Pat Mcclaskey

PAT McCLASKEY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Pat Donald McClaskey, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 30, 2006, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. He was born March 17, 1923, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jack McClaskey, Sr. and Mabel Clark McClaskey. He attended schools in Idaho Falls. He served his country during World War II, building battleships at the Kaiser Ship Yard in San Francisco. He married Thaylis Harris June 30, 1944, in Dillon, Montana. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple December 6, 1980. Being very well self-taught in ornamental and design metal work, he established McClaskey and Sons Ornamental Iron Works in Idaho Falls. He and his sons operated the business and it is still in existence today. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he had served as High Priest Group Leader and other positions. He loved spending time at their cabin, fishing, boating and time with his family; he enjoyed drafting and designing ornamental iron work Survivors include: Wife: Thaylis Harris McClaskey, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Patty (Mike) Dearden, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Steven (Thirza) McClaskey, Idaho Falls, ID Son: DeLynn McClaskey, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Elaine (David) Oram, Othello, WA Brother: Ken (Barbara) McClaskey, Idaho Falls, ID, Brother: Jack L. (Beulah) McClaskey, Jr., Orem, UT Sister: Betty Sage, Hudson, WY 16 Grandchildren & 8 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Craig Donald McClaskey, a daughter-in-law, three sisters, Ola Mintle, Marge Knutt and Rose Marie McClaskey, and two grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2006, at the Idaho Falls LDS Rose Park Ward, 351 West 14th Street) with Bishop Jeffrey Stark officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home 273 North Ridge Avenue, and Thursday for one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1810 Moran, Idaho Falls, ID, 83401 ------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Mike Spencer spencer67@cableone.net Well, Delynn - this puts a new spin on the old "McClaskey and FATHER" signs!!! Love - Mike Bernice (Schultz) Lewis bgraphics@thundr.myrf.net Just a note to let you know I'm thinking of you at this sad time. If you don't remember me, I'm the caretaker that Slim Knutt lived with for 13 years and have met you at the cemetery on Memorial Days. We still miss "old Slim." He was grand dad to our grand children. With Love, Bee Jack and Helen Bingham hbingham@infowest.com Thaylis, I just learned of Pat's passing and feel so sad not to be there with you at this time. Jack is very frail and his memory isn't too good any more. Some very interesting challenges along our journey of life. Let the Lord be your guide and it seems to make things more pleasant and bearable. We have some very special memories. Every time I look at our security door and our wrought iron patio set I think of how neat it was for you and Pat to bring those things down here and make sure the door fit just right. You will always be in my heart. Love, Helen