Jay Merkley

Gerald's parents and mine were good friends while we were growing up, but he and I didn't run with the same crowd. When I returned from Texas in 2000, I was assigned to be be Anette's mother's home teacher, so I used to see both of them occasionally.                                                                                                                             I knew Gerald was busy on projects for the church and I saw his Gold Wing motorcycle several times.  I was nearly killed on a motorcycle so my interest lay more with horses and hunting. However, I'm sure Mike is right that that he used his time time on earth to good advantage in preparation for the other side of the veil.                 Till we all meet again.

Smokey Merkley

I was sad to hear of Walt's passing. I knew he had some heart trouble several years ago, but I thought he got past that and got himself in pretty good condition again. I didn't realize he was having health problems the last couple of years. I knew Walt from church trips we took as teenagers and from high school.

I remember his smile,I'm sure everyone who knew him does. Although I have'nt seen Walt for about ten years,when he was visiting his brother John I'm going to miss him.

Posted on: Apr 13, 2021 at 8:14 AM

I still live south of Pocatello, about a a half mile mile from the farm I grew up on. I spent my career teaching iat Texas A&M University and hunting whenever I got the chance to do so. I moved back to the farm when I retired from A&M in 2000, to take care of dad and continue hunting in the Rocky Mountain North west. I moved North a half mile when he died in 2004.

Do you miss living south of Porky, Idaho??? the good old days ...have a great B/D hugs Donnie Bo

Happy Birthday Jay doing any hunting lately ?? hugs Donnie Bo

Posted on: Apr 05, 2019 at 11:01 AM

Have a fantastic & wonderful time on your '74 birthday hugs Bo--jangles

Posted on: Mar 04, 2019 at 1:43 PM

Don,
Dr. Douglas Orchard passed away last Thursday. He was in our graduating class. Did you know him?

Don,
Dr. Douglas Orchard, of Eagle, Passed away last Thursday. He was in our graduating class at Poky High. Did you know him?

I was sorry to hear of Doug's passing. We lived next door to each other on Purdue, for two years. before my family moved south of town.

We continued to be friends throuout high school but I lost track of him after high school.

He was was always upbeat and friendly and and a pleasure to be around.

Thanks for the birthday wish Eilene. It doesn't seem that long ago that we were growing up South of town, but when I sit long enough to think about it, a lot has happened since then.
I really need to sit more, but I don't think it will ever happen. Now that my wife has retired she keeps dragging me to Texas, North Dakota Spring Creek , Nevada, and Reedsport Oregon to see the kids.
I've been trying to get back to Spain and we might make it since Annie has been looking into a trip to Europe.