Harold (Lock) Seneff

HAROLD "LOCK" SENEFF IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Harold Lockwood “Lock” Seneff, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 11, 2007, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. Lock was born October 23, 1923, in Mt. Erie, Illinois, to Harold Seneff and Emilie M. Mabrey Seneff. He grew up in Marionville, Missouri. Lock earned a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1943 at Iowa State University and a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering at Missouri School of Mines in 1947. He served in the Navy V-12 Officer’s Training Program during World War II. He taught Electrical Engineering at the University of Missouri from 1947-1952 while working toward his doctorate. In 1952, he left the University, accepting a position at General Dynamics/Electric Boat Division in Groton, Connecticut, where he worked for 18 years. He was involved in the new design and construction of nuclear submarines, eventually becoming a Vice President. Lock went on 26 maiden sea trials with Admiral Rickover. In 1965-1966, he was Project Manager of S5-G at the INEL. In 1970, he accepted the position as Assistant Project Manager for LOFT and moved his family to Idaho Falls. In 1975, he left the INEL and worked as a family partner in the Country Store Boutique until he retired. Lock married Mary Jo Geren October 9, 1943. They raised eight children together and had been married 54 years when she passed away in January, 1998. On April 10, 1999, Lock married Kathryn Ann Monson in the Goshen LDS Church. They spent eight very happy years together and traveled the world. Lock was an avid reader, enjoyed bridge, golf, bocci ball and loved all sports. He was a grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 21 years. Lock was a devoted father, husband, grandfather and friend; he touched many lives, and will be sorely missed. Survivors include: Wife: Kathryn Seneff, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Susan (Jim) Ferraro, Denver, CO Daughter: Stephanie (Victor Zue) Seneff, Boston, MA Son: David Seneff, Salt Lake City, UT Son: Mark (Lynda) Seneff, Clinton, UT Daughter: Jody (David) Caraher, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Eric (Melanie) Seneff, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Geoffrey (Karen) Seneff, Homer, AK Daughter: Lisa (Tom) Jones, Roberts, ID Stepdaughter: Tamii McCall, San Diego, CA Stepdaughter: Robin McCall, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: William (Shirley) Seneff, Norfolk, VA 27 Grandchildren 10 Great Grandchildren. Lock was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Mary Jo. A celebration of his life was held at the Shilo Inn. Graveside services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Lock Seneff Memorial Fund, c/o Westmark Federal Credit Union, 2160 West Broadway, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, to be distributed to the charities of his choice. ---------------------------------- Condolences received online: Melissa Felsman fel12mel@yahoo.com Kathryn, I'm the one from Lunch Bunch(Lock & my home group). I just found out about your loss today from paper. God amazes me how he does His work, I mean,He come for Lock the day after HIS Memorial of Life! My Blessings, Prayers & Thoughts to YOU and Family Members at this time. Jack, Kim, and Erin Bowling We send our sincere regrets and sympathy to Kathryn and Lock's extended family for their loss of a loving husband and father. I, Jack Bowling will miss him greatly. Lock and Kathryn offered great support to me and helped me to fill the void left in my heart by the loss of my beloved wife, Claire. I will cherish the memories of their taking me in as a member of their family and serving me meals. I also cherish their treating my niece Kim Bowling and my grand niece Erin Bowling as members of their family during their visits from Chicago following my niece, Kim, losing her husband (my nephew) at the same time as I lost my wife. With our deepest love and sympathy. - Jack, Kim and Erin Bowling Cheryl Siedelmann cls@siedelmann.org Dear Mark, I was sorry to see that your father has died. It is a nice obituary in the PR, it looks like he had a long and eventful life. Give me a call sometime and let me know how things are going for you. Cheryl Gail Bird Mark and Lynda, So sorry to hear of your loss. What an absolutely fantastic life to celebrate. I love you both. Gail