Paul Black

PAUL BLACK IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Paul Leon Black, 75, of Idaho Falls, died March 13, 2006, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born March 6, 1931, at Los Angeles, California, to Samuel Jefferson Black and Lavina Walker Black. He grew up and attended schools in the area. Following graduation, he attended Whittier College on a track scholarship, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. On April 8, 1950, he married Nancy Jane Griswold in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized on September 5, 1950 in the St. George, Utah, LDS Temple. She preceded him in death. On November 26, 1988, he married Virginia Nash in the Oakland, California, LDS Temple. They were later divorced. He was a high school Biology teacher and track coach. He also served as yearbook advisor and was a photographer and salesman. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he enjoyed doing temple work. In his youth he earned the Eagle Scout award. Survivors are: Son: David (Kathy) Black, Idaho Falls Son: Keith (Karen) Black, Las Vegas, NV Daughter: Susan (Orv) Franchuk, Mesa, AZ Daughter: Karen (Andy) Roach, Franklin, ID Daughter: Nancy (Scott) Seehawer, Yorkville, IL Daughter: Leann (James) Cain, Boise, ID 24 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; a daughter, Meryl Butikofer; a son, Bryan Black; a brother, Conrad Hawkins and a granddaughter, Cassie Roach. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2006, at the Idaho Falls LDS 28th Ward, 1165 Azalea Drive, with Bishop Cleo Geddes officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.