Remembering - Annie Kent Atha - Mt. McCaleb Cemetery, Mackay, Idaho - Mackay Miner January 8 1942

Mt. McCaleb Cemetery, Mackay, Idaho. Plot: Block 82, Lot 4, N 1/2

Remembering - Alta Belle Zee - Obituary 1972

Mt. McCaleb Cemetery, Mackay, Idaho. Block 27 Lot 2 N 1/2

Yvonne Savaria Passes Away on July 19 2013

Yvonne Savaria, 84, of Challis, Idaho, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013, in Pocatello. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, at Jones & Casey Funeral Home in Challis, with burial at 2 p.m. in Lost Rivers Cemetery in Moore, Idaho. Viewing will be held one hour before services.

Arrangements are under the care of Jones & Casey Funeral Home of Challis. Memorials may be made to Safe Haven Care Center, Challis, ID 83226

Yvonne Savaria, 84, of Challis, Idaho, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 in Pocatello, Idaho. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2013 at Jones & Casey Funeral Home in Challis, Idaho. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. in Moore, Idaho at the Moore Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Safe Haven Care Center, Challis, Idaho 83226.
Yvonne Comish Savaria was born September 15, 1928 in Bancroft, Idaho, the only child born to Dewey W. Comish and Velera Belle Rawlens. She was raised in Malad, Idaho and graduated from Malad High School in 1946. She was employed at the drug store for several years in Malad before moving to Hailey, Idaho, where she was employed at another drug store.
She met Milton Savaria and they were married January 16, 1950 in Elko, Nevada. Her husband, Milton Albert Savaria, was born August 16, 1927 in Mackay, Idaho. Three children were born: Mona, Danna and Julie. She worked at the Golden Rule Mercantile for many years. Yvonne became an Avon Lady in Hailey and then moved to Challis, Idaho in 1983, where she continued to sell Avon products for the next 20 years. Because of her Avon sales, she made many good friends over the years.
She and Milton enjoyed their retirement years, staying busy with their little jobs, hunting and fishing together.
She is survived by daughters Mona (Alan) Brooks of Gannett, Idaho, Danna Savaria Hillman of Bellevue, Idaho and Julie Savaria of Challis; grandchildren Tammie Brooks of Hailey, Milton and Tonya Brooks of Gannett, Jamie and Lyman Bridge of Bellevue and James Savaria of Challis; great-grandchildren Lilianna and Parker Bridge, Abigal and Lilya Armstrong and M.J. Milton Albert Brooks of Hailey, Idaho; brother-in-law Jim (Shirley) Savaria of Twin Falls, Idaho and sister-in-law Diana Briggs of Sandy, Utah.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Milton Savaria.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones & Casey Funeral Home of Challis, Idaho.

Irma Evelyn Rukavina, 86, Passes Away July 22 2013 in Pocatello, Idsho

Irma Evelyn Schlafke Rukavina Passes Away July 22 2013. 

Born 20 July 1927. Irma Evelyn Rukavina, 86
Pocatello-Irma Evelyn Rukavina, 86, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 at her home in Pocatello following a year long struggle with cancer. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pocatello on Thursday, July 25th at 11:00 a.m. A full obituary will be in the Thursday edition of the Idaho State Journal 
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Irma Evelyn Rukavina (1927 - 2013)

ObituaryIrma Evelyn Rukavina July 20, 1927 - July 22, 2013 Irma Evelyn Rukavina passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 at her home in Pocatello, Idaho following a year long struggle with cancer. Irma was born on July 20, 1927 in Warren, Ohio, to Harriet LaDue and Aurthur Schlafke. She grew up in Ashtabula, Ohio. In 1946 she and her mother and brothers moved to Mackay, Idaho. There she met Louis Rukavina and they were married on November 24, 1946 at St. Barbara's Church. They had seven children, Rick, Mike, Steve, Nick, Mattie, Mary, Mala. Louis passed away in 1990. After her husband's death, Irma moved to Pocatello where she had made her home until the time of her death. Irma devoted her life to raising her children. They came first in all that she did. Over the years she shared her passions with them. She enjoyed fishing off the pier behind their home on the Big Lost River and all the kids grew up doing the same. She loved to garden and had beautiful flower beds that were admired by many. Her cinnamon rolls were loved by not just her family, but it seems the little town of Mackay knew when she was baking. She was gifted in crocheting, knitting, quilting and sewing. Each of her grandkids have a beautiful quilt to remember her by. In 1967 Irma and Louis leased Frank's Steakhouse which they ran until 1977. Many friends were made through their years in the Steakhouse and many kids found their first employment with them. Irma and Louis spent many years digging for old bottles. They were displayed in their home for years and were the source for many a story to all who came to visit. For many years Louis and Irma and kids hosted the coffee stand at the annual Mackay Free Barbecue. Irma had an angelic voice which unfortunately was not passed down to her kids. Many nights were spent with family and friends playing pinochle, dominos and cribbage. Irma was a member of the Lady Lions in Mackay and the Altar Society at St. Barbara's Church. She worked at the Mackey High School library for many years. She was awarded the President's Call to Service Award in recognition for her commitment and volunteer serve to St. Vincent DePaul Society. Irma was preceded in death by her husband Louis Rukavina, two brothers, Gordan Schlafke and Bob Schlafke, sister Helen Moy and her twin sister who died at birth. Irma is survived by all her children Rick (Ardis) Rukavina, Mike Rukavina, Fr. Steve Rukavina, Nick (Irene) Rukavina, Mattie (Kenny) Rukavina-Greene, Mary (Frank La Marca) Rukavina Ayers, Mala Rukavina, a brother, Paul Schlafke of Star Valley, WY, 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren with three on the way. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pocatello on Thursday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will be held following the Mass. Interment will be Thursday, afternoon at Mount McCaleb Cemetery in Mackay. Funeral arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Downard Funeral Home, Pocatello, Idaho (208) 233-0686 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/idahostatejournal/obituary.aspx?n=irma-evelyn-rukavina&pid=166005917&fhid=24605#fbLoggedOut Mt. McCaleb Cemetery, Plot: Block 37, Lot 4

Remembering - Louis M. Rukavina, Veteran

Louis M. Rukavina, Gunners Mate 3rd Class 

Mt. McCaleb Cemetery, Plot: Block 37, Lot 4, N 1/2

Remembering - Emma Beryl Kimball Elson - February 2 1945

 Beryl Kimball, 1942.

Mt. Mcaleb Cemetery, Mackay, Idaho.

Remembering - Colton Kimball - Born 16 April 1897 and Passed Awary 4 January 1972

Colton Kimball, Former Resident, Dies in Idaho

Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan 7 at the Mackay, Idaho LDS Ward Chapel for Colton Kimball, former Bedford resident, who died Jan 4, 1972 at his home in Mackay of an apparent heart attack.  He was buried in the Mount McCaleb Cemetery.

A former trapper with the U.S. Biological Survey, he served as foreman of rodent control in the 1930's in CCC Camps for the nation's youth.  In 1941 he went to work with the BLM and remained there until 1065, when he retired.

He operated the Trout Haven Trailer court, north of Mackay.  

He was a life-time member of the Eagles Lodge in Idaho Falls and was active int he LDS Church.

Mr Kimball was born in Bedford, Wyo., April 16, 1897, the son of Charles C. and Clara Hinck Kimball.  He attended school in Bedford, and later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he was active in professional wrestling.

He later wrestled for the light heavyweight title of the world.  He wrestled in Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah as a professional.

He married Dora Nelson at Grover, Wyo., march 24, 1917.   She died in February 1920.

March 4, 1922 he married Sadie Rainey at Etna, Wyo. and in 1925 they moved to Little Lost River Valley, and two years later to Arco, where he was employed as a blacksmith, until 1933.

Survivors include his widow, of Mackay; three sons, ElRay N. Kimball and George C. Kimball, both of Mackay; and Dellis R. Kimball of Idaho Falls; two daughters, Mrs Glen (Wilma) Lahey of Ogden, Utah; and Mrs Kenneth (Okla) Grover of Mesa Wash.; four brothers, Harold of Carey; Lowell and Carwin both of San Jose, Calif.; and Bud of Elko, Nev.; two sisters Mrs Leonard (Elda) Coon of Arco, Idaho and Mrs Jim (Mary) Howard of San Jose, Calif.; and 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Kimball, Colton (4 Jan 1972) Star Valley Independent

Remembering - John S. Monarch - Mackay Miner Nov 28 1966

Remembering - Chase Addison Clark - Mackay Miner December 30 1966

Chase A Clark

Rose Hill Cemetery, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Remembering - Jerry Barber Wilson - Mackay Miner December 14 1966

Buried at Lytle Cemetery Ursine Nevada

Jessie Pearl Erickson Passes Away June 9 2013

Pearl Erickson, 92, passes away June 8 2013. She will have a graveside service at Mt. McCaleb Cemetery on Saturday, June 15 2013 - 11 AM.

Jessie Pearl Erickson joined her husband, mother, father and siblings in Heaven on Sunday, June 9, 2013. She was being cared for at the Family Tree of Morgan, Utah, at the time of her death.

She worked at the Defense Depot in Ogden, Utah, before being married to Edward Clarence Erickson on Sept. 3, 1941. They later were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on April 29, 2000.

She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and taught Sunday school and Primary.

She was an EMT and belonged to the American Legion and the Lady Lions. She took care of her mother-in-law, Retta, until Retta died. Her husband played a saxophone in a band and she loved to listen to him play.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her father and mother, and 10 brothers and sisters.

She is survived by daughters, Linda (Max) Preece, Ilene (Dana) Harrington and Dawna (Ken) Zirwas; and son, Kent (Kit) Erickson. She had 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff at Manor Care in Ogden, Utah, and at the Family Tree in Morgan, Utah, for the tender care of their mom.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Mount McCaleb Cemetery in Mackay under the direction of Anderson Family Funeral Home. Published in Post Register on June 12, 2013

Pearl Erickson, American Legion Auxiliary, September 12 2005

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting 12 Sept 2005. L to R: Julie Johnson, Glenda Jardine with Dona Hardy next to her, but not pictured, Lola Coates, Pearl Erickson, Lois Munson, Eleanor Richardson, Connie Mink, Sally May

Pearl Erickson, American Legion Auxiliary, September 12 2005

Birthday Club June 9 2004 Pearl Erickson Elvera Williams 

Birthday Club July 10 2002 with Dorothy Sailer, Lula Shaffer, Pearl Erickson, Lela Warner

 July 12 2006 Birthday Club with Helen Rackham, Pearl Erickson, Bunnie Smith, Lula Shaffer

Monitoring the Lost Rivers Museum with Dorothy Sailer, Pearl Erickson, Sharron Phillips Huff, Marjorie Lundberg Malkiewicz July 1 2001

June 9 2004 Birthday Club

July 11, Birthday Club

Valley Varieties with Virginia (Ginny) Anderson, Director Sharon Larter Akers, and Pearl Erickson, Kid's Park, July 4 2002