Melvin Harry McCrea and Opal Lorraine (Dearing) McCrea are buried in Filer Cemetery, a. k. a. I. O. O.F. Cemetery, Twin Falls, ID. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Hazel Alma (Williams) (McCrea) (Jones) Rickman is buried in Citizens Cemetery, Flagstaff, Coconino Co., AZ. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Patrick D. Mulligan is buried in Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Ada Co., ID. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Daniel Jay "Dan" McCrea/Mulligan is buried in Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Ada Co., ID. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

The WWI Draft Registration Report taken on September 12, 1918, shows Walter Chandler McCrea is a Farmer for himself, and is living in Gooding, ID. His wife is Belle McCrea.

Twin Falls Daily News, Twin Falls, ID, Wednesday, December 18, 1935

FINAL TRIBUTE PAID MRS. BELLE McCREA

GOODING, Dec. 17 - Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church for Mrs. Belle McCrea who died Wednesday at Boise following a goitre operation. Rev. W. C. Bowman was in charge of the service. A quartet composed of J. A. Campbell, B. M. Coolege, Erle Whipkey and Rev. Bowman sang, "Rock of Ages." Mrs. J. E. Manuel sang a solo, "Nearer My Home Today," with Mrs. C. E. Reynolds as accompanist.  Interment was in Elmwood cemetery beside the grave of her husband, W. C. McCrea, who died July 2, 1928. Pallbearers were Clyde Hawks, H. L. Harding, George Elsner, W. O. Christianson, Frank Judevine and J. V. Bumgarner. Mrs. McCrea was born November 24, 1885 in Norton, Kansas, and was married to Walter C. McCrea, February 26, 1908. They moved to Gooding in the spring of 1910, and have resided on their farm four and one half miles northeast of here. She was a member of North Side Community club and Gooding Grange. Since her husband's death she has carried on the farm, with the help of her sons. She joined the Christian church at 18 years of age. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Leeper, and two sons, Melvin and Myron of Gooding. The daughter and son-in-law, Edward Leeper, lived with her. Besides the children she leaves a grandchild and her mother, Mrs. M. J. Krause, who came from Kansas several weeks ago, a sister Mrs. Walter E. Darling, and four brothers, Oscar Krause of Gooding, Alfred Krause of Pennsylvania, Wallace Krause of Siousx City, Nebraska, and Jason Krause of Wichita, Kansas.

Twin Falls Times-News, Twin Falls, ID, Sunday, January 20, 1963

Dorothy McCrea Weds Mulligan in Boise Rite

BELLEVUE, Jan. 19 - Dorothy McCrea, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McCrea, and Harold Mulligan, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mulligan, Boise, were united in marriage at Community Christian church, Boise, Sept. 27. Officiating at the double ring ceremony was the Rev. Thomas Blackburn. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a street-length dress of pale pink sheer with white accessories and carried a colonial nosegay of pink and white carnations encircling baby red rosebuds. The wedding music was played by Mrs. W. E. Blessing, Boise organist. The bride's attendant was Barbara Mulligan, sister of the bridegroom. She wore a brown and white ensemble with white accessories and a corsage of pink and white carnations. Roy Peterson, Boise, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Bruchner, brother-in-law and sister of the bridegroom. The bride is a graduate of Bellevue high school and the school of business, Idaho State college, Pocatello. She is past president of Bellevue Theta Rho club. No. 13. The bridegroom is stationed at Fort Chaffee, Ark., and the couple resides in Fort Smith, Ark.

Carrol Dean "Mac" McCrea and  to Dyanne (Cellan) Monteith Marriage Record.

Tri-City Herald, Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, Washington, Wednesday, February 3, 1965

Deaths

MRS. CLARENCE W. ALBERG

Mrs. Clarence W. (Gladys) Alberg, 48, of 1403 Norbert Ave., Pasco, died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Tuesday. She was born in Amboy, Minn., Dec. 23, 1916. She had been in  the Tri-Cities since 1960. She and her husband were owners of the Depot Lunch in Pasco. She attended the First Lutheran Church. Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Myron (Lynn) McCrea, Kennewick; four grandchildren; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schubert, Brainerd, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Kale (Leona) Brown, Brainerd, and Mrs. Donald (Dorothy) Cregor, Ohio; two brothers, C. B. Schubert, Santa Rosa, Calif., and Raymond Schubert, Seattle. Greenlee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Tri-City Herald, Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, Washington, Friday, February 5, 1965

Fight Is Held At Right Place

Three Tri-City area residents picked a good place to have a fight. Dale O. Baumgartner, 48, of 310 N. Second Ave., Pasco; Robert J. Frare, 25, of 1708 W. Yakima St., Pasco,, and Myron R. McCrea, (43) of 1309 E. Sixth Ave., Kennewick, got into a free-swinging battle at the emergency entrance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Wednesday. Frare and Baumgartner were arrested immediately by police and charged with disorderly conduct. McCrea was treated for injuries, then arrested.

Twin Falls Times-News, Twin Falls, ID, Thursday, October 11, 1990

Melvin H. McCrea

FILER - Melvin H. McCrea, 79, of Filer, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 1990, at the Magic Valley Regional Medical Center of natural causes. He was born April 11, 1909, in Hendley, Neb. He was raised on a homestead north of Gooding where he attended 12 grades of schooling, enjoying football and track. He worked at various jobs while in Idaho from horse wrangling to farming, and then settled on a career with the railroad in Glenns Ferry in May of 1941. He retired in 1974 after having been section foreman of the Union Pacific Railroad in Delaplain, Nev., and Bellevue and Dietrich. Surviving are Mary Mulligan; one daughter, Dorothy Mulligan; one son, Carrol McCrea; four grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, one brother, one sister, one grandson and one granddaughter. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Filer I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with the Rev. Wayne Weld-Martin officiating. Friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at White Mortuary in Twin Falls.

The Times-News, Twin Falls, ID, Wednesday, July 23, 2008 

Larry Butler

SPOKANE, Wash. - Larry Butler, 72, passed away after a lifetime of battling health issues in Spokane, Wash., where he had been a resident for many years. Larry was born in Chinook, Mont., but was raised in Gooding. He was the son of K.T. and Thelma Butler and was raised on their farm northwest of Gooding with his siblings, Cleo, Dwain, Nayoma, Dale and Milt. He ranched with his father and brothers in Fairfield as well, until the kidney disease he had been diagnosed with as a young man necessitated moving to the Spokane region. He moved with his wife at the time, Joan Rock and his two young children, Nicki and Lance. There he became a pioneer in kidney dialysis, being one of the first in the nation to do home dialysis. He went back to school and became a junior high school teacher. In 1968, Larry underwent a kidney transplant, receiving a kidney from his brother, Dale. He went on to live many normal healthy years, continuing to enjoy the outdoors. His health declined eventually and he returned to dialysis, but not before he had the distinction of being the longest-lived recipient of a single transplant. Larry re-married and had a son named Kenion Taylor after his father. Larry loved hiking and fishing, picking huckleberries, being a fan of his granddaughter's athletics, and visiting with people. He had many things he still wanted to do but finally knew when he had fought the battle long enough. He is survived by his wife, Claudia; daughter, Nicki Moberg and her husband, John and their four daughters, Jordan Parker, Alyssa Reeves, and Claire and Darby Moberg; his son, Kenion and his mother Kathleen; brother, Dale Butler; and sisters, Cleo Simon and Nayoma Bird. He was preceded in death by his son, Lance Butler; brothers, Dwain and Milton Butler; and his parents. An informal memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at the home of Dale and Betty Butler in Gooding.

The Times-News, Twin Falls, ID, May 4, 2003

Betty Wickel

Betty Lou Wickel, 77-year-old long-time Albion resident, passed away Friday, May 2, 2003, at her home in Albion of natural causes. Betty was the middle daughter, born to Andrew and Luella Clark Butler in Oakley, Idaho, on July 18, 1925. At the age of four her family moved to Nevada to work for the U.C. Ranch. Betty and her older sister, Rita, rode horses to attend grade school in a one room school in Della Plane, Nevada. Betty attended high school in Oakley. She married Raymond Miller Wickel on August 17, 1942, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Their marriage lasted sixty years, all but three years have been in the Albion Valley. Betty worked at J.R. Simplot Co., retiring after 30 years of service in 1990.She enjoyed gardening, beautiful flowers and ceramics. Holidays with family were always a special time. Hunting with Raymond and Tony and picnics in the mountains. Betty is survived by her husband, Raymond; her daughter, Karen Gene Bortz of Declo; her son, Tony Ilene of Albion; four grandchildren, Holly Mike Terpstra of Ripon, California, Raeanne Sam Condie of Albion, Stacy Brook Holtman of Malta, Id., Dennis Sara Bortz of Twin Falls; two nieces, Sandra Darral Hinds of Morgan, Utah, Jan Denny Davis of Oakley, Idaho. She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Janine Brett Reynolds of Moses Lake, Washington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at the Albion Ward chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Kay Powell and Pastor Dennis Stoneman, officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Albion. Friends may call at the Payne Mortuary, 221 West Main Street, on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church from 10 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral on Tuesday. Services are under the direction of Payne Mortuary in Burley.Buhl

Arthur Walter Pufahl

Arthur Walter Pufahl, 90, of Buhl, died Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Sun Bridge Care Center in Twin Falls. He was born Dec. 17, 1912, at Corvallis, Oregon, to Julius and Anna Knochenmus Pufahl. The family moved to Buhl in 1914. Art was in the US Army from 1942-45. In 1946, he married Anna Bergland at Pipe Lake, Wisconsin. She died in 1967. Art farmed in the Buhl area, was caretaker at West End Cemetery for six years, and worked at Rangens. Art was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Buhl. He is survived by nieces, nephews, sister and brother-in-laws.A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 6, at 11 a.m. at the West End Cemetery in Buhl. Friends may call Monday from 1-7 p.m. at the Farmer Funeral Chapel in Buhl. Mackay Butler Milt Butler died Friday, April 25, 2003, of natural causes. He was born June 13, 1930, in Chinook, Mont., to K.T. and Thelma Butler. The family moved to Gooding, Idaho, in 1937, where they were ranchers and farmers. Milt graduated from high school in Gooding in 1948. He married Cecelia White and they raised three children, Robin, Bruce and Jerry. Milt moved to Mackay in 1967, where he ranched at Chilly. For over 30 years, people from around the world had the pleasure of being guided on trail rides and big game hunts, where Milt shared his expertise, wisdom and humor in the Idaho mountains of the Big Lost range out of Mackay and the Smoky Mountain range out of Sun Valley. He was a fine horseman. Milt was past president of the Mackay Rodeo Association. He loved to rope and ride. He also enjoyed a game of golf with his friends. He will be remembered and dearly missed by so many people whose lives his touched. His heart was as big as the mountains and valleys he loved to ride. Milt has crossed the Great Divide and is driftin' down the slope, gone where they always ride and where they always rope. Go well, Milti. He is survived by his children; his two brothers, Dale and Larry; and two sisters, Cleo Simon of Boise and Nayoma Bird of Rupert. Also surviving are his wife, Toni Butler of Mackay; four stepchildren, Terry and Lawrence Reynolds and Loni Mullick and Lisa Indrien; and by his many, many friends. Milt was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Dwain Butler, and his wife, Carol. Friends are invited to join the family for a Memorial Service and Life Celebration for Milt on Friday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Church, 1228 Main Street in Gooding, Idaho. A Celebration of Milt's life will be held the afternoon of Saturday, May 10, on Main Street in Mackay, Idaho.

The Times-News, Twin Falls, ID, December 13, 1999

K Dwain Butler

K Dwain Butler, age 78, of Gooding, passed away suddenly on December 11, 1999, in Boise, ID, with his family around him. Dwain was born March 19, 1921, at the family home near Gooding to Kenion Taylor and Thelma Peterson Butler. At the age of three, the family moved to a ranch near Chinook, Montana, where Dwain grew up with his two sisters and three brothers. The Butler family returned to Gooding when Dwain was sixteen. Dwain graduated from Gooding High School in 1940 and called Gooding home until his death. He married Alberta Leah Redington on February 12, 1943, in Gooding and two weeks later left for military service. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 3, 1962. Dwain was proud to have served his country during World War II as 1st Lieutenant in the Army-Aircorp as a Navigator on a B-24 bomber. Dwain farmed for many years with his father and brothers on their ranch northwest of Gooding. Two daughters and three sons were born in to the family during those years. He left the ranch and moved into Gooding where he sold real estate and managed rentals and storage units for many years. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served in many positions, including two bishoprics. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion in Gooding and was an active worker in the Gooding County Historical Society. Dwain was a friend to all and spent his life helping others. He was proud of his family and loved family gatherings. A favorite activity was to take his children to Alturas Lake and enjoy boating and water skiing. He is survived by his wife, Alberta, three sons and two daughters, David Karen Butler, Doug Brenda Butler, Jim Karen Butler all of Gooding, Andra Sonny Henry, Wendell, and Carma Johnson, Idaho Falls; eighteen grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. Dwain is also survived by three brothers, Dale Betty Butler, Gooding, Larry Claudia Butler of Spokane, WA, Milton Toni Butler, Mackey, Nayoma Bird, Rupert, Cleo Simon, Boise, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Gooding. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Demaray's Gooding Chapel and at the church on hour prior to the funeral service. The family suggests memorials be made in Dwain's name to the Gooding County Historical Society, c/o Sharon Kelly, 1918 Whipkey Dr. Gooding, ID 83330

ID: I1

Name: Carrol Dean 'Mac' McCrea

Given Name: Carrol Dean 'Mac'

Surname: McCrea

_AKA: Mac

Sex: M

Birth: 10 DEC 1934 in Gooding, ID

Death: 18 JAN 2000 in Pocatello, Bannock Co, ID of "extended illness"

DSCR: had become blind in 1967, for unspecified reason

Idaho State Journal, Pocatello, Bannock Co., ID, January 20, 2000

Carrol Dean 'Mac" McCrea

POCATELLO - Carrol Dean McCrea, known to all as "Mac," died in peace at his home in Pocatello January 18, 2000 after an extended illness. He was born in Gooding, Idaho December 10, 1934 to Melvin and Opal, who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. Those two ribbons of steel and more, particularly the wooden poles strung with wires running beside them, would dictate most of his life. He began schooling in Gooding, Idaho, and as the railroad moved the family he attended a one-room school in Delaplain, Nevada, which was only a few miles from modern Jackpot, (and) was home to only about six families, but had lots of Jackrabbits. During the years there Carrol burnt the barrel out of his Winchester .22 and enjoyed a young boy's paradise, learning to love hunting and fishing. On many occasions Carrol heard his name called to come and shoot the rattlesnakes that had crawled into the outhouse. But maybe the highlight of Delaplain life was his pet bobcat that finally tore up so many dogs that he let him loose. Because Delaplain had only eight grades of school he moved to Filer (Idaho) to stay with his Aunt Marie to attend high school. Later the family moved to Bellevue, Idaho, where he graduated from high school. Carrol started working for the UPRR right out of school, and worked as a signal maintainer across Idaho, with several years in Kemmerer, Wyoming. during the 14 years of UPRR service his two sons, Russell and Wally, were born. After the loss of his sight in 1967, he lived in Boise at the Blind Commission and later in Arkansas and Idaho Falls, where he completed training for the blind, graduating from Culinary Arts School in Idaho Falls. Eventually he settled in Pocatello, his favorite haunt. The highlight of his days were his walks downtown to socialize with his many friends and acquaintances. During the last four years of his life his youngest son, Wally, dutifully cared for him in their joint home. Carrol was preceded in death by his Parents, Melvin H. "Mac" and Opal L. McCrea. He is survived by his two sons, Russel and wife Cathy McCrea of Meridian, Wally McCrea of Pocatello; his sister, Dotty and husband Hal Mulligan of Boise; and several grandchildren and nephews.

The Times-News, Twin Falls, ID, Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Hazel Williams Rickman

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Hazel Williams Rickman passed away early Saturday morning, Feb. 9, 2008, at her home in Flagstaff, Ariz. She is survived by her children, Russell and Wally McCrea, both of Boise, Shane Rickman, Charlie Callie and Karen Rickman, all of Flagstaff, Ariz., Theresa Mackie of Wimberly, Texas, and Wilma Shehryar of Boseman, Mont.; and numerous grandchildren. Hazel was born to J. Raymond Williams and Alma Freund Williams in Buhl on March 15, 1935, and lived on a farm in Castleford, where she attended grade school. She was the oldest in a family of 11 brothers and sisters, which included three sets of twins and a stepsister and stepbrother. At the age of 12, her family moved to a ranch at Bellevue, where she graduated from high school in 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Williams, who helped raise her and her siblings; and a sister, Melba Gray. She will be missed by her children, grandchildren, extended family, friends and the birds she so faithfully fed and enjoyed. Her flower beds will miss her loving touch and creativity. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Nativity Church in Flagstaff, Ariz. For those who wish, flowers can be sent to Norvel Owens Mortuary, 914 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, or in lieu of flowers, the family requests a gift to either the American Heart or Lung Association in her memory.

The Idaho Statesman, Boise, Ada Co., ID, August 6, 2009

Daniel Jay McCrea 1965 - 2009

1965-2009 Daniel Jay McCrea, "Dan" as he preferred, of Boise, Idaho, died peacefully on Tuesday, Aug 4, 2009 surrounded by family and dear friends. Dan was born in Fort Sill, Okla. on March 31, 1965 to Harold and Dorothy Mulligan. Shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Boise, where Dan attended Washington Elementary, North and West Jr. High Schools and graduated from Borah High School in 1983. In 1986, he chose to legally change his name to McCrea, his mother's maiden name, making his maternal grandfather extremely happy. On Aug. 15, 1987, he married Dawn Marie Douglas and embarked on a nearly twenty-two year adventure of friendship, love and excitement. Dan graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Idaho in 1995. He later became a Professional Engineer and was licensed to practice in the states of Idaho, Colorado, Arizona, and Oregon. His work for Albertson's Inc., Synergy Engineering, and at the time of his death, CSHQA, provided him with great success and many admired friends and co-workers. Dan loved fishing on the North Fork of the Boise River, camping, playing basketball, and spending time on the Oregon Coast. He especially loved the simple but unforgettable moments spent with his family, his greatest joy. Preceded in death are Dan's older brother Patrick David Mulligan, and younger sister Christina Marie Mulligan. Dan is survived by his wife, Dawn Marie, daughter Holland Kaye, 19, son Dallas Jay, 14, parents, Hal and Dorothy Mulligan of Boise and brother Rob Mulligan of Florida. He also leaves behind his loving in-laws, Don and Marie Douglass of Boise, brothers in law, Wade (Connie) Douglass and Rick (Roni) Stevenson, their families, and various treasured aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as his brothers of the heart, Val Rivers and Paul Otter. The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Montgomery for his tireless efforts and excellent care, the nurses of St. Luke's Four South and the staff of MSTI for their compassion, humor, and dedication. A memorial service for Dan will be held on Saturday, August 8th at 11 a.m. at The Cathedral of the Rockies located at 717 N. 11th St., Boise. Arrangements under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel. A private family interment is planned. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's local chapter, Ste A 921 S. Orchard St. Boise, Idaho 83705.

Daniel Jay Mulligan  changed is last name to McCrea, in honor of his grandfather, Walter Chandler "Mac" McCrea.

 

 

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Per his daughter-in-law Cathy Sue (Kling) McCrea: Carrol lost his eyesight as the result of a gunshot wound. DACrea 1-23-2000.

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Comment: It is odd that the obit details his children, but not anything about marriage or wife.
 

Father: Melvin H. 'Mac' McCrea b: 1 APR 1909 in Henley or Sapps River, NE
Mother: Opal Lorraine Dearing b: 29 JAN 1914 in Montrose, CO

ID: I14

Name: Opal Loraine Dearing

Sex: F

Birth: 29 JAN 1914 in Montrose Co., Colorado

Death: 22 OCT 1983 in Idaho

Note:

Opal's dates of birth and of death and the name and birthdate and birthplace of her husband came from the Rootsweb.com site of David A. Crea (dacrea@ida.net) entitled "Idaho McCrea Subset." The latter's ancestors are there was well.

15 & 16 January, 1920 Idaho, Twin Falls Census, P. 52A:
Charles Dearing, Head of Household, 34, b IN to parents both b IN, ditch rider for a canal company;
Clara Dearing, 35, b NE to parents both b OH;
Orville Wade Dearing, son, 14, b CO;
Opal Loraine Dearing, daughter, 5, b CO;
Marie Coon, niece, 17, b CO to father b OH and mother b IN;
J. E. Murray, father-in-law, 72, widower, b OH to father b OH and mother b VA.

Social Security Death Index Record
about Opal McCrea
Name: Opal McCrea
SSN: 728-01-7555
Born: 29 Jan 1914
Last Benefit: 83313 Bellevue, Blaine, Idaho, United States of America
Died: Oct 1983
State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through) (Before 1951 )

Father: Charles Dearing b: 7 FEB 1885 in Indiana
Mother: Clara Murray b: 26 FEB 1884 in Nebraska

Marriage 1 Melvin H. McCrea b: 1 APRIL 1909 in Henley or Sapps River, New Brunswick

 

Dorothy McCrea (born August 17, 1943) married Harold F. "Hal" Mulligan (born December 15, 1940).