John Ghan

JOHN GHAN IDAHO FALLS, ID - John Jefferson Ghan, 73, former Idaho Falls resident, died April 11, 2004 at his home in Ione, California. He was born, May 8, 1930, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Clifford Allen Ghan and Dorothy May May Mills Ghan. He attended schools in Twin Falls graduating from High School in 1948. On December 12, 1953, he married Aloha J. Tanner, in Elko, Nevada. They were later divorced. In 1955, he began working for Albertson's Inc., as a baker. In 1958 he became Bakery Manager and worked as such for forty years until his retirement. In 1965, they moved to Idaho Falls. On August 1, 1982, he married Charlene Elizabeth Blakely in Las Vegas, Nevada. She preceded him in death August 10, 1999. He was an avid bowler throught his life, and also loved gardening and flowers, especially the roses he raised. Surviving are: Son: Gregory Wade Ghan, Palo Alto, CA; Daughter: LaTauna Marie Ghan, Denver, CO; Son: Shon DeVere (Brandy) Ghan, Idaho Falls, Step-son: William F. (Diana) Blakely, Idaho Falls Step-son: Robert P. (Leesa) Blakely, Roy, UT; Step-son: Thomas A. (Clella) Blakeley, Woods Cross, UT; Brothers: Ray Ghan and David Ghan, Twin Falls, ID 12 Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and his wife. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 17, 2004, at Wood Chapel of the Pines, 273 North Ridge Avenue, The family will visit with friends Saturday for one hour before the services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.