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Obituaries for February 28, 2008 |
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Frank L. Davis, 74, local logger
Frank was born to Ruby and Vida Davis on January 18, 1934 at Harpster. He attended school at Harpster and Lapwai. Frank worked at and owned several gas stations in Lewiston and Orofino. By the early 1960’s, Frank owned his first logging truck, adding a couple more trucks then purchasing an existing fleet of ten logging trucks by the 1970’s. The fleet stands at seventeen logging trucks to date. Frank, a self-taught mechanic, earned a name throughout the logging industry and he was sought out for diagnosing truck breakdowns. Frank had many hobbies throughout his lifetime, including spending time waxing his cars for car shows, hauling royalty in his 1966 T-Bird Convertible in parades, boating at Dworshak, water skiing, fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, bidding against his wife at estate auctions, and collecting guns. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Reuben, sisters Almira and Elenore, son Gary Davis Wilfong, and grandsons Mathew Wilfong and William Edrick Hall. Frank is survived by his wife Kathie of Lewiston and Pierce; his children Pat Davis of Alaska, Dianna (Butch) Alfrey of Lapwai, Denise (Bill) Hall of Orofino, and Dezra Marcell and Geoff Riener, both of Lewiston; grandchildren Justyn Hall, Sandra Alfrey, Eric Alfrey, Jordan Alfrey, Michael Davis Wilfong, and Carrie Davis; great grandchildren Kailey and Kaiden Hall, Madison Alfrey, Jassmin Alfrey, Jaide Wilhelm, Jerica Wilhelm, and Gaberiel Alfrey; step-daughters Tina Snodderly of Lewiston, Bobbi Laws of Lewiston; and his step-grandchildren Taylor Mann, Tanner Snodderly, Keely Petticord, and Lacie Burley. We celebrate his life of over 74 years and all that earned him the love, the admiration, and the respect of family and friends, feeling grateful for our time with him, enriched for having known him, and feeling blessed to have his remarkable spirit here among us forever. Dad ~ Grandpa ~ Husband From all of us, we love you. May God comfort you. May you find assurance in His presence, comfort in His mercy, and peace in His love. Frank, may you also find comfort in the arms of the angels ~ we love you and will dearly miss your humor. Funeral services for Frank Davis have been scheduled for 12 noon on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at Malcom’s Brower-Wann Funeral Home, with burial at Normal Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Frank’s name can be sent to Pierce Search and Rescue / Fire Department, P.O. Box 356, Pierce, ID 83546. Malcom’s Brower-Wann Funeral Home in Lewiston is handling the arrangements. |
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Gail Frazier, 93, former resident Gail M. Frazier, 93, formerly of Orofino and Kamiah, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 at Portland, OR. Arrangements are pending with Trenary Funeral Home in Kooskia. |
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Jane A. Curtis, 79, Council
My only solace is the knowledge that she died in my arms with the sound of my voice telling her how much I loved her. My love for her was sublime for over 60 years! Jane was born in Riverton, WY, on Aug. 20, 1928, to her parents, Roger (Mac) and Rachel McCall. She lived for a time in Basin, WY, before moving to Pierce, where she attended elementary school. The family then moved to Craigmont, where she attended and graduated high school. Everybody loved Janey! She was tall, musical, athletic, cheerful and full of fun! She attended nursing school at St. Joseph's School of Nursing, graduating as a registered nurse in Lewiston in 1952. She made her residence with husband Mort and first son Mike in Weippe before moving several times within the Pacific Northwest. She moved to Council in 1960 with three sons, Mike, Stuart and Scott, and one daughter, Jill. During her years in Council she continued her nursing career. She became an integral part of the community's hospital, serving many roles, including staff nurse, director of nursing, EMT instructor, and finally, a family nurse practitioner. In 1970, she entered into the first nurse practitioner program in the United States, sponsored by the Mountain States Regional Medical Program (there were four other nurses who entered into this program). Dr. John Edwards encouraged her to attend this program to "increase health care in the rural mountainous areas."
The dedication and quality of care provided by Jane Curtis, RNNP, not only improved the quality of care in the Council/Cambridge area of Idaho, but also helped change how health care is delivered in many areas of Idaho today. Both a son and a daughter were inspired by her to become nurses. She retired in 1989. She served her community for more than 30 years. After retirement, she continued to provide health care by assisting with blood pressures at the Council Senior Center. Jane enjoyed swimming with her dear friends at Starkey Hot Springs, continued to crochet beautiful afghans, learned to ski, loved to play golf and was able to travel abroad with her husband and daughter. She could make unfailingly flaky pie crust that melted in your mouth and help her children get through the flu bug with equal skill. She loved visiting with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jane moved to the Treasure Valley in the fall of 2006 so that she could access specialized health care. She was able to travel to Council for short visits to be with her husband and keep in touch with friends. She wanted the people in Council to know that she loved and missed her friends, community and her home. She is survived by her brother, Jim McCall and his family, cousins in Wyoming, her husband, four children, eight grandchildren (Justin, Courtney, Meghan, Motie, Taylor, Michael, Grant and Rachel), and two great-grandchildren (Isabella and Noah). Mother, you are sorely missed. You are forever in our hearts. A memorial service will be held in the spring. The date will be announced. |
Robert Davies, 53, Sioux Falls, SD
Robert Davies (Bob) formally known as Big Bob, passed away Aug. 14, 2007 at Sioux Falls, SD. He was 53. His pastor, Kerry Ascher, had been at his side in the hospital. Bob was born Oct. 6, 1954 in Montebella, CA. A celebration of life was held Aug. 16, 2007 in Aberdeen, SD. Bob came to Orofino in the 90’s after doing time in prison. He lived in Ahsahka, down by the river. He loved the area. A friend invited him to church. There he found a loving home and became good friends with Pastor Phil and Jan Bonner, John and Connie Daley, Dave and Henri Rising, Barb Grim-Huellet and many others. Bob had been a biker, living a hard life, made bad choices and paid the price. He found unconditional love in his relationship with Jesus Christ. He loved to sing and people loved to hear him praise his Heavenly Father. With all his human flaws, there are those of us who looked beyond that with unconditional love. We saw a man with a big heart who over came much adversity and he never stopped loving Jesus. It was an honor to have known him. Peace and joy unspeakable are now yours, brother Bob. |
Frank L. Davis, 74, passed away at his home in Pierce Tuesday, 
My beloved wife, Jane Ann Curtis, passed away Sunday Dec. 30, 2007. Her time of
death was her own choosing, since she chose to terminate rather then continue
with dialysis.
The education was offered at Stanford University School of Medicine of
California. She worked in this extended role of the nurse, both in Council and
Cambridge. Jane was selected as a "Legend of Nursing," sponsored by the March of
Dimes in November 2004 for her role. Because of the success of this initial
program 30 years ago, nurse practitioners have become a very important part of
health care in Idaho, especially in the rural and underserved areas of the
state. 
“In loving memory of Robert Davies”