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EDWARD C.K. LI
POCATELLO — Edward C. K. Li passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, January 23, 2012, at the Pocatello Care and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on January 2, 1931, in Shanghai, China, to Peter K. C. Li and Mary Chen Li. He was the baby of four children, Nancy, Jack, Lily then Ed. They moved to Beijing during World War II. In the late 1950s, the family moved to Taiwan and then settled in Hong Kong. Ed graduated from high school in Hong Kong and then studied at the Chinese University in Hong Kong for two years. Ed immigrated to the United States in 1959, where he attended Idaho State University and retired as a draftsman for Idaho State University physical plant.
He married Louisa Binning and was later divorced.
He was active in Civitan for many years. He also volunteered at the Simplot Games from the very beginning 34 years ago. This will be the first year he won't be attending. Ed loved volunteering and serving his community.
In 1995, he met Quan Hong at the Gate City Baptist Church and they fell in love. They were married on June 21, 1997. His sister, Lily said, “Ed, you are one lucky stiff” when he married Quan and inherited his instant family of Quan's children, Suzanne Johnson (Rod) with their sons, Phil (Carly and baby Beckham), Eric, Jeffrey and Brendon; Phil Hong (Peggy) with their son, Jason (baby Gracie) and daughter Nikole; Yvonne Horner (Richard) and sons, Joseph (Rachelle and children, Grace and Elijah), Spencer (Makinna), and daughter Moriah; and Todd Hong (Lisa) and daughter Kelsey (Wade), and sons Zachary and Garrett. He was our second dad and was the only grandpa that many of Quan's grandchildren can remember. He was the gift to our family.
Ed was a great Idaho State Bengal booster where he and Quan loved to attend ISU football games, both the men and women's basketball games and many of the cultural events held at the university.
He enjoyed college sports on TV. His highlight was attending a Utah Jazz game with his grandsons last year. He and Quan went to Fitness and exercised five days a week until he became ill in December.
They got to see many states by accompanying the Richard Horner's on their vacations, from Disney World to Seattle, Washington ! They especially loved visiting his sisters and their families in New York City.
Ed had a great relish for life, every part of it, from taking his daily nap to eating steak, crab and everything else. He had the best smile and the funniest belly laugh. He was never seen without a big smile on his face.
He was a very active member of the Gate City Baptist Church, where he loved attending and learning about the gospel of Christ.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Peter K. C. Li and Mary Chen Li, and his brother, Jack Li. He is survived by his older sisters, Nancy Lorenz (Washington, D.C.), and her children, Amy ,with her children and Nelson, and Lily Wu (New York City) and her children Vivian, Sylvia and Loretta and their children. He is also survived by his wife, Quan and his instant family.
He was also known as grandpa by the loved families of the Chopsticks Café, Lei's Mongolian BBQ, Ming's and other members of the Chinese community.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors in intensive care at the Portneuf Medical Center and all the caring staff at the Pocatello Care and Rehab Center.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 27, 2012, at noon in the Gate City Baptist Church, 500 W. Maple, Pocatello. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello, 232-0542. Condolences may be sent to the family online at http://www.cornelisonfh.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; .
DAROLD CHAMBERS
POCATELLO — Darold Holroyd Chambers, 83, passed a w a y p e a c e - fully with his family at his side, January 21, 2012, at the Idaho State V e t e r a n ’ s Home in Pocatello, Idaho, of natural causes.
He was born August 14, 1928, in Ogden, Utah, the son of Edward Holroyd and Laura Stanford (Goddard) Chambers. He attended Ogden city schools, graduating from Ogden High School in 1946.
He served for two years in the military as a demolition expert during the occupation of Japan returning home in 1948.
Following his military service he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa.
After his mission Darold attended Weber Junior College, completing his associate’s degree. He was employed by Weber Junior College as the assistant registrar. While working at Weber he completed his undergraduate degree in history at Utah State University.
On August 12, 1952, he married Kathleen Burton in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Darold and Kathleen were blessed with four children, David, Doug, Laurie and Robert.
In 1961, Darold and Kathleen and their family moved to Pocatello, where Darold assumed a position at Idaho State College as assistant registrar. While working as director of Registration, Admissions and Records he also served as the faculty athletic representative to the Big Sky Conference, a responsibility he thoroughly enjoyed. He retired from Idaho State University in 1990. During his 29 years of service at ISU he cultivated many fond relationships and memories.
In 1994, Darold and Kathleen served an 18-month mission in the England/Leads Mission. He loved his missionary experience in England and still has many friends there.
In March 2000, Kathleen passed away. Darold’s family grew when he married Virginia Marley Thomas in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple in October 2000. Virginia’s two children, Angie and Cheryl, were added to the family at this time.
Darold enjoyed family camp-outs, fly-fishing, golfing and hunting. He also enjoyed traveling. He especially enjoyed the time he spent in Island Park. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. His grandchildren were the joy of his life. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make his family laugh at his antics.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many leadership positions including bishop and as a member of the stake presidency. He especially loved his service as a gospel doctrine Instructor .
Darold is survived by his wife, Virginia; his children, David D. (Jeanmarie), Delmont, Pennsylvania, Douglas B. (Nancy), Pocatello, Laurie (Bruce) Randall, Vancouver, Wash., Robert E. (Robin), Rexburg, Idaho, Angie (Kevin) Hill, Inkom, Idaho, Cheryl Nalley, Pocatello; one sister, Ardell C. (Bob) Thomas, Pocatello; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Kathleen, his brother, Edward G. (Bud) Chambers, and his sister, Helen Chambers Whitaker.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Idaho State Veterans Home for the loving and attentive care they provided to Darold. Their care and attention extended to family members during visits. Their service is greatly appreciated.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 27, at 11 a.m. at the North Pocatello Stake Center, 4890 Whitaker Road, Chubbuck, Idaho, with Bishop Tom Mortimer of the LDS Mountain Park Ward conducting. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. Fourth Avenue, Pocatello, and again Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the stake center. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Pocatello Veterans Honor Guard.
Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.Colo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; nial-FuneralHome.com .
POCATELLO — Edward C. K. Li passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, January 23, 2012, at the Pocatello Care and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on January 2, 1931, in Shanghai, China, to Peter K. C. Li and Mary Chen Li. He was the baby of four children, Nancy, Jack, Lily then Ed. They moved to Beijing during World War II. In the late 1950s, the family moved to Taiwan and then settled in Hong Kong. Ed graduated from high school in Hong Kong and then studied at the Chinese University in Hong Kong for two years. Ed immigrated to the United States in 1959, where he attended Idaho State University and retired as a draftsman for Idaho State University physical plant.
He married Louisa Binning and was later divorced.
He was active in Civitan for many years. He also volunteered at the Simplot Games from the very beginning 34 years ago. This will be the first year he won't be attending. Ed loved volunteering and serving his community.
In 1995, he met Quan Hong at the Gate City Baptist Church and they fell in love. They were married on June 21, 1997. His sister, Lily said, “Ed, you are one lucky stiff” when he married Quan and inherited his instant family of Quan's children, Suzanne Johnson (Rod) with their sons, Phil (Carly and baby Beckham), Eric, Jeffrey and Brendon; Phil Hong (Peggy) with their son, Jason (baby Gracie) and daughter Nikole; Yvonne Horner (Richard) and sons, Joseph (Rachelle and children, Grace and Elijah), Spencer (Makinna), and daughter Moriah; and Todd Hong (Lisa) and daughter Kelsey (Wade), and sons Zachary and Garrett. He was our second dad and was the only grandpa that many of Quan's grandchildren can remember. He was the gift to our family.
Ed was a great Idaho State Bengal booster where he and Quan loved to attend ISU football games, both the men and women's basketball games and many of the cultural events held at the university.
He enjoyed college sports on TV. His highlight was attending a Utah Jazz game with his grandsons last year. He and Quan went to Fitness and exercised five days a week until he became ill in December.
They got to see many states by accompanying the Richard Horner's on their vacations, from Disney World to Seattle, Washington ! They especially loved visiting his sisters and their families in New York City.
Ed had a great relish for life, every part of it, from taking his daily nap to eating steak, crab and everything else. He had the best smile and the funniest belly laugh. He was never seen without a big smile on his face.
He was a very active member of the Gate City Baptist Church, where he loved attending and learning about the gospel of Christ.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Peter K. C. Li and Mary Chen Li, and his brother, Jack Li. He is survived by his older sisters, Nancy Lorenz (Washington, D.C.), and her children, Amy ,with her children and Nelson, and Lily Wu (New York City) and her children Vivian, Sylvia and Loretta and their children. He is also survived by his wife, Quan and his instant family.
He was also known as grandpa by the loved families of the Chopsticks Café, Lei's Mongolian BBQ, Ming's and other members of the Chinese community.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors in intensive care at the Portneuf Medical Center and all the caring staff at the Pocatello Care and Rehab Center.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 27, 2012, at noon in the Gate City Baptist Church, 500 W. Maple, Pocatello. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello, 232-0542. Condolences may be sent to the family online at http://www.cornelisonfh.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; .
DAROLD CHAMBERS
POCATELLO — Darold Holroyd Chambers, 83, passed a w a y p e a c e - fully with his family at his side, January 21, 2012, at the Idaho State V e t e r a n ’ s Home in Pocatello, Idaho, of natural causes.
He was born August 14, 1928, in Ogden, Utah, the son of Edward Holroyd and Laura Stanford (Goddard) Chambers. He attended Ogden city schools, graduating from Ogden High School in 1946.
He served for two years in the military as a demolition expert during the occupation of Japan returning home in 1948.
Following his military service he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa.
After his mission Darold attended Weber Junior College, completing his associate’s degree. He was employed by Weber Junior College as the assistant registrar. While working at Weber he completed his undergraduate degree in history at Utah State University.
On August 12, 1952, he married Kathleen Burton in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Darold and Kathleen were blessed with four children, David, Doug, Laurie and Robert.
In 1961, Darold and Kathleen and their family moved to Pocatello, where Darold assumed a position at Idaho State College as assistant registrar. While working as director of Registration, Admissions and Records he also served as the faculty athletic representative to the Big Sky Conference, a responsibility he thoroughly enjoyed. He retired from Idaho State University in 1990. During his 29 years of service at ISU he cultivated many fond relationships and memories.
In 1994, Darold and Kathleen served an 18-month mission in the England/Leads Mission. He loved his missionary experience in England and still has many friends there.
In March 2000, Kathleen passed away. Darold’s family grew when he married Virginia Marley Thomas in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple in October 2000. Virginia’s two children, Angie and Cheryl, were added to the family at this time.
Darold enjoyed family camp-outs, fly-fishing, golfing and hunting. He also enjoyed traveling. He especially enjoyed the time he spent in Island Park. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. His grandchildren were the joy of his life. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make his family laugh at his antics.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many leadership positions including bishop and as a member of the stake presidency. He especially loved his service as a gospel doctrine Instructor .
Darold is survived by his wife, Virginia; his children, David D. (Jeanmarie), Delmont, Pennsylvania, Douglas B. (Nancy), Pocatello, Laurie (Bruce) Randall, Vancouver, Wash., Robert E. (Robin), Rexburg, Idaho, Angie (Kevin) Hill, Inkom, Idaho, Cheryl Nalley, Pocatello; one sister, Ardell C. (Bob) Thomas, Pocatello; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Kathleen, his brother, Edward G. (Bud) Chambers, and his sister, Helen Chambers Whitaker.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Idaho State Veterans Home for the loving and attentive care they provided to Darold. Their care and attention extended to family members during visits. Their service is greatly appreciated.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 27, at 11 a.m. at the North Pocatello Stake Center, 4890 Whitaker Road, Chubbuck, Idaho, with Bishop Tom Mortimer of the LDS Mountain Park Ward conducting. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. Fourth Avenue, Pocatello, and again Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the stake center. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Pocatello Veterans Honor Guard.
Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.Colo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; nial-FuneralHome.com .
