GLEN J PERSHALL Obituary (1941

Glenn J. Pershall, 75, died on October 29, 2016 at his home in Eureka. He was born on July 27, 1941 in Pocatello, Idaho to Carl and Mary Pershall. He joined an older brother Carl Dean and grew up in Arco, Idaho. They were later joined by brothers Arthur Allen and Kenneth Wayne. Glenn's family moved to McMinnville, Oregon in 1948 where his dad studied to become a Baptist Minister. They then moved to Riddle, Oregon, returning to South East Idaho (Mud Lake) where his dad was pastor to three churches (Mud Lake, Roberts, and Dubois). The family then moved to Eureka in 1958, where he graduated from LCHS in 1959. In 1961, he married Kathy Crowell. Kathy and Glenn had a son Jeffery Alan in 1964. They later divorced. He married Cherie Evins, and had 2 children Gary Wayne and Jodi Lynn. They later divorced. He married Donna Holder, adding step children Darby, Damon and Deanna to the family. Glenn went to work for the US Forest Service in 1960, He retired at age 54 after 33 years. In the early years working for the Forest Service, he helped with the pack train, for trail crews, and planting trees. Later he worked in fire control and timber management, mostly in Eureka, the Yaak, and the Flathead. During this time he also worked in sawmills, Christmas tree yards with Carl Pershall and Darrell Sharp, and for North American Aviation in California, at a Rocket Engine testing facility. He enjoyed working as a guide in the Bob Marshall area with Lloyd West. He worked as the Maintenance Supervisor at Mountain View Manor after retiring from the USFS, until the age of 62. After retiring he enjoyed his family, helping babysit, and outdoor activities. Glenn was preceded in death by his grandparents Avery and Fay Pershall, Oscar and Sylvia Laugherty, his parents Carl and Mary Pershall, and his brother Kenneth Wayne Pershall. Survivors include his brother's Allen and Carl Dean, wife Donna, children Jeffrey Kimes, Gary Pershall, Jodi Johnson, Darby Dierman, Damon Dierman, Deanna Waples, and his many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2016, at the First Baptist Church in Eureka. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka. Glenn requests that any Memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Eureka's Building fund. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.