Gerald Mack

Gerald Emerson Mack, age 101, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 1, 2011. Gerald was born October 21, 1910 in Shenandoah, Iowa to Charles Frederick Mack and Virginia Mae Head Mack. The family moved to Idaho when he was six years old. He attended school in St. Anthony and Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. After high school, Gerald began working for Cal-Pak Corp. It later became Del Monte Corp. And he spent his entire work history there. He retired in 1975 as an Area Superintendent-West Coast Seed Operation. He was a member and officer of Idaho - Eastern Idaho Seed Operation. In August of 1930, Gerald married Grace Hackworth and they made their home in Idaho Falls. Two children were born to their marriage: David John Mack, who passed away at birth, and Geraldine Mae Davis. Grace passed away in Boise, Idaho in June of 1984. On November 16, 1990, Gerald married Lois Elaine Herd Hoffman in Ucon. Lois joined him in Boise, where they lived for 16 years until 2006, when they moved to Ammon. Gerald was an avid reader and enjoyed all things outdoors – especially pine trees and mountains. He loved traveling and spending time with his family. He became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2007. He said that his only regret was that he should have joined sooner. Survivors include: Wife, Lois Mack of Ammon, ID; Daughter, Geraldine Mae Davis of Grant, ID; Stepson, Kevin Hoffman of Idaho Falls, ID; Stepson, Gary Hoffman of Rigby, ID; Five Grandchildren; 14 Great grandchildren; 13 Great-great grandchildren; and Lois’s extended family of 16 Grandchildren and 27 Great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Margaret Carpenter and Kathleen Wackerli; his wife Grace; a grandson, Jeffery Edwards; two stepdaughters, Vicki Hoffman Stracener and Debra Hoffman Tibbits; and his son-in-law, William S. Davis. Gerald’s family would like to offer a special thanks to Idaho Home Health and Hospice. You came into our home as care-givers and became like family. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2011 at the Ammon LDS 15th Ward (1925 East 49th South)with Bishop Ken Louk officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood East Side (963 South Ammon Road) and on Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.

Funeral Services -- Monday

11:00 a.m. ,Monday, December 5, 2011 Ammon LDS 15th Ward 1925 E. 49th S. Idaho Falls, ID, Bonneville 83406 Notes: The family will visit with friends on Sunday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood East Side (963 South Ammon Road) and on Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery.