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Orrin F. Webb, 93 |
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 GRANGEVILLE: Orrin F. Webb, 93 of Grangeville passed away January 19, 2012 at Syringa General Hospital in Grangeville.
He was born in Weiser, Idaho on June 16, 1918 to Mr. and Mrs. James Webb. The family moved to Gooding, Idaho in about 1925, Orrin attended Gooding Schools where he graduated from High School in 1936. He furthered his education by attending the University of Idaho where he was a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity. He graduated from the University in 1940 with a B.S. degree in Forestry. On December 22, 1939 he married Eleanora Graham, a Grangeville native, whose parents were Mr. and Mrs. James E. Graham. After graduation, Orrin and Eleanora moved to Grangeville, where he was employed in her Father’s Insurance and Real Estate Business. Orrin enlisted in the Air Force Cadet program in the summer of 1942, and was called to active duty in December of that year. As part of his training he was stationed at Mather Field, Sacramento, California; where on July 10, 1943, he was commissioned a 2nd Lt, as a Navigator. During World War II, he served as a Navigator on a B-17 in the 8th Air Force where he flew 11 combat missions and also spent 14 months as a POW in a German Prisoner of War Camp. After his release from active duty in the fall of 1945, he and his wife, Eleanora, purchased her Dad’s insurance and real estate business from Len Jordan, who had purchased in from her father in 1943. Orrin and Eleanora owned and operated the business until 1961, when they sold it to George Gerrard, Orrin remained with the firm for many years as a salesman; and, was also a Registered Representative Security Salesman for the firm of Murphy Favre in Spokane. He retired in 1985, but, thanks to Nels and Don Solberg of the Solberg Agency who had purchased the “old agency” from George Gerrard, he had an office with the firm. He always maintained that was what “kept him young at heart”—meeting new and younger people. He just could not understand how people could “just retire” and have nothing, nor anywhere, to go or do. During his active business career, Orrin was involved in many community activities, including being President of the Grangeville Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Grangeville General Hospital Board of Directors, a member of the Bank of Central Idaho Board of Directors, a member of the Jaycees, a 50 year member of Mt. Idaho Lodge #9 AF& AM, a member of the Scottish Rite Mason, a Shriner member of Calam Shrine, American Legion, and the Grangeville Elks. He was an avid fly fisherman; and during his life also enjoyed hunting, golfing, and the great outdoors. In addition, Orrin was an active member in the Grangeville Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. His wife, Eleanora and their son, James preceded him in death. At his request, there will be a private service, where he will be laid to rest along side of his beloved wife of nearly 65 years before her death in 2004. In lieu of flowers, or any memorial, he asks only that you remember him, and his wife, Eleanora; and their son, James in your prayers and thoughts. Services are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville. Send condolences to the family to: Blackmerfuneralhome.com |
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Jennifer C. Shira, 23 |
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Jennifer passed away January 9, 2012 from injuries received in an auto accident near Burley, Idaho. She joined her older brother Shayne along with her Grandma Rae and Grandfather “Pop”. Jennifer was born December 3, 1988 in Westerville, Ohio. She is the cherished wife of Bryson Shira and daughter of Michael and Sheri Starn. She graduated high school in New Philadelphia, Ohio andattended Kent State University while still in high school and then attended BYU Idaho. She married Bryson Shira on February 26, 2008 in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. They made their home in Kooskia, Idaho before moving to Grangeville, Idaho in July 2011. Jennifer was a ray of sunshine and brought her kind and gentle spirit everywhere she went. She was passionate about being a devoted wife to Bryson, and loving mother to daughter Sage and son Raden. Please go to Jennifer’s blog (http://toddlerhairstyles.blogspot.com) to view an example of her devotion to her daughter. There was no greater joy in her life than the nurturing of Raden and Sage with Bryson at her side. And her love for the Savior will always be a testimony for us to live by. Jennifer enjoyed bringing everyone together to play games and loved the times she spent with her family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Grangeville.She loved working in the Young Women’s Organization. Jennifer is survived by her husband Bryson (26), her children Sage Elizabeth (age 2) and Raden Michael (age 10 months) all of Grangeville, her parents Michael and Sheri Starn of Wellsville, Utah, brother Nicholas Starn and sister-in-law Heidi of Alexandria VA,brothers Tyler Starn and Jon Starn, both of Catharpin, VA, her sister Laurissa (Starn) Hansen and brother-in-law James of Salt Lake City, Utah, Grandmother Susan “Boo” Starn of Granville, Ohio, Grandfather Harold John “Hal” Howard of Newark, Ohio, Grandmother Pat “Grammy” Shira, Grandmother Leath Henderson, Father-in-law William “Bill” Shira, Mother-in-law Jeris Henderson Shira, Brother-in-law Mitchell Shira and Sister-in-law Tori, Brothers-in-law Thann, Rand, Kallan, Kade, Kyle, Jace, and Ty Shira and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her infant brother Shayne Michael Starn. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grangeville LDS Church in Grangeville, ID. Jennifer will be laid to rest at Tahoe Ridge Cemetary, Kooskia, ID. Services are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville, ID. Send condolences to the family in the care of BlackmerFuneralHome.com. |
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Joe E. "Billy" Byrd, 89 |
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We regret to announce the departure of our beloved father, uncle, grandfather and friend. Joe passed away peacefully in his home in Grangeville, Idaho on Monday, January 9, 2012. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Maxine of 34 years and his daughter Lou Taylor. Joe was known and loved by many for his music and his kind hearted ways. We will all miss him dearly. Joe is survived by his daughter, Sharon Voves and Kevin Nielson, daughter, Patricia Suhr and her family all of Grangeville. Joe also leaves behind his sister Eunice and Bob Goldfarb of Ohio, niece Karen Milner and sons David and Mitchell. He also leaves a special friend Larry Alsbury and wife Molly and many friends in the music world. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.at Prairie View Cemetery, Grangeville. Services are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville. |
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Lafayette "Lafe" Holbrook, 60 |
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 GRANGEVILLE: Lafayette “Lafe” J. Holbrook, 60 of Grangeville passed away on December 30, 2011 at Syringa General Hospital in Grangeville. He died from complications due to cancer treatment and a heart attack.
He was born on August 7, 1951 in Soda Springs, ID to Lafayette, Jr. and Donna Clark Banks Holbrook. Lafe was raised in Chesterfield, Idaho and was the oldest of five sons. He attended school in Bancroft, ID at North Gem and graduated in 1970 as salutatorian. He was kept busy with work on the ranch, but was also given the opportunity to be involved in hunting, fishing, and competitive sports. Later, as a freshman in high school, he hurt his knee and was kept from participating in high school sports. After graduating from high school he attended the University of Idaho for a year and lived at the Pie Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Lafe went to work at the family ranch in Chesterfield and Bruneau before being married. He then went to work for Simplot Mining Co. at the Conda mining site and then the Smokey Canyon mining site for many years as a heavy equipment operator. While working at the Conda mining site, he lived in Bancroft, ID and then later moved to Star Valley, WY to work at the Smokey Canyon mining Site. He semi retired to Riggins and later to Grangeville. Lafe’s first marriage was to Denise Waller Munsee and from it came three children, Boe Lafayette, James Lee, and Robert Anthony. In 1991 Lafe married Deborah and his family grew with the addition of Deborah’s three children, Kelly Frasier, Marcy Belcoe, and Kristina Revello. He is survived by his wife, his sons, Boe, James, Robert and Kelly; daughters Marcy and Kristina; brothers, Marc Leon of Salt Lake City, UT, Todd C of Bancroft, ID, Tracey B. of Pocatello, ID and Jonathan Ward of Aubrey, CA as well as 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His mother in law, Wilma Goucher also survives. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father in law Loren Raymond. A memorial service will be held in May in Chesterfield, ID. Cremation is under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville. Send condolences to the family to: Blackmerfuneralhome.com |
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Larry L. Ruzicka, 73 |
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Larry L. Ruzicka of Grangeville, 73, died on January 4, 2012 following a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Larry L. Ruzicka, was born August 2, 1938 in Cottonwood, Idaho to Joseph and Matilda Ruzicka. Larry was raised on the prairie and when he was six, his family moved into Grangeville. Larry graduated from Grangeville High School in 1956 and Larry and Bettie Schwarzer were married on July 26, 1958. They had four children, Phillip, Denise, Cheryl and Jon. Larry worked at various jobs in Grangeville. He began driving the Grangeville-New Meadows Auto Freight route in 1959. He continued there until he began working for Idaho County Light and Power Cooperative in 1966. Larry retired from ICL&P in 1998 as the Operations Superintendant. Larry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bettie of Grangeville. He is also survived by his four children and their spouses, Phillip and Kathy Ruzicka of Grangeville, Denise and Barry Blevins of Moscow, Cheryl and Todd Simons of Yoncalla, Oregon, and Jon and Michelle Ruzicka of Boise. Larry is also survived by eight grandchildren, Ryan and Randi Ruzicka of Boise, Michael Ruzicka of Lewiston, Aubrie Blevins of Moscow, Megan, Benjamin and Eric Simons of Yoncalla, Oregon and Reece and Adam Ruzicka, of Boise and, Tally Lovell of Grangeville. Larry also is survived by four great-grandchildren, Mikayla Ruzicka, Brady Ruzicka, Teighan Ruzicka and Timothy Weeks. Services will be Saturday, January 7, 2012, with a rosary at 11:00 am and a funeral Mass at 11:30 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Grangeville. Arrangements have been entrusted to Blackmer Funeral Home of Grangeville. Send condolences to the family at Blackmerfuneralhome.com To have been teased by Larry was to have been liked by Larry. |
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