Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Jet over Mackay Idaho August 31 2010
The skies cleared just enough this evening so this jet got a clear view of the Big Lost River Valley and Mackay, Idaho.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Peter Paganetti Passes August 20, 2010
Peter Paganetti, 86, of Mackay, passed on Aug. 20, 2010.
No services are planned at this time, according to his wishes. Arrangements are under the direction of Lost River Funeral Chapel in Arco, Idaho.
Published in Post Register on August 22, 2010
Peter Albert Paganetti, resident of Mackay, Idaho, died August 20, 2010 peacefully in his sleep at the Lost Rivers Hospital in Arco, Idaho. He had a good attitude and sense of humor all his life.
Pete was born on November 16, 1923 in Marshall, California to Tranquillo and Lena Paganetti. He married Rose Mazzoleni on July 16, 1955 in Reno, Nevada. They lived in Novato, California. He worked a as hod carrier for over 20 years all over the northern San Francisco Bay area. When he retired from that he went to work at the Novato Unified School District as a custodian, then a maintenance man. He was very skilled at his job and was always a hard working man no matter what he was working on. When Pete retired from that, he and his wife moved to Lucerne, California, which had been their summer home for many years. 12 years ago they move to Mackay, Idaho to be nearer to their daughter.
Pete was a veteran of World War II. He was a founding member of the Laurel Gun Club which he belonged to his whole life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting firewood and helping other people.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, his 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Pete was the last of his generation. He is survived by his wife, Rose, daughter and son-in-law, Linda and David Horre’, his son and daughter-in-law, Albert and Karen, 2 granddaughters, Katie and Laurie and one great grandson, Elliot. He also is survived by many nieces and nephews. A special mention of this brother-in-law, Billy Mazzoleni, who was like a brother to Pete.
Pete was a very good man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Published Arco Advertiser September 2, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Joe Nowacki American Legion Dedicate New Flag Pole
Joe Nowacki American Legion Dedicate New Flag Pole at the Nolan Sayer Field in Mackay, Idaho
Joe Nowacki American Legion
L to R: Ivan Hardy, Hershel Ivie, Ron Oxley, Wayne Bone, Gordon Harris, Bob Hauck, Oscar Wornek, Ralph Martini, Lowell Frauenholz, Rick Hanni and Campbell Gardett (present, but not pictured).
Elizabeth Ann Jordan Reimann Service to be held August 28, 2010
Elizabeth Ann Jordan Reimann, the daughter of Earl Franklin Jordan and Irene Charlotte Farrar Jordan was born on December 2nd 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the second daughter of three children. She grew up in St. Louis. When she was 17 years old, she moved to Jacksonville, Florida.
It was there that she graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. After graduation, she attended one year of Junior Harris Teacher College in St. Louis. She received a Registered Nurse License in 1945 after training at St. Louis City Hospital School of Nursing. Her last year of school was spent as a Cadet Nurse working in San Diego Naval Hospital attending injured servicemen returning from World War II.
Betty worked at the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio until transferring to the VA Hospital in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. It was there she fell in love and married her husband, Edward Claude Reimann on November 9, 1948. For a short time they lived at his parents ranch before settling in Pocatello where Betty worked as a nurse at St. Anthony's Hospital and Edward attended Idaho State University Vo-Tech.
After Betty's first child, Karen Nanette, was born November 11, 1949, the family moved to Gooding, Idaho. She worked tirelessly at the tuberculosis hospital while Edward opened an upholstery shop. It was there that their first son, Timothy John was born on December 29, 1951. When Edward's step-father suffered an accident that left him unable to run the ranch, the family moved back to Marsh Valley to help out. Betty continued her path of service as a nurse via the Marsh Valley Hospital and the private practice of Dr. Leo Burkett.
It was during this time that Betty became pregnant with her second daughter Toni, born December 29, 1955; and her second son Kent Edward, born April 16, 1957. The Reimann family tended the ranch for eight years until they bought the Gentry Motel and Beeline Gas Service Station in Mackay, Idaho. Betty said that she fell in love with Idaho the moment she arrived and Mackay continued to be her home until 2005. She assisted many members of the community as a home health nurse under the Idaho State Public Health Agency as well as a volunteer EMT. She retained her license to be a registered nurse until 2004.
Besides being a nurse and mother, Betty was also a member of the Mackay Methodist Church that later became the Mackay Community Church. Towards the end of her life, she was chrismated into the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church. She participated in the community in many ways, as a member of the Mackay Historical Society, she donated many personal items for the museum. In addition, she gave her time generously to the American Legion Auxiliary #16 and the Ladies Aide. Betty was known for her consideration, kindness and unconditional love. She spent her later years caring for her ten grandchildren. An avid knitter and needle point crafts woman, many of her projects have become family treasures.
The onset of vascular dementia allowed her to become a resident of the Emerson House at Riverpointe Memory Care in 2007. It was there, that her unwavering compassion was returned by the caring and gentle staff. She touched many hearts with her clear blue eyes and whimsical smile. Betty passed away peacefully February 25, 2010.
She is survived by her four children: Karen Salinas and husband Fred; Tim and wife Elvina; Toni Shores and husband Dave; Father John Kent and wife Christina. In addition, she is survived by her brother, Dr. Earl Jordan; nephew, Les Mansfield; ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Reimann and sister, Ruth Mansfield. Orthodox services were held Saturday, February 27, 2010 in Boise at the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church with Father Mark Finn and Father John Reimann officiating. Private burial followed at the Mt. McCaleb Cemetery in Mackay, Idaho. A celebration of her life will be held in Mackay at a later date.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kenneth Weitiemer, M.D., Emerson House at Riverpointe staff and Harrison's Hope Hospice staff for their compassionate care of Betty. Thanks to Father Mark, wife Michelle and children and the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church family for their time and attention to Betty and her family.
In her memory, donations to the Mackay American Legion Auxiliary #16, Robert Hauck, Commander, 4312 N HY 93, Mackay, Idaho 83251 or the Mackay Senior Center, P.O. Box 413, Mackay, Idaho 83251 would be appreciated.
James "Jimmy" Tea Obituary
He was born on May 13, 1957, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Raymond Tea and Patricia Newbern. He was raised in Mackay, Idaho, where he enjoyed everything outdoors. He graduated from Mackay High School in 1975, and moved to Pocatello where he started working at J.R. Simplot. He spent 35 years working at Simplot in maintenance and recently became a crane operator. He was proud of being an EMT for the last 20 years.
He was a member of the Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed reloading ammunition. He was an avid fisherman and expert hunter. He also enjoyed making fishing lures, welding, muscle cars, gardening, roses, watching little league baseball and NASCAR. He thoroughly enjoyed the company of family and friends while barbecuing and Dutch-oven cooking. He was also every dog's best friend.
He was married in 1976 to Patricia Britt and had two fantastic daughters, Nicole and Tiffany. They later divorced. The last 13 years of his life were spent with his loving companion, Cheryl Starr, and her two wonderful sons, Jacob and Allen. He was blessed with two grandsons and two granddaughters, who were the highlight of his life. He loved watching them play sports and teaching them about the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by James and Alice Tea, Alice Belle Newbern, and Louise Tea. He is survived by his amazing grandchildren, Jalen, Otto, Kaya, and Violet; his parents, Raymond Tea and Patricia (Leonard) Wall; fiancée Cheryl Starr; sister, Penny (Dean) Wall; brother, Randy Tea; daughters, Nicole (Jon) Hoxit, Tiffany Tea and Patrick Moran; sons, Allen Starr and Jacob Newsom, and Patricia Tea.
A celebration of life will be held in his honor on Saturday, August 28, 2010, at high noon at the Simplot Pavilion. Immediately following will be a feast fit for a king, so please bring a side dish and your favorite Jimmy Tea story.
Published in Idaho State Journal on August 26, 2010
Billy James Hocking Mt. McCaleb Cemetery Mackay, Idaho
Billy James Hocking was born April 5, 1926, in Compton, Calif., to Ernest Hocking and Clara Hanni.
Billy attended elementary and high school in Moore and Mackay. He entered the military July 5, 1944, and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 20th Air Force and 19th Bomb Squadron, on a B-29. After returning from military service, he married Barbara Bell. They later divorced.
He married his friend of many years, Sakae Holloway, in 1987. Billy admired and respected Sakae's two sons, Gene and Stanley. Billy and Sakae lived and worked together in Blackfoot.
Billy was an auto and diesel mechanic or truck driver most of his life. He was a mechanical genius with speed and power driving his creativity. There wasn't a single motor that he couldn't fix and make faster and more powerful than originally planned by the factory engineers.
Dad was a man of few words. He was quiet and soft spoken but stern. He spent his life working and teaching those around him the greatest examples of true integrity, honesty, and humility. He taught his children and grandchildren what an honest day's work looked like and to always respect and lend a helping hand to those in need.
He was a lifetime fisherman and spent his last few weeks fishing on the Mackay Reservoir. While trolling and catching his limit of kokanee each day, he instructed his children and great-grandchildren the proper techniques of baiting the hook, letting just the right amount of line out, reeling in the fish and hoisting it into the boat without a net.
He was a relentless teacher seeking to teach perfectionism in every lesson. He set the achievement bar high and would accept nothing less. We will miss his wisdom, subtle humor and common sense lessons. His uniqueness was unequivocal and we all feel incredibly blessed for having him in our lives.
He is survived by his wife, Sakae Holloway of Blackfoot; one brother, Frank Hocking of Henderson, Nev.; and one sister, Dolly Ausich of Mackay (Lost River Nursing Home); one son, Billy (Caryn) Hocking Jr. of Blackfoot; two daughters, Connie Wasia Anderson of Blackfoot and Margaret Van Orden of Mackay; two stepsons, Gene Holloway of Hailey and Stanley (Anita) Holloway of Burley; six grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and five step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Dorothy, Myrtle and Mary (Cleo); and four brothers, Pat (Gilbert) Clayton, Gene and Tiny (Glen).
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at Mt. McCaleb Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by the American Legion Joe Nowacki Post No. 16 of Mackay. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson Family Funeral Home of Arco.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Mackay American Legion Post No. 16. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during our time of loss. Published in Post Register on August 25, 2010
Parents:
Ernest Garfield Hocking (1888 - 1967)
Clara Rose Hocking (1890 - 1959)
John Alfred Muffett "Muff" Obituary
John Alfred Muffett (Muff), 68, passed away peacefully August 11, 2010, surrounded by family members at his home in Vallejo, California.
He was born in Mackay, Idaho June 26, 1942, to James Wallace Muffett and Wanda Rose McCoy. He was born less than a block from where his mother still resides. He went to school in Pioche, Nevada, Challis and Mackay, Idaho graduating in 1960 from Mackay High school. He was briefly married to Sharon McIntosh. In 1966, John moved to California from Idaho where he met and married Trudy Wolters. He worked for Singer Sewing Machines and later Syar Industries as a member of the Teamsters for many years. He retired after 33 years and pursued his passion for collecting various items, and he and Trudy maintained a booth for many years at the Vallejo flea market.
John was preceded in death by his father James Wallace Muffett on April 14, 1997.
He is mourned by Trudy, his wife of 40 years; mother Wanda Muffett of Mackay; son John David Muffett (Daina) of Ammon, Idaho; step-daughter Linda Wolters of Vallejo,; brothers James H. Muffett (Sharon) of Mackay and Hank Muffett (Conrad Kostelecky) of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; sisters Susan Muffett Standefer (John) of Orchards, Washington and Joan Muffett of Kimberly, Idaho. He is also survived by three granddaughters, one great-grandson, numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family. John was loved by many, and will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his generous nature.
John’s wishes were to be interred in Mackay at the Mt McCaleb cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the American Legion Hall, Mackay, Idaho on Saturday, September 4, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Kaiser Vallejo Hospice, 975 Sereno Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589.
John was preceded in death by his father James Wallace Muffett on April 14, 1997.
He is mourned by Trudy, his wife of 40 years; mother Wanda Muffett of Mackay; son John David Muffett (Daina) of Ammon, Idaho; step-daughter Linda Wolters of Vallejo,; brothers James H. Muffett (Sharon) of Mackay and Hank Muffett (Conrad Kostelecky) of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; sisters Susan Muffett Standefer (John) of Orchards, Washington and Joan Muffett of Kimberly, Idaho. He is also survived by three granddaughters, one great-grandson, numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family. John was loved by many, and will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his generous nature.
John’s wishes were to be interred in Mackay at the Mt McCaleb cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the American Legion Hall, Mackay, Idaho on Saturday, September 4, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Kaiser Vallejo Hospice, 975 Sereno Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589.
John Alfred Muffett "Muff" Obituary
June 26, 1942 - Aug. 11, 2010 John Alfred Muffett (Muff), 68, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2010, surrounded by family members.
In 1964 John came to California from Idaho and retired from Syar Industries after 33 years. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Trudy Muffett; granddaughter, Andrea Muffett; daughter, Linda Wolters; mother, Wanda Muffett; son, John D.Muffett; two brothers, two sisters and extended family.
John was loved by many, and will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his generous nature.
A memorial service will be held at Jesus Risen Lord Church at 233 James Road in American Canyon on Saturday, August 28, at 2 p.m..
In lieu of followers please make donations to Kaiser Vallejo Hospice, 975 Sereno Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589.
Published in TimesHeraldOnline on August 25, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
1960-1969 Mackay High School Reunion Labeled Photos
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Memorial Wall in Tank Park
Mackay Memorial Grove located in Mackay’s Tank Park. The memorial has 11 bronze plaques with the names of Big Lost River families. Additional names can be added by purchasing space on the next plaque. Contact Mackay City Hall.
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