the meals on wheels. Dorothy was a resident of Discovery Care Center. Survivors include her two daughters, Lois Ann Shulenberger (Bill) of Challis and Karen Jean Harter (Henry) of San Luis Obispo, California; daughter-in-law Martha Sorensen of Great Falls, Montana. She had nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Axel; son, Franklin; an infant son; brothers, George, John, Bill and her twin, Donald; and one sister, Della Olsen. Funeral services were Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Salmon River Funeral Chapel with Father Bob Perry officiating. Burial will be in the Salmon Cemetery, under the direction of Salmon River Funeral Chapel.