Lucius "Lu" Hale

LU HALE Click here to view Lu's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Lucius Gheen "Lu" Hale, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 6, 2009, at his home. He was under the care of Idaho Home Health and Hospice. He was born January 25, 1925, at Afton, Wyoming to George A. Hale and Stella Gheen Hale. He grew up and attended schools in Afton. He later moved to Terreton where he lived most of his life. In 1949, he married Ina Jean Zumbrennen in Montpelier, Idaho. He worked as a Highway Maintenance Supervisor for the State of Idaho Highway Department for 33 years. Following his retirement in 1986, they moved to Idaho Falls. Lu was a charter member of the West Jefferson Lion's Club. His wife, Ina, preceded him in death on April 24, 1995. On November 23, 1996, he married Barbara Hawker in Terreton and they lived in Idaho Falls, Idaho and Overton, Nevada. Survivors include: Wife: Barbara Hale, Idaho Falls, ID Son: James Michael Hale, Boise, ID Son: Daniel Hale, Blackfoot, ID Son: Matthew Hale, Scottsdale, AZ Stepson: Curtis (Soni) Hawker, Salt Lake City, UT Stepdaughter: Kerry (Jeff) Hairston, Glendale, AZ Stepdaughter: Cindy (Bill) Dillard, Goodyear, AZ Stepdaughter: Michelle (Bill) Squires, Idaho Falls, ID Stepson: Scott (Keri) Hawker, Boise, ID Stepson: John (Tracy) Hawker, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Wyoma Rowe, Chicago, IL Sister: Alta Barr, Layton, UT 9 Grandchildren, 12 Step Grandchildren, and 12 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife and a daughter, Bonnie Lou. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2009, at the Terreton LDS Ward, 1509 North 1300 East, with Bishop Charles Johnson of the Idaho Falls 7th Ward, officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and on Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the West Jefferson Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Terrall and Jeanette Hanson terrallh@katewwdb.com Barbara and Family. We are saddened to hear of your loss. I have so many fond memories of Lu while living out in Mud Lake -- our time together in Lion's and visits at the coffee shop. He was such a good guy with a great sense of humor. We will keep you in prayer during this difficult time. Terrall and Jeanette -- Las Vegas, NV Joe and Barbara Banta geobarb1942@aol.com Barbara, family and Jimmy, Dan, and Matt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. Joe and Barb Penny Szabrak Szabrak@yahoo.com Terry was a very important person, in the early years of my life. I will miss him very much. He will always live in my heart and memories. Pam Sauer Barbara, I'm so sorry to hear of Lu's death. He was always so nice. I used to love to wait on him when he came in for supplies at work. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family. I know he will be missed. Rod and Patti Wood Barbara, We were so sad to hear the news of Lu passing. We are all thinking of you here in Overton. He was so nice. We were glad we got to know him last year. Bruce and Pam MacPherson pmacphe@aol.com We send our love to you Cindy, and to your extended family. I remember so well the mixed feelings in my feelings of loss when Dad died. We are with you and Bill and your family, in spirit, especially today. Love, Pam and Bruce Rick Potter rkjj@moscow.com Jim, Dan, Matt and Barbara: I am very saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad and husband. I have to say he was always one of my favorite persons. I can't remember not knowing Lu Hale, and I can't come up with anything but pleasant memories regarding him. My deepest sympathies to you all and also to your families. Sincerely, Rick Potter Denise Jones buzzardjones@hotmail.com Dearest Barbara, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. My heart aches for you! You are in my prayers. Love, Denise