Wendell Mccracken

WENDELL McCRACKEN IDAHO FALLS, ID - Wendell Edward McCracken, 82, of Idaho Falls, died August 17, 2004, at Life Care Center. He was born December 21, 1921, in Cuba, Kansas, to Henry McCracken and Lida Mae Hockett McCracken. He graduated from High School in Haddan, Kansas then joined the Army Air Corps. He served in World War II working in Communications with the Flying Tigers. He served in the China-Burma Theater and earned a Bronze Star for his service. He has been active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was active in the Air Reserves and the Air National Guard in Gowen Field in Boise. He married Miriam Nan Passmore January 24, 1944, in Bellville, Kansas. She preceded him in death on October 13, 1986. They lived in the Caldwell area for around 40 years, where he farmed. He also worked as a carpenter in home construction in the Caldwell area, and had a woodworking shop. Upon moving to the Idaho Falls area, he delivered furniture for Ahlstrom Furniture and also worked in T.V. repair. He was an active member of The United Methodist Church in Middleton and a charter member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Idaho Falls. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, tinkering, making custom furniture and cedar chests and all kinds of woodworking. Surviving are: Son: Charles Chuck (Robin) McCracken, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Geri Lu Denman, Boise, ID Daughter: Wendy Mae McCracken, Phoenix, AZ Sister: Ruth Kaufman, Bellville, KS 7 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Duane and his wife, Miriam. Funeral Services will be announced at later date with burial will be in Middleton Cemetery in Caldwell. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the VFW Post in Caldwell.