Archive - Mar 2011 - Obituary
March 30th
Gladys Bethal Rogers, 90, of Blackfoot, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at
Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot.
Gladys was born Aug. 28, 1920, in Rockford to William Albert Blair and Uva Claypool. She lived her lifetime in the Blackfoot area. She attended school in Sterling, Grandview and in Ely, Nev. She was the state champion in Ely for running the hurdles.
Kenneth L. Young, a 74-year-old Blackfoot resident, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, in Blackfoot, following an illness.
He was born May 16, 1936, in Idaho Falls, the fourth child and first son of Lloyd W. and Verna Young.
He grew up on a farm in the Thomas-Pingree area West of Blackfoot and was schooled in the Snake River School District. His higher education included a bachelor's degree from Utah State University, a master's degree from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D from Southern Illinois University.
Keith Floyd Adams, a 90-year-old Blackfoot resident, died at his home on Saturday, March 26, 2011, following an illness.
He was born May 7, 1920, in American Fork, Utah, the son of Byron L and Nora V. Adamson Adams. He attended schools in Springfield, Grandview and Blackfoot and graduated from Blackfoot High School.
He married Melba Bartlett on Nov. 23, 1946, in Pocatello. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Oakland LDS Temple. She preceded him in death on June 7, 2007.
Melvin M. Martin, 72, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the home of his daughter, Jenny Hong, in Blackfoot.
Mel was born on April 18, 1938, the son of Earl and Neva (Murphy) Martin in Moab, Utah.
March 25th
Melvin Martin, 72, of Blackfoot passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the home of his daughter, Jennie Hong.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home and will be announced.
Walter L. Tschikof, 90, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at a local care center.
Arrangements are pending through Summers Funeral Homes, Ustick Chapel.
Anthony âA.J.â Keith Camp, 24, of Firth passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.
A.J. was born June 2, 1986. in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Deborah Camp Lockyer. He attended school in Firth and graduated from Jefferson High School in Rigby.
A.J. worked at Idaho Supreme in Firth. In his free time he enjoyed working on cars, woodworking, and playing basketball and football in high school and hanging around with his friends and family.
March 24th
Jack Fisher, 77, of Blackfoot passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home and will be announced.
Anthony âA.J.â Keith Camp, 24, of Firth passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Hawker Funeral Home, 132 South Shilling Avenue in Blackfoot, with Pastor Lifeshay officiating. Family will meet with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2011, at Hawker Funeral Home and for one hour prior to services on Saturday. Condolences may be sent to the family at condolences@hawkerfuneralhome.com.
Walter Taylor Greaves, 94, of Blackfoot passed away Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Idaho State Veteranâs Home in Pocatello.
Walter was born Dec. 4, 1916, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to George Edward Greaves and Minna Frieda Andra. He spent part of his youth in the Salt Lake area. He moved to Pingree about the age of 8 with his family. His family worked for a while on a farm there. From there, they moved to Rose. He went to school in Wapello, finishing the fifth grade.
