Dean Mccafferty

DEAN W. McCAFFERTY UCON, ID -- Dean Walter McCafferty, 88, of Ucon, passed away August 26, 2009, at Idaho Falls Health & Rehab Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. Dean was born November 30, 1920, in St. Anthony, Idaho, the fourth child of Walter McCafferty and Flossie Kearney McCafferty. He grew up and attended schools in St. Anthony. In August, 1942, eight months after Pearl Harbor, he was drafted into the U. S. Army. After basic training at Fort Francis E. Warren, he received a skilled bakery diploma. Then, true to army ways, he was assigned to a mechanic ordinance for the First Infantry Division. He spent time in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New York, and England. He landed on Omaha Beach in France on D Day 1. His company had replacement vehicles for the First Infantry Division and traveled through Belgium and Holland. They were in Aakon, Germany for 10 weeks awaiting supplies, then continued their travels into Egar, Czechoslovakia, and arrived the day World War II ended. Dean married Theola Geneva Radford January 19, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He worked at Hart’s Bakery in Idaho Falls, where he met Theola, then he and his brother, Ross, owned and operated Park Café in Idaho Falls. He was a carpenter for many years and owned his own business, Dean’s Garbage Service, for several years. He and Theola lived in Idaho Falls for 20 years and moved to Ucon 44 years ago. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandkids and great grandkids. His hobbies were family, hunting, fishing, panning for gold, camping, and watching golf on TV. Surviving are: his wife of 63 years: Theola McCafferty of Ucon, ID Daughter: Carol North of Colorado Springs, CO Son: Mickey (Judy) McCafferty of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Judy MacDonald of Idaho Falls, Daughter: Brenda (Dave) Chase of Menan Sister: Doris (Joe) Denton of Whittier, CA 10 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Irma Corder, and a brother, Ross McCafferty. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2009, at the Annis-Little Butte Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Idaho Honor Guard. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Jo Ann Watson gmaoften@yahoo.com I am sending my condolences to the McCafferty family. I knew Mickey when I lived in Idaho Falls. He was in the Navy at that time. I am sorry for the families' loss. Please accept my condolences to you all. Lloyd Kearney Theola and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Dad wanted to attend Dean's funeral but he doesn't drive anymore and attempts to get him there were unsuccessful. He thought the world of Ross and we grew up hearing stories of his cousins. We hope to be able to take him for a ride up to the cemetery to visit some family grave sites, Dean's being one of them. Again we offer our sincerest condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Lloyd Kearney Family Joyce(Radford) Smith littlefoot71@msn.com I am sorry to hear about Dean, it is very hard to lose a loved one. The memories will forever be in your hearts. May the lord be with each of you at this time in your lives.