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     His Social Security Number was 518-24-8617.² Orvin Walter "Joe" Cordell was buried at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, 1615 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington.⁴ He married Karen Hart.⁵ Orvin Walter "Joe" Cordell was born on November 8, 1931 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^2,3,5 He married Evelyn Margie Rensmeyer on August 5, 1951 at Ada Co., Idaho.³ Orvin Walter "Joe" Cordell died on April 20, 2005 at Washington at age 73.^2,5 He Orvin W. "Joe" Cordell - "Joe"…walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 20, 2005, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Joe was born November 8, 1931, in Boise, Idaho, to Ova and Nina Cordell. He graduated from Boise High School in 1949 and attended Boise Jr. College. He spent 33 years in the telephone industry, beginning as a lineman for Mountain States Tel & Tel in Boise. He progressed to Cable Splicer, then to Engineer, transferring to Pocatello, Idaho. He later joined General Telephone in Tekoa, Washington, moved to Moscow, Idaho, moved again to Kennewick, Washington, to Spokane, Washington, to Gresham, Oregon, and with the merger of West Coast Telephone and GTE, finally to Everett, where he retired from GTE. Joe then worked 17 years for Snohomish County PUD in Everett. He served his country for 21 years in the Army National Guard of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, where he commanded four different units. He retired at the grade of Captain. Joe's hobby for many years was singing in a Barbershop Quartet. In 1978 "The New Rendition" won the Evergreen District Championship, and then competed at the International level. His love for music kept him involved for over 20 years singing in the Celebration Choir Ministry at Overlake Christian Church in Redmond. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 48 years, Evelyn; brother, LCDR Glen D. Cordell; and a son, Dr. Ivan W. Cordell. He is survived by the second love of his life, and best friend, his loving wife, Karen Hart Cordell; his daughter, Carol R. McCabe, and her husband, John, of Coupeville; daughter-in-law, Lou Ann Cordell; grandsons, Ian and Christopher "CJ" Cordell, of Everett; stepdaughter, Kelly Hutchinson, and her family; stepson, Scott Garrioch, and his family; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. His family and many friends who knew his tender gaze and kind smile will miss him dearly, but know that he is at peace and free of pain. We look forward to the day that we will be together again. As a celebration of his life, a memorial service will be held at 12 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home in Everett. on April 22, 2005.⁵

     Flossie Gertrude Cordell was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Gooding, Gooding Co., Idaho.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 519-10-7761.¹ She was born on February 14, 1890 at Maryville, Nodaway Co., Missouri.^1,2 As of September 22, 1909,her married name was Hill.⁵ She married Roy Ferdinand Hill on September 22, 1909 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^5,4 Flossie Gertrude Cordell died on May 20, 1977 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 87.¹

     Roy Ferdinand Hill was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Gooding, Gooding Co., Idaho.² He was born on July 9, 1882 at Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri.¹ He married Flossie Gertrude Cordell, daughter of Stephen Augustus Cordell and Elvira May "Ella" Cook, on September 22, 1909 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2 Roy Ferdinand Hill died on February 27, 1938 at Gooding, Gooding Co., Idaho, at age 55.¹

     Robert Loren Hill was buried at Dry Creek Cemetery, 9600 Hill Road, Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 519-18-8863.⁶ He was born on April 6, 1921 at Gooding, Gooding Co., Idaho.^1,6,2,3 He married Frances Aletha Finney on March 22, 1943 at Gooding, Gooding Co., Idaho.^2,3 Robert Loren Hill died on August 26, 2008 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 87.^6,2,3 He Robert L. Hill, 87, of Boise, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008 of natural causes. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 29 at Dry Creek Cemetery. Robert was born on April 6, 1921 in Gooding, Idaho to Flossie and Roy Hill. Roy was a professional photographer and passed his knowledge onto Robert who was an avid photographer all of his life. Robert attended schools in Gooding. During high school, he was a member of Troop A, 116th Calvary of the National Guard. It was in Gooding that he met Aletha Finney, the only love of his life. They married in Gooding in 1943 and shared 65 years together. Robert enlisted in the Army in 1943. He was shipped to South Carolina where he and Aletha started their family with a son, Bill, who was born in 1945. After his discharge, Robert returned to Boise and moved to the North End where he resided until his death. Here, his other two children, Barbara and Robert, Jr., were born. He went to work for the Idaho Transportation Department and retired after 38 years of dedicated service. The ultimate family man, Robert took his family on camping adventures around the state. He never passed up a hot springs, swimming hole, or ice cream shop. After he retired, he and Aletha toured the United States in their travel trailer. After the traveling was over, they took the trailer to McCall where they spent their summers at Lakeview Village overlooking Payette Lake. Photography was his passion, and in his seventies, he enrolled in a photography class at BSU. He was always looking for a new camera or a bigger and better lens. His family both endured and enjoyed his annual family photo shoots. Robert had a quick wit and was not afraid to share it. His ability for a quick come-back was uncanny. He could recite Robert Service poems from memory and entertained his family and friends with his humorous stories of growing up in Gooding. He was a staunch Republican in spite of his family's efforts to persuade him otherwise. Most of all, he loved to be surrounded by his family. His good nature and sense of humor will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Elvel Hill; and daughter-in-law, Sandy Hill. He is survived by his beloved wife, Aletha; his son, Bill (Jo) of Boise and Bob (Kathy) of McCall; his daughter, Barbara (Ken) Folwell of Boise; grandsons, Pat (Andra), Tim (Marty Jo) Folwell, Brad, and Bryan (Michelle) Hill; great-grandchildren, Riley, Taylor, Cole, Ben, and Max Folwell and Hailey Parrie; and a very special friend, Betty Stadler. on August 28, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 519-16-5824.⁹ Elvel Cordell Hill was born on April 21, 1924 at Gooding, Gooding Co., Idaho.^1,9,3,5 He married Florence Lorene Clark on October 12, 1942 at Bannock Co., Idaho.⁴ Elvel Cordell Hill and Florence Lorene Clark were divorced on June 17, 1960 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.⁴ Elvel Cordell Hill married Vera Annette Seawalt on August 31, 1962 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2,10 Elvel Cordell Hill died on April 11, 1989 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 64.^1,9

     Her Social Security Number was 519-20-0674.² Florence Lorene Clark was born on October 12, 1923 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^3,2 As of October 12, 1942,her married name was Hill.³ She married Elvel Cordell Hill, son of Roy Ferdinand Hill and Flossie Gertrude Cordell, on October 12, 1942 at Bannock Co., Idaho.³ Florence Lorene Clark and Elvel Cordell Hill were divorced on June 17, 1960 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.³ Florence Lorene Clark died on January 18, 2004 at Idaho at age 80.²

     Vera Annette Seawalt was buried at Cloverdale Memorial Park, 1200 N. Cloverdale Road, Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.⁴ She was born on May 25, 1933 at Meredosia, Morgan Co., Illinois.^2,5,3 As of August 31, 1962,her married name was Hill.² She married Elvel Cordell Hill, son of Roy Ferdinand Hill and Flossie Gertrude Cordell, on August 31, 1962 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2,3 Vera Annette Seawalt died on October 2, 2014 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 81.^5,3 She Vera Annette Hill passed away from natural causes on October 2, 2014, in her home at the Valley View Retirement Community, Boise, Idaho. Vera was born in Meredosia, Illinois, on May 25, 1933, and was the only child of Leo and Ane Seawalt. From Illinois, her family moved to Tigard, Oregon, and later to Raymond, Washington, where she graduated from Raymond High School in 1951. Vera married Dwight Smart in 1952, and they had two sons, Craig and David. Vera and Dwight later divorced. Vera married Elvel (Al) Hill in 1962. Both Vera and Al were passionate about music. They sang in the Chancel Choir of Boise's First United Methodist Church, and were members of the Boise Showtimers and performed in numerous community music programs. She never lost her love for music and was completely thrilled with her nearly front-row seat at the 2012 Josh Groban concert in Boise. Vera worked for KGEM Radio and was office manager for many years at the Royal Restaurant in Boise. In 1978, Vera and Al moved to Hailey, Idaho, and in 1985, relocated to McCall after Al's retirement from Idaho Power Company. It was during this time they started cross-country skiing, and also enjoyed exploring the area. They were thrilled to show visiting family and friends parts of Idaho that they both loved, as well as traveling extensively until Al's sudden death in 1989. Shortly after that, Vera returned to Boise to be close to family, portraying a strong "survivor" image to family and friends - - she even put "Sur5r" on her car's license plate. Vera is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her sons, Craig Smart (Teresa) and David Smart; and stepchildren, Deanna Mendiola (Carlos), Steve Hill (Judy), and Carol Warren (Bob). Vera was a very proud and loving grandmother to her 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson, providing them many wonderful memories of her. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Aletha Hill, and several nephews and nieces. A memorial service and celebration of Vera's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2014, at Cloverdale Funeral Home, 1200 North Cloverdale Road, Boise, ID. on October 10, 2014.³

     Yvonne Lucy Taylor was born on December 10, 1920 at Rigby, Jefferson Co., Idaho.^1,3 As of September 24, 1942,her married name was Cordell.¹ She married Richard Nichols Cordell, son of Archie Elvel Cordell and Reba Julian Parker, on September 24, 1942 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas.^1,4,2 Yvonne Lucy Taylor died on January 16, 2015 at California at age 94.³ She Yvonne Lucy Cordell, 1920 - 2015, Jan. 16. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard and her sons, Robert, Mike and Scott. She is survived by her daughter, Gay Ekelund; daughters in law, Leslie Cordell and Dara Cordell; grandchildren, Jennifer Ekelund, Vickie Burrie, Jackie Judd, Kasey Woodard, Jessie Chischillie, Nick Cordell and Julie Seamons; great grandchildren, Jaxson Burrie, Lillian Burrie, Cordell Judd, Elena Judd, Owen Judd, Carson Woodard, Chloe Woodard, Camille Woodard, Skyler Seamons, and Logan Seamons; brother, Richard Taylor and her sister, Betty Littrell. She spent her early years in Rigby Idaho and Billings Montana. She attended BYU and played the cello in the orchestra there. She was an Air Force officer's wife and lived with her family all over the world. She was a talented artist and created many wonderful paintings in oil and water color. Vonnie and Richard spent their retirement years in Honolulu, Hawaii, Saratoga, and San Jose where they were avid golfers. She has lived in Vacaville for four years and has made many friends with whom she so enjoyed playing bridge. She squeezed every ounce of life out of what she had and made the best of it. She kept her wit and she kept her wits about her until the very end. She was loved by her family and friends and will be missed. Funeral services will be at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main St., at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 12. on February 8, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 575-90-1402.⁶ Robert David Cordell was born on June 10, 1959 at Fort Belvoir, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3 He died on April 13, 1997 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 37.^1,2,6

     Anna Birdenia Cordell was buried at Morris Hill Cemetery, 317 N. Latah Street, Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^2,3 She was born on July 11, 1904 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,3 She died on June 30, 1905 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2,3 She CARDELL - Birdinia A. Cardell, the 11 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.L A. Cardell of South Boise died yesterday morning of whopping cough. The funeral will take place from the family home at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev E. B. Harris officiating. Burial will be in Morris Hill cemetery. on July 1, 1905.²

     John Paul McDermott was born on July 13, 1856 at New York.⁴ He married Annastatia S. "Anna" "Tasby" Cordell, daughter of Dr. James Cordell and Eura "Eury" Reed, circa 1902.^5,2 John Paul McDermott died on May 18, 1918 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California, at age 61.^3,4 He McDERMOTT - In Oakland, May 18, 1918, John Paul, beloved husband of Anastatia McDermott, loving father of Andrew Jerome McDermott, Mrs. Evelyn Butler and Miss Bernadette Hood, a native of New York, aged 61 years, 10 months and 5 days. on May 19, 1918.⁴

     James D. Cordell was buried at Cain Cemetery, Wilcox, Nodaway Co., Missouri.¹ He was born on February 2, 1867 at Nodaway Co., Missouri.¹ He died on January 18, 1868 at Nodaway Co., Missouri.¹

     Tony James Barntish Barntish - Tony J., route 1, Boring, Or., October 14, 88 years old, father of Mrs. Elizabeth Yost, Boring; Mrs. Mary Gantie, Weiser, Idaho; James Barntish, Salmon, Idaho. Services today (Wednesday), October 17, 2 p.m. Carroll's Funeral Home, Gresham, in charge. Interment Sandy cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Fir Hill Cemetery, Sandy, Clackamas Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on July 14, 1846 at Indiana.^6,4 He married Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Cordell, daughter of Dr. James Cordell and Eura "Eury" Reed, on December 6, 1891 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.^2,3,7 Tony James Barntish died on October 14, 1934 at Boring, Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 88.^4,5

     James H. Barntish was born on December 22, 1892 at Midvale, Washington Co., Idaho.^1,5 He married Bernice Lamb on September 13, 1927 at Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., Idaho.²

     Elizabeth Temple Barntish was buried at Ward Memorial Cemetery, Brookings, Curry Co., Oregon.⁷ Her married name was Radford.³ Her Social Security Number was 541-32-3169.³ She married Clark A. Radford.^3,7,8 Elizabeth Temple Barntish was born on March 21, 1895 at Midvale, Washington Co., Idaho.^1,3,8 As of November 28, 1921,her married name was Yost.⁹ She married William Bud Yost on November 28, 1921 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.^9,2 Elizabeth Temple Barntish died on July 22, 1980 at Curry Co., Oregon, at age 85.^3,8

     Her Social Security Number was 518-28-8345.⁶ Mary Urah Barntish was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.⁷ She was born on October 29, 1898 at Midvale, Washington Co., Idaho.^1,6,7,3 As of June 7, 1921,her married name was Gaenzle.⁸ She married Henry W. Gaenzle on June 7, 1921 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.^8,2 Mary Urah Barntish died on January 3, 1981 at Idaho at age 82.^6,7

     His Social Security Number was 519-01-2976.⁷ Henry W. Gaenzle was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.^3,4 He was born on November 9, 1890 at Odessa, Russia.^7,3,4,5,6 He married Mary Urah Barntish, daughter of Tony James Barntish and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Cordell, on June 7, 1921 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.^1,2 Henry W. Gaenzle died on October 30, 1963 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho, at age 72.^7,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 536-20-2570.⁹ John Henry Gaenzle was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Fairfield, Camas Co., Idaho.³ He was born on September 4, 1922 at Midvale, Washington Co., Idaho.^1,9,2,3,5 He married Ethel Waunita "Juanita" Gentry on September 14, 1946 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.^10,11 John Henry Gaenzle married Norma Lee Vaught on April 10, 1959 at Gooding, Gooding Co., Idaho.⁴ John Henry Gaenzle died on February 27, 1996 at Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., Idaho, at age 73.^1,9,3

     Ethel Waunita "Juanita" Gentry was buried at Pine Haven Cemetery, Halfway, Baker Co., Oregon.² She was born on April 4, 1926 at Carson, Baker Co., Oregon.^4,3 As of September 14, 1946,her married name was Gaenzle.¹ She married John Henry Gaenzle, son of Henry W. Gaenzle and Mary Urah Barntish, on September 14, 1946 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.^1,3 Ethel Waunita "Juanita" Gentry died on March 15, 1958 at Gooding Co., Idaho, at age 31.^4,3 She GOODING, IDAHO - Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Ethel Gaenzle, 31, Fairfleld, who died Saturday morning in an automobile accident 10 miles north of Gooding, will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Thompson Chapel in Gooding. Born April 4, 1926, in Carson, Ore., she was a member of the order of Eastern Star. Surviving, husband, John Gaenzle, Fairfield; four daughters, Terry, 7; Shirley, 5; Jacqueline, 3, and Nancy, 1, also several brothers and sisters, her parents, Reuben W. Gentry and Ethel Lena Gentry, Halfway, Ore. The Rev. James Crow will officiate at services, with assistance of the Eastern Star, Hailey. Burial in Halfway, Ore., Wednesday at 2 p.m. under direction of Beaty Funeral Home, Baker. on March 17, 1958.³

     William Bud Yost was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, 11801 SE Mt. Scott Blvd., Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.⁵ He was born on February 11, 1881 at Nebraska.^6,3 He married Elizabeth Temple Barntish, daughter of Tony James Barntish and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Cordell, on November 28, 1921 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.^1,2 William Bud Yost died on July 22, 1936 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 55.⁴

     Bernice Lamb was born circa 1897 at South Dakota.² As of September 13, 1927,her married name was Barntish.³ She married James H. Barntish, son of Tony James Barntish and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Cordell, on September 13, 1927 at Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., Idaho.³

     Wilburn Harold Delzell was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.³ His Social Security Number was 518-09-9974.⁴ He was born on September 5, 1899 at Washington.^2,4,5,3 He married Ruth B. Seay, daughter of Ausbun Asberry Seay and Bethany Cordell, on October 9, 1924 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho; Their gravestone has a marriage date of Oct 9, 1926.^1,3 Wilburn Harold Delzell died on July 9, 1978 at Prosser, Benton Co., Washington, at age 78.^4,6,3