Paul Curtis

PAUL CURTIS Click here to view Paul's Video Tribute Paul Curtis, 91, lifelong resident of Ammon, passed away May 2, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Paul was born May 20, 1918, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Lester Curtis and Francis Mary Keefer Curtis. He attended school in Ammon and graduated from Ammon High School in 1936. He married Iletta Montague on November 19, 1939 in Osgood, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized on July 23, 1940 in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. Paul worked as a dry farmer and parts manager for Rogers Brothers Potato Processing Plant retiring in 1980. Iletta preceded him in death on November 21, 1987. Paul was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a High Priest, Scout Master, Assistant Ward Clerk, and High Priest Secretary. He had been a member of the Lion's Club and served on the Ammon City Planning and Zoning Committee. Paul enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, camping with the family at Pine Basin and in Teton Valley. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include: Daughter: Karen (Doug) Hammer, Lewiston, UT Daughter: Connie (Jerry) Wadsworth, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Ryan (Jeaneen) Curtis, Boise, ID Son: John (Jill) Curtis, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Kevin (Katie) Curtis, Newport, OR Brother: Gene (Louise) Curtis, Boise, ID 17 Grandchildren, 35 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers, one sister, one niece, and one nephew. The family would like to thank Dr. Carl Vance and the doctors and nurses in EIRMC ICU for their kind and loving care. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Wood Funeral Home East Side Chapel, 963 S. Ammon Road, with Bishop Ryan Kohler of the Ammon LDS First Ward officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., both visitations at Wood East Side. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: David Owens Family paragon@ida.net Our deepest sympathy to your family. We are so sorry that we are unable to attend the funeral but we will be out of town for our daughter JoAnna's college graduation. Paul was a very special uncle and he will be missed. Rest assured that he is at peace, now that he is reunited with Aunt Ileta. Susan Summers Brower Susanbrower@gmail.com I'm so sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather, uncle and friend. I can still remember the fun I had as a child going home teaching with my dad to visit your home. Your family is a great memory! Know that Paul is in a great place of peace and comfort with his beloved Ileta. May God bless you all. Terese (Stoddard) Lott lottfamily83274@hotmail.com John, Jill and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a very nice man. It was nice to see him at Amber's reception last summer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Terese Kirk Clark grandpakirky@gmail.com I wanted to extend my condolences to all of Paul's family and I pray for peace and comfort for you at this time. Paul was always such a great neighbor and friend to me as I grew up on Rawson Street. I will cherish the many good memories I have of our visits out in front of his house. I can still remember him when I was just a kid playing basketball with John behind the house, and how he would instruct me on the two handed jump shot. (He always seemed to make the shots) I consider myself blessed to have known him and his family. Mark & Val Sheppard mshepp3@yahoo.com Dear Curtis family, Paul was one of the good ones. He was plain spoken, honest, humble, had a great sense of humor, a guy you knew would give you the shirt off his back if you needed help. The last time we spoke to him was at Meg & Brian's wedding. He looked spiffy in a Hawaiian shirt. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Mark & Val Mary Smith and Family frenchm@q.com Paul was a wonderful neighbor and friend, he will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayer s. Darrel Owens Owendd@ida.net Dear Paul Curtis family, I'm sorry that my work schedule is such that will not be able attend Paul's funeral. I'm thankful for knowing your father and for all the love and support he was to Grandma Nelda and for the man he was. I can't help thinking of how happy he is once again being with his wife and those who have passed before him. My prayers are with you and I pray that at this time you will be comforted knowing that he is happy and enjoying a wonderful reunion. Barbara Quigley bbquigley@msn.com My condolences to the family. Your father was such a wonderful neighbor. I appreciate all of the help he gave us and the fine example he set through the years. He and your mother are fondly remembered. Kevin, I noticed you live in Newport. We lived there in the early sixties. I really miss the beautiful beach there; it seemed like the waves could wash away all worries. May many pleasant memories remain with all of you.