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Obituaries for December 3, 2009 |
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Albert Goodwin, 84, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Albert was born Sept. 9, 1925 in Detroit, MI, the son of Brace and Madeline (Hade) Goodwin. He graduated from Melvindale High School in the Class of 1943. Albert married Cleta Thomas on Aug. 7, 1948 in Romulus, MI. Albert was drafted during World War II and attained the rank of sergeant in the U.S. Army. During the war, he was captured and held as a P.O.W. in Europe. He went to work for Kaiser-Frasier Automobile Manufacturing as an accountant. Albert then worked for the United States Postal Service for 28 and a half years, retiring in 1985. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Albert enjoyed reading and gardening, especially his flowers. He also enjoyed sports and hunting. Albert and his wife spent many winters in Tavares, where he spent a lot of time shuffling. The second week of June for 19 consecutive years, Al and Cleta drove from Michigan to the Orofino area to spend time with their Idaho family, Mike and Karen (Bird) Goodwin and Grandsons Josh and Caleb. They watched many baseball games through the years, beginning with Mike’s play on the McLaughlin Logging Team at the Father’s Day Tournaments and on through the years with Josh and Caleb at Maniac games and American Legion. Close to Ruth and Bill Bird of Greer, they often spoke of the good folks in Orofino. Unlike many “flatlanders,” Al and Cleta loved traveling that last stretch from Lolo, MT, and then up into our beautiful timber country. Most important to Albert was spending time with his family. Albert is survived by his wife, Cleta; children, Michael (Karen) Goodwin of Orofino and Holly (Gene) Whitehead of Mt. Pleasant; four grandchildren, Joshua and Caleb Goodwin, Vicky (Chris) Ball, and Todd Whitehead; four great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Whitney Goodwin and Emily and Kimberly Ball; and a brother, Ralph (Joanne) Goodwin of North Carolina. Albert was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gerald Goodwin. Funeral services for Albert were held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel, located at 114 S. Bradley Street in Mt. Pleasant, on Nov. 28, with Pastor Jon VanDop of Rosebush United Methodist Church officiating. You may view Albert’s obituary online and send a private condolence to the family or sign the public guestbook at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com. |
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Thomas O. Clark Jr, 76, Orofino
Tom was born to Thomas and Leola Clark on Aug. 31, 1933 in Boise. He lived in the Boise area until he married Joan Whiting on April 25, 1953 in Elko, NV. Tom then joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, WA. After being honorably discharged from the Army Tom began working in the construction field and worked on the Oxbow and Brownlee dams before moving to Orofino to work on Dworshak Dam. After work on Dworshak Dam was finished Tom decided to stay in Orofino as he loved the area, and loved to hunt and fish. After being injured in a logging accident in 1994 Tom began enjoying his retirement. He spent a lot of time fishing with his best friend, Del Walker. Tom is survived by his wife Joan, sons David of Port Hadlock, WA, Jeff of Olympia, WA and daughter Lori McKay of Orofino; grandchildren DJ Clark, Jessica Clark, Chanel Clark, Alyx Clark, Devlyn Clark, Dane Clark, Bryce Clark and Stacee McKay; and a sister, Betty Petet of Nampa. His parents, a brother and a sister preceded him in death. At his request there will be no services. All family and friends are invited to a memorial tribute in his honor at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Community Center beneath the Pizza Factory. Refreshments will be available.
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William Olson, 80, Weippe
Billy was born to William and Allie Olson Feb. 8, 1929. He was a lifetime resident of Weippe. He was in the Air Force during the Korean War and was part of the Berlin Airlift. When he got out of the service he worked in the woods and at area mills. Billy wed the love of his life, Jolean Conway, on Oct. 12, 1952. They had 57 wonderful years of marriage. Together they had two daughters, Karen and Kathy. In 1986 they added their son-in-law Scott Lefferts to the family. In 1974 Billy gained John and Sue Wyatt as his family. Then along came the “grandkids”; Nikki, Kacey, and Mindy. Along with the Wyatts, Bonnie Jensen joined the family. They have all been such a blessing. Billy enjoyed being with his family, going to church, fishing, hunting, getting wood and reading. Preceding him in death were his parents William and Allie Olson. Survivors include his wife Jolean, daughters Karen, Kathy and Scott Lefferts, John and Sue Wyatt, Nikki and Chad Towslee, Kacey, Chris and Olivia Cagle, Minday and Fred Michaelscheck, and Bonnie Jensen. A new great-grandbaby will be born in February. A Memorial Service will be Sat. Dec. 5, 1 p.m. at the Weippe Wesleyan Church, Weippe. Following the service a reception with refreshments will be held in the fellowship hall of the Wesleyan Church. There will be a private family burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials for William Olson can be made to the Weippe Wesleyan Church or to the charity of your choice. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. |
Thomas O. Clark, Jr. of Orofino, a devoted husband, father and
grandfather died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 with his family at his
side. He was 76.
William “Billy” Olson went to be with Jesus Nov. 27, 2009. He passed
away from complications of a stroke.