Ronald Say

Ronald Lee Say, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 18, 2010, at his home of natural causes. He was under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Eastern Idaho. Ronald was born April 29, 1930, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Arthur Leonard Say and Doris Ada Lerwill Say. He attended schools in Pocatello, Glen’s Ferry, Lima, Montana, and Burns, Oregon. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1948. On August 5, 1957, he married Gertrude Schmier Johnson in Rawlins, Wyoming. Ronald and Gertrude lived in Idaho Falls and he worked as a carpenter at Argonne National Lab-West for 28 years, retiring in 1987. Ronald was an avid sportsman and also enjoyed golfing and fishing. Ronald is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gertrude, four daughters, Marilyn (Wayne) Baumgardner of Mackay, ID, Shirlene (Tye) Tomchak of Idaho Falls, ID, Marlene Brown of Idaho Falls, ID, Sherry (Aaron) Richards of Lakeside, OR; a brother, Dick (Joan) Say of Orem, UT; a sister, Merle (Ron) Stewart of Eagle, ID; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Donna Crockett Atkinson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. and Thursday 10 to 10:45 a.m., both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Eastern Idaho for their dedicated and loving care of Ron. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1810 Moran, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, in Ron’s memory.

Funeral Services

11 a.m. ,Thursday, September 23, 2010 Wood Funeral Home 273 North Ridge Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Notes: The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., both at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.