Helmet "H. L." Wiese

HELMET L. "H. L." WIESE SWAN VALLEY, ID -- Helmet L. “H. L.” Wiese, 95, of Swan Valley, passed away December 30, 2006, at The Gables Assisted Living Center of causes incident to age. He was born October 10, 1911, in Kanaranzi, Rock County, Minnesota, to Hermann Julius Wiese and Anna Minna Loyall Wiese. The family moved to Bassett, then Rigby, Idaho, where he grew up and attended school. He married Esther Lucille Rice December 22, 1932, in Ucon, Idaho. They made their home in Ririe for eight years before moving to Swan Valley, where they lived and farmed for 62 years before moving to Idaho Falls four years ago. A man of many abilities, he also built snowplanes, was a snowmobile dealer, and raised horses. Esther passed away December 25, 2006. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was one of the first owners and builders of Pine Basin Ski Hill and helped establish the Pine Bay Boat Club on Palisade Lake. He was known for the snowplanes he built and raced. He also built air boats and enjoyed snowmobiling and raising Missouri Fox Trotter horses. Surviving are: Son: Gary L. (Linda) Wiese of American Falls, ID Son: Lynn H. (Karen) Wiese of Brigham City, UT Son: C. Boyd (LaDene) Wiese of Ucon, ID Daughter: A. Joanne (Michael) Ward of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Barbara L. (Sid) Poole of Swan Valley, ID 15 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Esther, and a son, Roger Dale Wiese. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2007, at Wood East Side Chapel, 963 S. Ammon Road, with his son, Bishop C. Boyd Wiese, officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood East Side. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ----------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Jessica McElroy mcelroyak@yahoo.com I wanted to take a few moments and tell the family that my thoughts and prayers are with the Wiese family at this time. I had the opportunity to take care of Esther and H.L at the Gables in Ammon. I enjoyed every moment that I was able to chat with them and get information on their past that they loved so much. I loved how H.L. would race me down the hallway on the way to the dining room. We were both about the same height so we were able to walk fairly fast together. The one thing that I cherished most about the Wiese couple was how much they loved each other and looked after one another. Esther was always asking where "Daddy" was and if he was going to eat with her. H.L. was always asking where "Mama" was. They were so much in love. I am so sorry for the loss in the family. Again, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Wendy Winterfeld Robinson wendy.robinson@itd.idaho.gov I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your folks. I have the fondest memories of your dad and his snowplane and Pine Basin. I can still hear your mom's voice in mom's hair salon. God Bless you all during this time, Casey and Wendy Robinson and family