Anthony William "Tony" Haener, 24

GRANGEVILLE: Anthony William "Tony" Haener, 24 of Grangeville passed away as a result of an industrial accident in Renton, WA on March 1, 2006.

Anthony was born January 9, 1982 in Spokane, Washington to Dick and Diane Litchfield Haener.

Anthony lived life to the fullest each and every day. He knew no strangers and valued each and every friend and acquaintance. His family meant everything to him and he always made sure he took care of them. He made everyone smile and laugh.

Hunting, fishing with his dad and working in the woods were his favorite activities. When he was 12 years old he bagged his first moose with his dad and good friend Jim.

His education started at Sts. Peter and Paul grade school. He then attended Grangeville High School graduating in 2001. After his graduation Anthony worked for the Forest Service in timber and fire. The woods held a special place in Tony’s heart and after working for the Forest Service for 2 seasons, he went to work for Elk Mountain Logging operating logging equipment and learning the trade. In January of 2003 he attended Northwest Lineman College in Meridian, Idaho. Upon graduation he worked traveling with electrical line contractors in Texas and the Northwest. In 2004 he was interviewed and selected for the lineman apprenticeship program with the Northwest Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. He had completed a little more than half of the required hours and schooling to obtain his journeyman card.

Anthony was very active in sports at Grangeville High School. He played football and was in the track program. As a senior he won 2nd place in the state pole vault event with the help and training of his friends and coaches, Doug Carver and Jeff Adams. He always put forth a 110% effort.

Anthony is survived by his parents, Dick and Diane Haener of Grangeville, his sister Amanda Crosby her husband, Chad and nephew Kaden and brother Benjamin all of Boise, and the love of his life Kari Duclos of Cottonwood, his grandmothers, Lois Litchfield and Aggie Haener of Grangeville, several aunts, uncles and cousins. His grandfathers, Earl Haener and Bill Litchfield preceded him in death.

We need to keep in mind Anthony’s three favorite sayings; “Keep on Keepin' On”, “Get’er Done” and “You win some and you lose some”

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Grangeville. Burial will follow at Prairie View Cemetery, Grangeville. A Vigil service will be held Monday, March 6, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Friends may call Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville. Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Sts. Peter and Paul Sacristy Restoration Fund or to Sts. Peter and Paul School in care of Blackmer Funeral Home, 305 No. Mill St., Grangeville, ID 83530